Book description
Imagine the first scream crackling through your headphones as a bio-weapon shatters America in seconds. That's the gut-punch opening of Zero Hour: The Complete Box Set, and the audiobook format makes it terrifyingly visceral. Justin Bell and Mike Kraus craft a survival thriller where the apocalypse isn't a distant storm-it's the sound of your neighbor's panicked breath on the line, the crackle of gunfire outside your door. This isn't just another zombie or nuclear meltdown tale; it's a razor-sharp, near-future what-if that feels terrifyingly plausible.
The audiobook's magic lies in how it immerses you. You're not reading Jackson Block's desperate scramble to reunite with his family-they're talking to you. The narration (brilliantly paced, with just the right edge of exhaustion in the voice) pulls you into his world: the hollow silence of a dead city, the frantic whispers of survivors, the chilling calm of government agents who might be your only hope or your next threat. Every chapter ratchets up the tension like a coiled spring. You'll hear the weight of a single gun in a character's hand, the ragged breaths of someone running for their life, the eerie quiet after the world ends. It's not just storytelling-it's experiencing the collapse.
What sets Zero Hour apart is its human core. This isn't about epic battles; it's about the choices you make when everything you love is gone. Jackson's journey-fighting through chaos to find those he loves-isn't just a plot; it's a mirror. The audiobook makes you feel that exhaustion, that flicker of hope, the crushing doubt. You'll find yourself leaning in, forgetting the real world, as the narrator builds dread with every sentence. And the complete six-book set? It's a gift for fans. You get the full arc: from the initial devastation in Zero Hour to the harrowing climax in Final Plague, all without missing a beat.
This isn't just a survival story-it's a test. The series asks, as the narrator reminds us, "Do you have what it takes?" The audiobook doesn't just answer; it forces you to sit with that question, heart pounding, long after the final chapter fades. If you crave a thriller that feels real, urgent, and utterly unputdownable, this box set is essential. It's the sound of the world ending-and the relentless, human will to keep going. You won't just hear it; you'll live it.
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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