Book description
The moment you press play, the air crackles. Lincoln Rhyme's world isn't just shattered-it's shattered in your ear. This isn't a book you read; it's a storm you're trapped inside. The narrator doesn't just tell you Rhyme's paralyzed body is a cage-it makes you feel every frustrated twitch, every sharp intake of breath as he's locked in a chair while the killer plays his sick game. You hear the thump of his fist hitting the armrest, the cold dread in his voice as he says, "I'm a ghost in my own life." And then the killer speaks. Not a whisper, but a razor slicing through the silence: "Let's see how much life you can strip away."
Deaver doesn't just write a crime novel-he builds a forensic ballet. Rhyme's mind, a brilliant engine trapped in stillness, races through clues while Amelia Sachs, sharp and relentless, moves through the city's shadows. You feel the weight of the past-the dark chapter in NYC's history-unfolding in the audio, each clue a step deeper into a labyrinth of blood and obsession. The killer's voice, smooth as poison, echoes with a terrifying confidence: "I've been waiting for you." And you realize, with chilling clarity, it's not just Rhyme he's hunting. It's you.
The audiobook masterfully weaponizes sound. The hum of Rhyme's medical equipment, the distant sirens outside, the chilling click of a phone being hung up-these aren't background noise. They're the killer's breath on your neck. When Rhyme pieces it together, the narrator's voice drops, urgent, raw: "He's not just killing. He's rebuilding." You hear the gears turning, the dread mounting, the city itself holding its breath.
This isn't just a crime novel. It's a heartbeat. A frantic, terrifying, brilliant heartbeat. You won't just hear Rhyme's battle with the killer-you'll live it, trapped in that wheelchair, every nerve screaming as the clues lead to a crimson trail only Rhyme can follow. The Bone Collector isn't read. It's felt. And when the final, devastating truth hits? You'll be left gasping, realizing the most terrifying thing wasn't the killer's plan. It was the sound of your own heart, pounding in time with Rhyme's desperate race against the clock. This is crime fiction at its most visceral, its most unrelenting. Don't just listen. Survive it.
RealmRanger
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Rink Ruler
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Crash Override
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InfinityInsight
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Tea Kettle
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Fast Draw
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Red Pepper
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Doz
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MysticMingle
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Dakota Bliss
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Midnight Bat
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RiddleRanger
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Alpha
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Whistler
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Doz
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Hyper
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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