Book description
Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes isn't just a thriller-it's a masterclass in turning dread into urgency, perfectly realized for audiobook. From the opening scene, where a stolen Mercedes careens through a desperate job fair crowd, the audio pulls you into the chaos. You hear the sickening crunch of tires, the gasps of the crowd, the chilling silence after. It's visceral, immediate, and utterly gripping.
Bill Hodges, a retired cop drowning in grief over the unsolved attack, feels real in the narration-his exhaustion, his quiet despair, the way his voice cracks when he finally decides to act. The audiobook nails his transformation: that moment he gets the killer's taunting letter ("the perk") isn't just a plot point; it's a jolt that wakes the listener up right alongside him. You feel his resolve harden, the weight of his past pushing him forward.
Then there's Brady Hartfield. King's genius lies in making the villain's obsession feel terrifyingly human. The audiobook amplifies this-Brady's calm, almost bored voice in his letters, the way he describes the "rush" of the Mercedes attack, isn't just creepy. It's a psychological punch. You hear the emptiness behind his words, the void where empathy should be. It's not just a killer; it's a mind you can't unhear.
What elevates this beyond standard crime fiction is the ticking clock. Brady's next plan isn't just another murder-it's a massacre. The audiobook's pacing mirrors this urgency: short, sharp sentences during action, lingering pauses when Hodges pieces together clues. You're racing alongside him, with no time to breathe. The supporting cast-Hodges' unlikely allies-add warmth without slowing the momentum, their voices distinct and authentic in the audio.
King's insight into Brady's warped psyche isn't just chilling; it's unsettlingly relatable in its simplicity. The killer isn't a monster; he's a man who found his purpose in destruction. The audiobook makes that realization hit harder, turning a plot into a psychological excavation. You don't just hear the story-you feel the dread in your gut as the next attack looms.
This isn't just a book to read. It's a story to absorb, to let the audio pull you into the foggy streets of this broken city, where every creak of a car engine feels like a threat. Hodges' fight isn't just against a killer-it's against his own despair, and the audiobook makes you root for him with every breath. By the end, you're not just satisfied; you're already leaning in for the next chapter, knowing King's world is far from finished. A flawless start to a trilogy, delivered with the precision of a thriller that understands its own heartbeat.
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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