Book description
A blazingly inventive near-future thriller from the best-selling, Hugo Award-winning John Scalzi. Not too long from today, a new, highly contagious virus makes its way across the globe. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu, fever and headaches. But for the unlucky one percent - and nearly five million souls in the United States alone - the disease causes "Lock In" Victims fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus. The disease affects young, old, rich, poor, people of every color and creed. The world changes to meet the challenge. A quarter of a century later, in a world shaped by what's now known as "Haden's syndrome," rookie FBI agent Chris Shane is paired with veteran agent Leslie Vann. The two of them are assigned what appears to be a Haden-related murder at the Watergate Hotel, with a suspect who is an "integrator" - someone who can let the locked in borrow their bodies for a time. If the Integrator was carrying a Haden client, then naming the suspect for the murder becomes that much more complicated. But "complicated" doesn't begin to describe it. As Shane and Vann began to unravel the threads of the murder, it becomes clear that the real mystery - and the real crime - is bigger than anyone could have imagined. The world of the locked in is changing, and with the change comes opportunities that the ambitious will seize at any cost. The investigation that began as a murder case takes Shane and Vann from the halls of corporate power to the virtual spaces of the locked in, and to the very heart of an emerging, surprising new human culture. It's nothing you could have expected. Old Man's War Series #1 Old Man's War #2 The Ghost Brigades #3 The Last Colony #4 Zoe's Tale #5 The Human Division #6 The End of All Things Short fiction: "After the Coup" Other Tor Books The Android's Dream Agent to the Stars Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded Fuzzy Nation Redshirts Lock In The Collapsing Empire (forthcoming)
Show Boat
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Nessie Pork
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Combo Saw
Audiobook enjoyment redefined β this app's design focuses on the essentials. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a technological marvel. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Alias Stick
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Feral Mayhem
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Iron Jesus
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Uncle Psycho
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Athens Fire
This app is a time-saver β I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
Thumb Candy
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
K-9
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Murmur
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Lucky Martian
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Rink Ruler
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§
Red Delicious
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Tomcat
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Trouble Mittens
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Swan Mustang
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. Audiobook pleasure without the fuss β this app's functionality is top-notch. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Red Delicious
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Microwave Chardonnay
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Canine Hannibal
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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