Book description
Picture this: the lights go out, not just in your house but across the whole world. That's how Franklin Horton drops you into The Fury of the Forsaken-and the audiobook makes that moment utterly terrifying. You feel Josie's team freeze as the Lightspeed grid collapses, the sudden silence in their ears more chilling than any explosion. The narrator nails that raw panic, making you lean in, heart pounding. You're right there with them, stranded in the ruins, hearing the first whispers of the coming storm.
Jim Powell's mountain community isn't just a backdrop-it's a character. The audiobook paints their struggle with stunning intimacy. You hear the grit in Jim's voice as he grapples with being a reluctant leader, the weight of "I never wanted this" hanging heavy. It's not just survival; it's the ache of loss, the fragile hope they've rebuilt, now threatened by forces moving in like shadows. The tension isn't just in the plot-it's in the pauses, the quiet moments before the storm hits, where the narrator lets you sit with the fear.
What makes this soar as audio? The way the stakes feel personal. When Josie's team arrives with that terrible truth-America's collapse has opened the door for ruthless players-the urgency is visceral. You don't just hear the dilemma; you feel Jim's gut-wrenching choice: fight alone into the dark, or trust someone who might burn you. The narrator doesn't rush it. You linger in those moments, hearing the doubt, the exhaustion, the sheer cost of the decision. It's not a battle of armies-it's about who you become when everything you built is on the line.
This isn't just another post-apocalyptic story. It's a masterclass in tension built through voice, pacing, and emotional truth. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to catch your breath, because the dread is real, the hope feels earned, and the journey from a single stranded team to a community facing its fate is utterly gripping. If you love stories where the real fight is inside the characters, not just outside the walls? This is the audiobook you've been waiting for. It doesn't just tell you the world is ending-it makes you feel every heartbeat of it.
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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