Book description
'A striking debut, filled with folkloric mystery and yearning. Read it, then read it again' Amy Twigg, author of Spoilt Creatures'A muddy, pastoral fable written with an equal measure of beauty and morbidity. Completely enthralling.' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb'An extraordinary sense of place and time, written by an exciting new voice' Radio Times (Best Books 2025)Who will cast the first stone?1915, the Cabrach, Aberdeenshire. An isolated Scottish community is disturbed by a strange discovery: a body in a peat bog, perfectly preserved. Two people haul the body from the ground: Lizzie, the wife of a wealthy local landowner, and Johnny, a nomadic singer and farm hand. At hearthside and inn, people whisper: what have we unearthed?One unveiling brings others. For Lizzie, tenacious but trapped, the discovery reveals unanswered questions about her past while for Johnny, it threatens to uncover a history heβs trying to outrun.As their stories entwine, a series of unsettling events befalls the isolated community: ruinous weather, a damaged soldier, strange occurrences that cannot be explained. Against the echoes of distant war, and with the boundaries blurring between right and wrong, everyone is looking for someone to blameβ¦
Shwatson
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality.
Nice Gnome
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Red Woman
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Sw00sh
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TeederSmartie
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Hex Panther
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Killer Curio
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Old Felix
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available β so much to learn! ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Darkside Hooker
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BoomerBox
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RoarSweetie
ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Knock Out Star
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Twix Esses
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Hang 11
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Fist Wizard
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Cereal Killer
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Liquid Science
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. π± Carrying my library in my pocket β this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! ππ
Twister Hero
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Vicious Street
I'm grateful for this app β it's made reading a part of my everyday life. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
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