Book description
Stephan Talty's Koresh isn't just a book-it's a haunting, essential listen that pulls you into the heart of one of America's most explosive modern tragedies. As an audiobook, it's masterfully realized, with the narrator's calm, unflinching delivery making even the most disturbing details feel urgently human. Talty doesn't just recount the 1993 Waco siege; he dissects the man at its center, David Koresh (born Vernon Howell), with chilling precision. You hear the weight in his voice as he traces Koresh's journey from a boy scarred by abuse to a manipulative, Bible-obsessed cult leader who weaponized faith and fear.
What sets this apart is Talty's access: newly uncovered FBI negotiation tapes, intimate interviews, and deep dives into Koresh's twisted theology. You're not just hearing what happened, but how it festered-how a charismatic preacher, himself a victim turned predator, exploited desperate souls while preaching the apocalypse. The audiobook's power lies in its balance: it never shrinks from Koresh's horrific actions (the abuse, the control), yet it never reduces him to a cartoon villain. Instead, it shows the terrifying logic of his delusion, making his hold on followers feel tragically plausible.
And this isn't just history. Talty brilliantly connects Koresh's legacy to today's radical movements-the militia groups, the alt-right, the gun rights rhetoric that still invokes Waco as a symbol of government overreach. You'll hear why this story still burns in America's psyche, why it's not a relic but a warning. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow enough to let the gravity sink in, tense enough to keep you leaning forward. When the siege's final hours unfold, you feel the dread in the silence between the narrator's words.
This is biography at its most vital: not just documenting the past, but revealing how trauma, power, and ideology collide in ways that still shape our present. If you've ever wondered how a charismatic figure can lead people into darkness, Koresh answers with unsettling clarity. It's a listen that stays with you long after the final chapter-unflinching, deeply human, and utterly necessary. Don't just read it; hear it. You'll never hear the echoes of Waco the same way again.
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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