Book description
# The Face in the Abyss: A Lost Masterpiece Worth Rediscovering
A. Merritt's The Face in the Abyss deserves a spot on every fantasy lover's must-listen audiobook shelf, yet this remarkable work remains criminally overlooked today.
## Why This Audiobook Demands Your Attention
Merritt was the undisputed king of "purple prose" during the golden age of science fiction, and this novel showcases exactly why he captivated millions of readers. The story transports you to a world where a monstrous head weeps tears of gold, hidden deep in forgotten caverns beyond time itself.
The audiobook format breathes new life into Merritt's lush, descriptive writing style. His ability to craft vivid, otherworldly imagery makes this story particularly suited for listening - you're practically forced to experience his "visual" approach to fantasy literature.
## What Makes It Special
The narrative centers around the enigmatic Snake Mother, a fascinating character who exists at the intersection of human and reptilian nature. Her epic confrontation with the Lord of Evil creates genuine tension that transcends its era.
Merritt's background as both a journalist and occult collector informs every page. His private library of 5,000 volumes - heavy on the macabre and mysterious - clearly influenced this work's atmospheric depth.
## The Listening Experience
While Merritt's flowery writing style might feel dated to modern ears, the audiobook format helps smooth over some of these rough edges. A skilled narrator can elevate his melodramatic tendencies into genuine grandeur, making the "grand cast of characters" truly shine.
This isn't just another forgotten fantasy novel - it's a bridge between the Arabian Nights storytelling tradition and modern weird fiction. Merritt's influence can be traced through countless authors who followed, making this audiobook a fascinating piece of literary history.
Give The Face in the Abyss a chance, and you might discover why this master storyteller once commanded a $100,000 salary as America's most popular magazine editor.
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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