Book description
Imagine cheating death itself, then waking up in a young count's scandalous life three centuries later-in the city you helped build. That's the electrifying start to The Living Stone, and it's even better in audio.
Marcus Cass doesn't just tell a story; he immerses you. The audiobook's narration pulls you into the heart of St. Petersburg, where a master artificer-now reborn with a reputation for reckless charm-must rebuild his life and his craft. Forget quiet retirement: this hero's back, sharper than ever, ready to out-engineer nobles, outwit conspirators, and finally master the artificer's true power.
You'll feel the weight of his past victories and regrets in every whispered line. The narrator's voice crackles with the tension of a world teetering between magic and machinery, making you lean in as the city's secrets unfold. And that moment when he finally smiles at the thought of designing something beautiful? Pure magic.
If you loved The Last Life's intricate worlds or The Order of Architects' brilliant scheming, you'll devour this. Cass crafts characters who feel real-flawed, fierce, and utterly unforgettable. You'll laugh at the count's audacious schemes, cheer when he outsmarts a pompous duke, and race through pages (or rather, episodes) to see if he'll ever find peace.
This isn't just fantasy-it's a thrill. The pacing is relentless, the stakes personal, and the payoff? Unforgettable. And with Eye of the Basilisk and The Mirror of Power already waiting, you're not just starting a book-you're diving into a saga you'll need to hear.
So grab your headphones, let the narrator's voice wrap around you like a well-worn workshop apron, and step into a world where artificers shape empires... and where the greatest danger might just be a scandalous reputation. Your next obsession is waiting. Listen now.
The Dude
Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Romance Princess
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Blister
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SunVolt
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Count Eagle
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Fast FLAK
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress.
Predator
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Chasm Face
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Arsenic Coo
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Lady Peach
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Forger
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Darkside Orbit
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Wooden Man
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Versace-Cat
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Crazy Rox
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Acid Gosling
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The Dude
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Zorkle Sporkle
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Tootsie Killer
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Dr. Jam Man
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
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