Book description
Get ready for a wild ride back into the Chronicles of the Fall! Pam Uphoff's Outer Tiers (Book 18) isn't just a return-it's a full-throttle, heart-pounding dive into chaos, and the audiobook version makes it absolutely crackle with energy. Konstantin Aslanov, our perpetually underestimated hero, is posted to a gritty Outer Tier world running a guardian's store-think "Doomsday Cubes" from cheesy spy flicks, but way more real and way more dangerous. He hadn't planned on babysitting or buying a hundred racehorses (yes, hundred), but now he's tangled with kids in peril, a corrupt colony government, and a ticking clock as plagues and invasions threaten the entire Three Part Alliance.
What makes this audiobook sing is how perfectly the narration captures Konstantin's weary humor and sudden bursts of action. You hear the grit in his voice when he mutters about "another day, another crisis," and the sheer, chaotic energy of those racehorses galloping through the audio landscape is fun. The sidekicks he picks up? They're not just extras-they're the perfect comedic counterpoint to the high-stakes drama, their banter crackling through the speaker like the best late-night diner conversation. You can feel the tension as the colony's scheming officials close in, and the narrator nails that shift from tense whispers to full-blown, galloping chase sequences.
Uphoff masterfully balances the absurdity (a hundred racehorses? Why?) with genuine emotional weight-Konstantin's protective instinct for the kids isn't just plot armor; it's the heart of the story. And the way the audiobook builds the world-whispers of the Alliance's crumbling stability, the eerie silence of a plague-ravaged sector-it's immersive in a way only sound can achieve. You're not just reading about the danger; you're hearing it, right there in your headphones. It's the perfect blend of sci-fi adventure, character-driven warmth, and sheer, unapologetic fun. If you love series where heroes grow, worlds feel alive, and every chapter leaves you desperate to hit play again? Outer Tiers isn't just a great book-it's the audiobook you've been waiting for. Strap in. The ride is wild, and it's just getting started.
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Demo Zero
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Old Regret
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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