![]() ![]() ![]() Stephen King himself narrates Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole. ![]() Four of the eight volumes in the series are performed by the masterful and prolific Hall of Fame Narrator, George Guidall. It blends together many genres, including horror, fantasy, and western, to tell the story of Roland of Gilead, aka The Last Gunslinger.Roland is on a physical and metaphorical journey towards the titular Dark Tower-the exact significance of which is unclear-a chilling grail quest that only intensifies the mood of looming mystery pervading the story. The Dark Tower is a series of eight installments penned by Stephen King. The Dark Tower Book 1, The Dark Tower I Books in Series: The Dark Tower I (Book 1), The Dark Tower II (Book 2), The Dark Tower III (Book 3), The Dark Tower IV (Book 4), The Wind Through the Keyhole (Book 4.5), Wolves of the Calla (Book 5), Song of Susannah (Book 6), The Dark Tower (Book 7) And whichever genre you prefer, there is no shortage of great listening for you to dive into. Thankfully, many audiobook series have figured out this magic formula-in many cases coming up with something totally new. How do you capture the thrill of a good mystery, the sprawling worlds of a fantasy realm, or the strife of a literary fiction saga, all on a recorded format? How do you find the perfect narrator and achieve the perfect balance of accents, music, and sound effects? How do you capture the power of the story itself? Translating the magic of a book series to audio can be a daunting-but thrilling-task. But the universal element of a truly great series is that it sticks with you long after the last word. For still others, it might be elongated character studies or an in-depth analysis of a particular time and place. For others, it might be ongoing romantic twists and tensions. What makes a good audiobook series? There are as many answers to this question as there are listeners. ![]()
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