Audiobooks by A.J. West

"It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the mollies' silent guard. When the queen of all 'he-harlots', Mother Clap, confides in him about a deadly threat, he realises his friends are facing imminent execution. To the horror of all mollies, there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices, hell-bent on punishing sinners with the noose. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before it's too late? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own impossible love?"

A.J. West (Author), Peter Kenny (Narrator)

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The Spirit Engineer

"‘A fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deception, and power.’ DERREN BROWN Belfast, 1914. Two years after the sinking of the Titanic, high society has become obsessed with spiritualism, attending séances in the hope they might reach their departed loved ones. William Jackson Crawford is a man of science and a sceptic, but one night with everyone sitting around the circle, voices come to him – seemingly from beyond the veil – placing doubt in his heart and a seed of obsession in his mind. Could the spirits truly be communicating with him or is this one of Kathleen’s parlour tricks gone too far? Based on the true story of Professor William Jackson Crawford and famed medium Kathleen Goligher, and with a cast of characters including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, The Spirit Engineer conjures a haunted, twisted tale of power, paranoia and one ultimate, inescapable truth... PRAISE FOR THE SPIRIT ENGINEER ‘I adored this book. Haunting, witty and deeply moving, The Spirit Engineer is surely set to become a gothic classic. I was instantly drawn into the mystery and swept along by the shocking twists and turns. A beautifully written novel.’ JODIE WHITTAKER, ACTOR ‘A.J. West has history at his fingertips and writes brilliantly - so clever it makes your head spin! The Spirit Engineer is a work of true invention and drama that moves at a cracking pace from the very first page and keeps you guessing. A compelling and daring book.’ JEREMY VINE, BROADCASTER ‘Set in a historical moment where science and spiritualism meet, The Spirit Engineer is an ingeniously plotted debut novel.’ SARAH BURTON, AUTHOR OF THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H ‘A marvellous and menacing gothic chiller, filled with secrets and soaked in atmosphere, in which the ghouls and fiends are not of the other world, but this one...’ NEIL BLACKMORE, AUTHOR OF THE INTOXICATING MR LAVELLE ‘A spooky tale of frustrated ambition, hidden loyalties, and desperation, told with wit, charm and devastating twists. A gothic novel that also manages to make you laugh, even if you shouldn't.’ JONATHAN HARVEY, PLAYWRIGHT ‘With a skilful misdirection that any Edwardian spirit medium would be proud to demonstrate, A.J. West soon turns the screw in this fascinating novel… Obsession builds until the stunning climax of the final shocking séance and its awful repercussions. Was William right to be convinced? Did he prove ghosts exist?’ ESSIE FOX, AUTHOR OF THE SOMNAMBULIST ‘A gripping, gothic story anchored in the political and spiritual chaos of Edwardian Belfast. Part horror, part history, The Spirit Engineer is a chilling and thought-provoking tale of exploitation, faith, deception, fraud, séances, hubris, and prejudice… accomplished and page-turning. Fans of Penny Dreadful and The Nevers will love it.’ GARETH RUSSELL, HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR OF THE SHIP OF DREAMS: THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC AND THE END OF EDWARDIAN BELFAST"

A.J. West (Author), Dickon Farmar (Narrator)

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The Prince Dethroned

"With the crisp, clear style of John Grisham, the theological and geopolitical insights of a Malachi Martin, and the nail-biting suspense of a Robin Cook, A. J. West weaves a tale of future history based on the current events and issues affecting Western Civilization. The story takes us on a riveting and emotional journey, revealing the hidden forces at work behind present-day church scandals and political chaos. Using his extensive investigations and experience, Mr. West exposes the inner workings of the Vatican City State, the smallest yet most influential government on Earth. From vigilante executions and exorcism to a nuclear exchange, the story is filled with controversy, mystery, Byzantine intrigue, supernatural events, and white-knuckle anticipation. Your eyes will be opened to the shocking realities that have been hidden: events and actions that have led to the societal upheavals of the last forty years. More than just 'fiction,' this book answers questions you never even thought to ask. In The Prince Dethroned—the first part of an epic trilogy—a simple bishop from an obscure diocese in Spain is unexpectedly elected to the throne of St. Peter. He soon discovers that many of those in positions of power within the Vatican have compromised and subverted the Catholic Church, using her to further their own agenda of a One World Religion. Will the same demonic forces manipulating other world leaders compromise the new Pope, Francis I, or will he confront these forces head-on? Will he embrace the New World Order or oppose it?"

A.J. West (Author), David Thorn (Narrator)

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Wolves Among the Ruins

"A very provocative look into the inner workings of the Catholic Church. This novel The Prince Dethroned, is part one of the Vatican thriller trilogy, Wolves Among the Ruins. The novel was published in March 2005. Expertly read by Mr. David Thorn of Oxford England, the story begins with the vigilante execution of a pedophile priest and the death of John Paul II. An obscure bishop from Palencia Spain is elected to the Papacy in a surprising move during the subsequent conclave. In an effort to bring stability back to the Catholic Church, which has been in chaos since the revolution spawn by the Second Vatican Council 1962-1965, Pope Francis I comes face to face with the real enemy intent on destroying the Church from within. This is a ""What If?"" fictional tale of Vatican intrigue and suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. AUTHOR A.J. West is a theologian, philosopher, historian who brings all of his research, expertise, and experience to his writings. He received his degree with honors in philosophy and history from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He completed his studies in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy where is also graduated with honors with a Masters of Divinity. Mr. West had many audiences with Pope John Paul II during his time in Rome and also became friends with Mother Teresa of Calcutta while working with her Missionaries of Charity. His association and experience with various Vatican officials, along with years of research, gives him insight into the Vatican government and politics that qualifies him as a Vatican insider. He presently resides in Northern California. (Amazon.com) COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of Wolves Among the Ruins: The Prince Dethroned A story of future history looks at the present-day inner workings of the Catholic Church. Most of the story takes place at the Vatican with the selection of a pope. The influences of liberalism attack the church from the outside, but the real danger, according to West, is the threat from the inside subversives. The spellbinder of this production is the narration of David Thorn. His voice, often sinister, keeps the listener alert from the start.Thorn has the ability to deliver several accents, project different age ranges, and vary intensity, causing one to wonder if more than one person is performing. His masterful performance breathes life into what might otherwise be a lesser book. N.L. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 08] ""

A.J. West (Author), David Thorn (Narrator)

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