Book description
The "Soldiers of Halla" audiobook delivers a rousing finale that feels as if the very fabric of time is humming with anticipation. From the opening note, you can hear why the original cover art has become a collector's treasure: the narration carries the same electric energy that fans have come to expect from D.J. MacHale's Pendragon saga.
Bobby Pendragon's voice-clear, earnest, and sometimes edged with the tension of a world on the brink-is guided by a narrator whose pacing keeps you glued to every twist. The sound design is subtle yet effective: gentle swells for the swirling currents of the multiverse, sharp clicks when Saint Dane's schemes unfold. You can almost feel the weight of the tenth territory pressing against your chest as Bobby and his fellow Travelers rally for that final, desperate stand.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how it weaves together the series' long-running threads-every victory, every loss, the bittersweet highs and crushing lows-into a single crescendo. The stakes feel personal: not just a battle over a single realm but a war that threatens all of existence. You're not merely listening; you're partaking in the struggle for Halla, feeling each heartbeat of hope and despair.
The narrator's tone shifts fluidly between suspenseful urgency and reflective calm, mirroring Bobby's own journey from uncertainty to resolve. The final chapters are packed with revelations that feel earned, giving closure to the mysteries that have haunted readers for years. Even in its dramatic peaks, the narration never loses the human touch-emphasizing the bonds among Travelers, the sacrifice of heroes, and the enduring question of what it means to protect a world.
If you've followed the Pendragon series from the first book, this audiobook is an essential addition to your collection. It's not just a conclusion; it's a celebration of every moment that led here-a satisfying, immersive experience that leaves you humming long after the final word fades.
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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