Audiobooks narrated by Chris Humphreys

One Hand Screaming: 20 Haunting Years Audiobook

"'A wonderfully weird gallop through nightmare country. Dark, often hilarious, twisted, and filled with magic. Loved every single story' - Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Dragon in Winter For centuries, philosophers have pondered the Zen Buddhist koan: 'What is the sound of one hand clapping?' What, then, is the sound of one hand screaming? Within these stories you will find . . . - a bookstore that keeps more than dusty old tomes on its shelves . . . - a phantom limb that can reach into the next world . . . - the exquisite taste of a book-aged skull . . . - a comic that colors people's lives with terror . . . - graves unable to hold their wares . . . - a collector of haunted artifacts who gets more than he bargains for . . . - a deserted northern highway that brings back a man's worst childhood fears . . . - bogeymen, anthropomorphic terrors, and more . . . In 2004 Mark Leslie released his first collection of chilling fiction and disturbing poetry in a volume called One Hand Screaming. Twenty years later, this special anniversary edition that is more than twice as long as the original includes all the stories and poems from the first edition plus new ones published in the past twenty years along with all new pieces crafted specifically for this volume. This collection includes previously published award-nominees alongside original and never-before published works. This haunting collection of tales read by Mark Leslie, Eric Bryan Moore, Scott Overton, Aaron Fors, Chris Humphreys, and Shaun Smith are sure to bring a delicious shiver to any fan of The Twilight Zone, Amazing Stories, and Black Mirror. If, that is, you're interested in opening your imagination to the sound of those silent screams."

Mark Leslie (Author), Aaron Fors, Chris Humphreys, Eric Bryan Moore, Mark Leslie, Scott Overton, Shaun Smith (Narrator)

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A Coat Dyed Black: A Novel of the Norwegian Resistance

"A young farmer turns into a courageous resistance fighter after Nazi Germany invades Norway and steals his way of life. Bjørn Erliksen lives a peaceful life on Norway’s west coast and has never considered himself anything but a farmer. But when Nazi Germany invades, and his country’s ill-equipped military collapses in less than two months, it falls on him and other ordinary Norwegians to fight back. He escapes to England, trains with an elite Norwegian special forces army unit, and is smuggled back into his homeland as a commando. When Bjørn’s resistance work eventually reunites him with a lost love, they join forces to carry out dangerous sabotage missions, all the while working in the shadows to evade the Gestapo. He weighs love against duty, wrestling with his own conscience as he is forced to commit unspeakable acts and unexpected betrayals. Can Bjørn survive long enough to see Norway’s liberation and find his own peace? Filled with thrilling historical details about a corner of Europe often forgotten in the story of WWII, A Coat Dyed Black illuminates the struggles and sacrifices of ordinary people compelled to do the extraordinary."

Don Pugnetti Jr. (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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The Brisling Code

"An experienced intelligence agent at 22, Tore Haugland faces certain danger when he accepts an assignment in occupied Norway knowing that his predecessor was killed by the Gestapo only a week before. The dying agent left a mysterious message in his interruption code that London calls the “Brisling Code.” London wants Haugland to find out what it means as well as to gather information on the expansion of the U boat base in Bergen. Haugland is sent to work at drafting office in a shipyard. His mission is jeopardized when a ruthless SS officer, Hans Becker, with his own secrets, is alerted to his presence by a traitor at the Verks. Becker will do anything to find him. If Haugland can’t discover the meaning of the Brisling Code in time, it could cost him his life and expose the members of the local resistance he works with. If he does, it could hurt the people he has grown to care about. But what if the message was written down wrong?"

