Political Thriller Audiobooks | Mystery, Thriller & Horror

Nadie was only seeking the truth for the family of the man she had loved, but instead, she found herself treated as a travelling freak show. But as she doggedly continued in her lonely quest, little did she know that she was changing the world one step at a time. The series covers a wide spectrum of social forces all vying for supremacy, from corrupt populism, social media influencers, hackers, and gangs, through to old money and faith. All of this is viewed with a dark satirical eye and the series resolve all the plot lines and is neatly presented with a jet-black bow. But for now, the New Reform Quartet continues with Nadie, who is about to uncover a terrible truth... Continue the journey into this far-reaching dystopian world today.

Jim Lowe (Author), Jim Lowe (Narrator)

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One for Sorrow

‘Omg! Wow! What a great book! Suspense, intrigue, action and a great who-done-it with a crazy twist!! I did not see that coming! What a story!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A breathtaking thriller with a devastating conclusion. I can't stop thinking about it.’ – Bestselling author Susi Holliday One for sorrow, two for joy Edinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known: a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, and no one is safe. Three for a girl, four for a boy In their jobs, DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach deal with death every day. But when it becomes clear that every bomb is a trap designed to kill them too, the possibility of facing it themselves starts to feel all too real. Five for silver, six for gold With the body count rising daily and the bomber’s methods becoming ever more horrifying, Ava and Luc must race to find out who is behind the attacks – or pay the ultimate price… Seven for a secret never to be told… With twists and turns you’ll never see coming, prepare to be gripped by this devastatingly good thriller. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and MJ Arlidge. Readers are OBSESSED with One For Sorrow! ‘Oh my goodness, what an absolute cracker. It has everything you want: the plot, the twists, the suspense, the characters, the setting….and that totally amazing ending which dealt me a punch to my abdomen.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Please just read this. I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If only there were more than 5 stars. I could not turn the pages fast enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely bloody brilliant! A must-read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book. It can be read on its own, but do yourself a favour and read the entire series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely BRILLIANT! Had me gripped from the very first page and I couldn't put the book down. I am DESPERATE for the next instalment!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this hits you in the feels from page one! If I could give it more than five stars, I would!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A masterclass in thriller writing.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild ride! It sucked me in immediately. My stomach was in knots, and I was up way too late because I could not stop reading. Unputdownable!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Helen Fields (Author), Robin Laing (Narrator)

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Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent, Heart of Darkness & More: A BBC Radio 4 drama collection

