Book description
The Councillor: A Symphony of Shadows
Listen closely, and you'll hear the whisper of daggers being unsheathed.
E.J. Beaton has crafted something dangerous in The Councillor-a political thriller that cuts deeper than any blade. This isn't your typical fantasy fare. This is Machiavelli meets magic, where every smile conceals a knife and every alliance is built on shifting sand.
Lysande Prior isn't your noble hero. She's a scholar drowning in grief and addiction, thrust into a game she never asked to play. When Iron Queen Sarelin Brey dies, Lysande becomes Councillor-not by choice, but by necessity. Publicly, she must select the next ruler. Privately, she's hunting a killer who wielded magic like a weapon.
The audiobook format breathes life into Beaton's labyrinthine world. Every whispered conspiracy, every calculated move, every moment of raw vulnerability hits harder when narrated. You're not reading about political maneuvering-you're living it, breathless and paranoid, second-guessing every character's true intentions.
Lysande's relationship with Prince Luca Fontaine crackles with tension. Ally or enemy? Lover or executioner? Their chess match unfolds in stolen conversations and loaded silences that will leave you questioning everything. Meanwhile, the White Queen's return threatens to destroy everything Lysande holds dear.
This is fantasy for adults who understand that power corrupts slowly, like poison in wine. Lysande's internal battle between ambition and restraint mirrors the kingdom's struggle for survival. Nothing is clean, nothing is simple, and no one emerges unscathed.
Beaton's background in poetry shines through every carefully constructed sentence. The prose is sharp enough to draw blood, the dialogue cuts like glass. This audiobook doesn't just tell a story-it immerses you in a world where trust is currency and betrayal is inevitable.
The Councillor isn't just heard-it's felt. Every word pulses with the weight of consequence.
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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
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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