Book description
Review - The A List (Audiobook)
J.A. Jance | ~1,200 characters
From the moment the narrator's voice slides into the opening line, you're pulled into a world where every click of a keyboard can feel like a gunshot and every quiet corner hides a ticking clock. J.A. Jance-best-known for her razor-sharp mysteries-delivers a "devilish page-turner" that feels both fresh and familiar to fans of pulse-pounding thrillers.
The story follows Ali Reynolds, once a celebrated broadcaster, now a cyber-security czar living in the sun-kissed hills of Sedona. Her life is ordered, her career is booming, but when an old friend dies, she's dragged back into the investigation that toppled a respected doctor years ago. The villain? Dr. Edward Gilchrist, who has been planning his revenge with surgical precision and an unnerving list of names tattooed on his arm. Every chapter escalates the stakes: the pace quickens, the body count rises, and each twist feels earned.
What makes this audiobook shine is the performance. The narrator captures Ali's calm confidence, then shifts to a tight-lipped urgency as danger closes in. The subtle use of pauses and inflection turns tense moments into almost cinematic experiences. Background sounds-wind over the red rocks, the hum of computers-add texture without drowning the dialogue.
Jance's prose is crisp; she doesn't waste words on fluff but packs each sentence with intent. Her world-building feels authentic: the tech jargon is spot-on yet accessible, and the Sedona setting becomes a character in its own right. The pacing is relentless-a true "white-knuckled thriller" that keeps you turning pages (or pressing play) until the final revelation.
If you're looking for an audiobook that delivers heart-pounding suspense, strong female lead, and a plot that twists like a well-wound roller coaster, The A List is your next must-listen. It's a reminder that in J.A. Jance's hands, justice isn't just served-it's hunted down with relentless precision.
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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