Book description
Smoke Eaters by Sean Grigsby
The dragons came back with a vengeance, and humanity's last hope isn't some chosen hero with a magic sword-it's a grizzled firefighter who just wanted to retire.
Cole Brannigan had thirty years of putting out fires under his belt, ten of those battling actual dragons, and one final call before hanging up his helmet for good. Then everything changed. While investigating what should have been routine dragon smoke, Brannigan discovers something extraordinary: he's immune to the deadly fumes that have killed countless others. This rare gift doesn't earn him a comfortable retirement-it lands him in the elite Smoke Eaters unit as a rookie all over again.
Grigsby, a real firefighter from Arkansas, brings authentic grit to every firefighting scene while crafting a world where dragons aren't mythical creatures but terrifying realities that emerge from the earth itself. The author's experience shines through in the visceral descriptions of smoke-filled battles and the brotherhood among those who face impossible odds.
What unfolds is more than just dragon-slaying action. Brannigan's forced return to rookie status creates genuine tension as he clashes with superiors who see him as an outdated relic. But when he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the city's government-with hundreds of innocent lives hanging in the balance-Brannigan must navigate both political machinations and fire-breathing monsters.
The audiobook format perfectly captures the urgency of emergency calls and the weight of Brannigan's internal struggle between wanting peace and doing what's necessary. It's fantasy grounded in blue-collar reality, where the heroes wear turnout gear instead of armor, and the real magic is surviving another day.
Smoke Eaters delivers fresh fantasy wrapped in familiar themes of duty, redemption, and finding purpose when you think your story is over.
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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