Book description
Hey, did you hear about the latest in the Mercy Thompson saga? I just finished the audiobook, and it's a dark, claustrophobic ride that pulls you in from the first whisper of the wind. Mercy, our ever-squishy car mechanic who can shift into a coyote at will, is dragged from the humming streets of the Tri-Cities to the icy heart of Montana to help her brother. What starts as a family visit spirals into a snow-bound nightmare.
The narrator's voice is a low, steady growl that mirrors Mercy's own shapeshifting tone. It's as if every shift in her form feels the chill of an unseen presence. From the moment she steps into the lodge, the narration heightens the sense of dread-the storm outside is not just weather but an ancient, living thing that claws at the walls. The sound design, with howling gusts and the creaking of old timber, makes the atmosphere almost tangible.
What's truly striking is how Mercy's mundane skill set-a mechanic's hands-intersects with her supernatural heritage. The narration emphasizes her resourcefulness, but the stakes are far beyond fixing engines. A small family quarrel turns into a portal to world-shattering chaos. The ancient magics in play are not just folklore; they're a looming threat that could erase the line between the living and the dead. Mercy and her mate Adam, a stoic werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, are trapped with strangers who each hold a piece of the puzzle. Their desperate attempts to piece together an arcane threat are rendered with palpable tension.
The audiobook masterfully balances the rhythm of dialogue with the slow build of supernatural dread. Each word feels weighted, as if every pause might let a darker force seep in. The ending, left open for the next volume, leaves you with that uneasy feeling that the world you thought you knew is trembling on a precipice.
If you're craving a story that blends everyday grit with eldritch horror, and you enjoy an audiobook that feels like you're breathing the same cold air as the characters, this is the one to queue up. The darkness is real, the magic is tangible, and Mercy's voice-both in narration and in action-keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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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