Audiobooks by Don Bruns

Bat Out of Hell: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories

"Inspired by the debut album from legendary rock star Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell is a stellar collection of mysteries from some of the best writers in the genre. The fourth installment in the Music and Murder Mystery series, edited by Don Bruns, Bat Out of Hell is a nonstop thrill ride of engrossing mysteries from some of the best authors in the business. An anthology unlike any other, this collection includes a brand-new Jack Reacher story from Andrew Child, a never-before-seen Pignon Scorbion prequel from Rick Bleiweiss, as well as exciting new mysteries from Heather Graham, Don Bruns, John Gilstrap, Dave Bruns, C. J. Kudlacz, and Charles Todd. Whether you are familiar with the series or encountering it for the first time, Bat Out of Hell has something for everyone."

Don Bruns (Author), B. J. Harrison, Bradford Hastings, James Fouhey, John Pirhalla, Liam Gerrard, Roger Wayne, Scott Brick (Narrator)

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Back in Black: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories

"Inspired by songs from AC/DC’s bestselling album, Back in Black, this anthology contains ten murder mysteries from ten bestselling writers—including a new Jack Reacher original by Andrew Child. The third collection in the Music and Murder Mystery Series, Back in Black features one story for each song from the seminal hard rock album of the same name. This book showcases ten brilliant mystery writers at the top of their game, including Reed Farrel Coleman, Heather Graham, Tori Eldridge, Ward Larsen, and Andrew Child, among others. Chilling and unexpected, Back in Black has a mystery for everyone."

Don Bruns (Author), Chris Andrew Ciulla, Chris Henry Coffey, Emily Woo Zeller, Joe Hempel, Johnny Heller, Natalie Naudus, P. J. Ochlan, Scott Brick, Simon Vance, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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Thriller: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories

"From Beat It to Billie Jean, the songs we know and love take on a brand-new, thrilling connotation in this anthology edited by Don Bruns. In this second collection in the Music and Murder Mystery series, nine award-winning, bestselling authors have written their own interpretations of the Thriller song list. With original work from some of the best mystery authors out there, the anthology includes stories from Heather Graham, Jeffery Deaver, William Kent Krueger, Dahlia Rose, and David R. Slayton, among others. With poignant, frightening, and intriguing stories from some of the best writers in the genre, this eerie collection is sure to keep you up at night—and maybe even haunt your dreams."

Don Bruns (Author), Andrew Eiden, Bahni Turpin, Bailey Carr, Eva Kaminsky, Gary Tiedemann, Jesse Vilinsky, Johnny Heller, Keith Szarabajka, Kevin Kenerly, Michael David Axtell, Patrick Lawlor, Pun Bandhu, Vikas Adam (Narrator)

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Hotel California: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories

"Featuring a new Jack Reacher story by Andrew Child! A dangerous drifter, a hired gun, a grisly corpse—you never know who you’ll run into at the Hotel California. Eight deliciously talented mystery authors have lent their skills of crafting murder and suspense to this collection of gripping short stories. Each of these eight provocative tales is designed to entertain and mystify—and maybe even chill you to your core. Get lost in the wild imaginations of such New York Times bestselling writers as Andrew Child, Heather Graham, Reed Farrel Coleman, and John Gilstrap, plus authors Rick Bleiweiss, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, Amanda Flower, and Don Bruns. From the titular tale “Hotel California” to a new, original Jack Reacher adventure, these stories have a little something for every mystery lover. Go ahead. Check in, enjoy some room service, and stay until the very last tantalizing page. Just don’t forget to search the closet or behind the curtains."

Don Bruns (Author), Hillary Huber, James Patrick Cronin, January LaVoy, Joe Barrett, Joe Hempel, Richard Ferrone, Scott Brick, Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

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Bahama Burnout: A Novel

"For rock and roll writer Mick Sever, another story, another deadly island paradise is all in a day’s work. This time, Mick heads to Nassau, Bahamas, home of the legendary Highland Studio. Known for pumping out hits that burn up the charts, Highland is where the magic happens—or rather, where the magic happened until a devastating fire destroyed the entire studio. No one knows how the fire started, who started it—or whose body was found among the charred ruins. Sent to get the inside story on the opening of the new Highland Studio, Mick finds this is hardly the Phoenix-rising-out-of-the-ashes story he expected. Some say the studio’s haunted, some say it’s cursed, but one thing is for sure: someone—or something—wants to stop the music. A smashed guitar and erased tracks send a subtle warning, but murder? That’s an entirely different tune. If Mick doesn’t act fast, Highland Studio, along with everything and everyone in its path, could go up in smoke. It’s not always better to burn out than to fade away."

