Book description
A 2025 Edgar-Award Nominee! The Most Anticipated 2024 Book Releases by Nerd DailyMost Anticipated Crime Fiction Novels of 2024 by Novel Suspects"[An] entertaining thriller [that] maintain[s] tension and intrigue through to the satisfying end. The author’s fans will devour this.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Paris Apartment meets The Wrong Family in this thrilling tale of crime, passion and murder set in a run-down apartment complex packed with shady characters willing to go to deadly lengths to keep their darkest secrets from the stranger in their midst.When Anna Hartley’s husband, Henry, calls her with a terrible, guilty confession, she can’t believe what she hears. It has to be a bad joke—the mild, predictable artist she married would never hurt a fly, let alone commit murder. But her confusion turns to horror when police find his body washed up on the banks of the Rio Grande. Desperate for answers to the millions of questions his untimely death has raised, Anna checks in to The Sycamores, the run-down motel turned apartment Henry rented as an art studio. As she absorbs every bit of gossip the eclectic mix of residents are willing to share about her husband and each other, she begins to piece together a picture of a very different man than the one she married, and the life he led behind her back. The more she learns, and the less sense things seem to make, she finds herself wondering: Did she ever really know Henry at all? But Henry’s secrets aren’t the only ones; as Anna’s search for clues expands, Cass, the mysterious, jaded motel manager, seems more and more determined to keep Anna in the dark. And when threatening letters start appearing at her door, Anna has to decide what’s more important—the truth, or her own safety.Looking for another heart-pounding thriller? In bestselling author Seraphina Nova Glass’s upcoming thriller, NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE, new threats and hidden secrets in a small town spark a desperate race against time...Other thrillers from Seraphina to keep you up all night: The Vanishing Hour On a Quiet Street Such a Good Wife Someone’s Listening
ThreadTraveler
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Dropkick
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Cool Whip
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Pistol Hydro
This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Legacy
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Campfire Mama
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. 🌟 Adding excitement to each day – this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. 📚🚀 ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Sokol
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Audiobook immersion made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
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This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. I'm impressed by the app's performance – it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts.
Fuzzy Rainbow
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
Steel Cut Toe
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. 📱 No more lugging around heavy books – this app brings the library to my phone! 📚📱 🔥 Elevating my reading routine to new heights – this app is a real page-turner! 📚🚀 Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Kinged
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! 🎉 This app has ignited my passion for reading – I can't get enough of its convenience! 📚🔥 Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
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Hoover Spark
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
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