Book description
Dan Willis's In Plain Sight masterfully transports listeners into a meticulously rendered 1930s New York where magic is both a perilous and practical reality. The audiobook's strength lies in its immersive atmosphere, crafted through a narrative voice that perfectly balances the era's grit with the subtle, intricate magic of the runewrights. Alex Lockerby, a private detective navigating the shadowed edges of the magical underworld, is a compelling protagonist whose resourcefulness-epitomized by his book of runes and a simple pack of matches-anchors the tension. The stakes are immediate and profound: a lethal magical plague unleashed in a soup kitchen threatens to ignite wider chaos, thrusting Alex, a man of modest means, into the crosshairs of both the FBI and the formidable sorceress Sorsha Kincaid. His desperate four-day quest to clear his name, while confronting the systemic bias against his kind, drives the narrative with relentless urgency. The audiobook's pacing is exceptional, allowing the intricate worldbuilding to unfold organically without sacrificing momentum. Listeners experience the palpable dread of being hunted by forces of immense power, the weight of societal prejudice against runewrights, and the fragile hope offered by Alex's quiet resilience. The narrator delivers Alex's internal monologue with a nuanced blend of weary pragmatism and underlying determination, while the voices of Kincaid and the supporting cast convey the necessary authority and menace. This is not merely a mystery; it is a profound exploration of power dynamics, societal marginalization, and the quiet courage required to wield magic in a world that fears it. Willis crafts a narrative where every spell, every whispered rune, feels consequential, and the audiobook format elevates this, making the reader feel the city's electric tension and the chilling proximity of the FBI's investigation. In Plain Sight is a triumph of atmospheric storytelling, a meticulously plotted debut that establishes a rich, believable magical world where the greatest threats often hide in plain sight, and the most extraordinary magic is wielded with the quietest resolve. It is an essential listen for fans of sophisticated urban fantasy seeking depth, tension, and a protagonist who embodies the quiet dignity of the overlooked.
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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