Don Bruns (Author), Kevin Kenerly (Narrator)

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Hot Stuff: A Novel

"An attractive sous chef at the famous L’Elfe is murdered and half of the employees are suspect. Lacking confidence in the police to solve the murder, Chef Jean Bouvier seeks a quicker solution. He hires private eyes James Lessor and Skip Moore to go undercover and discreetly investigate his restaurant staff. But their investigation turns up far more than they bargained for. Skip’s girlfriend, Emily, confesses that the murder victim and she had been close friends at one point in their lives and had shared a very dark secret.But Emily refuses to elaborate, building a wall of defense between herself and the two young detectives. The more James and Skip investigate the background of the victim and the people she knew, the more they are convinced that this shared secret has far-reaching implications that may lead to the motive for the murder.The closer they get to the answer, the more desperate someone is to stop them."

Don Bruns (Author), Jeff Cummings (Narrator)

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St. Barts Breakdown: A Novel

"Rock-and-roll journalist Mick Sever is back with a new assignment: to interview music legend Danny Murtz. One of the most successful producers in history, Murtz has walls lined with platinum records-and a closet full of skeletons. But before Mick can hop a plane to the island paradise where Murtz has secluded himself after his latest "incident" (Murtz's romantic conquests have a way of vanishing into thin air), he's nearly run down by a speeding car. Coincidence? Anonymous threats have Murtz convinced that someone is out to bring him down. Ravaged by mounting paranoia and fueled by drugs and alcohol, Murtz begins to suspect everyone, and Mick Sever is at the top of his list. If Mick isn't careful, his next column will be an obituary-his obituary."

Don Bruns (Author), Richard Powers (Narrator)

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Stuff to Die For

"Best friends James Lessor and Skip Moore are hardly on the fast track. While James works as a line cook at Cap'n Crab, Skip spends his days attempting to sell security systems to people who (a) have no money and (b) have nothing they care to protect. James and Skip aren't upwardly mobile, but they're about to get literally mobile when James spends a surprise inheritance on a white box truck. It's an investment in the future, he surmises, as these two are starting a business devoted to hauling other people's stuff. But the fledgling business takes a shocking turn when James and Skip unload the contents of their first moving job and find some unexpected cargo: a bloody human finger. James and Skip must scramble to stay ahead of the perpetrators of the gruesome crime in this witty, gritty mystery about big dreams, big ideas, and big trouble."

Don Bruns (Author), Joe Barrett (Narrator)

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Barbados Heat

"Congressman Shapply, a former music insider who now leads the crusade against offensive lyrics in rap songs, is attacked and murdered in front of his Washington, DC, home. His son, Nick, is arrested and charged with the murder. But veteran music journalist Mick Sever, Nick's best friend, believes his claims of innocence. With the help of an old flame, Mick must penetrate the bizarre Shapply family-the icy matriarch Alicia, the disturbed daughter Amber, and the religious brother-in-law-to find the truth. The investigation will take Mick from the halls of the Capitol to the beaches of Barbados. Threatened by unknown assailants and dangers at every turn, Mick becomes the hunted as the killer turns the tables in a stunning climax."

Don Bruns (Author), Don Bruns (Narrator)

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A Merry Band of Murderers: An Original Mystery Anthology of Songs and Stories

"This entertaining collection features thirteen short mystery stories from some of our finest writers, all based on some piece of music. Editors Claudia Bishop and Don Bruns present the stories with two essays, discussing the short mystery and the musical mystery. Enjoy stories from Mary Anna Evans, Jim Fusilli, Bill Moody, Rupert Holmes, Rhys Bowen, John Lescroart, Nathan Walpow, Peter Robinson, Jeffery Deaver, Tom Corcoran, Val McDermid, Claudia Bishop, and Don Bruns. Each story is accompanied by a short introduction, song lyrics, and an interview with the writer. Finally, the book is packaged with a music cassette or CD with recordings by the authors, making it a one-of-a-kind audiobook."

Claudia Bishop, Don Bruns (Author), James Adams, Pam Ward, Tom Weiner (Narrator)

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South Beach Shakedown: The Diary of Gideon Pike

"Welcome to South Beach, where the nights are way too hot and the days can leave you dead in the water. Someone is about to make a killing in the music industry. Why would songwriting legend Gideon Pike disappear just as his 30-year career turns a multimillion-dollar profit? Music columnist Mick Sever goes looking for his missing friend Gideon Pike in the gritty backrooms of Miami's nightclubs, dodging suicide speedboats and running from sniper fire. He soon discovers that the major players in the music industry are not just making the headlines, but pulling the strings that create them. Hit it right, and the royalties-even someone else's-can rake in millions for the rest of your life. Now, Sever must find Gideon before Korean mobster Jimmy Shinn does. Jimmy is ready to cash in on the one secret that will strip away what's left of Gideon's career, his fortune, and his life. Whoever gets to Gideon first will either save him or pull the trigger."

Don Bruns (Author), Richard Powers (Narrator)

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