Book description
The Shrike doesn't just wait on Hyperion-it whispers in your ear, and the moment you press play on this audiobook, you're drawn into its chilling embrace. Dan Simmons, the award-winning master behind Hyperion (the first book in the legendary Hyperion Cantos), crafts a universe where science fiction collides with myth, and the fate of humanity hinges on seven desperate pilgrims racing toward a time-shrouded mystery. Forget reading this; hearing it is transformative. The narrator's voice, layered with tension and haunting clarity, makes the Valley of the Time Tombs feel terrifyingly real-the groan of ancient structures moving backward through time, the eerie silence before the Shrike strikes. You don't just hear the pilgrims' stories; you feel their grief, their hope, their terrible secrets. There's the poet haunted by loss, the soldier burdened by a forbidden love, the priest wrestling with faith in a dying universe. Each voice in the audiobook is distinct, pulling you deeper into their unraveling lives as the galaxy teeters on war. Simmons' genius isn't just in the sprawling sci-fi spectacle-it's in the raw humanity of these characters. You'll find yourself leaning in, not just to solve the mystery of the Shrike, but to understand why these pilgrims risk everything. The audiobook elevates the prose; the rhythm of the sentences, the pauses that echo with dread, the way the Shrike's name is spoken like a curse-it all lands with visceral impact. This isn't just a book about the future; it's a story about the weight of the past, the fragility of hope, and the choices that define us when everything is collapsing. Dan Simmons doesn't just tell you about a universe on the brink-he makes you live it, one whispered line at a time. The tension builds relentlessly, the secrets unfold like a slow, inevitable storm, and the final moments leave you breathless, already craving the next chapter. If you've ever wondered what true sci-fi ambition sounds like, this is it. Press play, and let the pilgrimage begin. You won't just hear Hyperion-you'll feel it in your bones.
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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