Book description
Raising Stony Mayhall: A Zombie Story That Transcends Genre
Daryl Gregory's "Raising Stony Mayhall" transforms our understanding of zombie narratives through the lens of domestic intimacy and family bonds. This audiobook presents a story that begins with a chilling discovery in 1968: Wanda Mayhall finds herself holding a lifeless infant during a snowstorm, only to watch him revive in her arms.
What follows is Gregory's masterful exploration of how a family chooses to protect one of the undead. The Mayhall family's decision to conceal Stony rather than surrender him to authorities creates a compelling tension between societal expectations and personal compassion. The author skillfully develops this premise across decades, showing how Stony grows and adapts within his adoptive family's careful guardianship.
The audiobook format particularly serves Gregory's narrative strengths. His background in multiple storytelling mediums-including interactive fiction and comics-translates into a voice that moves seamlessly between intimate family moments and broader supernatural elements. The pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the emotional weight of Stony's unique existence.
Gregory's award-winning track record with works like "Spoonbenders" and "We Are All Completely Fine" demonstrates his ability to blend genre elements with genuine human storytelling. Here, he applies that same approach to zombie fiction, creating something that feels both fresh and inevitable. The revelation that Stony isn't alone in his condition adds layers of complexity that elevate the narrative beyond typical horror conventions.
This audiobook succeeds because it treats its supernatural premise with serious emotional consideration. Gregory understands that the most compelling genre fiction uses extraordinary circumstances to examine ordinary human experiences-love, protection, identity, and belonging. Stony's journey becomes a meditation on what it means to be accepted and to accept oneself, even when that self defies scientific explanation.
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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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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