Book description
Discover the dazzling new queer literary horror novel about chosen family and the risks it takes to become the person you want to be.'The glittery punk offspring of Katherine Dunn's Geek Love and Angela Carter's Nights at the Circus.' Chelsea G. Summers, author of A Certain HungerA travelling funfair of seductive troublemakers arrive in a repressed Scottish town. What could possibly go wrong?It's the summer of '97 and the Scottish town of Pitlaw is itching for change.Enter the Freakslaw - a travelling funfair populated by deviant queers, a contortionist witch, the most powerful fortune teller, and other architects of mayhem. It doesn't take long for the Freakslaw folk to infiltrate Pitlaw's grey world, where the town's teenagers - none more so than Ruth and Derek - are seduced by neon charms and the possibility of escape.But beneath it all, these newcomers are harbouring a darker desire: revenge.And as tensions reach fever pitch between the stoic locals and the dazzling intruders, a violence that's been simmering for centuries is about to be unleashed...Praise for Freakslaw:'A transgressive, inventive dark fantasy' Guardian'Crackling with desire, hedonism, angst, violence and sex' Heat'As frightening as it is seductive' Herald'I'd kill to run away with this circus' Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot'A queer punk masterpiece' Leon Craig, author of Parallel Hells'A strong spiritual successor to Katherine Dunn's Geek Love' Heather Parry, author of Orpheus Builds a Girl
Troublemasher
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Avenge Paws
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Alias Stick
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Troublemasher
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White Snare
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Mum Mary
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WanderWord
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WanderWord
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Chocolate Thunder
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Grave Digger
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Voodoo Cyclone
This app is my travel companion – making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
LoreLoomer
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Steel Cut Toe
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Shady Lady
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Lumberyard
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Twix Esses
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it!
NexusNavigator
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. I'm hooked on ListenBook's silky-smooth playback, making my audio sessions truly enjoyable. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Bad Beret
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers.
Beetle King
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Dark Matter
With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
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