Audiobooks by Linwood Barclay

"One will change your life. One will end it. Who will … FIND YOU FIRST? ‘The best book of his career’ STEPHEN KING ‘Insanely paced, wildly entertaining’ JOE HILL ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Sharply drawn’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Keeps the engine racing’ THE TIMES It’s a deadly race against time… Tech billionaire Miles has more money than he can ever spend, but he can’t buy more time. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is forced to take a long, hard look at his past. Somewhere out there, Miles has children who don’t know it, but they might be about to inherit the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister. So, Miles decides to track them down. But a lethal killer is one step ahead of him. One by one, people are vanishing. Not just disappearing, every trace of them is wiped. Number One Sunday Times bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with his electrifying new thriller, Find You First. PRAISE FOR FIND YOU FIRST: ‘Starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up’ STEPHEN KING ‘Insanely paced, wildly entertaining’ JOE HILL ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Barclay has a knack for turning news stories or social trends into rambunctious black-comedy thrillers full of sharply drawn fools and knaves’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Fizzes along the entertainment highway … Barclay nimbly keeps the engine racing’ THE TIMES 'A relentlessly tense thriller … the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere’ THE TIMES CRIME CLUB ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL ‘Barclay’s thrillers move at breakneck speed … pacy, exciting’ WOMAN & HOME 'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO! ‘A tense, nail-biting thriller’ MY WEEKLY"

Linwood Barclay (Author), George Newbern (Narrator)

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Take Your Breath Away

"A missing woman. A husband suspected. The truth will … Take Your Breath Away Linwood Barclay is… ‘A suspense master’ Stephen King ‘In a class of his own’ T.M. Logan ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world’ Mark Billingham It’s always the husband, isn’t it? When his wife Brie vanishes from their home one night, never to be seen again, people assume Andy got away with murder. The police can’t build a case against him, but still his friends and neighbours abandon him. Six years later, Andy’s life is back on track, and he’s settled with a new girlfriend. And when he hears his old house has been bulldozed and rebuilt, he’s not bothered. Things are good. But then one day, a woman who looks like Brie shows up at their old address, screaming ‘Where’s my house? What happened to my house?’ before vanishing as quickly as she appeared. And as dark suspicions resurface, Andy’s future depends on discovering what the hell is going on. The trick is staying alive long enough to find out… PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘A suspense master’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world’ MARK BILLINGHAM ‘The twists keep coming’ THE TIMES 'No one can thrill you and chill you better than Barclay' TESS GERRITSEN ‘Another lightning-paced page-turner with a twist that really did take my breath away. Absolutely classic Linwood’ MARK EDWARDS ‘Gripping, propulsive, and surprising – he wasn’t kidding, I’m breathless’ DAVID KOEPP ‘If you want someone to jangle your nerves and mess with your mind, Barclay’s your man’ SAGA 'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' SHARI LAPENA ‘[Exhibits] Barclay’s remarkable strengths in plotting and characterisation. Perhaps only John Grisham is his equal in creating show-stealing supporting characters’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro’ JOE HILL ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL"

Laurel Lefkow, Linwood Barclay (Author), Ako Mitchell, Julia Locascio (Narrator)

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I Will Ruin You

"‘A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one’ Stephen King 'Riveting' Sunday Times 'Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life' David Koepp WHEN IT'S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST? Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle… As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there's something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves. International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller. PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attests’ Financial Times ‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun ‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent ‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster ‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times ‘A suspense master’ Stephen King"

Linwood Barclay (Author), George Newburn, Johnathan Mcclain (Narrator)

