Book description
Smoke Screen - An Audiobook Review
Sandra Brown's Smoke Screen is a pulse-pounding ride that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The narration, performed by a seasoned voice actor with clear diction and subtle emotional nuance, captures the book's blend of hard-boiled suspense and tender human moments without ever feeling forced.
The story follows Britt Shelley, a tenacious newswoman who wakes up in an unfamiliar bed next to the dead body of Jay Burgess, a celebrated detective whose life was cut short after he risked everything during a devastating Charleston fire. As Britt pieces together her own hazy memories and uncovers layers of corruption, she finds herself drawn into a web of betrayal that threatens both her career and her safety.
What makes this audiobook shine is the way it balances action with character depth. The narrator's tone shifts deftly-from gritty urgency during chase scenes to softer, introspective moments when Britt wrestles with guilt over her past reporting. Brown's prose is vivid yet accessible; she doesn't get bogged down in exposition, which keeps the pacing brisk and ensures that each new twist feels earned.
The supporting cast-especially Raley Gannon, the investigator who never finished the fire inquiry-adds richness to the plot. The narrator gives each character a distinct voice, making it easy for listeners to follow their motivations and secrets. Even when the stakes rise and danger escalates, the storytelling remains clear, avoiding confusing tangents that sometimes plague longer thrillers.
Overall, Smoke Screen is a compelling audiobook experience that delivers on its promise of "sensational" intrigue and "scorching" action. Fans of Sandra Brown will appreciate her trademark blend of romance and mystery, while newcomers will find an engaging, fast-moving thriller that's perfect for commutes, workouts, or late-night listening. The book proves once again that a great story can be just as powerful when it comes to your ears as it does on the page.
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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