Audiobooks narrated by Candace Fitzgerald

"From bestselling and award-winning author Brendan Deneen comes Tracer, a fast-paced sci-fi romance adventure that sends one mercenary on a dangerous mission across a postapocalyptic landscape. Perfect for fans of Mad Max and Blade Runner. In the near future—after a virus has swept the globe and oil has run dry—what’s left of humanity has created a new technology, one that turns plastic back into oil. A mad scramble for resources ensues, with new cities being built on the seven largest landfills in the world. Plastic is the new gold. Tracer is the adopted daughter and hired gun for the president of PH City—built outside of what used to be Los Angeles, atop the Puente Hills Landfill. When a distress call comes from the landfill city outside of Las Vegas, the president of PH sends Tracer to answer it. But Trace soon discovers this mission is more than she bargained for, and that a dangerous deal has been struck without her knowledge, sending her further down a complex and violent path …"

Brendan Deneen (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934

"From Turner Classic Movies and the creators of @precodedotcom, this is the essential film-by-film guide to must-see cinema from the pre-Code era-a wild and wonderful time in Hollywood history before strict enforcement of a censorship code that ruled moviemaking for decades. With unparalleled freedom in the Golden Age of Hollywood, movies produced during the "pre-Code" era between 1930 and 1934 boldly confronted a wide range of provocative subjects, including sexual freedom, the glorification of outlaws, racial taboos, and class consciousness. Films of the period include beloved classics like Grand Hotel(1932) and King Kong(1933) but also lesser-known gems like I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang(1932) and Ann Vickers (1933). These films, produced at the height of the Great Depression, pushed the limits of contemporary social norms at a time when Hollywood studios were desperate to attract audiences-by any means necessary. Pre-Code Essentials invites modern readers to engage with that history while diving deep into movies that remain, as they were then, adventurous and uncompromising. In their incisive text, film historians Kim Luperi and Danny Reid cover fifty films that take readers through the pre-Code era's evolution. Perfect for both pre-Code novices and film aficionados alike, the book is packed with detailed production and censorship histories, recommendations, and trivia. Famous names like Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, and Ernst Lubitsch get their due, while sidebars spotlight treasures of the period like Ann Dvorak, Joan Blondell, Paul Robeson, Nina Mae McKinney, Dorothy Arzner, Warren William, and Dolores De Rio. Post-Epilogue features discuss availability of the listed films and include the text of the 1930 Production Code. Illustrated by more than 200 photos, Production Code Administration records detailing correspondence between studios and censors, and more, Pre-Code Essentials is both a gorgeous guide and an indispensable resource of Hollywood history. Among the films profiled: The Divorcee, All Quiet on the Western Front, Safe in Hell, Frankenstein, Shanghai Express, Freaks, Merrily We Go to Hell, Downstairs, Love Me Tonight, Trouble in Paradise, Three on a Match, The Sign of the Cross, Gabriel Over the White House, The Story of Temple Drake, The Emperor Jones, The Sin of Nora Moran, I Am Suzanne!, The Black Cat, Smarty, Murder at the Vanities, and many more"

Danny Reid, Kim Luperi (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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Masculinity in American Politics

"While hardly a new phenomenon, masculinity—which includes elements of toughness, independence, and leadership, among others—roared onto the national political stage in America with the 2016 candidacy, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. Research into masculinity dates back over a century, but little attention has been paid to the specific role of masculinity in politics beyond the conventional wisdom that it, rather than femininity, is the dominant force. This lack of research has led to a lack of knowledge on how exactly, and how much, masculinity shapes political structures, attitudes and behaviors, to how a new generation views this traditional dominance. In Masculinity in American Politics, Monika L. McDermott and Dan Cassino bring together a prestigious group of interdisciplinary scholars to explore these questions and their implications for different aspects of political life. Topics include the challenge of defining and measuring masculinity, how perceptions of gender and masculinity can shape campaign messaging strategies and public opinion, and other discussions of political identity, including age, race, and ethnicity. This comprehensive volume provides insight into masculinity and its high-stakes political manifestations, particularly as Gen Z fights to redefine the contours of their own gender and sexuality."

Dan Cassino, Monika L. McDermott (Author), Candace Fitzgerald, Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Nine Pines

"Nine Pines Inn is a safe place. At least it was until a young girl disappeared during her stay. On a mission to learn about her enigmatic past, Lennon understands one thing: the truth lies at Nine Pines. But as the whispers and rumors surrounding the inn’s history pique her curiosity, the allure of the mystery still haunting the place draws her in. In a small town where gossip is traded as currency, Lennon’s instincts about whom to trust will be put to the ultimate test as she seeks the truth about where she came from and just what secrets the old inn is hiding. Miles away, Ingrid’s husband is lying. At least his cryptic behavior would suggest he is. Determined to get to the bottom of his suspicious activity, Ingrid partners with a stranger to test him. But when the woman who meets her husband for the setup suddenly vanishes, Ingrid finds herself buried beneath more questions than she started with. Is there an innocent explanation for the woman’s disappearance? Or is the answer something much more sinister? To the rest of the world, the missing girls have been forgotten. As both women dig deeper for clues, nothing could prepare them for the dark and disturbing truths just waiting to be unearthed… Settle in for a heart-pounding, read-in-one-sitting domestic suspense packed with menacing secrets, catastrophic revelations, and a terrifying search for answers alongside two women who will leave no stone unturned."

