Book description
Lies Sleeping (Rivers of London, #7) - Audiobook Review
Ben Aaronovitch's seventh installment in the Rivers of London series demonstrates the author's continued mastery of blending contemporary urban fantasy with authentic London policing. The narrative follows Detective Constable Peter Grant, apprentice wizard, as he participates in an unprecedented joint operation to apprehend Martin Chorley, alias the Faceless Man, who remains at large following his unmasking.
The audiobook format proves particularly effective for this series, as the narrator's performance captures the distinctive voices of recurring characters while maintaining the procedural authenticity that distinguishes Aaronovitch's work from typical fantasy narratives. The Metropolitan Police's involvement in supernatural investigations creates a compelling tension between bureaucratic processes and otherworldly threats.
Aaronovitch's plot construction reveals Chorley's execution of a long-term scheme rooted in London's two-millennia history, presenting stakes that could genuinely imperil the city. This historical integration remains one of the series' strongest elements, grounding fantastical elements in genuine geographic and cultural landmarks.
The narrative necessitates Peter Grant's collaboration with Lesley May, whose previous betrayal creates ongoing interpersonal complexity. Additionally, the potential reconciliation with Mr Punch, described as a malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos, introduces moral ambiguity that elevates the story beyond conventional hero-villain dynamics.
The author's background in television writing, specifically Doctor Who, contributes to the series' episodic structure while maintaining overarching narrative continuity. His self-described attachment to London provides authentic cultural context that enhances the supernatural elements rather than overshadowing them.
This audiobook maintains the series' established quality standards while advancing multiple narrative threads that will satisfy existing fans and remain accessible to newcomers. The production quality supports the storytelling without unnecessary embellishment, allowing Aaronovitch's prose and character development to carry the narrative weight.
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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