Audiobooks by Nick Petrie

Burn Bright: 10 Habits to Sustain High Performance in an Always-on World

"Don't burn out. Burn bright. 10 SIMPLE HABITS TO PERFORM AT YOUR BEST AND LOSE THE STRESS Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Is the line between your professional and personal life fading away? If you want to keep achieving without the personal cost, this is the book you need. Nick Petrie has spent two decades studying sustainable performance in demanding environments, from Fortune 500 businesses to the FBI, elite sports teams and the US Navy SEALs. He has seen countless hard-working professionals wrestle with a trade-off between career success and personal wellbeing. In a global study he led over five years, Petrie and his team discovered a small, remarkable group of individuals – the ‘thrivers’ – who cracked the code to maintaining peak performance without sacrificing their health or happiness. Learn what the thrivers do differently and how to apply it in your own life: • Pulse between modes of work instead of grinding in one gear • Reduce stress by ruminating less • Find your opposite world – the activities that genuinely recharge you • Cross your daily Kármán line so work doesn’t follow you home It’s time to take back control. Don’t burn out. Burn bright."

Nick Petrie (Author), Oliver Hembrough (Narrator)

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The Dark Time

"Bloomsbury presents The Dark Time by Nick Petrie, read by Stephen Mendel. War veteran Peter Ash must infiltrate a doomsday cult in this crime thriller from award-winning author Nick Petrie. When Peter Ash's friend June Cassidy asks him for a deeply personal favour, it leads him into the murderous depths of a sinister organisation. A journalist - a close friend of June's - has been receiving serious death threats, threats which extend to her teenage daughter. Peter must leave Wisconsin for Washington, heading to Seattle to make sure both mother and daughter are safe. When aspects of the threats, already credible, prove true, Peter must dig deep to discover the perpetrators. His search reveals a doomsday cult led by a shadowy figure with a death-wish to cause untold mayhem. To save innocent people, Peter is willing to face the ultimate sacrifice. But will one man be enough to stop the carnage? Reviewers on Nick Petrie 'If you’re not already on the Peter Ash train, jump aboard now. Nick Petrie is doing headliner work' Robert Crais 'Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Peter Ash is the real deal' Lee Child P 2026 Penguin Random House USA Audio C 2026 Nicholas Petrie LLC"

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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The Price You Pay

"Bloomsbury presents The Price You Pay by Nick Petrie, read by Stephen Mendel. The gripping new thriller featuring ex-soldier Peter Ash by award-winning American author Nick Petrie. When Peter receives a phone call at four a.m., it's the start of a dangerous whirlwind that threatens to drag him and his loved ones into its centre. The caller is Peter's closest friend, Lewis. Lewis has left his criminal past behind him, but when an associate of his goes missing from his home in upstate Wisconsin, dark secrets from their shared history may be about to come to light. Peter is happy to help his friend find the missing man, but the only clues are blood on the snow and a burnt-out cabin. When the man is eventually found, nearly frozen to death in the woods, he starts to open up: about his own criminal past, a rogue therapist... and certain evidence that is of great interest to foreign gangsters. Soon, Peter is in a race against time to find that evidence – and stop the bloodshed before it's too late. The latest propulsive thriller in the award-winning series, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Jordan Harper. Reviews for Nick Petrie 'Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Petrie’s Peter Ash is the real deal.' Lee Child 'Stunning... The pace is like a sniper round, extraordinarily fast and precisely calibrated.' David Baldacci 'If you aren't reading Nick Petrie, now is the time to start.' C.J. Box C 2024 Nicholas Petrie LLC P 2024 Penguin Random House LLC"

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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The Runaway: Ash Book 7

