Book description
2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD"An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining, and beautifully written." --B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling authorA delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in ParadiseMeet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow.Nothing ever happens in Marlow. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that.Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape...Robert Thorogood, has turned the Christie-mystery on its head with this ever-so-sly cozy perfect for readers who love Richard Osmond's Thursday Murder Club and An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good."Lightweight but no-nonsense and genuinely brainy"--Kirkus Reviews"Damn right funny and heartwarming...great fun"--Crime Time"I love Robert Thorogood's writing."--Peter James, international bestselling author
Sherwood Gladiator
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! Iβve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best.
Girl Brownie
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WeldMaster
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Silent
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Taz Ringer
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Cool Iris
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InsightfulInk
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RedFisher
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Bom Crossed
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Dez
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Con Mammoth
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ThickSKN
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Red Pepper
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Digital Equinox
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Twix Bond
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Little Granger
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
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