Book description
Off The Map by Max Davine - A Captivating Tale of Adventure and Self-Discovery
Max Davine's "Off The Map" proves that the age of swashbuckling adventure isn't dead-it's merely been waiting for the right storyteller to breathe new life into it. This audiobook grabs you from the opening moments and doesn't let go, weaving a tale that's equal parts historical fiction and pulse-pounding thriller.
The story follows Chanel Angeli, a young French orphan who believes she's found her happily ever after marrying into wealth and privilege. But when her husband Oliver falls prey to the treacherous Lord Beaumont's schemes, Chanel discovers that her gilded cage was just the calm before the storm. What follows is a journey that takes her far from the safety of civilization to a mysterious island in the Azores, rumored to be the lost city of Atlantis itself.
Davine's background in screenwriting shines through in the audiobook's cinematic quality. The narrative flows with the visual richness of a Hollywood epic, yet maintains the intimate character development that makes great literature endure. The author's experience in acting brings a natural rhythm to the dialogue and an understanding of how voices can convey emotion and tension.
The audiobook format serves this story particularly well. The mysterious atmosphere of the isolated island, the clash between civilized veneer and primal survival instincts, and Chanel's transformation from sheltered wife to determined adventurer all come alive through the power of spoken word. The listener experiences the salt spray of the ocean, the damp earth of the uncharted island, and the electric tension of betrayal and rescue.
While Davine is known for graphic content and emotionally intense scenes, "Off The Map" balances these elements with genuine moments of hope and courage. Chanel's journey isn't just physical-it's a voyage of self-discovery that reveals hidden strengths and mysteries buried deep within her own past.
This audiobook succeeds in creating that rarest of reading experiences: a story that makes you forget you're listening to words on a page. Instead, you're there with Chanel, feeling the rough rope of the ship's rigging in your hands and tasting the salt of adventure on your lips.
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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
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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