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Elevator Pitch

"A SUNDAY TIMES BEST PAPERBACK OF 2020! 'You should read ELEVATOR PITCH by Linwood Barclay as soon as possible. It's one hell of a suspense novel' STEPHEN KING ‘Moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone cold pro. ELEVATOR PITCH is a shameless good time’ JOE HILL WHEN THE DOORS CLOSE, HE’S GOT YOU… It begins on a Monday, when four people board an elevator in Manhattan. Each presses the button for their floor, but the elevator climbs, non-stop, to the top where it pauses for a few seconds, before dropping. Right to the bottom of the shaft. It appears to be a horrific, random tragedy. But then, on Tuesday, it happens again. And when Wednesday brings yet another catastrophe, New York, one of the most vertical cities in the world is plunged into chaos. Clearly, this is anything but random. This is a cold, calculated bid to terrorize the city. And it’s working. But what do these deadly acts of sabotage have to do with the fingerless body found on the High Line? It will be a race against time for detectives Jerry Borque and Lois Delgado to find the answers before a deadly Friday night showdown. Number one bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a heart-stopping thriller which will do for elevators what Psycho did for showers and Jaws did for the beach… PRAISE FOR ELEVATOR PITCH: 'You should read ELEVATOR PITCH by Linwood Barclay as soon as possible. It's one hell of a suspense novel' STEPHEN KING ‘This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone cold pro and ELEVATOR PITCH is a shameless good time’ JOE HILL ‘A superior thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The twists keep coming’ THE TIMES ‘A great cast of characters,tension, humour and a thrilling ending; this book takes Linwood to new heights!’ MARK EDWARDS ‘Linwood Barclay presses all the right buttons’ MICHAEL ROBOTHAM ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game’ MARK BILLINGHAM ‘Genius … but terrifying’ THE SUN ‘The plot is crammed with even more narrative twists than Barclay usually serves up … it is delivered with considerable acumen’ FINANCIAL TIMES"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Johnathan Mcclain (Narrator)

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The Lie Maker

"‘Another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘A triumph from the master thriller writer’ The Sun In this twisty thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, a man desperately tries to track down his father in witness protection before his enemies can get to him. Your dad’s not a good person. Your dad killed people, son. These are some of the last words Jack Givins’s father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives. Years later, Jack is a struggling author, recruited by the U.S. Marshals to create false histories for people in witness protection. Jack realises this may be a chance to find his dad – but then he discovers he’s gone missing, and he could be in serious danger. Jack knows he has to track him down. But how will he find a man he’s never truly known? And how will he evade his father’s deadly enemies – enemies who wouldn’t think twice about using his own son against him? PRAISE FOR THE LIE MAKER: ‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun 'Twisty, emotional, surprising, and told at a breakneck pace… a read-in-one-sitting kind of story' David Koepp ‘Engrossing and moving, full of clever plot twists, this is great crime writing’ Literary Review ‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end’ The Independent ‘A master of the intricately plotted psychological thriller genre’ Women’s Weekly ‘A totally absorbing, two-fisted conspiracy thriller told with characteristic aplomb … full of gasp-inducing twists and oodles of tension … brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster 'Barclay (Look Both Ways) nails this riveting standalone thriller… Crafty plotting and rich characters make this a winner' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Graham Halstead, Johnathan Mcclain (Narrator)

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[German] - Ohne ein Wort

"Cynthia verliert ihre Familie. Von einem Tag auf den anderen verschwinden ihre Eltern und ihr Bruder. Ohne ein Wort zu hinterlassen. Spurlos. Für immer. Obwohl sie es allmählich schafft, nach dem traumatischen Ereignis ein normales Leben zu führen, kann sie mit dem Geschehen nie abschließen. Warum ist ihre Familie verschwunden? Leben sie noch? Zwanzig Jahre nach den mysteriösen Vorkommnissen beschließt sie, in einer Fernsehsendung aufzutreten. Sie möchte endlich Hinweise bekommen, hofft auf Indizien oder Zeugen. Und tatsächlich: Unmittelbar nach der Sendung geschehen seltsame Dinge. Ist es möglich, daß Cynthias Eltern vorsichtig Kontakt zu ihr aufnehmen? Oder wird sie langsam, aber sicher verrückt? Dann werden die Ereignisse noch bedrohlicher, und Cynthia stolpert über eine Tote - die nicht die einzige bleiben soll... Linwood Barclay, kanadischer Autor, Kolumnist, Humorist und gefragter Redner, machte seinen Abschluss in Literatur an der Trent University in Petersborough, Ontario. In Kanadas größter Zeitung, dem Toronto Star, schreibt er seit 1993 beliebte Humor-Kolumnen. Seit 1996 veröffentlicht er mit viel Erfolg Sachbücher und Krimis. Barclay ist bekannt als äußerst unterhaltender Satiriker. Mit seiner Frau und zwei Kindern lebt er in Toronto. Frank Arnold, Schauspieler und Rundfunksprecher, wurde in Berlin geboren. Nach dem Schauspielstudium an der Max-Reinhard-Schule, folgten Engagements am Schiller Theater und an der Schaubühne in Berlin sowie an den Münchner Kammerspielen. Daneben führte er bei zahlreichen Theater- und Opern-Produktionen Regie."

