Book description
Forget everything you think you know about Viking sagas. Tim Hodkinson's The Blazing Sea isn't just a sequel-it's a full-throttle plunge into a world where the ocean isn't just a path, but a blazing, blood-soaked highway. As the audiobook crackles to life, you're instantly aboard Einar's ship, the salt spray sharp in your lungs, the weight of enemies pressing from every shore. The Wolf Coats aren't just outlaws; they're hunted, their only hope a perilous voyage south, across the treacherous Whale Road, toward the dazzling, dangerous courts of Muslim Spain.
Hodkinson's genius here is making the Mediterranean feel as visceral as the North Sea. You'll hear the hiss of Byzantine fire-throwers-liquid fire that torches man and ship alike-against the backdrop of a slave trader's deceit and a Caliph's shadowy dungeon. The tension isn't just in the plot; it's in the sound of it. The audiobook's pacing is relentless, mirroring The Times' praise for its "epic, violent storytelling." You'll feel the clank of armor, the roar of sea battles, and the gut-punch of betrayal as Einar races to save an innocent life before he can reclaim his stolen kingdom of Orkney. As Theodore Brun declared, it's a "fascinating and undeniably epic tale" where every page (or listen) demands you lean in.
What elevates this beyond typical adventure fiction is Hodkinson's refusal to let the heroes win easily. The camaraderie of the Wolf Coats feels real, their sacrifices brutal and earned. The audiobook's narration masterfully captures the grit and grim humor of these warriors-you can almost taste the mead and hear the low chuckles of men facing certain death. Richard Cullen was right: it's a "relentless tale that will leave you breathless for more." You won't just hear the story; you'll feel the salt in your hair, the cold steel at your neck, and the desperate hope of a crew sailing toward a light they're not sure they'll ever reach. This isn't just a Viking story. It's a raw, sweeping odyssey where every wave carries the promise of doom-and the roar of the sea is the only soundtrack you need. Press play. You won't stop listening until you've crossed the Blazing Sea.
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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