Kiersten Modglin (Author), Candace Fitzgerald, Dawn Harvey, Jennifer Pickens, Jeremy Carlisle Parker (Narrator)

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You Only Get What You're Organized to Take: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty

"One of the nation's leading anti-poverty organizers and moral voices shares the largely untold story of the movement to end poverty, open to all, and led by the poor themselves As one of the nation's leading anti-poverty organizers and moral voices, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis explores the largely untold history of poor people's movements in the United States and traces her own journey through some of the most significant anti-poverty struggles of the past thirty years. In this book, Theoharis introduces us to the people leading the movement to end poverty, including: - multiracial groups of homeless people rising up from the streets and seizing empty, federally-owned homes; - mothers on welfare shutting down entire city blocks and going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful people in the country; - farmworkers busting modern-day slave rings and winning living wages from multinational fast-food companies; and - coal miners, veterans, unemployed workers, students, artists, and more joining together in unusual and creative alliances to fight, sing, and pray their way toward freedom. Drawing from personal experience, history, religion, political strategy, and more, Theoharis argues that American poverty will not end because of the goodwill of the powerful or through the charitable actions of well-meaning people alone. It will happen through a mass movement to end poverty, open to all, and led by the poor. Theoharis passionately reminds us that poor people are not condemned to be subjects of history, but have always been agents of transformative change, and can be once again. Indeed, to reorient our society around the needs of everyone and reinvigorate the promise of democracy, the poor can and must become the architects of a new America."

Liz Theoharis, Noam Sandweiss-Back (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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The Three-Candle Prayer: A Novel

"A window to the afterlife, delivered right to your doorstep. No returns. No refunds. When Kit's fiancée orders a DIY seance kit online, he's not sure whether to be relieved or horrified. On the one hand, Faith's nightly rituals seem to provide peace during the most upsetting time of her life, following the sudden and violent deaths of her parents. But on the other hand… Kit begins experiencing increasingly frightening phenomena. Bodiless footsteps stalk him in the halls. A sinister phantom watches him sleep from the foot of the bed. Not to mention the impossible voices he hears late at night when he eavesdrops outside the guest bedroom where Faith conducts her special ceremonies. As supernatural occurrences escalate from bad to worse, it's only a matter of time before Kit realizes something malevolent has invaded their home... and it's not leaving empty-handed."

Abe Moss (Author), Candace Fitzgerald, Nick Mondelli (Narrator)

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What You Make of Me: A Novel

"'In the face of tragedy, Dess's narrator memorably dramatizes the anxiety-inducing exigencies of the creative arts, and the need of artists to remain focussed on their craft.' -The New Yorker "Ms. Dess shrewdly explores the intersections between intimacy and possession." -The Wall Street Journal In this mesmerizing debut from a bright new talent, two enigmatic and unforgettable siblings confront what - and who - they're willing to sacrifice for their art On the eve of her first solo show, Ava is feeling defiant. The art gallery acolytes have insisted on writing "explanations" of her paintings for an accompanying catalog, but what do they know of her work? What do they know of her brother, Demetri, whose face echoes across every canvas? After all, Ava and Demetri have only ever had each other. Abandoned first by their mother, who drowned in the Long Island Sound, and then again by their father, who couldn't see beyond his grief, each sibling has always been the other's most ardent supporter: Demetri encouraged Ava's raw talent as a painter, while Ava pushed Demetri to pursue filmmaking. But as they make their way in New York, the codependency that once sustained them soon threatens to be their undoing. Betrayals mount, fueled by Ava's reckless acts and her disdain for Demetri's last-ditch efforts to make something of consequence, but what ultimately and irreversibly tips the scales won't be found on canvas or film. Because now, at thirty-one, Demetri is dying. As Ava reckons with the meaning of her portraits, what soon emerges from her intimate, offhanded, and mischievous meditations is a stunning and unsettling confession of secrets, epiphanies, rivalry, and infidelity. Vaulting between childhood and the days leading up to Demetri's death, here is a searing portrait of two remarkable siblings reckoning with the limits of loyalty. Heralding the arrival of an impressive new talent, What You Make of Me lays bare the thin line between success and sacrifice."

