Book description
The Dead Take the A Train (Carrion City, #1) delivers exactly what it promises: a relentless supernatural thrill ride through New York's darkest magical corners.
Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey make an unexpectedly perfect team, blending cosmic horror with gritty urban fantasy in ways that feel both fresh and inevitable. Julie Crews isn't your typical protagonist - she's damaged, desperate, and dangerous, which makes her magnetic listening. The audiobook format really works in this story's favor, especially during the more chaotic sequences where Julie's cocaine-fueled magic spirals out of control.
What sets this apart from typical urban fantasy is how it doesn't romanticize the magical underground. Julie's struggles feel authentic and brutal, her climb through NYC's magic scene marked by genuine consequences. When she accidentally attracts the attention of an eldritch god hungry for revenge, things escalate quickly from "bad day" to "existential crisis for humanity."
The pacing is breakneck without sacrificing character development. Even supporting players feel fully realized, which makes the stakes genuinely impactful. Khaw's background in game writing shows in the careful world-building - every magical element feels purposeful rather than decorative.
Fans of Neil Gaiman's darker work or Joe Hill's supernatural thrillers will find plenty to love here. The narration captures the story's manic energy while maintaining clarity during the more complex magical sequences. This is urban fantasy that doesn't pull punches, delivering both spectacle and substance in equal measure.
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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