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"'A “he said/she said” courtroom drama with a very contemporary twist; I was gripped!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Vanishing of Class 3B A brand new up-all-night thriller to keep you gripped this summer! For fans of Gillian McAllister and Harriet Tyce! What happens when the whole world watches your life come crashing down… When Hollywood actor Ethan Simmons sues his wife Tori for allegedly lying about his infidelity, the world is captivated. Once the darlings of the social scene, the case will tear apart their perfect exteriors. For Riley Grey, a true crime influencer, the case might hold the key to the disappearance of her sister, Alice, after an anonymous source tips her off. As the high-profile trial begins, it soon becomes clear that both parties are willing to air their dirty laundry in public. And when Tori hints at an even darker secret, Ethan’s reputation could be destroyed once and for all. And as the media frenzy intensifies, and the courtroom holds their breath, who will win the defamation case of the century? ** ‘A gripping, gossip-fuelled thriller for the true crime generation. I inhaled it – so much fun!’ Emily Freud 'True crime and celebrity scandal combine into a fast-paced, gripping and timely novel about a pair of A-listers and the defamation trial that could ruin them both. For fans of thrillers that are razor sharp and packed full of twists, this one is for you’ Sian Gilbert, author of She Started It ‘Fresh, contemporary and loaded with tension… such an enjoyable ride’ Naomi Williams, author of The Woman in Ward 9 Reader have been shocked by Slander: ‘A wild ride, an absolute page-turner and solid 5-star read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My new auto buy author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A captivating novel that has surprises hidden in its pages. Definitely not disappointed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty plot, intrigue, suspense, likeable characters, and a great showdown in the way of a trial!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you like your celebrity gossip spiked with influencers, try this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The pacing of this book absolutely spot on, the story worked so well with tiny hints of information along the first two thirds or so of the book, enough to get you forming theories and making connections which may or may not be real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot was fast-paced and captivating, and felt utterly modern’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was swept up in the salacious story and didn’t want to tear my eyes away until the conclusion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Rhiannon Barnsley (Author), Christopher Ragland, Jennifer Woodward, Sofia Engstrand (Narrator)
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Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival
"'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent 'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden Hand The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging as the next geopolitical tinderbox. Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the US, Taiwan's history and its people have long been overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this diplomatically isolated country has become such an important player on the world stage. As China's military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia's future - either containing or facilitating China's expansionist goals. Drawing from over a decade of living and reporting in Taiwan, and informed by interviews with everyday citizens, presidents and other key figures, Horton provides a panoramic view of this fascinating country. Ghost Nation will leave listeners with a profound appreciation for Taiwan's struggle for self-determination - and its pivotal role in our shared future. 'An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched' - Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat and former Director of the China Policy Institute"
Chris Horton (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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"Brought to you by Penguin. THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS JUST SAID GOODNIGHT On the anniversary eve of the 9/11 terror attack, New York swelters under a heat dome of record temperatures. Even the global leaders assembled at the UN HQ are forced to admitthat the climate crisis has reached boiling point and the world’s time is running out. That same day, at precisely 5:25 p.m., everyone on Manhattan Island – every man, woman and child, including all the world leaders at the UN – falls unconscious. Everyone that is, except for Samantha Rossi, a single mother reeling from devastating personal news and Nick Lockwood, a wounded NYPD detective who wakes from a coma just as the City That Never Sleeps falls into one. Rossi’s first concern is her daughter. Lockwood’s is his city. As night draws in, they must work together to unravel the mystery of what has happened and why. Each must decide how far they will go and what lines they will cross to save what matters most to them. Manhattan Down is a pulse-pounding contemporary thriller which dares to imagine the unimaginable, a leaderless world being held to ransom by forces unknown for reasons unknown. The questions it asks are terrifying – and so are some of the answers. © Michael Cordy 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"
Michael Cordy (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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"'Who in the rainbow can draw the line where the violet tint ends and the orange tint begins? Distinctly we see the difference of the colours, but where exactly does the one first blendingly enter into the other? So with sanity and insanity.' Sadly left unfinished by his death in 1891, Melville's novella Billy Budd is acclaimed by critics and quickly took its place in the literary canon. Billy Budd, a handsome sailor working on a British naval ship in the eighteenth century, is falsely accused of mutiny against the ship's captain by the master-at-arms, John Claggart. Billy, who unfortunately obtains a speech impediment, is overcome by the accusation and unable to verbally defend himself against Claggart's unfounded hate for him. Instead, he lashes out at Claggart, much to his own demise. An instant classic once published, Billy Budd is a tragic tale that has been adapted into film, plays and even an opera. This audiobook edition is narrated by the talented Christopher Ragland. Herman Melville (1819 – 1891) was a novelist and poet of the American Renaissance, best known for his works in adventure and travel writing, including Mody Dick (1851) and Typee (1846). His writing was met with mixed reviews by his contemporaries; it wasn't until the early twentieth century that he gained recognition for his literary genius."
