Book description
"Gripping . . . a brilliant insider's view." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Go behind the scenes inside the nation's preeminent Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where good people fight the good fight amid the tragedies and absurdities of our age Perfect for fans of Michael Lewis and David Simon (Homicide, The Corner, The Wire, We Own This City) Real life is different from what gets depicted on procedural crime dramas. Equipped with a journalist's eye, a paramedic's experience and a sardonic wit, Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized. Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis. Medical examiners and the investigators and technicians who support them play vital roles in the justice and public health systems of every American community. During Goldfarb's time with the Maryland OCME, opioid-related deaths contributed to a significant increase in their workload. Faced with a chronic shortage of qualified experts and inadequate funding, their important and fascinating work has become more challenging than most people could ever imagine. The public gets a skewed view of the relationship between police and medical examiners from procedural crime dramas, Bruce Goldfarb writes of his work inside one of America's most storied forensic centers. We aren't on the same team . . . We aren't on any team. The medical examiner's sole duty is to the deceased person. We speak for the dead. -- Praise for Bruce Goldfarb's 18 Tiny Deaths "An engrossing and accessible chronicle of . . . the early years of scientific detection." -- The Wall Street Journal "Devotees of TV's CSI will have their minds blown." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Spit Turanga
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Ladybird
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Dandelion
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else.
Lord Pistachio
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Delicious Wing
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ReiGnZ
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance β it's like having a personal audiobook curator. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
SWAT Honey
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
London Fox
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Tornado Maker
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around.
Slint FUBAR
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Twine X
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Journeyman
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Trash Pocky
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Saturnalia
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Silver Agent
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Pepper
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Versace-Cat
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Dora the Destroyer
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app!
Rooster
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
Firecracker
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
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