Book description
Into the Sunken City: A Pulse-Pounding Underwater Heist
Dinesh Thiru delivers a thrilling debut that plunges listeners into a drowned world where survival depends on what lies beneath the surface. Set in the perpetually flooded city of Coconino, this audiobook crafts a desperate scenario that feels both fantastical and eerily plausible.
The narrative follows Jin Haldar, a former deep-sea diver who's sworn off the water after her father's fatal accident. When a mysterious drifter named Bhili offers the chance to recover gold from sunken Las Vegas, Jin faces an impossible choice: let her sister pursue this dangerous opportunity alone, or risk everything by diving back into the depths that took her father.
What unfolds is a heist story unlike any other. The underwater setting creates natural tension-every dive could be fatal, every breath potentially the last. Thiru's background as a storyteller shines through in how he builds suspense around the claustrophobic underwater sequences, making listeners feel the pressure and isolation alongside the characters.
The audiobook format particularly benefits this story's atmospheric qualities. The sound design likely enhances the sense of being submerged, while the pacing mirrors the careful, measured movements required in deep-water diving. Voice actors must navigate between intimate character moments and action-packed underwater sequences.
Supporting characters add layers to what could have been a straightforward treasure hunt. Jin's ex-boyfriend provides romantic tension without overshadowing the main plot, while the mysterious JoΓ£o Silva suggests deeper conspiracies at play. The ragtag crew dynamics feel authentic-people thrown together by desperation rather than shared history.
Thiru's experience as a parent informs the relationship between Jin and her younger sister Thara, lending emotional weight to Jin's protective instincts. This isn't just about gold; it's about family survival in a world that seems determined to drown humanity's remnants.
The post-apocalyptic backdrop serves the story well without overwhelming it. Details about Coconino's flooded streets and constant rain create atmosphere rather than bogging down the plot with exposition. Similarly, threats like sea beasts and corsairs feel integrated into this changed world rather than tacked-on action elements.
For fans of underwater adventures or heist stories with unconventional settings, "Into the Sunken City" offers something genuinely fresh. The audiobook format brings Thiru's submerged world to vivid life, making this debut worth diving into.
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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
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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