"When Peter Ash rescues a stranded woman, he finds she's in far deeper trouble than he bargained for... Peter Ash came home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: crippling claustrophobia due to PTSD. After years of living rough, he's trying hard to get back to a normal life – one where people aren't trying to kill him. And then he meets Helene, a young pregnant woman stranded on a remote Nebraska road. With no other rescuers in sight, Peter offers her a ride. But Helene's angry ex-cop husband is hot on her trail. It seems Helene has seen something she was never meant to see, and for Peter, protecting her will mean putting both their lives on the line... Praise for Nick Petrie: 'Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Petrie's Peter Ash is the real deal' LEE CHILD 'Stunning ... The pace is like a sniper round, extraordinarily fast and precisely calibrated' DAVID BALDACCI (on The Drifter) 'Nonstop action at a machine gun pace. If you aren't reading Nick Petrie, now is the time to start' C.J. Box (on The Breaker) 'A gripping, beautifully written novel' Huffington Post (on The Drifter)"

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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The Wild One: Ash Book 5

"War veteran Peter Ash tracks a murderer through the most forbidding and stark landscape he has ever encountered, in the fifth thriller from the bestselling author of The Drifter. Losing ground in his fight against his claustrophobia, ex-soldier Peter Ash has no intention of ever getting on a plane – until a grieving woman asks him to find her grandson. The boy's mother was murdered and his father, the sole suspect, has taken his son and fled to Iceland. When Peter is met at Reykjavik airport by a man from the US Embassy, he realises the powers that be don't want him in Iceland. But he isn't going home until he accomplishes his mission – even if it means incurring the wrath of his own government. Peter must confront his growing PTSD and endure a powerful snowstorm to find a killer, save a young boy and keep himself out of prison – and a cold Icelandic grave."

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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The Breaker: Ash book 6

"In the sixth white-knuckle thriller from bestselling author Nick Petrie, Peter Ash hunts an assassin – if he suceeds in catching him, Peter's own record will be wiped clean... With two governments out to get him, ex-soldier Peter Ash has been keeping a low profile. His quiet existence in Milwaukee is far from the action-packed life he's been used to, but perhaps that's no bad thing... But when he spots a suspicious armed man walking into a busy market, Peter can't stand by and do nothing. He manages to prevent a tragedy, but the gunman escapes and his intended victim vanishes into the crowd. Then a powerful associate from Peter's past appears and makes him an irresistible offer: get to the bottom of what happened that day, and his record will be scrubbed clean. This is Peter's only path to a life free from the threat of prison. Now, he'll have to fight harder than ever before to ensure that freedom doesn't come at too high a cost..."

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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Light It Up: Ash Book 3

"Peter Ash is wearing an armoured vest, has a pistol strapped to his leg, a semi-automatic rifle by his side, and a large stash of drugs money behind him. It's hot, the static is buzzing and he's trying not to think about what happened last week. Ash is riding shotgun in a truck leased to Heavy Metal Protection, a security firm that protects cash-rich cannabis entrepreneurs from modern-day highwaymen. Just seven days ago, Heavy Metal lost an entire vehicle, crew and cargo, disappearing without a trace. Armed robbery? Double homicide? Whatever, Ash is there to make sure it doesn't happen again. There's no doubt he has the skill set for the job: eight years of hard-won combat experience and a nervous system fused on high alert – a crippling liability in civilian life... but a survival trait in a combat zone."

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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Tear It Down: Ash Book 4

"In the fourth edge-of-your-seat adventure from bestselling author Nick Petrie, Peter Ash pursues one case – and stumbles into another – in the City of the Blues. Peter Ash came home from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: crippling claustrophobia due to PTSD. He always needs to be on the move, to have a purpose. So when war correspondent Wanda Wyatt is in trouble, Peter jumps at the chance to go to her aid. He arrives in Memphis to find that a truck has been driven into Wanda's house. Someone is clearly determined to drive her from her home by any means necessary. But why? Before he can investigate, Peter finds himself held at gunpoint. Caught between gangsters and whoever is threatening Wanda, he will need his special skills more than ever if he's going to save innocent lives..."

