Book description
Split Infinity Review
Piers Anthony's debut into the Apprentice Adept series introduces us to Stile, a man caught between two worlds and facing death from both sides. The setup is deceptively simple: Proton, a technologically advanced but morally decayed society, and Phaze, a realm governed entirely by magic. When assassination attempts on Stile begin in Proton, his only refuge seems to be crossing over to Phaze-only to discover his alternate self there has already been murdered.
What unfolds is a clever dual-narrative where Stile must navigate the deadly political games of Proton while simultaneously learning to wield magic in Phaze, knowing that any magical ability he develops will mark him for execution by his former allies. Anthony builds tension effectively as Stile becomes trapped in a paradox-his survival in one world guarantees his death in the other.
The author's background as an environmentalist subtly influences the world-building, particularly in how he contrasts the sterile, technology-dependent society of Proton with the more organic, magic-driven Phaze. The audiobook format serves this material well, as the narrator can effectively differentiate between the two worlds through vocal tone and pacing.
While Anthony spent fifteen years in various professions before turning to writing full-time, his storytelling instincts show clearly here. The plot moves with genuine momentum, and Stile's predicament-constantly choosing between immediate danger and long-term survival-creates compelling listening. The series opener successfully establishes an intriguing premise that promises deeper exploration of identity, loyalty, and the cost of survival across parallel realities.
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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