Book description
Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer delivers a compelling fusion of hard science fiction and noir detective narrative, rendered with precision and vitality in its audiobook format. Sawyer, a triple-award winner in the science fiction genre, constructs a meticulously detailed Martian setting-New Klondike-where the remnants of a fossil rush echo the lawlessness of Earth's gold rushes. The protagonist, Alex Lomax, operates as a private investigator within this decaying dome city, navigating a stratified society populated by failed prospectors, corrupt officials, and the wealthy "transfers" who inhabit near-immortal android bodies.
The central mystery revolves around the unsolved murders of Simon Weingarten and Denny O'Reilly, figures whose discovery of ancient Martian life triggered an interplanetary frenzy. Lomax's investigation pulls him into a web of intrigue that is both philosophically rich and viscerally engaging. Sawyer's prose remains characteristically concise, evoking comparisons to Asimov while maintaining a distinct voice that prioritizes humanistic concerns within a cosmic framework.
The audiobook format enhances the noir atmosphere, with vocal delivery that underscores the grit and moral ambiguity of Lomax's world. Sawyer's thematic exploration of consciousness, identity, and societal inequality resonates throughout, without sacrificing narrative momentum. True to his self-described mission, Sawyer intertwines the intimately human with the grandly cosmic, producing a work that is as intellectually stimulating as it is entertaining. Red Planet Blues confirms Sawyer's standing as a master of speculative fiction, offering listeners a meticulously crafted tale that is both timely and timeless.
Forger
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Force
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Dahlia
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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