Book description
Have you ever wondered why we're still chasing ghosts, even with smartphones and apps? Alice Vernon's Ghosted isn't just a book-it's a perfectly paced audiobook that makes you lean in, whispering secrets about our enduring obsession with the paranormal. Forget dusty séances; Vernon shows how ghost-hunting evolved from Victorian table-rapping to modern tech-fueled hunts, weaving history, science, and culture into a story you'll want to listen to again.
Her voice guides you through haunted UK locations, blending personal adventure with sharp insight. You'll laugh at how theatres once hosted "conjurers" exposing fake mediums, then shift to the eerie reality of reality TV ghost hunters dissecting evidence on screens. Vernon doesn't push belief-she asks why we hunt, whether to process grief, chase clicks, or simply face our fear of the dark. It's brilliant how she ties radio waves to smartphone apps, making centuries of obsession feel urgently relevant.
What makes this audiobook magical is its intimacy. You hear her curiosity, her skepticism softened by genuine wonder as she visits places like the Tower of London or Edinburgh's ghostly streets. You feel the chill of old legends meeting modern skepticism, all delivered in a voice that's warm, intelligent, and utterly compelling. It's not about proving ghosts exist-it's about understanding why we keep looking.
By the end, you're not just hearing a story; you're rethinking your own questions about loss, technology, and the human need to connect with what's unseen. Vernon leaves you with a quiet truth: we haven't stopped chasing ghosts because we've found them. We've kept going because the search itself is a lifeline. Ghosted is that rare audiobook that stays with you long after the final word-like a whispered secret you can't forget. It's not just about ghosts. It's about us. And honestly? You'll never listen to a haunted house story the same way again.
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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