Book description
The Empire of Ashes crackles with the kind of epic intensity that makes you forget you're listening to an audiobook-you're simply there, in the midst of humanity's last stand.
Anthony Ryan has crafted something special here, weaving together three distinct voices in a chorus of desperation and hope. Claydon Torcreek's rogue path unfolds like a dark mirror to Lizanne Lethridge's Syndicate loyalty, while Corrick Hilemore's maritime struggles add a grounded humanity to the supernatural chaos. The beauty lies in how these threads don't just run parallel-they collide and converge in ways that'll have you rewinding chapters just to catch the subtle connections.
The drake threat isn't some abstract evil. Ryan makes you feel its ancient malevolence through every whispered conversation and desperate battle plan. This isn't just fantasy spectacle; it's about how ordinary people adapt when their world's fundamental rules crumble. The Blood-blessed, once humanity's greatest asset, now face obsolescence-and possibly extinction.
What sets this apart is Ryan's understanding of power's cost. Every ability gained comes with a price that echoes through character relationships and plot twists you won't see coming. The corporate world built on drake blood becomes both setting and character, breathing with economic tension that feels surprisingly relevant.
The audiobook format works brilliantly here. Multiple narrators capture each character's evolution while maintaining the breakneck pace that made the previous books compulsive listens. You're not just hearing a story-you're experiencing a world where every decision carries weight and no power comes without sacrifice.
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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