Book description
Eva Dolan's This Is How It Ends isn't just a crime novel-it's a pulse-racing, morally urgent story you'll find yourself leaning into, even when the audiobook's quiet moments make you hold your breath. And it's no wonder Ian Rankin calls it "elegantly crafted, humane, and thought-provoking" (and "top drawer," which is high praise indeed). From the very first line-the quiet dread of an empty building, its residents pushed out by ruthless developers-you're pulled into the heart of a fight that feels terrifyingly real.
The story centers on Ella, a passionate blogger fueled by idealism, and Molly, a weary but relentless campaigner who's seen too many battles. Their clash of energy and exhaustion feels utterly human, and the audiobook's narration nails their voices-Ella's sharp urgency, Molly's weary resolve. Then, the twist: a body hidden in a lift shaft. Not just a body, but a symbol of the violence behind the gentrification they're fighting. Dolan doesn't let you look away.
What makes this audiobook soar is how it turns the personal into the political without losing its grip on you. You're not just solving a mystery; you're feeling the weight of displacement, the fear of being erased. The pacing is flawless-the tension builds like a slow, inevitable tide, with the narrator's voice guiding you through tense silences and frantic moments with perfect timing. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to process a line that lands like a punch, or replaying a conversation that reveals a new layer.
It's impossible not to care about Ella and Molly, not just for their fight, but for the raw, human cost of the world they're fighting to save. Dolan doesn't offer easy answers, but she gives you something rarer: a story that stays with you long after the final word. It's a brilliant, necessary listen-one that reminds you why crime fiction matters. You'll finish it breathless, haunted, and utterly convinced that the way this story ends is only the beginning of the conversation. Trust me: this is how you'll remember it.
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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