Book description
Symphony of the Firelli: A haunting tale that lingers long after the final chapter
Randy Schiffer's "Symphony of the Firelli" begins with one of the most unsettling discoveries in fantasy literature: a pale, otherworldly infant washing ashore in the medieval kingdom of Godrin. This isn't your typical foundling story - there's something deeply wrong with this child, and Schiffer makes sure you feel that wrongness in every chapter that follows.
The narrative splits beautifully between two timelines: the immediate mystery of the baby Draco, whose unnatural strength and disturbing behavior mark him as something other, and the decades-long expedition of King Nikolas across the treacherous Larant's Ocean. When Nikolas finally returns, transformed into something pale and powerful, the story shifts into high gear.
What makes this audiobook particularly effective is how Schiffer builds dread through the mundane details of court life juxtaposed with the supernatural horror creeping in from the edges. The Firelli aren't just another fantasy race - they're ancient, they're evil, and they're coming home. The political intrigue back in Godrin, where the king tries to raise this clearly dangerous child as his own son, creates a fascinating tension that propels the story forward.
The real strength lies in Draco's internal struggle. Here's a character who might be evil, who certainly possesses evil power, yet finds himself having to choose between his nature and his humanity. Schiffer doesn't make this choice easy or clean, and that moral complexity elevates what could have been a simple good-versus-evil tale into something more compelling.
The pacing builds relentlessly toward a climax where ancient magic, family loyalty, and the fate of an entire kingdom hang in the balance. It's fantasy that remembers horror can be personal, that the most frightening monsters are often those we try to love.
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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