Book description
Jim Butcher's The Aeronaut's Windlass isn't just a new series-it's a masterclass in immersive worldbuilding, delivered with electric precision in audiobook form. Forget everything you think you know about steampunk; Butcher redefines it. Picture towering, aristocratic Spire cities piercing the mist, airships gliding between floating islands, and magic woven into the very gears of society. This is not fantasy as you've experienced it.
As Captain Grimm, the Predator's fiercely loyal captain, you'll feel the groan of damaged hulls and the sting of betrayal firsthand. The audiobook's pacing is flawless-every tense negotiation, high-stakes airship maneuver, and whispered conspiracy crackles with urgency. Narration pulls you deep into Grimm's world: the clank of steam pistons, the crackle of arcane energy, the weight of his loyalty to Spire Albion. You don't just hear the conflict between Spires; you feel the cold war's shadow pressing in.
But here's where Butcher truly shines. The audiobook doesn't just tell you humanity faces an ancient enemy stirring after ten millennia-it makes you hear the dread in the silence before the storm. That moment when Grimm realizes the cold war is a distraction? The audio nails it. You lean in, breath catching, as the stakes shift from political intrigue to existential survival.
For fans of Dresden Files, this is Butcher's most ambitious world yet-richer than Alera, sharper than Dresden's urban chaos. For newcomers? It's a gateway to a universe where every steam-powered gadget and noble family secret feels vital. The audiobook's strength lies in its ability to make you feel the Spire's grandeur and decay, the crew's camaraderie, and the looming horror of what's truly waking up.
This isn't background noise-it's a full-sensory immersion. You'll find yourself pausing to absorb the tension after a battle, replaying a key dialogue to catch every nuance. Butcher doesn't just build a world; he makes you live in it, airship engines humming in your ears, ancient threats whispering in the static. If you crave fantasy that's both intellectually thrilling and relentlessly gripping, this is the audiobook you've been waiting for. Don't just read it-experience it. The Spire is calling. Answer.
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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