Book description
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London. Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship's cook. By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur. In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time. By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury's and R. E. Walton's Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling. A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts. Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the 'King of Thrillers' and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was in, estimating that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding 'excellence in writing'. Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.
The Belgian
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Landfill Max
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Preach Man
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Microwave
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MeeP
This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Club Nola
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
NeoGermal
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Friday Ferrari
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AlertXis
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Captain Peroxide
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Bugger
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Cowboy Booter
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It eliminates distractions and enhances the clarity of recordings, resulting in a more immersive experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Wooden Man
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
Sneaky Lady
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Blister
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BloodEater
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
RoarSweetie
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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