Book description
Imagine stepping into a world where Agatha Christie's sharp mysteries collide with glittering starships and magic that hums in the parliament chambers. That's Stars Die, and the audiobook version? Pure, addictive magic. Forget everything you think you know about cozy mysteries-this is a razor-sharp, high-stakes puzzle set in the Caldryn Parliament, where politics, peril, and a touch of the impossible are the norm.
Vanda Kavanagh, the newly appointed Warden, walks into a murder scene the moment she arrives from the frontier. She's already distrusted, and now she's tangled in a case where the victim's death feels like a deliberate message-and her own magical wards keep getting sabotaged. Add a fiercely loyal, unexpectedly brilliant partner (think: Sherlock Holmes meets a space-faring rogue), and you've got a duo that crackles with tension and wit. The narration? Perfect. The voice brings Vanda's sharp intelligence and weary determination to life, making her frustration when the council ignores her feel visceral. The audiobook's pacing is flawless-each twist lands like a well-placed punch, and the world-building unfolds organically, never feeling like an info-dump. You'll hear the hum of enchanted parliament doors, the tension in a whispered conversation, the thump of a magical artifact hitting a table.
What makes this truly special isn't just the blend of genres-it's how real it feels. The political maneuvering mirrors our world's complexities, but with a fantastical twist that makes every clue feel earned. You'll find yourself leaning in, guessing, and then utterly surprised when the truth clicks into place. It's the kind of story that makes you press "next episode" before you've even finished the current one. If you've ever wanted a mystery where the detective has a magical sidekick who might also be a bit of a troublemaker, or where the murder weapon is a stolen star-map, this is your golden ticket. The audiobook doesn't just tell you the story-it immerses you, making you feel the weight of Vanda's choices and the thrill of the chase. You'll finish this book and immediately need the next one. Trust me: this isn't just a great mystery. It's the beginning of something unforgettable.
Scarlet Mary
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Demo Zero
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High Deck
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DollFaceKillah
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Truth
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The China Wall
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Lime
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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