Book description
The Sword Defiant: A Symphony of Shadows
Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan weaves a tapestry of dread in this haunting audiobook debut, where the echoes of past victories have curdled into something far more sinister. Sir Aelfric's voice-whether narrated or whispered in the dark-carries the weight of impossible choices and friendships twisted beyond recognition.
The true horror doesn't emerge from the cursed weapons or the fallen city of Necrad, but from something far more unsettling: the slow corruption of heroes we once believed incorruptible. Ryder-Hanrahan understands that the most terrifying monsters are those who were once human, whose faces we once trusted.
What makes this audiobook particularly chilling is how the medium amplifies the psychological tension. You can almost hear the rustle of ancient guilt in Aelfric's breathing, the hollow resonance of Spellbreaker's cursed blade, and the distant whispers of former companions who've embraced the very darkness they once fought. The author crafts an atmosphere where every silence feels pregnant with terrible meaning.
This isn't merely fantasy-it's a descent into the moral ambiguity that lurks beneath heroic legends. When yesterday's saviors become today's nightmares, even the act of remembrance becomes dangerous. The Sword Defiant promises that sometimes, the most merciful thing one warrior can do for another is drive steel through what was once a friend's heart.
A masterful beginning to what feels like an inevitable march toward devastating revelations.
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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