Book description
The moment you press play on The Silence of Unworthy Gods, you're pulled into the crackling warmth of a hearth, the scent of rain on stone, and the heavy silence before a storm. Corin Cadence's voice in the audiobook is already raw with the memory of Caelford-his knuckles white, his breath ragged-as he steps back onto Valia's familiar, yet suddenly alien, streets. He knows his father, Magnus, waits. Not just a memory, but a living shadow, a threat that hums in the narrator's low, resonant tones. You feel Corin's dread: "I've grown stronger," he thinks, "but will it be enough?" The audiobook makes you lean in, the tension a physical thing in your chest, as Magnus's voice-cool, layered with ancient power-echoes through the quiet campus of Lorian Heights.
Meanwhile, the school buzzes with a new kind of danger. You hear the chime of bell towers, the hushed chatter in corridors where new classes meet, but beneath it all, the dread of whispers about "attuned commoners" vanishing. The narrator captures the kids' fear perfectly-small sighs, the clatter of dropped books, the way the campus itself seems to hold its breath. You're there with them, feeling the chill when a rumor spreads: They're targeting foreigners too. The audiobook's pacing is masterful here-slow, deliberate, making every step through the library or down the quad feel charged, like the next corner might hold a threat.
And then the faction emerges. Not with a roar, but with chilling precision. The narrator's voice shifts, becoming colder, more distant, as the attacks escalate. You hear the sharp intake of breath from Corin's friends as they piece together the truth: this isn't just a crime. It's a war. The weight of it presses into the audio-silences stretch longer, the sound of a distant bell seems to echo with finality. "This is a threat we cannot face," one character whispers, and the audiobook makes that whisper feel like a stone dropped into still water, rippling through the whole story.
What makes this audiobook sing, though, is how it weaves the past into the present. You hear subtle echoes of the Weapons & Wielders series-the same characters' voices, the same weight of history-without needing a manual. It's like catching a familiar melody in a new song, a comfort and a clue all at once. When Corin remembers battles from the earlier books, the narrator adds a faint, aching note-just enough to make you lean back, thinking, Ah, so that's where that came from.
By the time the final, quiet moments arrive-Corin standing alone, the weight of his father's shadow and the nation's fragile hope pressing down-the audiobook doesn't just tell you the story. It lets you feel it. The silence isn't empty; it's full of everything left unsaid, everything still to fight for. You don't just hear the end of Book 4; you feel the quiet, urgent promise of the next chapter already forming in the dark. This isn't just a fantasy book-it's a story that lives and breathes in your ears, leaving you utterly, perfectly unprepared for what comes next.
BuffFreak
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Saturnalia
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Crash Override
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Feline Devil
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Sugar Domino
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Knuckles
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Gold Bentley
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Saber-RED
Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
21st Street
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Dark Horse
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Wooden German
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Midas
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RetroMirage
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InsightInkwell
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences β time flies by! This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Spoiler
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Pepper Mouse
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Wild Tesla
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Capital F
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Sky Trinity
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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