Book description
As much as Scalzi has the scientific creativity of a Michael Crichton, he also has the procedural chops of a Stephen J. Cannell to craft a whodunit with buddy-cop charm and suspects aplenty--most of them in someone else's body. --USA Today John Scalzi returns with Head On, the standalone follow-up to the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Lock In. Chilling near-future SF with the thrills of a gritty cop procedural, Head On brings Scalzi's trademark snappy dialogue and technological speculation to the future world of sports. Hilketa is a frenetic and violent pastime where players attack each other with swords and hammers. The main goal of the game: obtain your opponent's head and carry it through the goalposts. With flesh and bone bodies, a sport like this would be impossible. But all the players are "threeps," robot-like bodies controlled by people with Haden's Syndrome, so anything goes. No one gets hurt, but the brutality is real and the crowds love it. Until a star athlete drops dead on the playing field. Is it an accident or murder? FBI Agents and Haden-related crime investigators, Chris Shane and Leslie Vann, are called in to uncover the truth--and in doing so travel to the darker side of the fast-growing sport of Hilketa, where fortunes are made or lost, and where players and owners do whatever it takes to win, on and off the field.
Heartbreaker
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Mosquit-No
ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Queen Ginger
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Centurion Sherman
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ThoughtTrail
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Seattle Jay
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Spontan8ty
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Audiobooks have never been this engaging β this app takes them to the next level. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
LunaStar
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101
Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
DreamWeaver
With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface β it's a true delight. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Emerald Goddess
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions. Say goodbye to boring commutes β this app's immersive audio experience and intuitive controls have transformed my daily journeys. ππ The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption.
Atomic Blastoid
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. Audiobooks made easy β this app's functionality is truly a gift. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Nola
This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
InsightfulInk
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Sand Whiskers
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio β it caters to different preferences. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use.
Microwave Chardonnay
Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Intimidating Presence
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Pistol Hydro
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. πΆββοΈπ Walking my way through exciting narratives β this app makes exercise more fun! ποΈπ§ Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Broomspun
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. Every moment is an adventure with this app by my side. Its intuitive features and diverse format support ensure that my audiobook journey is seamless and exciting. ππ§
Nightmare King
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back!
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