Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to Stephen King's If It Bleeds on audiobook, and wow-this is the perfect late-night listen. Seriously, you'll want to crank up the volume just to feel the tension in your bones. King's back in his element here, weaving four standalone novellas (that's right, four full stories, not just short pieces) into one killer collection, and the audiobook format? It's like having a campfire story told by someone who knows exactly how to make your hair stand up.
The real star here is Holly Gibney, the brilliant, slightly awkward detective from The Outsider, getting her first solo case. The title story? It's pure King: a bomb at a middle school, a creepy TV reporter, and Holly realizing something's off about the whole thing. You can hear her quiet determination in the narration-like she's whispering to you, "I know what's happening, and I'm not backing down." It's so good, I kept rewinding little bits just to savor how perfectly the voice actor nails her voice. (Seriously, the audiobook's narrator is chef's kiss.)
But it's not all Holly, though she's the thread tying it together. The other three stories are equally amazing. Mr. Harrigan's Phone? A heartbreakingly sweet ghost story about a kid and an old man's phone. The Life of Chuck? A wild, unexpected ride about a guy's life from birth to... well, you'll have to listen. And Rat? Pure, unfiltered King horror-think small-town secrets and something very wrong in the woods. Each one feels distinct, but they all have that classic King vibe: ordinary people facing the extraordinary, and the way he makes you feel the weight of every shadow.
What makes this audiobook sing? It's the pacing. King's novellas are perfect for audio-they're long enough to sink into, but tight enough to keep you hooked. You'll be listening to Mr. Harrigan's Phone and suddenly realize you've been sitting in the dark for an hour, the room silent except for the story. The narrator's tone shifts just right-calm for the quiet moments, urgent when things get scary-and it's just... immersive. You don't just hear the words; you feel the rain on the windows in Rat, or the quiet grief in Chuck.
And honestly? This collection feels like a gift. King's been writing these shorter pieces for decades, and they've all been turned into movies (The Shining, The Body-you know the drill). But hearing them all in one go, with the right voice guiding you through, is something special. It's like catching up with old friends who've got wild, fascinating stories to tell.
So if you've been waiting for a book that's chilling but also deeply human, that's perfect for when you're alone in the dark (or just love a good story), If It Bleeds is it. The audiobook? It's the way to go. You'll be talking about Holly, Mr. Harrigan, and that rat in the woods for days. Trust me-your headphones won't be going anywhere tonight.
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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