Book description
Michael Moorcock's The Bane of the Black Sword delivers another haunting installment in the Elric saga, where moral ambiguity and cosmic despair define the hero's journey. Narrated with atmospheric precision, this audiobook pulls listeners into a world where vengeance and fate intertwine with grim inevitability. Elric's quest to confront the sorcerer who wronged him unfolds through encounters with old allies and fallen kin, culminating in a union driven not by camaraderie but by shared wrath.
The story takes a dark turn when a demon's attack leads to Elric's capture, setting the stage for a uneasy bargain that secures his freedom-at a steep cost. Bound to his symbiotic blade, Stormbringer, Elric unleashes forces beyond mortal control to destroy his sorceress nemesis. Yet victory, as always, is laced with loss. The death of a dragon lord signals the end of an era, while a broken promise leaves Elric haunted by the soul-devouring hunger of his cursed companion.
Moorcock's prose, sharp and unflinching, translates seamlessly into audio format, where the narrator captures the weariness in Elric's voice and the dread that permeates each chapter. This is fantasy stripped of heroism's illusions, where power demands sacrifice and triumph feels hollow. For fans of dark fantasy or newcomers to the Eternal Champion, this audiobook offers a compelling descent into a world where destiny is both burden and blade.
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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