Book description
Jodi Taylor's "Hard Time" delivers a brilliantly chaotic second outing in the Time Police series, perfectly tailored for audiobook listeners craving wit and wonder. Forget polished agents-this is about Team Weird: Luke, Jane, and Matthew, three trainees whose "unorthodox methods" and infectious incompetence are the series' secret weapon. As the Time Police face their gravest threat, these young officers become the only hope, blending frantic action with laugh-out-loud British humor.
The audiobook excels. Taylor's signature rapid-fire dialogue and clever time-travel chaos translate brilliantly to voice, making the "joyous, breakneck-speed adventures" feel immediate. You'll hear the panic in their voices as they navigate temporal tourism's dangers-the "highly illegal, highly risky" thrill of altering history. The narration captures every nuance, from Jane's sharp wit to Matthew's endearing awkwardness, amplifying the heart-warming camaraderie that fans adore.
Critics and readers alike are sold. The British Fantasy Society calls it "perfect for fast-paced action with strong, memorable characters," while The Science Fact and Fiction Concatenation praises its "immersive, heart-warming" energy. Readers of the first book, Doing Time, couldn't stop raving: "I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book," and "This book is BRILLIANT." Hard Time lives up to that hype, offering even more of the "unhinged, brilliant" escapism fans crave.
Taylor masterfully channels the spirit of Richard Osman and Jasper Fforde-think Thursday Murder Club meets Doctor Who, but with time-traveling trainees who'd rather argue about tea than save history. The stakes feel real, the humor timeless, and the urgency relentless. You'll race through chapters, eager to hear how Team Weird's "ingenuity and incompetence" might just save the timeline. It's a rare sequel that feels fresh, fiercely funny, and utterly essential. For fans of clever sci-fi with a soul, this audiobook is pure, unadulterated joy. Don't just read it-experience the chaos, the wit, and the sheer, infectious energy that makes the Time Police series a standout.
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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