Book description
Hey, you. I just finished listening to Javelin Rain. Myke Cole's life in the real world spills into this audiobook like a crackling fire on a winter night. He's a counter-terrorist, a cyber warfare veteran, three tours in Iraq, a recall for Deepwater Horizon, a TV hunter on CBS, a UFO seeker on Discovery - all that grit and sweat he turned into his characters.
The book is the second in the Reawakening Trilogy, the fast-paced, adrenaline-filled sequel to Gemini Cell. The world is the same magical, militaristic place that made Shadow Ops a hit, a place where every line of dialogue carries weight, where every breath is a tactical move.
The code Javelin means a national security asset gone. Rain means an existential crisis. Javelin Rain incidents must be resolved immediately, by any and all means necessary, no matter the cost. That's the whole engine of the story.
It starts with Jim Schweitzer, once a Navy SEAL, now a man raised from the dead and labelled a Javelin Rain. He was killed, then resurrected, then betrayed. He's on the run with his wife and son, hunted by the very unit that raised him. Gemini Cell is on his tail. He has the power to live forever, but his family doesn't. That's the emotional core: Jim's desperate to keep them safe, to prove to his wife that he's still the man she fell in love with, even if he's become something else.
I feel the weight of every mission, the tension of every decision. The pacing is relentless. The voiceover is tight, the script snappy, the narrator's cadence pulls you into the action. You hear Jim's voice, the whisper of his past, the urgency of the present, the fear of the future. The family moments are sharp, almost fragile, and they ground the thriller in something real.
The sound design keeps the world alive. You hear the hiss of a suppressed weapon, the crack of a distant explosion, the soft rustle of a forest. Every sound is a brushstroke in this cinematic audio landscape.
Cole's experience shows in the detail. He doesn't rely on cliches; he creates a world where technology and magic coexist, where a soldier can be both myth and human. The characters feel earned, not just tools for the plot. Jim's internal conflict is palpable; you hear the echoes of his past missions as he struggles with his current identity.
The ending? It's a high-stakes payoff that leaves you breathless. The stakes are national, personal, existential. And you're left on the edge, wondering what happens next, what new threat will emerge. That's the beauty of this audiobook: it's a pulse-pounding ride that stays with you long after the last word.
If you love a blend of military precision, supernatural stakes, and heart-driven family drama, Javelin Rain is your next listen. It's a storm you can't look away from, a story that roars, and it's all captured in one unfiltered, relentless, thrilling audio journey.
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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