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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Burning Bright: Ash Book 2

"They're hunting her. Deep in north California's redwood forests, June Cassidy is hiding. She's no idea who's after her, why they want her or how much longer she can survive. But she's not the only fugitive hiding in the woods. After eight years a soldier, Peter Ash came home with only one souvenir: what he calls 'white static', a crippling claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him far from conventional life and deep into the wilderness, living rough, sleeping under the stars. The odds are against them, but Peter might just be the one man with the skill set to get June out of the woods alive. 'For me, no crime-fiction character has ever measured up to Jack Reacher – until, that is, I met Peter Ash… Petrie's writing is smooth, almost melodic, and he's very, very good at ratcheting up stomach-churning tension.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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The Drifter: Ash Book 1

"Eight years a soldier, Peter Ash came home from Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: what he calls 'white static', a buzzing claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him to spend a year roaming the Pacific coast's mountains and forests, sleeping under the stars. But when a friend from the Marines commits suicide, Ash returns to civilization to help the man's widow and two young children. While repairing her dilapidated porch, he makes two unwelcome discoveries: The first is a dog, the meanest, ugliest dog he's ever laid eyes on, guarding a suitcase; the second unwelcome surprise is the suitcase's contents – $400,000 in cash and four slabs of plastic explosive. Just what was his friend caught up in during his final days? Ash will find that the demons of war aren't easy to leave behind... “Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Peter Ash is the real deal.” LEE CHILD"

Nick Petrie (Author), Stephen Mendel (Narrator)

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Work without Stress: Building a Resilient Mindset for Lasting Success

"FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT STRESS. If you’re like most people, you probably think that stress is an inevitable part of life. The truth is: it’s not. In a groundbreaking 30-year study, Dr. Derek Roger has discovered that everything we think we know about stress-and how we should “manage” it-is just plain wrong. STRESS IS A CHOICE. It is not a natural response to the pressures of work. It’s a choice that you make, consciously or not, to worry and fret and agonize over the work you need to do-instead of just doing it. WORK DOESN’T HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL FOR YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL. This book offers a radically different approach to stress. It’s about being resilient. Flexible. Mentally awake and in the moment. It’s about changing your mindset to keep things in perspective instead of adding fuel to the fire with negative thoughts. The techniques you’ll find in this book are powerful, practical, and proven to work-without stress. A revolutionary approach to preventing stress that is evidence-based, life-changing, and scientifically proven to work Why do some people get stressed while others stay calm, cool, and collected under pressure? According to renowned stress researcher Dr. Derek Roger, the answer lies in resilience-your ability to cope with challenges and thrive under adversity-rather than ruminating and obsessing over them. In lab-controlled studies, he discovered that the key to “managing” stress is to stop it before it starts. To be resilient, flexible, and ready for anything. The culmination of three decades of research, this book presents a practical and proven program of simple step-by-step techniques that you can use to: * Adjust your mindset and work more efficiently * Control your response to any kind of pressure * Detach and let go of negative thoughts * Put things in perspective and focus on what matters * Develop a stress-free leadership style * Build more resilient teams and organizations * Give constructive feedback and communicate effectively * Differentiate between caring (useful) and worrying (useless) * Open your mind to new approaches and ideas * Reach higher levels of success-without all the stress Warning: This is not another stress management book. It’s not about finding time to relax. It’s about cultivating resilience-the ability to negotiate the rapids of life without being swept away. It’s about reprogramming your emotional responses to high-pressure situations and breaking the self-defeating habits that do nothing but increase your levels of stress. In this book, you’ll find case-by-case studies and day-to-day techniques to help you readjust your attitude from the moment you wake up. You’ll discover essential tools for a stress-free life, including 3 questions to ask in a crisis, 4 steps to handle everyday pressures, and 8 behaviors that alleviate stress instantly. Best of all, the book shows you how to instill a no-stress approach to work in your fellow employees, throughout your organization. Remember: You are not genetically programmed to experience stress. You have a choice. You can make your success the hard way-or you can Work Without Stress."

Derek Roger, Nick Petrie (Author), Michael Anthony (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Nick Petrie

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