Sophie Madeline Dess (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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The Blind Woodsman: One Man’s Journey to Find His Purpose on the Other Side of Darkness

"Inside this moving true story, John Furniss, more famously known today as 'The Blind Woodsman,' along with his wife, inspiration, and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help and inspire others to pursue their own creative passions, regardless of the challenges they may face. Despite being blind, John is now a highly skilled woodworker creating incredible pieces of art in complete darkness, inspiring millions of viewers on TikTok with his achievements. Although John's creative outlet revolves around woodworking, as a motivational speaker for blindness awareness, drug abuse prevention, and suicide prevention in schools, his overall mission is to help others find true happiness despite what life throws at you. Inside this inspiring autobiography of a man who found true joy after a lifetime of harrowing struggles, you'll learn how John and Anni met as John shares his life experiences from a young teen and all the challenges he faced. The Blind Woodsman is a compelling true story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with disabilities, mental health struggles, addiction, chronic illness, and the anxieties and stresses in our everyday lives."

Anni Furniss, John Furniss (Author), Candace Fitzgerald, James Fouhey (Narrator)

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The Moon Run

"He’s her biggest rival in The Moon Run. And the reason her co-pilot is dead. Now they’re being forced to race together. Finley Clarke swore off racing after a fatal crash cost her first place and her teammate. As she comes around to the idea of entering again, she finds out the only person who is willing to be her new co-pilot is the man named Garis who caused the crash. As Finley and Garis enter The Moon Run, they realize there’s more than just the harsh desert out to get them. The other racers will stop at nothing to win. Even if it means they have to kill. Can Finley and Garis put aside their past to win the race? The Moon Run is the first book in a sci-fi racing series by Kathleen Contine. If you like action, compelling characters, and a dash of romance, then you’ll love this new space adventure."

Kathleen Contine (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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The Swarm: A Novel

"From the bizarre and audacious imagination of horror author Andy Marino comes a harrowing tale of the insect that will herald the apocalypse… "The literary equivalent of swallowing a wasp that's crawled inside your Coke can. Do yourself a favor and read this book." - Nick Cutter, author of The Troop "Creepy, crawly, and endlessly dark, this is Marino's best novel yet." - Gabino Iglesias, Bram Stoker award winning author It begins with cicadas. It will end with the swarm. When a bizarre murder case lands on the desk of Detective Vicky Paterson, it's just the start of her nightmare. On the same day, her young daughter, Sadie, is swarmed by cicadas emerging off-cycle from their seventeen-year pattern. Sadie barely survives, and her condition is critical. Across town, Will and Alicia, two dysfunctional private investigators, are on the trail of a missing girl and the shadowy cult involved in her disappearance. But after the first wave of insects hit, they are forced to barricade themselves in a motel where they must work together with a group of strangers to outlast the invasion. Soon the infestation is impossible to contain. Humanity rests on the knife's edge of extinction. And there is a terrible purpose behind the emergence - one that Vicky, Will, Alicia, and a small group of unlikely allies must unravel if they are to survive. "Marino's work is unlike any other's in the genre - horrifying, complex, fascinating, and utterly unique." - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author "Relentless, brutal, and brilliant. An apocalyptic tour de force." - Craig DiLouie, author of How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive "Marino has taken the safety of sensations away from me. Every prickle along my arm, the slightest buzz anywhere near my ear - it's all fodder for nightmares now. Suggesting your skin will crawl after reading this unnerving novel doesn't come close. Your flesh will fly away." - Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters"

Andy Marino (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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House of Thorns

"In the vein of The Haunting of Hill House, a teen returns to the mysterious house from her past to search for her missing sister and uncover the truth of Brier Hall in this atmospheric and eerie modern gothic novel. Lia Peartree is haunted—by memories, by her past, by secrets, by the ones she left behind. Five years ago, the Peartrees fled their home—the infamous ancestral Brier Hall—and never looked back. But her oldest sister went missing that night, and there's been no sign of her since. In the aftermath, the Peartrees are traumatized and get by however they can. Lia's remaining sister Ali says yes to any bad idea, and Lia tries so desperately to be the perfect daughter that it's tearing her apart. But as the five year anniversary of the night they left nears, Lia begins seeing her missing sister everywhere, and memories of Brier Hall won't leave her alone. When Ali disappears with no warning except a cryptic phone call—'don't follow me when I'm gone'—Lia is sure she's gone back to Brier Hall. Lia must go home one final time and face what haunts her in an effort to find her sisters and uncover the truth of her past."

Isabel Strychacz (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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It's Your Body: The Young Woman's Guide to Empowered Sexual Health

"Detailed information on birth control, STIs, emergency contraception, and more: a guide to what today's young women need to know about their bodies, from a compassionate, experienced practitioner. Access to reproductive healthcare is no longer guaranteed, and information on the internet is increasingly unreliable, so it's more crucial than ever to be armed with the knowledge to make informed decisions about reproductive health. In It's Your Body, Dena Moes provides a compassionate and informative roadmap to the complex landscape of reproductive health. She explores topics ranging from birth control methods, emergency contraception, and STIs to consent and safe abortion access. Thoughtful journal prompts encourage listeners to reflect on newfound knowledge, feelings about a changing body, and self-care. Combining medical information with a focus on empowerment and autonomy, this guide is a trusted companion, supporting young women in taking control of their sexual health and advocating for the care and respect they deserve."

Dena Moes (Author), Candace Fitzgerald (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Candace Fitzgerald