Book description
The Sea-Stone Sword Review
Joel Cornah crafts a haunting tale where heroism bleeds into something far more sinister. This isn't your typical sword-and-sorcery epic-instead, it's a psychological descent into the murky waters of morality where legends are born from darkness rather than light.
Rob Sardan's journey begins with exile, that cruel teacher that strips away pretense and reveals the raw sinew beneath. Cornah understands that true horror lies not in monsters, but in the monster we become when pushed to extremes. The Sea-Stone Sword itself becomes a character-a fickle, poisonous thing that whispers promises while delivering curses wrapped in gleaming steel.
What makes this audiobook particularly unsettling is how Cornah weaves the supernatural elements with genuine human complexity. Rob's mother's nemesis, the Pirate Lord Mothar, isn't some cardboard villain but a shadow from the past that refuses to stay buried. The sword doesn't just cut flesh-it slices through Rob's very sense of self, leaving him questioning every noble impulse.
The narrative voice pulls you into this world of shifting loyalties and broken friendships, where survival demands terrible choices. Cornah's background in fantasy storytelling shines through in the intricate world-building, but it's the psychological tension that truly grips. Every dream of glory feels like a step toward damnation, every heroic gesture tainted by the sword's corrupting influence.
This is fantasy for readers who understand that the most terrifying monsters are the ones we create within ourselves. The Sea-Stone Sword doesn't just tell a story-it carves it into your psyche with cold, unforgiving precision.
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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