Book description
The Damned is a masterful listen that pulls you into its eerie world from the very first word. Andrew Pyper's storytelling-already praised as "the next great Stephen King" by the Daily Mail-shines even brighter when brought to life by a talented narrator whose voice cuts through the suspense like a razor.
From the opening line, you feel Danny Orchard's desperate hope and his twin sister Ashleigh's relentless menace. The narration captures the rawness of Danny's near-death experience and the weight of his bestselling memoir, while also giving us an intimate sense of Ash's twisted obsession. Pyper's pacing is spot-on: moments of quiet reflection are punctuated by sudden bursts of tension that leave you breathless.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how it balances horror with humanity. You can't help but root for Danny as he struggles to protect his new wife and stepson, even as Ash's spectral wrath looms larger than any physical threat. The emotional stakes are high, and the narrator's subtle inflections bring that emotional depth to life-no cliches, just genuine feeling.
The production quality is top-notch: clear sound, well-timed pauses, and a soundtrack that swells at just the right moments. Even if you're new to the horror genre, The Damned offers an accessible entry point with its gripping plot and relatable characters.
In short, Andrew Pyper's The Damned delivers the kind of spine-tingling experience that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats while also offering a powerful story about family, guilt, and redemption. If you're looking for a horror audiobook that feels fresh yet familiar, this is one you won't want to miss.
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NoiseCake
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Prone
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Burn
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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