Book description
The third installment of Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle plunges listeners into a world where the line between salvation and damnation grows increasingly blurred. Narrator Nick Podehl masterfully captures the escalating tension as two former allies find themselves on opposing paths that may determine humanity's fate.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Brett deepens the complexity of his central characters. Arlen Bales, once a simple man marked by magical tattoos, struggles with the weight of being called the Deliverer while wrestling his own demons-both literal and metaphorical. Podehl's performance beautifully conveys Arlen's internal conflict, making his descent into darkness feel both inevitable and tragic.
Meanwhile, Ahmann Jardir has fully embraced his role as Shar'Dama Ka, building a formidable army in the desert tribes. The audiobook format allows listeners to fully appreciate the political machinations surrounding his rise, particularly through the character of Inevera, whose mysterious past and bone magic abilities create an undercurrent of unease. The narrator skillfully differentiates the various voices, from Jardir's growing confidence to Inevera's calculating whispers.
Renna Tanner's storyline adds emotional depth to the narrative. Her battle with demon magic's corrupting influence provides some of the audiobook's most gripping moments, and Podehl captures her desperation and determination with remarkable nuance.
The story builds to an inevitable confrontation between Arlen and Jardir, but Brett cleverly reminds us that their greatest enemies may be the darkness within themselves. This isn't just fantasy adventure-it's a meditation on power, destiny, and the price of leadership.
For those who've followed the series, The Daylight War delivers satisfying character development while setting up even greater conflicts to come. New listeners should start with the beginning, but those familiar with Brett's world will find this installment both a worthy continuation and a compelling standalone story. The audiobook format brings new life to Brett's rich world-building, making the demon-haunted nights feel uncomfortably real.
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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