Book description
In the mist-shrouded alleys of Lankhmar, where shadows dance with steel and sorcery whispers through ancient stones, Fritz Leiber weaves tales that pulse with life's raw essence. Swords in the Mist carries listeners into a world where two unlikely companions-barbarian and rogue, giant and gnome-navigate fate's treacherous currents.
The audiobook format breathes new life into Leiber's masterful prose, each syllable rolling like dice across velvet. Here, Fafhrd's broad shoulders bear not just muscle but sensitivity, while the Gray Mouser's quick wit conceals depths of street-born wisdom. Their journey from master thieves to self-proclaimed lords unfolds with the rhythm of destiny itself.
What makes this collection extraordinary is Leiber's ability to shift tones like a master musician. One moment, you're caught in farcical misadventures that would make the gods themselves chuckle; the next, you're drowning in melancholy so profound it echoes long after the final word. The Witch's Tent sequence alone contains multitudes-prophecy and desperation, power and vulnerability, all wrapped in language that sings.
The narrator's voice becomes a third companion, guiding us through labyrinthine plots where luck flows like wine and danger lurks behind every tavern door. Listening, you understand why these stories endure: they capture something essential about friendship, ambition, and the human heart's capacity for both greatness and folly.
Leiber's genius lies not in simple swordplay, but in creating characters who feel achingly real despite their fantastical circumstances. Through triumph and tragedy, these two souls remind us that even in worlds of magic, the deepest battles are fought within.
Steel Solstice
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Achilles Mountain
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Bowie
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Blood Taker
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Heaven Sent
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Sweet Bacon
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Mud Eye
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Sw00sh
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LoreLoomer
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Red Delicious
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Wild Hair
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Evil Smith
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Sly Bible
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Master Jetson
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Cardinal Rebel
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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