Book description
If you love historical thrillers that feel like they're whispering secrets across centuries, Golgotha is an audiobook masterpiece. Lavie Tidhar's conclusion to the Maror Trilogy pulls you into two razor-sharp timelines with aching intensity. In 1882 Jerusalem, you're with "The Foreigner"-a nameless bounty hunter in Ottoman Palestine, twin guns gleaming, hat casting shadows over eyes that've seen too much. Then, 1948 Haifa: Detective Inspector Burton, in a crumpled khaki uniform, races against the clock as British rule collapses and a murder haunts the streets. Both men are outsiders in a land built on layers of blood and memory, chasing a treasure lost since the Second Temple's fall.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable is how the narration breathes life into every gritty detail. You hear the clink of The Foreigner's guns as he moves through dusty alleys, the tense silence of Burton's Haifa as chaos brews. The voices of the narrators-whether it's the Foreigner's weary resolve or Burton's desperate urgency-pull you deeper into their worlds. You're not just reading about the "palimpsest of ruins"; you're hearing the echoes of history in every crumbling stone. And those haunting dreams they share-burning red skies, a mountain of skulls, visions older than cities-are delivered with such chilling weight that they linger long after the chapter ends.
Tidhar doesn't just tell a story; he builds a living, breathing landscape where every alleyway holds a ghost and every shadow hides a secret. The dual timelines weave together with perfect tension, making the stakes feel both intimate and epic. When the Foreigner meets mystics or Burton unravels a conspiracy, the audio lets you feel the tension crackle. And that final line? "Before Jerusalem, before Jericho, there has always been Golgotha." It's not just a title-it's the heartbeat of the whole saga, whispered with such power in the audiobook that it sends a shiver down your spine.
This isn't just a book you listen to. It's a journey you're pulled into, where history isn't just written-it's felt. The Maror Trilogy's end is a triumph, and this audiobook? It's the perfect vessel for a story that demands to be heard. You'll be haunted, captivated, and utterly unable to stop listening. Don't just read it-experience it.
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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