Book description
The moment you press play on Hidden Voices, you're not just reading a book-you're stepping into the rain-slicked streets of Vienna, the scent of damp wool and distant smoke clinging to your skin. Dan Willis's ninth Arcane Casebook isn't just a story; it's a full-body immersion, and the audiobook makes it breathe. Alex Lockerby, the weary runewright detective, steps right out of your earpiece with a voice that's equal parts gravel and grace-think a jazz club's last cigarette, smoky and sharp. You feel the chill of a cold case file in your hands as the narrator whispers of a murdered Broadway musician, the echo of a dropped violin string lingering in the air.
Then, Vienna's shadows deepen. Nazi boots on cobblestones, the frantic whisper of a fleeing alchemist clutching a secret recipe that could shift the war's tide. The audiobook's genius? It doesn't just tell you the tension-it makes you hold your breath. You hear the creak of Donovan's office door, the hiss of a magic spell unraveling like a frayed wire, the frantic pulse of Alex racing against time as nations circle like vultures. The narrator's pacing is masterful: slow, deliberate for the murder's eerie quiet, then a breathless sprint through the city's hidden alleys, where every shadow feels like it's watching. You can almost taste the fear on your tongue, the metallic tang of danger as Alex dodges forces that move like smoke through a crowded cafΓ©.
What elevates this beyond a spy thriller is the alchemy of sound. The clink of a glass at a jazz club, the distant wail of a tram, the way the narrator drags out a word like "Austria" with a sigh-all of it pulls you deeper. You're not just listening to a story; you're in it, heart hammering as Alex untangles a murder that's tangled with something far older, far darker than war. The audiobook doesn't just deliver a plot-it lives it. By the final, quiet reveal, you'll be leaning in, breathless, already reaching for the next play button. This isn't just a book you hear. It's a world you step into, and you'll never want to leave.
Demo
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Skull Crusher
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Midnight Rambler
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ZenaCake
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Fiend Oblivion
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Eerie
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Flash Protein
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Danger Menace
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Murder Matter
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SereneScribe
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Crash Test
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Jo Jo Spooky
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New Cycle
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Cosmo
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Super Flick
CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Coffee
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible.
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