Book description
The opening line of this audiobook hits like a cold splash of Sausalito bay water: Protect her. That single, urgent phrase, whispered by a man who vanishes before dawn, sets Hannah Hall's world tilting on its axis. And in Laura Dave's masterful telling, the audio format becomes the perfect vessel for this slow-burn unraveling. You don't just hear Hannah's panic; you feel it in the tremor of her voice as she dials a silent phone, the frantic rasp in her throat as federal agents knock with chilling precision. The narrator's voice-warm, intimate, laced with just the right tension-pulls you right into Hannah's skin, making the foghorn's mournful cry outside her window feel as real as the fear tightening her chest.
Dave doesn't just tell us Hannah's husband was a lie; she makes you live the dawning horror. You hear the brittle silence after Owen's boss is arrested, the hollow thud of the FBI agent's footsteps on the hardwood, the sharp, sudden intake of breath when Hannah finally understands: he wasn't who he said he was. The audiobook's genius lies in its soundscapes-the distant chime of a ferry bell, the crackle of a rain-streaked windshield, the suffocating quiet of a house suddenly too big. These aren't background noise; they're the soundtrack to Hannah's isolation, the very air thickening with every unanswered call.
And Bailey. Oh, Bailey. The sixteen-year-old daughter who barely speaks, whose presence is a silent accusation. The audiobook captures the fragile, fractured tension between them-Hannah's desperate attempts to reach through the wall, Bailey's guarded sighs, the way a single word from her can shatter Hannah's fragile composure. You hear the unspoken history in the pauses, the grief that hangs like salt in the air of their shared home. This isn't just a mystery; it's a collision of two women trying to understand the ghost of a man who never truly belonged to either of them.
What lingers long after the final chapter? Not just the plot twists, but the sound of a life falling apart. The way the narrator's voice softens when Hannah finally finds a clue, the subtle shift in tone when she realizes the truth isn't just about Owen-but about who she's been allowing herself to become. It's a story that doesn't shout; it whispers, then roars, and in audio, that whisper becomes a roar you can feel in your bones. You'll find yourself leaning closer to the speaker, breath held, as the final, devastating piece clicks into place. This isn't just a book you read-it's a story you hear, a heart pounding in your own ears, and you'll never forget the sound 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