Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about post-apocalyptic fiction. This isn't just another anthology-it's the long-awaited, authorized heartbeat of Stephen King's The Stand universe, brought to life through the sheer power of sound. Imagine the chilling silence of a world after the Crimson King's reign, the desperate flicker of hope in ruined cities, all woven together by some of today's most brilliant voices. And now, through the magic of audiobook narration, you don't just read these tales-you live them.
Hearing Stephen King's own words in the introduction? That's pure goosebumps. Then, as narrators like the effortlessly chilling Tavia Gilbert or the deeply resonant Michael C. Hall pull you into stories from Wayne Brady's sharp wit to Alma Katsu's haunting depth, the world of The Stand expands in ways King's original novel only hinted at. You'll hear the ragged breath of survivors, the eerie calm of abandoned towns, the raw, human moments that make the horror feel so real. It's not just scary; it's intimate, making you feel the weight of every choice, every loss, every fragile spark of connection in the ruins.
What makes this audiobook extraordinary isn't just the stories-it's how they feel when you listen. The slow dread of a single voice in a darkened room, the sudden, shocking terror of a jump-scare in a whisper, the quiet, devastating hope in a final line delivered with perfect, gentle gravity. You'll hear the echoes of King's original masterpiece in every narrator's tone, but also the fresh, vital pulse of new creators who've clearly studied its soul. It's a tribute that never feels like a sequel-it feels like a natural, necessary evolution, a conversation across generations of storytellers.
For fans of The Stand, this is the companion you've been waiting for, a journey back into that world that's both familiar and thrillingly new. And for newcomers? It's the perfect gateway-immersive, terrifying, and ultimately, deeply hopeful. Press play, and let these voices guide you through the end of the world... and into the quiet, powerful dawn that follows. You won't just hear these stories; you'll carry them with you long after the last word fades.
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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