Book description
In this thrilling panorama of real-life events, the bestselling author of Empire of Pain investigates a secret world run by a surprising criminal: a charismatic middle-aged grandmother, who from a tiny noodle shop in New York's Chinatown managed a multi-million dollar business smuggling people. "Reads like a mashup of The Godfather and Chinatown, complete with gun battles, a ruthless kingpin and a mountain of cash. Except that it's all true." --Time Keefe reveals the inner workings of Sister Ping's complex empire and recounts the decade-long FBI investigation that eventually brought her down. He follows an often incompetent and sometimes corrupt INS as it pursues desperate immigrants risking everything to come to America, and along the way, he paints a stunning portrait of a generation of illegal immigrants and the intricate underground economy that sustains and exploits them. Grand in scope yet propulsive in narrative force, The Snakehead is both a kaleidoscopic crime story and a brilliant exploration of the ironies of immigration in America.
Low Voltage
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Easy Street
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RedFisher
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Vortex
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Tornado Maker
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Toe
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VileHero
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Prez Dog
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Mrs. Voltage
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Feral Filly
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Lime
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Kazami of Truth
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Pink Stream
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. πβ¨ The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny! I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Sexual Chocolate
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Classy Dancer
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy β it's eye-opening. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Cougar Fuzz
πΆ Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! πΆπ Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable.
Cowboy Booter
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Grave Digger
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Arsenic Coo
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Drift
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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