Book description
Lock In by John Scalzi - A Chilling Descent into a Transformed World
In the near future, humanity faces an unprecedented plague that leaves millions trapped within their own bodies-fully conscious but completely paralyzed. This haunting premise forms the backbone of John Scalzi's masterful thriller, where the line between victim and perpetrator becomes disturbingly blurred.
The audiobook pulls you into a world reshaped by "Haden's syndrome," where the afflicted have adapted through technology that allows them to inhabit robotic bodies or borrow human hosts. Scalzi's narrative doesn't simply present this new reality-it makes you feel the weight of a society forever altered by neurological imprisonment.
Rookie FBI agent Chris Shane, himself a "locked-in" individual, partners with veteran agent Leslie Vann to investigate what initially appears as a straightforward murder at the prestigious Watergate Hotel. However, when the suspect proves to be an "integrator"-someone who lends their body to the paralyzed-the case transforms into something far more sinister.
The true horror emerges not from supernatural forces, but from the very real consequences of a world where consciousness can be borrowed and bodies become commodities. As Shane and Vann dig deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens toι’ θ¦ the fragile balance between the locked-in community and the rest of humanity.
Scalzi crafts a mystery that's as much about identity and humanity as it is about murder. The audiobook format particularly enhances the unsettling nature of bodies being inhabited by foreign consciousness, creating an atmosphere of psychological unease that permeates every chapter.
This isn't just science fiction-it's a chilling exploration of how society might evolve when the fundamental nature of human existence is called into question. The investigation leads our protagonists through corporate boardrooms and virtual realities, revealing a conspiracy that strikes at the heart of what it means to be human in a world where consciousness and physical form no longer need remain united.
A gripping, thought-provoking thriller that will leave you questioning the boundaries of identity long after the final chapter.
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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