Book description
Press Play and Feel the Darkness Whisper Back
Imagine this: You're hurtling through a void, the only sound your own breath and the hum of your ship. Then-silence. Absolute silence. And then... something stirs in the black. That's the chilling, breathtaking opening of Adrian Tchaikovsky's Shroud-and it's even more potent when you hear it through your headphones.
This isn't just sci-fi. It's a pulse-pounding, skin-prickling experience. Picture two astronauts-Juna and Mai-stranded on a moon that shouldn't exist: pitch-black, crushing, and alive. Radio signals hum from its depths. Gravity pulls like a fist. Oxygen? Nonexistent. Yet, the darkness watches. And it's not just watching. It's learning.
Tchaikovsky (Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke Award winner) crafts a world where the environment itself is the antagonist-and the most terrifyingly intelligent one at that. You'll race across alien seas in a barely holding-together pod, hear the crunch of ice underfoot in the sound of your own panic, and feel the dread as the moon's secrets begin to echo in your skull. The audiobook nails it: the whispering void, the crackling static of failing tech, the almost-human whispers of the planet itself. You don't just read this-you live it.
And here's the magic: Tchaikovsky makes you care for the darkness. Not as a monster, but as something ancient, curious, and utterly incomprehensible. When Juna and Mai realize Shroud isn't just hostile-it's studying them-your heart slams. You'll lean in, straining to hear the next whisper, the next twist. The pacing? Perfect. No wasted breath. Every second pulls you deeper into the abyss.
This is the audiobook you'll play on repeat during your commute, your workout, even when you should be sleeping. Because you'll need to know: What does the darkness want? And why does it feel like it's been waiting for you?
Don't just imagine a sci-fi thriller. Feel it. Press play. Let Shroud wrap its silence around you. Your skin will prickle. Your breath will catch. And when the final, haunting note fades... you'll be left breathless, wondering if you could ever step into that darkness again.
Your next great listen isn't just coming-it's already waiting in the dark. Press play.
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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