Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to The Silent Tower and wow - what a ride! Barbara Hambly really knows how to craft a story that keeps you guessing.
The whole setup is pretty unique - you've got this computer programmer who gets pulled into this fantasy world where she's trying to help save (or maybe destroy?) two different worlds. The wizard she's working with is on death row, which adds this really intense urgency to everything. I love how Hambly blends modern tech background with classic fantasy elements.
What really grabbed me about this audiobook was how the narrator handled all the different voices and the complex plot twists. The story moves between our world and this magical realm, and there were moments I had to rewind just to make sure I caught all the details right. Hambly's writing style is rich without being overwhelming - lots of great descriptions that actually work well in audio format.
The mystery aspect kept me hooked. You're never quite sure if the wizard is the hero or the villain, and the programmer protagonist brings this fresh perspective to the whole saving-the-world thing. She's not your typical fantasy hero, which I really appreciated.
This is apparently the first in the Windrose Chronicles, and I'm already curious about where the series goes from here. If you're into fantasy that's a bit different from the usual sword-and-sorcery stuff, this one's worth checking out. The audio production quality was solid too, which always helps when you're dealing with intricate plots.
Double Eerie
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Lady Fantastic
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Elder Pogue
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Vortex
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Gingersnap Woman
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Tornado Maker
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Mammoth 2
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Most Wanted
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Athena Star
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Copilot
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Delicious
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The Final Judgement
I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
Jungle King
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DreamDasher
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Coldy
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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