Book description
Freezing Order - A Riveting Audiobook Journey Through Corruption and Courage
Bill Browder's Freezing Order is a pulse-racing narrative that pulls you into the heart of Russia's darkest financial underbelly, all while being narrated in an engaging audio format that makes every twist feel immediate. From the very first minute, the story grabs you: a young Russian lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, is murdered in a Moscow jail, and Browder vows to bring his killers to justice.
What follows is a meticulous detective tale, but it's far more than that. Browder, with the help of his team, tracks a staggering $230 million tax-refund scam through the Baltics, Cyprus, Western Europe, and North America. The shock comes when they discover that Vladimir Putin himself benefits from the scheme. The stakes rise as Putin retaliates-honey traps, relentless legal pressure, even the murder of Browder's allies.
The audiobook brings this drama to life with clear narration and a pacing that mirrors the urgency of the investigation. Each chapter feels like a new episode in an international thriller, keeping listeners on edge while also providing deep insight into how corruption can infiltrate global finance.
Critics have called it "explosive and compulsive" (Stephen Fry) and "mandatory reading for anyone who wants to understand the tactics of modern autocracy" (Anne Applebaum). The audiobook delivers on both fronts: it's a compelling story of one man's fight against a ruthless regime, and it exposes how such corruption can influence even U.S. politics, hinting at ties to the 2016 election.
If you're looking for an audiobook that blends investigative journalism with a moral crusade, Freezing Order will satisfy. It's not just about uncovering money; it's about exposing power, demanding accountability, and proving that one determined individual can indeed challenge the world's most formidable villains-and come out on top.
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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