Book description
R.D. Ronald's The Elephant Tree isn't just read-it's lived through the crackle of the audiobook. Forget passive listening; this is a visceral, immersive plunge into the city's shadowed underbelly, where every whispered conversation feels like it's happening just behind your shoulder. The narrator's voice, steady yet edged with tension, perfectly mirrors Detective Mark Fallon's weary determination as he navigates nightclub attacks that feel increasingly personal. But the real power lies in Scott and Angela's stories, delivered with raw, unvarnished intimacy in the audiobook's intimate audio space.
Scott's voice-frayed, young, drowning in regret as he balances his brother's business with his own desperate drug deals-hits hard. You hear the exhaustion in every word, the way he tries to shield Angela from the chaos he's tangled in. Angela, raised by a father who's both provider and criminal, carries a quiet intensity. Her voice, when she finally speaks her truth, is the moment the audiobook truly ignites. You don't just hear her revelations; you feel the weight of her past crashing over her, and the listener, right alongside her, realizes how little they truly knew.
Ronald masterfully builds dread through sound. The city's ambient hum-a distant siren, the thump of bass from a club-becomes a character itself, underscoring the fragile peace before the storm. The pacing never rushes; it lingers in the uncomfortable silences, the moments before a confrontation, making the inevitable climax feel terrifyingly earned. That final, apocalyptic sequence? It's not just a plot point. In audio, it's a masterclass in tension. You hear the panic in Scott's breath, Angela's voice cracking with a realization that shatters everything, and the chilling emptiness where trust once was. The silence after the last line? That's where the real horror lives.
This isn't just a story about crime and betrayal. It's about how the past claws its way into the present, how trust is the first casualty, and how the people we think we know can vanish in an instant. The audiobook format makes it impossible to look away. You're not just following characters; you're trapped in their escalating panic, their fractured world. Ronald doesn't give you easy answers. He gives you the chilling, resonant truth of what happens when the people you rely on become the most dangerous unknowns of all. It's a haunting, unforgettable listen.
Impulse
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Hidden Tree
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Magenta
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Wanted Candy
The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Midnight Rider
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MindfulMingle
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Domino
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Genghis Glyph
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LoreLoomer
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Chew Chew
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Red Woman
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Mad Robin
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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