Book description
A true story of love, murder, and the end of the world's "great hush."In Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men--Hawley Crippen, a very unlikely murderer, and Guglielmo Marconi, the obsessive creator of a seemingly supernatural means of communication--whose lives intersect during one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. Set in Edwardian London and on the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, Thunderstruck evokes the dynamism of those years when great shipping companies competed to build the biggest, fastest ocean liners; scientific advances dazzled the public with visions of a world transformed; and the rich outdid one another with ostentatious displays of wealth. Against this background, Marconi races against incredible odds and relentless skepticism to perfect his invention: the wireless, a prime catalyst for the emergence of the world we know today. Meanwhile, Crippen, "the kindest of men," nearly commits the perfect murder. With his unparalleled narrative skills, Erik Larson guides us through a relentlessly suspenseful chase over the waters of the North Atlantic. Along the way, he tells of a sad and tragic love affair that was described on the front pages of newspapers around the world, a chief inspector who found himself strangely sympathetic to the killer and his lover, and a driven and compelling inventor who transformed the way we communicate.
Homerun Diva
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Drugstore Cowboy
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FlyGuardX
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CloudFrenzy
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Jester
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Silver Agent
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Morbid Angel
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Shadow Chaser
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Thrasher
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Jester
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Morbid Sugar
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Slint FUBAR
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§
DARK HQ
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Cowboy Booter
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Tall Sally
π The simplicity and functionality of this app are top-notch. I can start a book with just a tap and immerse myself in the story instantly. π±π Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is a true gift.
Slug-em-dog
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Doll Champagne
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Innocent Ghost
Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Fast FLAK
ποΈ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures β this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. βοΈπ Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
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