Book description
# Gun Machine by Warren Ellis: A Gritty Audiobook Thriller That Pullens No Punches
Warren Ellis has built a reputation for crafting stories that hit hard and leave readers thinking. His audiobook Gun Machine proves exactly why he's considered one of the most compelling voices in modern fiction.
## A Detective's Nightmare
The story follows Detective John Tallow as he investigates what should have been a routine shootout. Instead, he stumbles into something far more sinister-an apartment filled with hundreds of guns, each linked to cold cases spanning decades. What makes this discovery truly chilling isn't just the body count, but the realization that these murders weren't random acts of violence.
Ellis weaves a tale where the killer operates as something closer to a high priest than a common criminal, making sacrifices to "the old gods of Manhattan." This isn't your typical serial killer story; it's something deeper, more primal, and frankly more terrifying.
## Why This Audiobook Works
The audiobook format serves Ellis's sharp, no-nonsense prose perfectly. His background in comics translates beautifully to audio-each scene unfolds with the precision of a graphic novel panel while maintaining the rich internal dialogue that makes his characters feel real.
What sets Gun Machine apart is how Ellis connects the dots between ancient mythology and modern urban decay. The murders aren't just about killing; they're about power, influence, and the dark bargains that shape Manhattan's elite.
## Bottom Line
This isn't a cozy mystery or a procedural cop drama. Gun Machine is raw, uncompromising fiction that asks uncomfortable questions about justice, corruption, and what lurks beneath the surface of even the most familiar cities.
If you're looking for a thriller that respects your intelligence while keeping you hooked from start to finish, this audiobook delivers. Ellis has created something genuinely unsettling-and absolutely worth your listening time.
Perfect for fans of: Dark urban fantasy, police procedurals with supernatural elements, and authors who aren't afraid to go full-throttle into uncomfortable territory.
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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