Library apps are your best friend here. Try Libby or Hoopla, link your library card, and search. If there's a wait, put a hold on it. Audible has it for sure if you want to own it or use a credit. I listened on Scribd as part of my monthly subscription, and it was just there in the catalog. Avoid sketchy free sites; the audio is usually ripped poorly, with weird cuts and echoes. Stick to the official channels.
Checking for 'City of Lost Souls' on audio is a bit like digging for treasure. It's the fifth book in Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, and its publishing rights shifted around over the years, so availability depends on your region. The Simon & Schuster Audio version, narrated by Natalie Moore, is the one to look for.
I found mine through Audible a while back, but I've heard people say it sometimes disappears from certain marketplaces. It's definitely on Scribd as part of their subscription catalog, which is a solid, all-you-can-listen option if you're a frequent audiobook user. Your local library is another great route; most use apps like Libby or Hoopla, and you can place a hold for the digital copy. I've had mixed luck with Google Play Books and Apple Books—sometimes they have it, sometimes they don't. It's worth a quick search across all those platforms.
A heads-up: avoid any site that offers a free 'download' without a subscription or library login. Those are almost always pirated, the audio quality is terrible, and it just feels wrong for the author who created this whole Shadowhunter world we love. The official versions have that crisp, professional narration that really brings Clary and Jace's chaotic energy to life, especially during those intense Malachi plot moments.
Yeah, Audible and Scribd are the main spots. I listened on Scribd—it's included in the subscription, no extra cost, which is great for binge-listening to long series like this. The library apps Libby and Hoopla are good free alternatives, though you might have to wait. Just search the title directly in those apps; it should pop up if your library has the license.
I had a real saga trying to get this audiobook! I'm in Canada, and for a while, it just wasn't available on Audible here at all—only the ebook. I ended up buying the CD set from a secondhand bookstore online and ripping it to my computer, which felt incredibly old-school. So, regional licensing is a real thing to consider. These days, I see it's back on Audible in my region, so that's solved. Another avenue a lot of people overlook is the publisher's own site. Simon & Schuster Audio sometimes has direct purchase links. Also, check Kobo if you're in their ecosystem; they have a decent audiobook store. The main thing is patience. If one big platform doesn't have it, another likely will. The narration adds a lot, especially in the quieter, more emotional scenes between Clary and Jace, so it's worth tracking down the proper version.
Oh, the audiobook hunt for that one. I ran into this last year. The most reliable place I found was directly on Audible. It's part of the series catalog there, and if you have a membership, you can use a credit. The narration is pretty decent—Natalie Moore does a good job with the different character voices, though her interpretation of Sebastian can be a bit... much at times. I also saw it available for purchase on Google Play Books as a standalone buy. If you're not into subscriptions, that's a straightforward option. Don't forget about libraries! Seriously, the Libby app is a lifesaver. I borrowed it that way first to see if I liked the audio format before committing a credit. The waitlist can be long for popular titles, but it's free. I'd start with your library app, then check Audible or Google if you want immediate access. The sound quality from official sources is noticeably better than anything you'd stumble on from a random forum link.
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