Book description
Wow, you'll have to sit down for this one-Peter Newman's "The Malice" is a seismic follow-up to his debut, The Vagrant. I was already glued to that first book, and when the teaser for the sequel hit, I knew I had to hear it in the most immersive way possible: the audiobook. And boy, did it deliver.
From the opening notes of the narrator's voice, you're pulled into the southernlands where the Breach is stirring again. The sound of the wind whistling through the cliffs, the distant rumble of magic-these are the first cues that something ancient and dangerous is awakening. Then the voice shifts to the sword itself, Gamma's blade, known as the Malice. It's not just an object; it's a living, screaming entity with its own will. Its voice, deep and metallic, cracks with fury as it demands to be taken to battle. The tension builds-there's a palpable frustration in its words, like a storm that can't break its silence.
Enter the Vagrant. I was ready for the relentless wanderer, but this time he's not the same. The narration captures his weary, almost weary calm as he turns his back on the Malice's call. He's settled into a new home, found a family, perhaps even a purpose beyond bloodshed. The conflict is immediate: the sword's desperation colliding with his newfound peace. You hear the internal struggle in his tone-a mixture of reluctance, resentment, and a quiet determination that he won't be pulled back into the endless cycle.
Then the narrative shift: the Malice, exasperated, reaches out to a new voice-Vesper. Her name alone reverberates through the audio with a crisp, almost ethereal quality. The sound design is brilliant; when she speaks, the music swells, and you can feel the pulse of her destiny. The interaction between the Malice and Vesper is electric, a dialogue that feels like a duel of wills. The narrator does a masterful job of letting each character's emotions bleed through, making you feel the heat of their conflict.
What I love most about the audiobook is how the narration doesn't just recite the story-it acts as a character. The pauses, the pacing, the inflections-all work in harmony with the plot. The narrator's voice swells with the Vagrant's melancholy, sharpens with the Malice's rage, and softens when Vesper's hopeful determination comes into play. This is not a flat recitation; it's a theatrical performance that keeps the listener on edge.
The climax feels like a storm rolling in over a quiet village, the stakes high, and the choices weighty. The sound effects, from the clanging of steel to the creaking of ancient doors, create a world so vivid you can almost touch it. When the final resolution comes, you're left holding your breath, your heart pounding, craving more.
Peter Newman's second book is a triumph. It's a story that refuses to let you settle, a saga that challenges the notion of destiny versus choice. The audiobook takes it all to another level-each word resonating with emotion, each silence loaded with tension. If you're a fan of high-stakes fantasy, a battle of wills, and characters who evolve under pressure, then you must listen to The Malice. It's a sonic roller coaster that will leave you breathless, eager for the next chapter.
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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