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.
DeathDancer
User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Contrary Mary
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Midnight Rider
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a game-changer – I can have my audiobooks ready in no time. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever.
TulipCake
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my passport to countless stories. ListenBook has changed my audiobook game forever. No more format woes! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Atomic Blastoid
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment.
Grotas
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Slint FUBAR
This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care.
QuantumQuill
ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
S’more Vixen
Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Tin Mutt
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
NexusNavigator
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Midnight Bat
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Dahlia Bumble
Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Steel Solstice
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Innocent Ghost
This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. 📱📖 Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Iron Jesus
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Say goodbye to monotony – this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. 📱🔊 What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Hitch Frenzy
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging.
High Beam
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Sugar Domino
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. 🚗📖 Road trips have never been this entertaining – this app keeps me engaged on the highway! 🚙🎉 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
Twitch
ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
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