Book description
"Hands down one of the best formal detective stories ever written."-- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED reviewThis Golden Age masterclass of red herrings and tricky twists, first published in 1944, features a tense and claustrophobic investigation with a close-knit cast of suspects."You have to reach for the greatest of the Great Names (Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen) to find Christianna Brand's rivals in the subtleties of the trade."--Anthony Boucher in The New York TimesIt is 1942, and struggling up the hill to the new Kent military hospital Heron's Park, postman Joseph Higgins is soon to deliver seven letters of acceptance for roles at the infirmary. He has no idea that the sender of one of the letters will be the cause of his demise in just one year's time.When Higgins returns to Heron's Park with injuries from a bombing raid in 1943, his inexplicable death by asphyxiation in the operating theatre casts four nurses and three doctors under suspicion, and a second death in quick succession invites the presence of the irascible--yet uncommonly shrewd--Inspector Cockrill to the hospital. As an air raid detains the inspector for the night, the stage is set for a tense and claustrophobic investigation with a close-knit cast of suspects.
Devil Bread
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Steel Solstice
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Jo Jo Spooky
ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Demo Tequila
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FireBrang
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Blood Taker
This app has completely transformed my commute β I look forward to it now! I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I'm grateful for this app β it's made reading a part of my everyday life. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
Lime
ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Golden Cougar
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster.
Venious
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Mad Robin
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Phoenix Sparrow
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Combo Saw
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment.
Capital F
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Little Cobra
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CodeExia
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Digital Moonshine
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
The Flying Mouse
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Old Man Winter
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Fuzzy Rainbow
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
MythMaker
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
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