J.L Oakley (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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How I Became the Yoga Teacher in Kabul: Or the Four Elements of Living a Purposeful Life Despite Not

"Have you ever felt like you’re wandering aimlessly through life, unsure of what you want to be when you grow up? Have you ever marvelled at how some people seem to have found their calling in life and pursued it with unrelenting passion while you go from filmmaking to advertising to making webpages and working as a music teacher without ever passionately loving anything for more than a couple of years? If you recognise yourself in this, don’t worry, you’re not alone, and there’s nothing wrong with you. This book is for all those who have a hard time finding their 'true calling.' In this little gem of a book, the author presents his model based on the four elements, earth, air, fire and water, to help those with multiple interests organise their life and talents so that they manage to flourish and enjoy their efforts in everything they put their mind to. Don't let your multiple interests hold you back any longer – let them become your greatest assets. Are you ready to take the first step toward a life that's truly extraordinary? Grab this book and prepare to uncover the brilliance that lies within you. Your journey of self-discovery and fulfilment starts now."

Magnus Skjöld (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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The Quisling Factor

"Treason. Espionage. Revenge. In the aftermath of WWII, ex-intelligence agent Tore Haugland tries to adjust to life in his newly freed country with the woman he loves. But he still has to testify against a Norwegian traitor -- one of the monsters of the German occupation -- whom he helped to capture. When mysterious notes threaten Haugland and his family, he must choose between protecting them or bringing to justice the man who tortured him and destroyed the village that hid him. Challenged by injuries and recurring nightmares, he will have to rely on his former training and old Resistance friends to rescue his wife from the traitor who will do anything to keep Haugland from testifying."

J.L. Oakley (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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This Son of York: A novel of Richard III

"Never has a king created such controversy down the centuries as Richard III, whose remains were recently unearthed under a car park in Leicester. This discovery and subsequent analysis of the skeleton inspired this meticulously researched, yet lovingly crafted, story of Richard’s short life. Anne Easter Smith has studied this king and his period for several decades and has given us a compelling and real portrait of a three-dimensional man of his time—neither saint nor Shakespeare’s monster. Richard was known as a loyal brother, compassionate king, faithful husband, and courageous warrior, all the while hiding his cruel scoliosis. This Son of York’s themes are about duty and loyalty, but they also incorporate love, passion, tragic loss and a king’s caring for the common man. For more about Anne, her 5 other books in the same period (published by Simon and Schuster), short videos, links to photos, etc., see http://www.anneeasstersmith.com"

Anne Easter Smith (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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Stung: An Arthur Beauchamp Novel

"Award-winning novelist William Deverell is back with a new Arthur Beauchamp legal thriller. Lawyer Arthur Beauchamp is facing the most explosive trial of his career: the defence of seven boisterous environmentalists accused of sabotaging an Ontario plant that pumps out a pesticide that has led to the mass death of honeybees. The story zigzags between Toronto, where the trial takes place, and Arthur's West Coast island home, where he finds himself arrested for fighting his own environmental cause: the threatened destruction of a popular park. The Toronto trial concludes with a tense, hang-by-the-fingernails jury verdict. Realistic and riveting, Stung is a propulsive legal thriller by a beloved author at the height of his powers."

William Deverell (Author), Chris Humphreys, Rebecca Auerbach, Steve Cumyn (Narrator)

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The Jøssing Affair

"British-trained Norwegian intelligence agent Tore Haugland has enough worries when he is sent to a tiny fishing hamlet on the west coast of Norway to set up a line to receive arms and agents from England via the “Shetland Bus.” Posing as a deaf fisherman, his mission is complicated when he falls in love with Anna Fromme, the German widow of an old family friend. Accused of betraying her husband, she has a small daughter and secrets of her own. Though the Allies have liberated France and the Netherlands, the most zealous of the Nazis hang on in Norway, sending out agents to disembowel local resistance groups. If Haugland fails it could not only cost him his life, but those of the fishermen who have joined him. When Haugland is betrayed and left for dead, he will not only have to find the one who betrayed him and destroyed his network, but also prove that the one he loved was not the informer."

