Book description
Stephen King's "Full Dark, No Stars" isn't just read-it's experienced, and the audiobook format elevates its chilling power. King's own narration, a masterclass in controlled dread, transforms these four interconnected tales into intimate, bone-deep encounters with the monstrous within. Forget passive reading; this is a visceral journey where every pause, every shift in his voice, amplifies the psychological tension.
"1922" opens with Wilfred James's chilling confession, his voice cracking as he reveals the stranger awakened by his wife's homestead sale. King's delivery makes the moral unraveling feel terrifyingly real, the weight of his guilt palpable in the quiet moments. "Big Driver" thrums with Tess's simmering rage after her assault; hearing her resolve form in the audio space-especially the quiet, terrifying calm before her revenge-creates a far more unsettling effect than text alone. The short, brutal "Fair Extension" lands with dark comedic precision through King's sharp delivery of Dave's deal with the devil, making the horror both funny and deeply unsettling.
The final story, "The Life of Chuck," finds Darcy Anderson confronting her husband's hidden darkness. King's narration here is particularly potent, the horror not in screams but in the chillingly mundane discovery under the workbench. His voice carries the suffocating dread of that moment, turning a garage into a landscape of terror.
This isn't just horror; it's a study in how narrative velocity and vocal nuance shape fear. King's audiobook performance strips away distraction, forcing you to lean in, to hear the rot beneath the surface of ordinary lives. It's the definitive way to experience these stories-the pacing, the intimate dread, the sheer presence of the narrator-makes them impossible to forget. For fans of King's psychological depth, this audiobook isn't optional; it's essential listening that proves why he remains the undisputed master of modern horror. The stranger inside isn't just a theme-it's the sound of your own unease, delivered in the most compelling voice possible.
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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