Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Shard by Ted Cross and wow - this audiobook totally hooked me from the start!
The setup is classic fantasy gold: dying king, mysterious invader, ancient prophecy about some lost magical shard that's been missing for eight hundred years. But here's the kicker - it's been sitting in a dragon's lair this whole time with some elven hero who never made it back out. Yikes!
What really grabbed me though was our reluctant hero Midas. This guy isn't your typical chosen one - he's just a minor noble who'd rather stay home with his kids than go dragon hunting. I mean, who wouldn't want to protect their sons instead of chasing down ancient MacGuffins? The internal conflict made him feel real, you know?
Cross has definitely paid his dues traveling the world as a diplomat - you can feel that global experience in how he builds the different cultures and lands. The guy's lived in ten countries and survived coup attempts, so when he writes about dangerous quests, it actually feels authentic rather than just copied from other fantasy books.
The audiobook narrator really brought the story to life too. Having that unlikely band of heroes - two old rangers and some young tinker's kid - made the whole quest feel fresh instead of the usual band of warriors.
Honestly, if you're into fantasy adventures but want something that feels a bit more grounded than your typical sword and sorcery, this one's worth a listen. Cross knows how to spin a good tale, and Midas is the kind of hero you can actually root for.
QuestQuill
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Sir Squire
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Wanted Candy
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Granola
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Mrs. Voltage
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Beo
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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