Dramatisations of six of Conrad's finest novels, plus bonus material Polish-born author and mariner Joseph Conrad is widely regarded as one of the greatest English novelists. His 16 years in the merchant navy profoundly shaped his fiction, giving him transformative experiences of adventure and exotic places, and a unique insight into the human psyche. Included here are adaptations of six of his best works, brought together for the first time and collected in chronological order, plus one fascinating bonus programmes exploring his life and art. Heart of Darkness - Ordered to sail up the Congo River in search of enigmatic ivory trader Mr Kurtz, Marlowe's journey takes him deep into an unknown continent... David Calder, Bill Wallis and Kris Marshall star in this radio production of Conrad's controversial masterpiece. Lord Jim - Faced with disaster, young first mate Jim abandons the sinking SS Patna. Wracked with guilt, he tries to start a new life - but can he ever escape his past? Starring Simon Treves and David March. The Secret Agent - A terrorist bomb explodes in London, killing the bomber and threatening the authorities and anarchists alike... Ron Cook and Robert Glenister star in a 2-part dramatisation of Conrad's prescient black comedy. Il Conde - An elderly aristocrat is traumatised by a terrifying encounter in Naples in this adaptation of Conrad's haunting short story, starring John Moffatt and John Woodvine. The Secret Sharer - An inexperienced skipper gives sanctuary to a fugitive murderer who seems like his doppelganger: and faces his own subconscious fears. Michael Feast, Christopher Scott and Stephen Tompkinson, star in this dramatisation of one of Joseph Conrad's most popular short tales. Victory - Set in the Far East, this 1915 novel tells of one man's struggle towards self-realisation and redemption in a hostile world. Starring David March and Patrick Barr. Meridian: Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness - Onyekachi Wambu explores Conrad's most famous novel, inspired by the brutal imperialist exploitation of the Congo during the 1880s. First published 1899 (Heart of Darkness), 1900 (Lord Jim), 1907 (The Secret Agent), 1908 ('Il Conde'), 1910 ('The Secret Sharer'), 1915 (Victory) Cast and credits Written by Joseph Conrad With thanks to Keith Wickham and the British Library Heart of Darkness Adapted by Jeremy Howe. Produced by Jeremy Howe and Iain Hunter. Music by David Lord First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 13 July 2003 Lord Jim Dramatised by Keith Darvill. Directed by Martin Jenkins and Graham Gauld First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 July-1 September 1985 The Secret Agent Dramatised by David Napthine. Directed by Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1-8 October 2006 Il Conde Dramatised by Alun Owen. Directed by Enyd Williams First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 March 1994 The Secret Sharer Dramatised by Robert Forrest. Directed by Patrick Rayner First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 June 1989 Victory Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company Adapted by Helena Wood. Produced by Joe Burroughs First broadcast BBC Home Service Basic, 22 November 1965 Meridian: Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness Presented by Onyekachi Wambu With Adam Hochschild, Professor Allan H. Simmons, Michela Wrong First broadcast BBC World Service, 20 February 2002 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Joseph Conrad (Author), Bill Wallis, David Calder, Kris Marshall, Robert Glenister, Ron Cook, Stephen Tompkinson (Narrator)

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Darklands

'Darklands' is Niels Krause-Kjær's independent sequel to the filmed bestselling novel 'Solitaire'. Suspicion of fraud at the highest level turns out to have threads reaching far into Danish democracy. A young civil servant in the Ministry of the Interior is murdered, the day before parliamentary elections are called. The journalist Ulrik Torp, who after a round of job cuts has ended up on social security, is sent by the Job Centre to a company internship at the Daily News and starts writing about the murder. The young civil servant had allegedly got wind of a widespread deception and, together with a journalist student intern, Ulrik Torp comes upon the trail of a small circle of former politicians and top officials who seem ready to use all means at their disposal to defend society against an illiberal agenda ruled by tweets and Facebook posts. Like 'Solitaire', 'Darklands' moves in the border zone between media and politics and describes current political dilemmas, just as it draws on the factual story about The Firm - a private intelligence service set up in Denmark after World War II and allegedly closed down in the 1960s - into a contemporary context. - Niels Krause-Kjær (born 1963) is a Danish journalist. After a period as press chief for the Danish Conservative Party's Parliamentary Group, he wrote the political thriller 'Solitaire', which became an award-winning film by Nikolaj Arcel. 'Darklands' is the second volume in the series about journalist Ulrik Torp. This thriller is also being filmed.

Niels Krause-Kjær (Author), Leighton Pugh (Narrator)

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Sudor frío

Sudor frío nos muestra las vicisitudes de dos mujeres que, empujadas por la situación, tendrán que resolver un caso de desapariciones, malos tratos y corrupciones en Barcelona. Cuando Berta, una submarinista profesional, sufre un accidente que la obliga a retirarse de su trabajo, todo se empieza a desmoronar. Presa de una profunda depresión que la golpea con fuerza, Berta se encierra en sí misma y en su piso. Sin embargo, Leo, su vecina del primero, se introduce poco a poco en esa cáscara para intentar ayudar a Berta. Cuando Leo desaparece en extrañas circunstancias, Berta, con ayuda de su amiga Clara, emprenderán una trepidante búsqueda para encontrar a la vecina antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. - Mari Carmen Sinti (Cadiz, 1969) nació en Andalucía, pero pronto migró, con su familia, hasta Catalunya. Ha sido una lectora acérrima desde pequeña y hace unos años empezó un blog que la llevó hasta dirigir su propio programa radiofónico: Lletres i música en la Radio Sant Cugat. Ha publicado varios relatos en diferentes antologías, Sudor frío es su primera novela.

