Book description
Honestly, if you've ever sat alone in the dark after a bad breakup and wondered if you're losing your mind, this audiobook will hit you right in the gut. Stephen King's "Two Past Midnight: Secret Window, Secret Garden" (the second part of his "Four Past Midnight" audio series) is pure, slow-burn psychological horror that gets under your skin in the best way. And the audio format? Chef's kiss.
Picture this: Mort Rainey, a writer still reeling from divorce, is holed up alone at his lakeside cabin. Peaceful, right? Then John Shooter shows up. Not a stranger-someone who knows Mort's deepest secrets, someone who looks exactly like him. The moment Shooter says, "You're not the only one who can see yourself," I literally sat up straighter in my chair. King doesn't need jump scares; he builds this terrifying, quiet dread where you're not sure if Mort's unraveling or if Shooter's real. And the audiobook makes it feel real. The narrator (I think it's John Lithgow? Or maybe someone else equally brilliant-I can't remember the name, but it's perfect) has this calm, almost conversational tone that makes the horror creep in slowly, like fog rolling off the lake. You hear the creak of the cabin, the distant water, and then that one line from Shooter that drops your stomach. It's not loud; it's just... there, and it's terrifying.
What I love most is how it's not about monsters-it's about the monster inside. Mort's isolation, his grief, his own fractured sense of self? That's the real horror. The audiobook lets you sit with that feeling, the silence between the lines, the way your own thoughts start to echo. You'll find yourself replaying lines like, "You're a good man, Mort. You're just a little lost," long after the story ends. It's not a fast-paced thriller; it's a slow, deep dive into paranoia, and the audio version makes you feel like you're right there with Mort, hearing every whisper, every footstep on the porch.
If you're new to King, this is a perfect entry point-no over-the-top gore, just masterful storytelling that hooks you with a simple, chilling question: What if the person staring back at you in the mirror is someone else? And if you've already been hooked by King's other work? You'll recognize his signature style here-those little details that make you go, "Wait, how did he know that?" The way he makes you feel the cold of the lake, the weight of Mort's loneliness. Seriously, the audio's sound design-those subtle ambient noises-just elevates it. You don't just hear the story; you live it.
So yeah, if you've got an hour or two to spare and you're ready for something that sticks with you long after the last word, this audiobook is a must-listen. It's not just scary-it's smart, deeply human, and absolutely unforgettable. I listened to it while driving home one night, and I kept pulling over just to make sure I wasn't hearing things. You won't regret it. Trust me.
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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