Book description
[A] twisty "snake in the garden" country-house mystery [where] Lorac constructs a challenging puzzle and provides a marvelous glimpse into pre-WWII Oxford life." -- Booklist, Starred Review"Lorac keeps everything professional and smartly paced"-- Kirkus Reviews"Now tell us about your crime novel. Take my advice and don't try to be intellectual over it. What the public likes is blood."The Surrays and their five children form a prolific writing machine, with scores of treatises, reviews, and crime thrillers published under their family name. Following a rare convergence of the whole household at their Oxfordshire home, Ruth--middle sister who writes "books which are just books"-- decides to spend some weeks there recovering from the pressures of the writing life, while the rest of the brood scatter to the winds again. Their next return is heralded by the tragic news that Ruth has taken her life after an evening at the Surrays's hosting a set of publishers and writers, one of whom is named as Ruth's literary executor in the will she left behind.Despite some suspicions from the family, the verdict at the inquest is suicide--but when Ruth's brother Richard receives a letter from the deceased which was delayed in the post, he enlists the help of CID Robert Macdonald to investigate what could only be an ingeniously planned murder.
Disco Thunder
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Storm Master
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
SWAT Honey
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Toxic-oxide
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience.
Spit Turanga
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Voluntary
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Snow Cream
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. Savoring audiobooks without complications β this app's design is top-notch. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook.
Taz Ringer
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Tough Nut
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Mr. Peppermint
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance β it's a must-have for any reader. Download options are plenty β I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free.
SmartieQuest
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Doz
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Gov Skull
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Lucky Brandy
This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Sun Lemon
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Nola
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! Audiobooks have never been this accessible β this app is a true innovation. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Bitmap
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey.
EchoEnigma
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Slint FUBAR
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket β truly amazing! Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Bleach
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime β I'm truly grateful. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions.
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