Book description
Okay, so I just finished The Olympian Affair as an audiobook, and wow-just wow. Jim Butcher absolutely gets what makes a great audiobook work, and this is pure magic. Forget just reading it; listening to it is like being right there in the middle of the chaos on the AMS Predator, feeling the deck shake under your feet during those insane airship maneuvers. The narrator? Total perfection. They give Francis Grimm that perfect mix of sharp wit and weary determination, and the villains? Chills. You can hear the menace in their voices.
Let's be real: the setup is everything. The Cinder Spires are this breathtaking, sky-high society built on top of a deadly surface world, and now it's teetering on the edge of all-out war. Spire Albion's alone against Spire Aurora's massive fleet and this terrifying new weapon that could wipe out entire cities. The stakes? Sky-high. And the solution? A diplomatic summit at Spire Olympia, but it's not just about shaking hands-it's about convincing everyone to stand with Albion before the guns start firing. Captain Grimm and his crew are basically the high-stakes, high-speed diplomats you never knew you needed.
What blew me away is how Butcher makes the political tension sound so urgent in audio. You're not just hearing about the tension; you're feeling it in your bones as Grimm navigates backroom deals and secret meetings. The airship battles? The audiobook makes them so visceral-I could practically hear the cannons roaring and the wind whipping through the rigging. It's not just action; it's a full sensory experience.
And honestly? The way Butcher ties this back to the world he's built (and you'll recognize the Dresden Files vibe if you've read that, but it's totally accessible here!) makes it feel even richer. You're not just getting a cool fantasy adventure-you're getting a story about loyalty, sacrifice, and the real cost of keeping humanity safe when everything's on the line. The pacing? Perfect. No slow parts, just constant momentum that'll have you hitting "next chapter" before you even realize it.
If you love fantasy with heart, brains, and a serious dose of "I need to hear the next part RIGHT NOW," this audiobook is a must-listen. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the last word fades. Seriously, grab it. Your ears (and your need for epic, high-stakes adventure) will thank you. Trust me, you'll be hooked from the first line.
Find It Girl
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Baby Spell
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McDreamy
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Washer
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Sweet Manhattan
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Unleashed
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Berry Succubus
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NightWonka
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Delirium
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Curio
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Night Train
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Impulse
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Kickstart
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Pepper
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VisionVortex
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NoiseCake
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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