Book description
The Shining Falcon: A Masterful Fantasy Audiobook
Josepha Sherman's debut novel, which earned her the prestigious Compton Crook Award in 1990, delivers an enchanting tale of transformation and political intrigue. This audiobook adaptation brings Sherman's rich fantasy world to vivid life through skilled narration that captures the story's emotional depth and mystical atmosphere.
The narrative follows a prince who, after sustaining grievous wounds, finds himself transformed into a falcon. This magical metamorphosis becomes both his salvation and his curse as he struggles to maintain his royal identity while existing in animal form. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a banished noblewoman who takes him in and nurses him back to health, completely unaware that her patient is actually the kingdom's missing heir.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Sherman weaves together multiple layers of storytelling. The political subplot involving the prince's sorcerer cousin adds tension and stakes to the narrative, creating a sense of urgency that drives the story forward. Meanwhile, the relationship between the transformed prince and his unwitting caretaker develops with genuine emotional resonance.
The audiobook format proves ideal for Sherman's descriptive prose and the mystical elements of her world-building. The narrator's performance effectively distinguishes between characters while maintaining the story's folkloric quality. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the prince's internal struggle as he navigates his dual existence and the complex web of loyalty, power, and identity that defines his journey.
Sherman's background as a folklorist enriches the narrative with authentic mythological elements that feel both timeless and fresh. The result is a fantasy audiobook that succeeds on multiple levels - as an adventure story, a character study, and a meditation on transformation and redemption.
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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