Audiobooks Narrated by Benson Simmonds

The Legend of Valentine: An Ancient Historical Love Story

"“Collins’s piercing exploration of faith, sacrifice, and redemption gives this epic love story an intricate depth often missing in similar titles.” BOOK LIFE by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.”- KIRKUS REVIEWS “A vivid interpretation and exploration of the legend deserving of widespread acclaim!” – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW “An incredible story of Valentine’s life!' - HISTORICAL FICTION COMPANY Rome, 268 AD In an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution. Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith. As Valentine’s covert acts of defiance grow bolder, he challenges the tyrannical order, planting the seeds for a celebration of love that will echo through the ages—becoming the foundation of what we now cherish as Valentine’s Day. The Legend of Valentine is an epic tale of love, war, faith, and rebellion. Against the backdrop of an empire in chaos, this gripping saga invites readers into a world where love defies all odds, heroes rise from the shadows, and the undying spirit of hope shines through the darkest times. Discover the man behind the myth, witness the birth of a legend, and experience a love story so profound it promises to live forever. Are there any limits to what one man will endure for his true love?"

Sheldon Collins (Author), A.W. Miller, Becky Parker, Benson Simmonds, Chris Coxon, David Sweeney-Bear, Elias Khalil, Jez Jameson, John York, Katrina Michaels, Ken Teutsch, Kitty Kelly, Lesley Dessalles, Manish Dongardive, Nicholas Corda, Ryan Haugen, Sakshi Sharma, Sarah Smithton, Scott Allen, Tom Mumford, Wayne LeGette (Narrator)

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The Honored Dead: A Story of Friendship, Murder, and the Search for Truth in the Arab World

"The Arab Islamic world is known for religious extremism, ethnic conflicts, and, now, the overthrow of seemingly unshakable regimes-but if anything has become clear, it's that our understanding of the region remains shrouded and incomplete. The seeds of revolution, radicalism, and-possibly-reform are buried in the individual stories of millions of people whose lives determine the fates of their societies, people whose motivations are as common, and as strange, as our own. Here is one of those stories-and the story of how this world is being transformed, one life at a time.   Joseph Braude is the first Western journalist ever to secure embed status with an Arab security force, assigned to a hardened unit of detectives in Casablanca who handle everything from busting al-Qaeda cells to solving homicides. One day he's given the file for a seemingly commonplace murder: a young guard at a warehouse killed in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. Braude is intrigued by the details of the case: the sheer brutality of the murder, the identities of the accused-a soldier-and the victim, a shadowy migrant with links to a radical cleric, and the odd location: a warehouse owned by a wealthy member of one of the few thriving Jewish communities in the Arab world. After interviewing the victim's best friend, who tearfully insists that the true story of the murder has been covered up by powerful interests, Braude commits to getting to the bottom of it. Braude's risky pursuit of the shocking truth behind the murder takes him from cosmopolitan Marrakesh to the proud Berber heartland, from the homes of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the country to the backstreets of Casablanca, where migrants come to make fortunes, jihad, and trouble, but often end up just trying to survive with dignity. The Honored Dead is a timely and riveting mystery about a society in transition, the power of the truth, and the irrepressible human need for justice."

Joseph Braude (Author), Benson Simmonds (Narrator)

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