Book description
Forget everything you think you know about fantasy heroes. Glen Cook's The Black Company isn't about chosen ones or shining swords-it's about the men who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, paid to do the dirty work others won't. And the audiobook? It's the perfect way to feel that weight settle into your bones.
Hear it in the crackle of a campfire, the weary cadence of a soldier's voice narrating battles lost and lives buried. This isn't fantasy for the squeamish. Cook crafts a world where good and evil blur, where the Black Company-grizzled, cynical, utterly human-survives by taking pay and burying their doubts with their dead. Then comes the prophecy: the White Rose is reborn. Suddenly, these mercenaries aren't just surviving-they're chasing a hope they don't believe in.
The audiobook masterfully brings Cook's gritty, no-nonsense prose to life. You don't just read about the Lady's rise or the Company's moral quagmire-you hear the tension in every line, the exhaustion in their voices, the razor-sharp wit that keeps them alive. It's not the epic fantasy you expect; it's the real fantasy. The kind where heroes are flawed, victories are pyrrhic, and the line between right and survival is terrifyingly thin.
This is why fantasy veterans swear by Cook. He doesn't hand you fairy tales-he gives you a battlefield, a camp, and the raw, unfiltered truth of men who've seen too much. The audiobook's narration? It's immersive, visceral. You'll feel the grit beneath your nails, hear the clank of armor, and understand why these broken men are the only ones who can answer the call.
You've heard the hype about "groundbreaking fantasy." The Black Company isn't just hype-it's the foundation. And the audiobook? It's the most powerful way to experience it. You don't just follow the Black Company's journey; you walk it with them, step by heavy step. Stop waiting for the perfect hero. Start listening to the ones who are the hero. Your next favorite fantasy obsession is already waiting. Press play. You won't just hear the story-you'll live it.
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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