Mari Carmen Sinti (Author), Eva Fernandez Marcos (Narrator)

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Fourth Room

Bob had all the power and money he could want, but all this gave him was boredom and frustration at his perceived lack of freedom. Would he stand in the way of those who would use his position to start a new world order in his name… The series covers a wide spectrum of social forces all vying for supremacy, from corrupt populism, social media influencers, hackers, and gangs, through to old money and faith. All of this is viewed with a dark satirical eye and the series resolve all the plot lines and is neatly presented with a jet-black bow. But for now, the New Reform Quartet begins with Millicent, who wants to assume supreme power by proxy, but will Bob comply and can Tatum be persuaded to return for one final mission and help bring down the New Reform empire knowing that the Red Wife lies in wait for her… Complete the journey into this far-reaching dystopian world today and see how it all comes to an explosive end….

Jim Lowe (Author), Jim Lowe (Narrator)

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Drone Child: A Novel of War, Family, and Survival

Kidnapped for his brilliance, a 15-year-old electronics genius must fly deadly drones and fight as a sea-going pirate to keep his parents alive. Can he escape and also free his twin sister from the clutches of a sex-trafficker? Earlier he worked as a self-taught Internet expert in the mega-city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while his songbird sister aspired to be a rumba star. But murderous gun-worshippers chloroformed him and whisked him away. Now he must fight for the wrong side. The crazies know exactly where his parents and dog live. The leader of his captors, the thuggish Congolese Purification Army, is a seven-foot-tall whack-job handy with AK-47s and oversized machete blades. Performed by Dion Graham, an award-winning narrator of bestsellers and distinguished literary works, the story is told as Lemba Adula's war memoir looking back on his life as a child soldier and pirate some 25 years earlier in the 2020s. Lemba isn't just smart--he's witty and likable, and you'll be rooting for him and his sister to overcome the scary odds. Junior Boweya and Jean Felix Mwema Ngandu fact-checked and critiqued the book. Mature young adults and older. No obscenity or explicit sex. PRAISE FOR DRONE CHILD 'A brainy, irresistible hero braves captivity to protect his family in this riveting tale.' - Kirkus Reviews 'A gripping, brutal account of a near-future African war, narrated by a young soldier... Purifier general 'Demon Killer' is an astonishingly effective portrait of a sociopath...' - BookLife “A tense narrative in which scenes of degradation and violence are effective without being overly graphic... A compelling story... Interesting choice for book clubs.” - BlueInk Review in ALA's Booklist 'The characters are well developed and really make you care about what is happening to them. - Ron B, Reviewer, NetGalley

David H. Rothman (Author), Dion Graham (Narrator)

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Blood Before Dawn

Volume 2 in The Dung Beetles of Liberia series. In April of 1979, Ken Verrier and his wife, Sam, return to Liberia to buy diamonds. They did not return to get caught up in a rice riot and a coup de'etat. But that's what happens. Ken witnesses and unwittingly participates in a period of Liberia's tumultuous yet poorly documented history the overthrow of the Tolbert presidency and ultimately the end of the Americo-Liberian one hundred thirty-three years of political and social dominance. Details of President Tolbert's assassination are sketchy, but through Ken's association with his Americo friends from the past, the CIA agents he meets, and the Liberian military he is forced to deal with, a believable scenario emerges. While describing the once beautiful country and a kind and generous people, Meier intertwines terrifying tales of the atrocities committed that account for the future pain of an entire nation.

