Book description
E.C. Tubb's The Winds of Gath, the first installment in the long-running Dumarest of Terra series, introduces readers to a far-future galaxy as unforgiving as it is vast. Narrated with brisk efficiency, this audiobook captures the gritty tone of classic space opera, where survival depends more on wit than heroics.
Earl Dumarest, the protagonist, is a man out of time and place-literally. A wanderer searching for Earth, a world most consider myth, he's stranded on Gath, a planet caught in the grip of political decay and cosmic anomaly. The story wastes no time thrusting Dumarest into a web of manipulation involving a cruel prince, a dying matriarch, and the coldly calculating Cyclan, a sect of mind-controlling elites. As stellar storms rage overhead, madness spreads, and the past begins to claw its way into the present, Dumarest must navigate betrayal and madness to stay alive.
Tubb's writing is straightforward yet atmospheric, relying on tight pacing and a noir sensibility to drive the narrative forward. The audiobook format suits the material well; the narrator delivers Dumarest's world-weariness with just the right amount of gravelly detachment, making his plight feel immediate and grounded. While the plot leans heavily on familiar tropes of the genre, Tubb's strength lies in his ability to craft a lived-in universe, full of minor characters who feel real rather than archetypal.
For fans of old-school science fiction or listeners seeking an uncomplicated but engaging interstellar chase, The Winds of Gath offers a solid entry point into a saga that spans decades. It's a tale that doesn't overpromise but delivers exactly what it sets out to: a man, a mission, and a galaxy that seems determined to stop him at every turn.
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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