Linwood Barclay (Author), Frank Arnold (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Bez śladu

"Pewnego ranka, którego nigdy nie zapomni, Cynthia Archer budzi się z okropnym kacem i poczuciem, że czeka ją przeprawa z rodzicami. Tymczasem dom jest pusty. Rodzice i starszy brat zniknęli bez śladu. Poszukiwania zakończyły się całkowitym niepowodzeniem. Dziewczyna nie znalazła odpowiedzi na dręczące ją pytania: Czy rodziców i brata zamordowano? Jeśli tak, to czemu jej darowano życie? A jeśli żyją, dlaczego porzucili ją w tak okrutny sposób? Dwadzieścia pięć lat później Cynthia zgadza się wziąć udział w telewizyjnym programie dokumentalnym, w nadziei, że ktoś sobie coś przypomni o tamtej sprawie sprzed lat. Pewnego dnia dostaje list. Jego treść nie ma sensu, a mimo to Cynthię przechodzi dreszcz …"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Filip Kosior (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Za blisko domu

"Tragedia w domu sąsiadów odkrywa wstrząsające powiązania mieszkańców małego miasteczka… Piętnastoletni Derek jest mimowolnym świadkiem morderstwa, popełnionego w domu sąsiadów. Słyszy strzały z pistoletu, ale nie widzi strzelającego… Ofiarą pada jego przyjaciel z rodzicami – cała rodzina Langleyów. Wkrótce Derek zostaje aresztowany za potrójną zbrodnię, a jego ojciec i matka z przerażeniem odkrywają, co mogło się stać naprawdę i jaką rolę odegrał w tragedii ich syn. Lecz jak to udowodnić? Niezwykła historia, splatająca zemstę i przypadek, pogrąża w chaosie i przerażeniu całe miasteczko… 'Barclay wie, jak stawiać zwykłych ludzi w niezwykle niebezpiecznych sytuacjach. Czytelnicy będą zachwyceni!' - Publishers Weekly Linwood Barclay udroził się w USA, ale od dziecka mieszka w Kanadzie. Przez wiele lat zajmował się dziennikarstwem, słynąc z ciętych felietonów na łamach popularnego dziennika 'Toronto Star'. Jego thriller Bez śladu uczynił z autora pisarską gwiazdę pierwszej wielkości."

Linwood Barclay (Author), Filip Kosior (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Pościg

"Biegnij ile sił w łapach! Ze ściśle tajnego laboratorium ucieka więzień - obiekt eksperymentów. Wabi się Czip i jest prawdziwym superpsem - potrafi myśleć jak człowiek (albo i lepiej!) i działać sprawnie jak komputer. Na dodatek zapisano w nim bezcenne, poufne informacje. Dlatego teraz ludzie w białych fartuchach depczą mu po piętach - a oni raczej nie są miłośnikami zwierząt. Czip ma ważne zadanie: musi dotrzeć do chłopca, któremu także grozi niebezpieczeństwo, i ochronić go. Przydadzą się do tego zakodowane w nim bazy danych, ale będzie musiał także wykorzystać naturalny psi instynkt. Czy zdąży na czas? Wygląda na to, że złapał już trop…"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Filip Kosior (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Największy lęk

