Book description
Trail of Lightning Review
Rebecca Roanhorse doesn't just tell a story-she pulls you into a world where Navajo mythology crashes headlong into climate fiction, and the result is absolutely electrifying.
This isn't your typical post-apocalyptic tale. While most of civilization has drowned in the wake of environmental collapse, Dinétah has risen anew, and with it, the old gods have returned. Roanhorse weaves Indigenous mythology so seamlessly into her narrative that you'll find yourself questioning why you've never read anything quite like this before.
Maggie Hoskie is exactly the kind of protagonist we need more of-complex, flawed, and utterly compelling. As a monster hunter with supernatural gifts, she's the perfect guide through this dangerous landscape where ancient legends stalk the rez alongside very modern threats. When she's called to investigate a missing girl, what should be a straightforward case spirals into something far more sinister.
The audiobook format really shines here. You're not just listening to a story; you're experiencing Dinétah through every carefully chosen word and perfectly timed pause. Roanhorse's background in gaming and comics shows in her vivid, cinematic prose, but it's her deep respect for Navajo culture and mythology that gives this work its authentic heartbeat.
What sets Trail of Lightning apart is how it handles serious themes-colonialism, environmental destruction, personal trauma-without ever losing its sense of wonder. The partnership between Maggie and medicine man Kai Arviso crackles with tension and genuine chemistry.
This is genre fiction at its most innovative, where Indigenous voices aren't just included but centered. Roanhorse proves that speculative fiction belongs to everyone, and her storytelling is nothing short of masterful.
Don't just listen to Trail of Lightning-let it transform you.
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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