Book description
Okay, so picture this: you're chilling, maybe driving home or doing laundry, and suddenly you're completely sucked into this wild family saga. That's what "Folk Secrets" as an audiobook does to you. Brent Wheelbarger spins this incredible story about Jonathan Quill, a guy who gets handed some super old, super important relic by his mentor when he's just ten years old in Oklahoma. And whoa-it's not just a cool trinket. Turns out it's the key to this massive, shadowy network trying to mess with history itself.
Jonathan spends his whole life haunted by this document, trying to protect his family from forces who want to control the world. The twist? His family isn't just his family-it stretches back hundreds of years! Pirates, outlaws, inventors, scientists-yep, they're all connected to real historical folks. It's mind-blowing how he realizes this. But family drama? Oh yeah, he's got that too. His son blames him for his mom's "death" (long story, but it's messy), and his daughter-in-law Patricia is caught in the middle. Only his teen granddaughter, Elma, actually believes him when he's trying to find this lost treasure. And you know what? She's the one who keeps you rooting for them all.
The audiobook? Chef's kiss. You can hear the tension when Jonathan's kidnapped by Cold War agents mid-family argument. You feel the fear when he's torn from his loved ones. The narrator does this amazing job making you feel like you're sitting right there with Jonathan, Elma, and Patricia, whispering secrets in the dark, trying to stay one step ahead of the bad guys. The historical bits? Perfect for audio-like hearing about pirates from the 1700s or inventors in the 1800s, all woven into this personal, emotional family saga. It's not just "oh, history happened"; it's their history, and it's real.
What I loved most? The moral choices. Jonathan's trying to protect everyone, but every move feels heavy, like he's walking a tightrope over a cliff. You're right there with him, wondering, "What would I do?" And Elma? She's the perfect voice of hope and truth in the middle of all the chaos. The whole thing feels so human, so real, even with the centuries-spanning intrigue.
If you love family sagas with a side of history, a dash of Cold War tension, and characters who feel like your own weird, complicated relatives? This audiobook is pure gold. It's got heart, it's got mystery, and it's got that "wait, what just happened?!" feeling that keeps you hitting play. Seriously, grab this one. You'll be hooked before you know it. Trust me, your next commute or coffee break just got a whole lot more exciting.
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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