Audiobooks by Michel Faber

Of the Flesh: 17 Stories of Modern Horror

"'Outstandingly weird and memorable' GUARDIAN 'Deliciously creepy' NEW SCIENTIST Fear never dies… Featuring stories from Susan Barker, J K Chukwu, Bridget Collins, Mariana Enríquez, Michel Faber, Lewis Hancox, Emilia Hart, Ainslie Hogarth, Robert Lautner, Adorah Nworah, Irenosen Okojie, Lucy Rose, Lionel Shriver, James Smythe, Lavie Tidhar, Francine Toon, Evie Wyld and Louisa Young. These stories from eighteen master storytellers will curdle your blood, haunt your dreams and redefine terror. From a hungry young woman who is not what she seems, to a boy who has taken his mother's advice a little too seriously; from disfigured girls willing to pay any price to fit in, to an immigrant who cannot escape his tormentor in his new home country; from a new home with a sinister secret, to the discovery that a long-dead parent’s corpse is perfectly preserved decades later; this collection plumbs the depths of the psyche and dredges up some very modern horrors. READERS ARE OBSESSED 'Stunning' 'Well-plotted and horrifying' 'Visceral, creepy, gory… stays in your head long after reading them' 'It's so satisfying to turn to the next story in an anthology like this and be pretty confident it's going to be a banger… bravo' 'Spine-tingling… I was gripped and it kept me up at night as I just wanted to read one more story' 'Often unusual, always unique… a wildly eclectic cornucopia of horror'"

Adorah Nworah, Ainslie Hogarth, Bridget Collins, Emilia Hart, Evie Wyld, Francine Toon, J K Chukwu, James Smythe, Lavie Tidhar, Louisa Young, Lucy Rose, Michel Faber, Robert Lautner, Susan Barker, et al (Author), Various (Narrator)

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D (A Tale of Two Worlds): A dazzling modern adventure story from the acclaimed and bestselling autho

"Brought to you by Penguin. A modern-day Dickensian fable and a celebration of friendship and humanity, by the acclaimed author of The Crimson Petal and the White. It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from the language. First, it vanishes from her parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Soon the local dentist and the neighbour's Dalmatian are missing, and even the Donkey Derby has been called off. Though she doesn't know why, Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield and his faithful Labrador, Nelly Robinson. And this is where our story begins. Set between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, D (Tale of Two Worlds) is a mesmerising tale of friendship and bravery in an uncertain world. Told with simple beauty and warmth, its celebration of moral courage and freethinking is a powerful reminder of our human capacity for strength, hope and justice. 'Faber's writing is so dizzyingly accomplished that he is able to convince you that, just sometimes, the old stories are the best ones' GUARDIAN 'Glorious. A story that will be found and enjoyed and dreamed about for years to come' NEIL GAIMAN 'If ever a book like this was needed, it is now. Dhikilo is a splendid heroine for our time: She stands for kindness, honesty and humanity. Her triumph will have readers rejoicing' DIANE SETTERFIELD © Michel Faber 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Michel Faber (Author), Isabel Adomakoh-Young (Narrator)

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The Book of Strange New Things: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

"A BBC Radio adaptation of Michel Faber’s science fiction masterpiece, starring Dougray Scott, Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell Peter is a devoted husband and man of faith who is called to the mission of a lifetime – one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Beatrice. Hired as a preacher by an enigmatic corporation called USIC, he must leave behind everything he loves to travel to the far distant planet of Oasis, where the company has its base. The native inhabitants – a gentle, peaceable community – welcome Peter to their settlement, and are eager to hear the teachings of the Bible, which they call ‘The Book of Strange New Things’. As he becomes acquainted with his new flock, he tells them about where he has come from, and shows them photos of life on Earth. But in his absence, climate change has wreaked devastation on Peter’s home planet. Letters from his wife tell of food shortages, natural disasters and societal breakdown – and as survival on Earth becomes more and more difficult, the distance between Peter and Beatrice grows ever vaster. As their relationship is put under increasing strain, can they find a way to reconnect with each other? Winner of the Saltire Book of the Year Award 2015, The Book of Strange New Things is an extraordinary, unforgettable tale of love, faith and what happens when both are tested to breaking point. This mesmerising dramatisation stars Dougray Scott as the Narrator, Joe Armstrong as Peter and Hayley Atwell as Beatrice. Cast and credits Narrator – Dougray Scott Peter – Joe Armstrong Beatrice – Hayley Atwell Grainger – Kelly Burke Oasan/Tuska – Mark Edel-Hunt Jesus Lover Number One/Severin – Michael Bertenshaw Jesus Lover Number Five/BG – Damian Lynch Jesus Lover Number Four – David Acton USIC Psychologist – Jane Slavin USIC Doctor – Elaine Claxton Other parts played by members of the company Written by Michel Faber Adapted by Miranda Emmerson Directed by Emma Harding First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-17 October 2014"

Michel Faber (Author), Dougray Scott, Full Cast, Hayley Atwell, Joe Armstrong (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Buch der seltsamen neuen Dinge (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Ich bin bei dir alle Tage bis ans Ende der Welt. Der junge Pastor Peter Leigh wird auf die Reise seines Lebens geschickt - nur darf seine Frau Bea ihn nicht begleiten. Um in Kontakt zu bleiben, schicken sie sich Briefe. Doch nie zuvor in der Geschichte der Menschheit musste eine Liebe eine derart große Distanz überbrücken. Ein monumentales, jedem Genre trotzendes Meisterwerk eines Weltautors auf dem Höhepunkt seines Schaffens. Michel Faber ist eine unvergessliche Liebesgeschichte gelungen, mit einem einzigartigen Setting und einer emotionalen Präzision, die direkt ins Herz fährt."

Michel Faber (Author), Heikko Deutschmann (Narrator)

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