Book description
The Starbirth Assignment: Transmutes - A Sonic Journey Into Mind-Bending Adventure
Johnson's voice crackles with authenticity as she guides listeners through the shadowy corridors of military intrigue and psychic warfare. Her narration transforms what could have been another generic sci-fi thriller into something far more visceral - you don't just hear Lock Harford's dimensional shifts, you feel the vertigo of his mental gymnastics as he navigates realities most of us can barely comprehend.
The author's unique background bleeds through every carefully modulated sentence. Years spent among Britain's elite forces lend credibility to the tactical sequences that would make Tom Clancy's ears perk up, while her spiritual explorations in India infuse the story with an almost mystical quality that elevates the mind-bending elements beyond typical genre fare. When Johnson describes Starbirth's effects, her voice carries the weight of someone who's glimpsed the numinous - and found it terrifying.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Johnson's dual experience as healthcare professional and covert operative insider creates this delicious tension between clinical precision and raw adrenaline. Her portrayal of the black ops team feels lived-in, authentic, like she's whispering classified secrets directly into your ear. The corrupt officials and ruthless antagonists aren't cartoon villains - they're rendered with the kind of psychological nuance that only comes from understanding how power really operates in dark places.
The sound design complements Johnson's narration beautifully, with subtle electronic undertones that mirror the psychic disturbances plaguing her characters. As Starbirth spreads across continents like a mind-altering plague, you can almost taste the metallic fear in the air. Johnson's British accent adds an extra layer of gravitas to the military sequences, making each tactical discussion feel weighty with consequence.
This isn't just storytelling - it's guided meditation into humanity's shadow self, narrated by someone who's walked both the sacred paths of spiritual seeking and the profane corridors of military intelligence.
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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