Book description
Katherine Addison's "The Witness for the Dead" stands as a remarkable achievement in fantasy literature, offering listeners a deeply satisfying return to the world of "The Goblin Emperor" while carving out its own distinctive space. Narrator Kyle McCarley brings genuine warmth and nuance to Thara Celehar, the half-goblin Prelate whose supernatural ability to commune with the recently deceased makes him both invaluable and dangerous.
What sets this audiobook apart is Addison's masterful character development. Celehar emerges as a profoundly decent man navigating a corrupt world with integrity intact. McCarley's performance captures this beautifully, lending the character a quiet determination that carries through each supernatural investigation. His interactions with the dead feel genuinely haunting, never melodramatic.
The political intrigue unfolds naturally through Celehar's investigations, avoiding the convoluted plotting that often plagues fantasy sequels. Instead, Addison focuses on how supernatural abilities might serve justice in a flawed society. The author's background in academia shines through the meticulous world-building, yet never overwhelms the human stories at the heart of each mystery.
Listeners will appreciate how the audiobook functions perfectly as standalone fiction while rewarding fans of the previous novel. McCarley's narration maintains the perfect balance between formal courtly dialogue and intimate character moments. His handling of the various supernatural sequences is particularly effective, creating genuine tension without resorting to cheap thrills.
This is fantasy that remembers its purpose: to explore how decency and competence can change the world, one investigation at a time. Highly recommended for anyone seeking intelligent fantasy with heart.
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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
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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