Book description
Failed State: A Legal Thriller That Hits Too Close to Home
Christopher Brown's Failed State isn't just another dystopian thriller-it's a mirror held up to our current political chaos, wrapped in the tension of a high-stakes legal drama. If you thought the first book in this series, The Rule of Capture, was intense, Brown cranks up the pressure even further in this electrifying sequel.
Defense attorney Donny Kimoe returns, not as the hero we want, but the morally complex lawyer we desperately need. When a fragile peace hangs by a thread after America's second revolution, Kimoe finds himself caught between two dangerous fires: former rebels seeking vigilante justice and powerful corporations ready to ignite a new war. The audiobook format brings Kimoe's internal struggles to life in a way that print simply cannot-every hesitation, every calculated risk, every moral compromise hits with visceral impact.
What sets Failed State apart is Brown's refusal to offer easy answers. This isn't black-and-white morality; it's the gray area where real justice lives. Kimoe must choose between his own survival and the country's future, often breaking his own ethical code to serve a greater good. The audiobook's pacing perfectly mirrors this tension-quiet moments of deliberation explode into action sequences that will leave you breathless.
The New Orleans setting becomes a character itself, its flooded ruins serving as the perfect backdrop for a nation rebuilding from collapse. Brown's world-building feels lived-in and authentic, never overwhelming the human story at its core. The supporting characters-from vengeful rebels to corporate mercenaries-feel real because they're driven by recognizable human motivations rather than cartoonish ideology.
This audiobook demands to be heard. Brown has crafted something rare: a legal thriller that's both entertaining and genuinely thought-provoking. Failed State doesn't just predict our possible future-it examines the choices that lead us there.
Don't just read about the collapse of American democracy. Hear it unfold.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience