Book description
An "ingenious, horrifying" (The Guardian) first contact story by one of the twentieth century's most brilliant--and neglected--science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called "the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced." "Few books capture the obscure, elliptical way that threats move from the background to the foreground of reality like The Kraken Wakes. . . . Feels all too familiar in today's age of anti-vaxxer disinformation and QAnon conspiracists." --Alexandra Kleeman, from the Introduction What if aliens invaded and colonized Earth's oceans rather than its land? Britain, 1953: It begins with red dots appearing across the sky and crashing to the oceans' deeps. At first, many people believe that these aliens are interested in only what's down below. But when the polar ice-caps begin to melt, it becomes clear that these beings are not interested in sharing the Earth and that humankind might just be on the brink of extinction. . . .
Sherm
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Spellbinder
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Fadey
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White Swan
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Instant Star
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Venious
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Trip
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D-Hog-Day
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Spoiler Betty
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Heaven Sent
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Snapdragon
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Spicy Thunder
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Nacho
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Achilles Mountain
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Bug Blitz
I'm no longer missing out on great stories – this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Digger
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Electric Saturn
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Slint FUBAR
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a true marvel. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Zero Corn
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Impulsive Flower
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace.
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