Book description
The moment Eve's voice cuts through Adam's quiet evening-a sharp, impatient command echoing from his back door-this audiobook grabs you by the throat. No gentle introduction. Just chaos, delivered with the crackle of a vintage radio and the raw tension of a man who just found a naked witch demanding coffee. Max Nowaz doesn't just write urban fantasy; he builds it in your ears, layering Adam's frantic whispers, Eve's razor-sharp 1950s sass, and the chilling, relentless whisper of The Master haunting every dream.
You hear Adam's panic as he scrambles to hide his basement spellbook, the weight of his secret pressing down like a physical thing. "She's not who she says she is," he murmurs to himself, his voice tight with fear. And Eve? She's a storm in a silk blouse-commanding, infuriating, utterly real in the way her voice drips with sarcasm when he fumbles a spell. The audiobook's genius? It makes you feel the 1950s she's ripped from: the faint crackle of old radio static in her dialogue, the way she calls modern slang "silly." You're not just hearing her; you're living the dissonance.
Then The Master arrives. Not as a shadow, but as a voice in your ear-cold, deliberate, hungry. Every nightmare Adam suffers isn't just described; it's soundtracked by the thud of his own heart, the ragged gasps as he's cornered. You hear the police sirens closing in, the frantic rustle of Adam's hands shoving evidence under the couch, all while Eve's laughter cuts through the panic like a knife. "You're a mess, Adam," she says, and you swear you can hear the smirk in her voice.
What elevates this beyond standard fantasy? The human panic. Adam's not just fighting a demon-he's dodging a neighbor's complaints, sweating through a work meeting, trying to explain to his boss why he's "sick" again. The audiobook nails that exhaustion, the way stress bleeds into every scene. You hear the thump of his head hitting the pillow after another sleepless night, the way his voice cracks when he admits, "I don't know how to keep this up."
And Eve? She's the perfect counterpoint-unflappable, dangerous, but never just a plot device. Her 1950s confidence clashes with modern chaos, and her loyalty isn't given; it's earned in the way she steps between Adam and The Master's shadow, her voice low and fierce: "He's mine to deal with." You believe her. You feel the trust building in the space between their tense silences.
This isn't just a story about witches and nightmares. It's about the terrifying, hilarious, human cost of hiding who you are. The audiobook makes you live it-the sweat, the fear, the moment Eve's hand brushes Adam's as she says, "Let's go before they find us," her voice barely above a whisper. You lean in. You hold your breath. And when The Master's final, chilling laugh echoes through the speakers? You're already bracing for the next page. Or rather, the next sound. This isn't just an audiobook. It's a heart-pounding, laugh-out-loud, can't-put-it-down ride-and you'll be checking your door twice before bed.
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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