New Moon audiobook cover - Bella Swan loses Edward Cullen in the most brutal way—he vanishes, leaving her hollowed out in Forks. But when a dangerous new friendship with Jacob Black becomes her lifeline, Bella discovers the cost of love: it can resurrect you… or lure you into the dark.

New Moon

Bella Swan loses Edward Cullen in the most brutal way—he vanishes, leaving her hollowed out in Forks. But when a dangerous new friendship with Jacob Black becomes her lifeline, Bella discovers the cost of love: it can resurrect you… or lure you into the dark.

Stephenie Meyer

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In New Moon, Bella Swan’s perfect world collapses after a single moment of blood at her eighteenth birthday party triggers a catastrophe among the Cullens. Edward Cullen—her vampire soulmate—walks away to keep her safe, leaving Bella trapped in a numb, months-long grief that turns Forks into a gray, empty place.

Desperate to feel anything again, Bella gravitates toward Jacob Black, whose warmth and loyalty pull her back from the edge. But Jacob’s world is changing too, and the forests around Forks fill with secrets, wolves, and warnings. When Bella’s reckless choices spark a fatal misunderstanding, she and Alice race to Italy to stop Edward from provoking the Volturi—vampire royalty—into killing him. The rescue succeeds, but the fallout reshapes every relationship Bella depends on.

Who Should Listen to New Moon?

  • Listeners who want an emotionally intense romance driven by devotion, separation, and reunion.
  • Fans of supernatural love triangles and the clash between vampire and werewolf worlds.
  • Anyone who likes high-stakes, character-driven drama that escalates into a frantic rescue mission.

About the Author: Stephenie Meyer

Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for The Twilight Saga. New Moon (2006) is the second book in the series and continues Bella Swan’s story in Forks, Washington.

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