Book description
Breathe in the misty Welsh hills through your headphones. Susan Cooper's The Grey King isn't just a book-it's an audiobook that lives in your ears. Winner of the Newbery Medal (1976!), this fourth chapter in The Dark is Rising saga is pure magic, especially when narrated. Will's quest to wake the Sleepers and reclaim the harp from the Grey King feels urgent, intimate, and utterly immersive.
The narrator (kudos to whoever's voice brought this to life!) nails the eerie beauty of the Welsh landscape. You'll feel the chill of the mountains, hear the rustle of ancient forests, and sense the weight of centuries-old magic. Cooper's prose-lyrical without being flowery-becomes a soundtrack. Lines like "Fire on the Mountain shall find the Harp of Gold" land with chilling clarity, not just on the page, but in your bones.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable? It's the tension. Will's fading memory, the Grey King's chilling presence, and the sheer stakes of waking the Sleepers. You're right there with him, stumbling through the hills, desperate to piece together the broken riddle. No fancy CGI-just a voice, a story, and the raw power of myth made real.
Cooper's genius? She makes ancient lore feel immediate. The Old Ones, the Light vs. Dark battle-it's not just fantasy; it's a heartbeat. And the audiobook? It's the perfect vessel. You don't just read about the harp's song-you hear it echo in the silence between chapters.
If you've ever loved The Hobbit or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this is your next obsession. It's the kind of story that sticks with you long after the final chapter (or listen). Don't just pick it up-let it pull you in.
β¨ The Grey King is a timeless masterpiece. Listen once, and you'll be back for the whole series. Trust me.
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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