Book description
The Runaway King: A Throne Built on Shadows
Jennifer A. Nielsen crafts a haunting tale where the crown becomes a curse, and every step away from power leads deeper into darkness. The audiobook pulls you into Carthya's crumbling heart with whispers of betrayal that echo long after the final chapter.
Jaron's flight from his kingdom isn't just physical-it's a descent into the shadowy realm between boy and king, where each mile traveled strips away another piece of his identity. Nielsen's narration (or perhaps the audiobook's performance, if voiced by another) carries the weight of a throne that demands everything, offering nothing in return.
The assassination attempt that fractures Jaron's fledgling reign sets in motion something far more sinister than political upheaval. There's an undercurrent of supernatural dread woven through the court's whispers, a sense that the kingdom itself is bleeding from wounds deeper than steel can make. When Jaron flees, he doesn't just abandon his people-he flees from something ancient and hungry that wears the face of kingship.
The real horror lies not in the obvious dangers, but in watching a teenage monarch realize that returning home might mean returning to something far worse than exile. The question isn't whether he'll survive, but what will be left of him if he does.
Nielsen builds her suspense like a master craftsman, each plot twist cutting deeper than the last, until you're not sure whether you're listening to a coming-of-age story or a requiem for innocence itself. The audiobook format amplifies every moment of psychological tension, making Jaron's internal struggle as audible as his external battles.
A chilling reminder that sometimes the only way to save your kingdom is to lose yourself completely.
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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