Book description
Night's Edge: A Fresh Take on Familial Monsters
Liz Kerin's debut novel sinks its teeth into familiar vampire territory and emerges with something surprisingly original. This isn't your typical supernatural romance or straightforward horror - it's a claustrophobic exploration of toxic family dynamics wrapped in genre clothing.
Mia's relationship with her blood-drinking mother Izzy creates an unsettling foundation that feels more psychologically twisted than any fanged villain. The real horror isn't in supernatural elements but in the suffocating control Izzy exerts over her daughter's life. No friends, no freedom, no future - just the constant threat of their shared secret exploding into violence.
Kerin's background in playwriting shows in the tight, dialogue-driven narrative that crackles with tension. The sun-soaked setting provides an ironic contrast to the darkness lurking beneath the surface. When Mia meets Jade, the promise of escape feels both liberating and dangerous.
The audiobook format particularly benefits from Kerin's sharp ear for voice and conversation. The intimate storytelling style pulls listeners into Mia's trapped existence before gradually expanding into something larger.
What sets this apart from vampire fiction's usual tropes is its focus on generational trauma and the ways we repeat our parents' worst behaviors. Mia's journey toward independence becomes a question of whether she can break free from becoming her mother.
A compelling listen that understands sometimes the most terrifying monsters are the ones who love us most.
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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