"Najgorszy dzień w życiu Tima Blake'a zaczął się od śniadania. Robił je dla siedemnastoletniej córki Sydney, która pracowała dorywczo w pewnym hotelu. Gdy po pracy nie wróciła do domu i nie odpowiadała na jego telefony, Tim zgłosił zaginięcie córki, a jednocześnie postanowił sam jej szukać. Tylko jedno utrzymuje go w przekonaniu, że do najgorszego jeszcze nie doszło: to, że podobnie jak on, szukają jej jacyś ludzie - ludzie gotowi zabić, by ją odnaleźć. Pytanie tylko: kto będzie pierwszy?"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Filip Kosior (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Na własne oczy

"Cierpiący na schizofrenię Thomas Kilbride uważa swój pokój za bezpieczną twierdzę, której stara się nigdy nie opuszczać. Jego obsesją jest analizowanie map. Za pomocą programu Whirl360 Thomas może podróżować po całym świecie, nie wychodząc z pokoju. Ogląda ulicę po ulicy, zapamiętując najdrobniejsze szczegóły, zapisując w pamięci poszczególne budynki oraz twarze ludzi uchwycone na ekranie komputera. Pewnego dnia, zwiedzając jedną z ulic w centrum Nowego Jorku, Thomas dostrzega w oknie mijanego domu przerażającą scenę. Podejrzewa, że jest świadkiem brutalnego morderstwa. Postanawia zwierzyć się swojemu bratu, Rayowi, który jest jego opiekunem, łącznikiem z zewnętrznym światem i powiernikiem zawiłych i coraz bardziej niewiarygodnych teorii. Ray traktuje te zwierzenia z przymrużeniem oka, decyduje się jednak przeprowadzić pobieżne śledztwo, aby uspokoić brata. Wkrótce zdaje sobie sprawę, że wraz z Thomasem zostali wplątani w śmiertelną intrygę. Co gorsza, znaleźli się na celowniku…"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Filip Kosior (Narrator)

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Whistle

"'Terrific' STEPHEN KING Evil has a one track mind… Celebrated children’s author and illustrator Annie Blunt has had a dreadful year. Her husband was killed in a tragic accident, then one of her children’s books ignited a major scandal. Desperate for a fresh start, she moves with her young son Charlie to a charming small town in upstate New York where they can begin to heal. But Annie’s year is about to get worse. Bored and lonely in their isolated new surroundings, Charlie is thrilled when he finds a forgotten train set in a locked shed in the grounds of their new house. While Annie is pleased to see Charlie happy, there’s something unsettling about his new toy. Strange sounds wake Annie in the night – she’s sure she can hear a train in the middle of the night, although there isn’t an active line for miles. And then bizarre things start happening in the neighbourhood. But even stranger, Annie can’t seem to stop drawing a disturbing new character that has no place in a children’s book… Grief plays tricks on the mind, but Annie is beginning to think she’s walked out of one nightmare straight into another, only this one is far more terrifying… Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a fiendishly twisted supernatural chiller. PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun ‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent ‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster ‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times ‘A suspense master’ Stephen King Readers are jumping on the Linwood Barclay train! 'Dark and thoroughly absorbing … A creepy and atmospheric book' (Five stars) 'Whistle is simply genius … my favourite book of [Linwood Barclay's] I've ever read' (Five stars) 'A twisty horror thriller with a Stephen King feel. Do yourself a favour and read this book' (Five stars) 'Bravo Mr Barclay – Whistle is a brilliant read, everything I want from a book was here and so much more! I enjoyed every twisted horrible brilliant minute of it' (Five stars) 'First class storytelling. I was hooked from the first page, I raced through the book in one sitting' (Five stars) 'This creepy atmospheric story does not disappoint. I absolutely loved this book' (Five stars)"

Linwood Barclay (Author), Eva Kaminsky (Narrator)

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