Book description
The cold stone of Ancelstierre's boarding school clung to Sabriel's bones. Safe. Predictable. Until the Abhorsen-her father-vanished. Not just gone. Gone. Leaving only silence where the hum of his power should have been. Now, the line between living and dead isn't just thin. It's shattered. And Sabriel, raised far from the Old Kingdom's bone-deep magic, must step through the crack.
This isn't just fantasy. It's a knife to the throat. Garth Nix doesn't build worlds; he carves them into your skin. The Old Kingdom breathes with a wrongness-where Free Magic twists the air and the Dead refuse to stay buried. You hear it in the audiobook: the drag of chains in the dark, the whisper of a name spoken by something that shouldn't know it, the terrifying silence where a guardian's voice should be. That silence? It's louder than any scream.
The narrator doesn't just tell you Sabriel's fear. You feel it. The tremor in her voice when she says, "Father," the way her breath catches as she steps past the boundary. This isn't reading; it's living the dread. You hear the creak of the old gate, the distant, guttural groan of a creature that shouldn't exist, the chilling click of a necromancer's knife. Every sound is a needle pricking your skin, pulling you deeper into that unsettling space where life and death bleed together.
Sabriel isn't a chosen one. She's a girl with a father's legacy she never asked for, thrust into a world where her own magic is a dangerous, untamed thing. The audiobook makes her struggle visceral. When she summons a Charter Magic sigil, you hear the strain in her voice, the effort that feels like cracking bone. When she faces the Dead, the audio design doesn't just describe-they hiss, they whisper, they pull. You don't just know they're there. You feel their cold breath on your neck.
Nix's genius is making the mundane terrifying. The quiet horror of a missing father. The terror of stepping into a world where the rules are written in blood and bone. The audiobook amplifies this. It's not just sound; it's atmosphere thick enough to choke on. The Old Kingdom isn't a place. It's a presence. And it's watching. Always watching.
This isn't background noise. This is the sound of a world unraveling, and you're right there in the middle of it. The Abhorsen's missing power isn't just a plot point-it's a void that echoes in your bones. You hear Sabriel's determination crack, the fear beneath the resolve. The audiobook doesn't just tell you the Dead won't stay dead. It makes you know they're coming. And they're closer than you think.
Forget the safety of Ancelstierre. This is where the real world ends, and the terrifying, beautiful, utterly necessary fight begins. The dead aren't just walking. They're listening. And the first book in this masterpiece? It's the sound of the line between life and death finally, irrevocably, breaking. You won't just hear it. You'll feel it.
Solitaire
ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
CuriousCoder
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
Dora the Destroyer
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Short Firecracker
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MeeP
AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends.
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Hairpin
🎧 Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly – this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. 📚🌟 Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Centurion Sherman
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ByteBard
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. 🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Pockets
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. 💎📚
ThreadTrail
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Bleeker
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Dez North
I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
Freeway
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
42nd Street
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Thumb Candy
I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Steel Heart
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Berlin Kamikaze
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Ice
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
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