Book description
When the first whisper of the Devil's page cracks through your headphones, you're not just hearing a story-you're feeling the abyss clawing at your eardrums. Greig Beck's The Devil's Peak isn't just horror; it's an auditory assault, masterfully rendered for the audiobook format. The narrator's precise, chilling delivery turns every seismic tremor, every guttural beastly growl, into a physical sensation. You'll hear the ocean's roar as monstrous entities rise, the frantic pulse of Drake Stoker-a skeptical ex-Reaper operative-matching the ticking clock of a world unraveling.
Beck doesn't just tell you about the Vatican's secret Templar Knights; he lets you hear their ancient vows echo in the shadows, their urgency sharpening the tension. The torn Bible page, hidden for 3,500 years, isn't just a plot device-it's a visceral threat, its secrets whispered in a voice that feels like a cold hand on your neck. The 2020 earthquake that unleashes hell? You'll feel its tremors through the audio mix, layered with unsettling sound design that makes the parasitic plagues and twisted flesh feel terrifyingly real.
What elevates this beyond standard horror is Beck's refusal to rely on jump scares. The terror builds in the silence between words, in Drake's weary skepticism cracking under the weight of the impossible. The Templar Knights aren't just allies; their hushed tactics and sacred duty become a haunting counterpoint to the chaos. You'll lean in, breath held, as the narration deepens the stakes: seal the portal, or Hell walks free.
This isn't passive listening-it's immersion. The pacing is relentless, the audio production crisp enough to hear a whisper in a cathedral's dark corner, yet powerful enough to drown you in the ocean's abyss. Beck's genius lies in making the supernatural feel inevitable, the horror personal. You don't just read about Drake's mission; you live his every heartbeat, every desperate move to stop the Devil's gate from swinging wide.
For fans of horror that's intelligent, atmospheric, and utterly gripping, The Devil's Peak is essential listening. It redefines how we experience terror through sound-not with loud noises, but with the quiet, chilling certainty that something ancient and evil is right there, waiting in the dark. Don't just hear it. Let it consume you.
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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