Herman Melville (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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"Wharton's classic novel of desolution and drama in the cold New England landscape. Ethan works his unproductive farm, and struggles to maintain an existence with his suspicious and hypochondriac wife, Zeena. But when Zeena's cousin enters their household as a 'hired girl', Ethan finds himself obsessed with her and with the possibilities for happiness she comes to represent."
Edith Wharton (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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A Princess of Mars: Barsoom: Book #1
"Book #1 in the Barsoom series. The first of eleven thrilling novels that comprise Edgar Rice Burroughs' most exciting saga, known as The Barsoom, or Martian, series, this is the beginning of an incredible odyssey in which John Carter, a gentleman from Virginia and a Civil War veteran, unexpectedly finds himself on to the red planet, scene of continuing combat among rival tribes. Captured by a band of six-limbed, green-skinned savage giants called Tharks, Carter soon is accorded all the honour of a chieftain after it's discovered that his muscles, accustomed to Earth's greater gravity, now give him a decided advantage in strength. And when his captors take as prisoner Dejah Thoris, the lovely human-looking princess of the city of Helium, Carter must call upon every ounce of strength, courage, and ingenuity to rescue her - before Dejah becomes the slave of the depraved Thark leader, Tal Hajus."
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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The Gods of Mars: Barsoom: Book #2
"Book #2 in the Barsoom series. After the long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars - an Eden from which none ever escaped alive."
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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The Master Mind of Mars: Barsoom: Book #6
"Book #6 in the Barsoom series. Former Earthman Ulysses Paxton served Barsoom's greatest scientist, until his master's ghoulish trade in living bodies drove him to rebellion. Then, to save the body of the woman he loved, he had to attack mighty Phundahl, and its evil, beautiful ruler."
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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The Warlord of Mars: Barsoom: Book #3
"Book #3 in the Barsoom series. John Carter risks everything to rescue his wife, Princess Dejah Thoris, from the clutches of his evil adversaries, but he is always just one step behind! His battles cover the face of the red planet, as his quest carries him ultimately to the mysterious northern pole. Will this civilization, submerged in ice, prove fatal to our hero?"
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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Thuvia, Maid of Mars: Barsoom: Book #4
"Book #4 in the Barsoom series. Mars has become divided by love. Not one, but two princes and a Jeddak are vying for the love of Thuvia of Ptarth. When she is mysteriously kidnapped, treachery threatens to throw Barsoom into bloody war. Now Cathoris must follow in the footsteps of his father, John Carter, and overcome phantom armies, dangerous spies and savage beasts as he attempts to save his true love and reunite Mars."
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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The Chessmen of Mars: Barsoom: Book #5
"Book #5 in the Barsoom series. Impetuous and headstrong is Tara, Princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter. Tara meets Prince Gahan of Gathol, and is initially unimpressed, viewing him as something of a popinjay. Later she takes her flier into a storm and loses control of the craft, and the storm carries her to an unfamiliar region of Barsoom. After landing and fleeing from a pack of ferocious Banths, she is captured by the horrific Kaldanes, who resemble large heads with small, crab-like legs, and John Carter must race to save her."
Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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"The American Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford was born in 1835.Her talents extended across novels, poems and detective stories and she was very widely published. Her career was to eventually span 6 decades.She died in 1921."
Harriet Prescott Spofford (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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