Book description
Imagine stepping into a fog-drenched London street where the air bites with the chill of a mini ice age, the crunch of frost underfoot blending with the clatter of a distant carriage. That's the world you step into with Elly Griffiths' The Frozen People, and it's utterly spellbinding in audiobook form. The narrator's voice, warm yet sharp as a winter wind, doesn't just tell you about Ali Dawson's impossible job-it makes you feel the weight of history pressing in. You hear the creak of a Victorian door, the muffled gasp of a woman falling in a snow-laden garden, the frantic pulse of Ali's heartbeat as she realizes her son is locked away for a murder she knows he didn't commit.
Griffiths masterfully turns cold cases into something alive, tangible. Ali's team doesn't just review files-they travel, stepping through the icy veil of time, and the audiobook makes that leap visceral. You can almost taste the damp wool of Ali's 1850s cloak, feel the sting of the wind off the Thames as she navigates gaslit streets where every shadow holds a secret. The "Collectors" aren't just a name; they're whispers in the dark, their influence a chilling presence you sense in the hushed tones of the narrator, making the hunt for a killer who straddles two centuries feel terrifyingly real. The tension isn't just in the plot-it's in the sound of time ticking, the distant chime of a clock marking seconds Ali can't afford.
What truly shines is the emotional core. When Ali's son is dragged into the past's grasp, you feel her desperation in every pause, every breath the narrator holds just a fraction too long. The humor Griffiths wove in-Ali's dry wit about "frozen cases" and her team's secret-lands perfectly in audio, a spark of warmth against the historical chill. You're not just solving a murder; you're racing against the clock with Ali, the audiobook's pacing mirroring her frantic urgency. The final act, where the past and present collide, is delivered with such controlled intensity you'll find yourself leaning closer to the speaker, the narrator's voice dropping to a near-whisper for the most crucial revelation.
This isn't just a mystery-it's an experience. The audiobook transforms the page into a full sensory journey: the scent of coal smoke, the rough texture of a century-old ledger, the sudden, shocking silence of a life cut short. Shari Lapena's praise rings true-this is fresh, thrilling, and utterly addictive. You'll find yourself pressing "play" again, not just to solve the case, but to linger in that brilliantly realized, frost-kissed world where history breathes, secrets freeze, and a mother's love is the only thing strong enough to thaw the past. Trust me: this is the kind of story that stays with you long after the final 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