Book description
Stop everything and listen to Glass Houses-this isn't just a vampire story; it's a heart-pounding, sleepless-night-in-your-bedroom experience. Rachel Caine's debut audiobook (the first in the Morganville Vampires series) hooks you from the first whisper of Claire Danvers' college dorm nightmare. You'll feel that same panic when she trades her awful dorm for a creepy old house-only to discover her roommates don't just avoid sunlight; they are the shadows outside your window.
The genius here? The narrator (a masterclass in atmospheric tension) makes you live in Morganville. You hear the creak of floorboards as Claire steps into the unknown, the low hum of secrets beneath the town's sleepy surface, and the chilling certainty that someone is watching from the dark. It's not just a story you hear-it's one that slinks under your skin, making you glance over your shoulder when the lights go out.
Forget generic "vampire tropes." Claire isn't a damsel; she's sharp, stubborn, and utterly relatable as she navigates a world where "avoiding the dark" isn't advice-it's survival. The audiobook's pacing is flawless: tense whispers in quiet moments, sudden heart-stopping action, and that perfect blend of humor (her roommates' deadpan "we don't drink blood, we don't drink blood" line) that keeps you smiling even as your pulse races.
And that ending? Chef's kiss. You'll be left gripping your headphones, whispering, "Wait-what happens next?" because Caine doesn't just tell you Morganville's secrets; she makes you feel the weight of them. This isn't just a book to read-it's a world to inhabit, where every creak, every shadow, every almost conversation becomes a promise: You're not safe. And you won't want to be.
So stop scrolling. Press play. Let Morganville pull you in. You'll never look at your own bedroom the same way again-and you'll absolutely need the next book waiting for you. Trust me: your nightstand (and your peace of mind) will thank you.
Saturnalia
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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