Book description
The Ace of Skulls - A Thrilling Finale That Soars
Chris Wooding's The Ace of Skulls delivers exactly what fans of the Ketty Jay series have been craving: a pulse-pounding conclusion that doesn't pull any punches. This fourth installment finds our beloved rogues in deeper trouble than ever before, and that's saying something.
The crew's latest misadventure lands them smack in the middle of a civil war, which is bad news for everyone involved. Captain Frey's trying to keep his people alive while wrestling with his own demons-literally and figuratively. The stakes feel genuinely high here, especially with Trinica Dracken's fate hanging in the balance.
What sets this audiobook apart is how it balances epic scope with intimate character moments. The narration brings out the ragged charm of these antiheroes while never letting you forget that everything could go sideways at any moment. Cities crumbling, ancient secrets surfacing, daemons rising-it's chaos, but the kind that keeps you hitting pause just to catch your breath.
Wooding has spent years crafting this world and these characters, and it shows. The plot threads from previous books converge satisfyingly here, while new threats emerge that feel both surprising and inevitable. This isn't just wrapping up loose ends; it's giving each crew member a proper send-off that honors their journey.
The real triumph is how the audiobook format enhances the storytelling. The pacing matches the crew's desperate situation perfectly, and you can practically hear the guns blazing and engines roaring. It's an adventure that knows when to throttle back for character development and when to punch the accelerator for action.
For newcomers, this might be a lot to jump into, but longtime listeners will appreciate how it sticks the landing. Wooding could have easily phoned this in, but instead he gives us something that feels earned and exciting. The Ketty Jay's final flight is one worth taking.
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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