Book description
Truth and Fear by Peter Higgins - A Wild Ride Through Literary Fantasy
Okay, so I just finished listening to Truth and Fear and wow - what a trip! If you thought the first book was intense, Higgins cranks everything up to eleven in this sequel.
The audiobook narrator really brings Mirgorod to life, especially during those heart-pounding air raid scenes. You can practically feel the ground shaking and hear the chaos in the streets. Peter Higgins has this incredible way of mixing political intrigue with supernatural mayhem, and the voice actor captures that perfect blend of dread and wonder.
Lom's back and he's in deep trouble - literally. The city's under siege, there are angels moving through the landscape turning nature itself into an enemy, and he's got the police hunting him while trying to solve this otherworldly Pollandore mystery. It's a lot, but somehow Higgins makes it all work. The pacing is relentless, which works perfectly in audio format because you get swept along with Lom's desperate race against time.
What really grabbed me was how the war isn't just background noise - it's this crushing weight that affects every character decision. The audiobook format really emphasizes this through the narrator's weary delivery during the quieter moments, making you feel the exhaustion and fear of everyone trying to survive.
The world-building gets even richer here, and hearing it unfold through skilled narration makes those Russian-inspired political machinations and supernatural elements hit harder. This isn't your typical fantasy sequel - it's darker, more complex, and definitely not afraid to ask what happens when cosmic horror meets total war.
Highly recommend for fans of literary fantasy who don't mind their stories on the intense side.
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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