Book description
To the tradition of eldritch horror pioneered and refined by writers such as H.P. Lovecraft, Peter Straub, and Thomas Ligotti comes Laird Barron, an author whose literary voice invokes the grotesque, the devilish, and the perverse with intensity and astonishing craftsmanship. Collected here for the first time are nine terrifying tales of cosmic horror, including the World Fantasy Award-nominated novella "The Imago Sequence," the International Horror Guild Award-nominated "Proboscis," and the never-before-published "Procession of the Black Sloth." Together, these stories, each a masterstroke of craft and imaginative irony, form a shocking cycle of distorted evolution, encroaching chaos, and ravenous insectoid hive-minds hidden just beneath the seemingly benign surface of the Earth. With colorful protagonists, including an over-the-hill CIA agent, a grizzled Pinkerton detective, and a failed actor accompanying a group of bounty hunters, Barron's stories are resonant and authentic, featuring vulnerable, hard-boiled tough guys attempting to stand against the stygian wasteland of night. Throughout the collection, themes of desolation, fear, and masculine identity are played out against the backdrop of an indifferent, devouring cosmos. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
DZE
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Blood Taker
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GoldTouch
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Kawaii Red
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
Swedish Pixie
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Junkyard Dog
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CuriousCrafter
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Uncle Psycho
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Sweetness
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Noisy Girl
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Bowie
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RightN0w2
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EchoExplorer
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
Drift
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Austin Shamrock
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable.
Charms
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app.
Electric Saturn
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Trash Pocky
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Pearl Girl
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Ex0tic
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
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