J.L. Oakley (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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Murdering Mr. Edwards: Tales from Canterbury High

"One obnoxious English teacher. 12 tales of his death.Norton Edwards, English department head, is the reigning despot in Canterbury High. This year, his colleagues have had enough. This year, they're getting rid of Mr. Edwards. In this collection of darkly tongue-in-cheek stories, Mr. Edwards dies, tale after tale. “A clever, funny and totally engaging noir-vella! Loved it!” ~Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander “If you have never, ever considered murdering someone, then you have never worked in a high school.” ~Scott Anderson, school principal “If you’ve ever taught in a high school, attended a high school, or even driven past a high school, you will enjoy Murdering Mr. Edwards.” ~Chris McMahen, teacher-librarian, author of Box of Shocks, Tabloidology, & Klutzhood Nominated for a 2019 Arthur Ellis Crime Writing Award: The Lou Allin Memorial Best Crime Novella prize. "

Shawn L. Bird (Author), Chris Humphreys, Shawn Bird (Narrator)

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The Ankle Bracelet: An Amsterdam Affair

"On a London bound train, a young man sees a silver ankle bracelet on an old lady's ankle. Fascinated, he persuades her to tell him the story behind it over a cup of tea. Of her love affair with an American in Amsterdam 30 years before. How, after three days, he gave her the bracelet. What happened next. 'She tells the young man in a London cafe a story that begins in an Amsterdam bar. How a young woman looked up when asked a simple question and the world reshaped. It was the eyes, the shock of them. Feline. Almond lozenges. The left one perfectly centered, the other offset. Eyes like a question, beyond the one asked. The breath she gathered for a polite refusal left her. She knew she'd have to take some back soon. What had he asked, this big man with the soft voice and the eyes that don't match? Something about a seat?'"

Chris Humphreys (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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Ode to Classics

"WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO SCREAM? These screams you hear echoing through the thick darkness of night are an ode to the classic masters of short fiction and horrific tales. MEMENTO MORI: A CURIOUS NIGHTMARE: Inspired by the short story 'A Curious Dream' by Mark Twain, this tale draws from the same sentiment Twain was projecting regarding the ill regard the living have with 'taking of the deceased.' Only, in this tale, the repercussions of such neglect are far more serious. THE RITUAL OF THE DRAWING: Inspired by the small-town rituals that made Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' such a memorably chilling tale, this tale explores how a town might attempt to survive in peace and prosperity with a monster in their midst. PROSPERO'S GHOST: When, decades after his death, university employees begin to digitally replicate the precious copy of Shakespeare's 1861 folio edition, renowned scholar Dr. Marshall Emerson returns from beyond the grave to put a stop to the blasphemy. Volume 2 of Nocturnal Screams contains three short tales of terror designed to both send a chill down your spine as well as allow you to reflect upon the original texts and storytellers who helped inspire them. The stories and the accompanying 'behind the screams' notes from the author comprise approximately 14,000 words."

Mark Leslie (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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The Hunt of the Unicorn: In a land where all our myths live...

"The Unicorn Tapestries in New York are a medieval masterpiece—and a mystery. No one knows who wove them, who for, or when. Elayne knows . . . kinda. At least, she’s been told by her father that their ancestor wove them. Not only that, he left a doorway in the tapestries which opens onto Goloth, the Land of the Fabulous Beasts. She doesn’t believe any of it—until, on a class trip to the museum, she is summoned through the tapestries by Moonspill. A real, live unicorn. Moonspill and her weaver-ancestor had made a pact: that if either of them were desperate, they (or their descendants) would come to the other’s aid. Moonspill’s mate is about to be slaughtered in the arena by a tyrant king. He needs a maiden to tame him so he can enter the world of man and free her. Elayne knows nothing about taming—she barely passed calculus! But through some extreme adventures in that magical land she realizes something: if human myths are true in Goloth, why not the one where a unicorn can cure all poisons—including the cancer in her father’s blood? Attacked by a griffin, befriended by a talking snake, pursued by a lecherous king, Elayne must somehow find the skills and the courage she needs to save the two beings she loves most in either world: her father and her unicorn. 'The Hunt of the Unicorn' is one of the best fantasy books to be written in the last few years... by weaving historical elements into the modern world, the author has created a parallel world of wondrous beasts such as the types that would be found in medieval bestiary.' CM Magazine"

Chris Humphreys (Author), Chris Humphreys (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Chris Humphreys