Book description
Grea Alexander's Miael: Friends delivers a dark, character-driven audiobook experience that lingers long after the final chapter. Narrated with compelling intensity, the story follows Jessica Louise Bell Sheffield, a young woman whose seemingly privileged life is haunted by the lingering influence of her supernatural companion, Miael. Set against the backdrop of 1975 Houston, the narrative weaves together themes of identity, memory, and moral ambiguity in a way that feels both eerie and emotionally resonant.
Alexander excels at crafting flawed, multidimensional characters, and Jessica is no exception. Her internal struggle with Miael's presence, coupled with her fractured past and the weight of hidden violence, creates a tense psychological landscape. The audiobook format enhances this tension, bringing Jessica's inner turmoil to life through skilled vocal performance that captures her vulnerability and simmering rage.
The pacing is deliberate but effective, allowing listeners to fully absorb the complexities of Jessica's world as she confronts both personal and supernatural demons. The interplay between her present life and the darker truths she's tried to bury drives the narrative forward with a sense of inevitability. Supporting characters, including the enigmatic Zahzarene, add layers of intrigue without overshadowing Jessica's journey.
While the story contains mature themes-violence, sexuality, mental health-it handles them with nuance rather than exploitation. Alexander's background in creating strong female protagonists shines through, offering a protagonist who is neither purely victim nor villain, but something far more interesting: human.
Fans of supernatural horror with a literary edge will find much to appreciate here. The audiobook production complements Alexander's rich storytelling, making Miael: Friends a standout entry in the genre.
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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