Daniel V. Meier, Jr. (Author), David Gilmore (Narrator)

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Betrayal: The Englishman, Book 2

Dan Raglan, former Foreign Legion fighter, alias The Englishman, returns. The new high-octane international thriller from David Gilman. Someone's going to start a war. And Raglan's just walked into the kill zone. It has been many years since Dan Raglan served in the French Foreign Legion, but the bonds forged in adversity are unbreakable and when one of his comrades calls for help, Raglan is duty-bound to answer. An ex-legionnaire, now an intelligence officer at the Pentagon, disappears. He leaves only this message: should he ever go missing, contact Raglan. But Raglan's not the only one looking for the missing man. From the backstreets of Marseilles, Raglan finds himself following a trail of death that will lead him to Florida, to the camaraderie of a Vietnam vet in Washington D.C., and into the heart of a bitter battle in the upper echelons of the US intelligence community. Pursued by both the CIA and a rogue female FBI agent, Raglan's search will place him in the cross hairs of an altogether more lethal organisation. Tracking his old comrade, he finds himself in the midst of deadly conspiracy, and on a journey to a fatal confrontation deep in the Honduran rainforest.

David Gilman (Author), Matt Addis (Narrator)

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Dia de caça

Una mort accidental destaparà els secrets més foscos d'un petit poble i els seus habitants. La novel·la comença amb un accident de caça que sembla desafortunat, on el jove Claudi, un noi deficient molt conegut al poble, mor. Els quatre implicats en l'accident intentaran desviar l'atenció de les indagacions policials, però a mesura que van apareixent les dificultats i els problemes, obriran la capsa de Pandora i alliberaran secrets que mai havien vist la llum. Un thriller rural que s'endinsa en la psique dels quatre personatges i ens mostra la complexitat de les relacions humanes. - Gerard Guix (Vic, 1975) és un dramaturg, escriptor i guionista català. Ha col·laborat amb diverses companyies de teatre i productores espanyoles, italianes o angleses, entre d'altres. A més d'una quantitat important d'obres teatrals, en Gerard Guix ha publicat vàries novel·les de narrativa contemporània, relats i literatura juvenil. La seva obra ha rebut premis destacats com el Premi Fundació Romea de textos teatrals per Gènesis 3.0 o el Premi Pin i Soler de novel·la per Tot el que hauries de saber abans d'estimar-me.

Gerard Guix Badosa (Author), Marc Gómez (Narrator)

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New Reform

Tatum had a brutal home life, but one thing to emerge from her living with a family of gun runners was that she learned to shoot with unerring accuracy. When she finally escaped her family, she found friendship and camaraderie with a sisterhood of feminist activists until many of her friends were killed in a deadly terrorist attack.It was then that Tatum decided that her only meaningful solution was to take revenge on their killers... The series covers a wide spectrum of social forces all vying for supremacy, from corrupt populism, social media influencers, hackers, and gangs, through to old money and faith. All of this is viewed with a dark satirical eye and the series resolve all the plot lines and is neatly presented with a jet-black bow. But for now, the New Reform Quartet begins with Tatum, who is watching and waiting, something she could do for England and beyond... Begin the journey into this far-reaching dystopian world today.

Jim Lowe (Author), Jim Lowe (Narrator)

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The O.D.C. (The Online Death Cult)

Denise was a soulless sociopath with money to burn and urges to satisfy, and then she met Brandon. He was a celebrity seeker without a love for her, but with no regard to the trail of destruction, he would be willing to cause to make her his own. The series covers a wide spectrum of social forces all vying for supremacy, from corrupt populism, social media influencers, hackers, and gangs, through to old money and faith. All of this is viewed with a dark satirical eye and the series resolve all the plot lines and is neatly presented with a jet-black bow. But for now, the New Reform Quartet continues with Denise, who is who is about to escape her humble beginnings and wreak havoc on New Reform and so many innocent lives... Continue the journey into this far-reaching dystopian world today.

Jim Lowe (Author), Jim Lowe (Narrator)

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