Audiobooks narrated by David Bendena

"Two murdered girls, and no motive. While skiing deep in Lake Tahoe’s backcountry, private detective Dan Reno finds the first naked body, buried under fresh snow. Reno’s contacted by the grieving father, who wants to know who murdered his daughter, and why? And how could the body end up in such a remote, mountainous location? The questions become murkier when a second body is found. Is there a serial killer stalking promiscuous young women in South Lake Tahoe? Or are the murders linked to a different criminal agenda? Searching for answers, Reno is accosted by a gang of racist bikers with a score to settle. He must also deal with his pal, Cody Gibbons, whom the police consider a suspect. The clues lead to the owner of a strip club and a womanizing police captain, but is either of them the killer? The bikers up the ante, but are unaware that Cody Gibbons has Reno’s back at any cost. Meanwhile, the police won’t tolerate Reno’s continued involvement in the case. But Reno knows he’s getting close. And the most critical clue comes from the last person he’d suspect."

Dave Stanton (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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Speed Metal Blues

"Bounty hunter Dan Reno never thought he’d be the prey. It’s a two–for–one deal when a pair of accused rapists from a New Jersey–based gang surfaces in South Lake Tahoe. The first is easy to catch, but the second, a Satanist suspected of a string of murders, is an adversary unlike any Reno has faced. After escaping Reno’s clutches in the desert outside of Carson City, the target vanishes. That is, until he makes it clear he intends to settle the score. To make matters worse, the criminal takes an interest in a teenage boy and his talented sister, both friends of Reno’s. Wading through a drug-dealing turf war and a deadly feud between mobsters running a local casino, Reno can’t figure out how his target fits in with the new outlaws in town. He only knows he’s hunting for a ghost-like adversary calling all the shots. The more Reno learns more about his target, the more he’s convinced that mayhem is inevitable unless he can capture him quickly. He’d prefer to do it clean, without further bloodshed. But sometimes that ain’t in the cards, especially when Reno’s partner Cody Gibbons decides it’s time for payback."

Dave Stanton (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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Dying for the Highlife

"Jimmy Homestead’s glory days as a high school stud were a distant memory. His adulthood had amounted to little more than temporary jobs, petty crime, and discount whiskey. But he always felt he was special, and winning a $43 million lottery proved it. With all that money, everything is great for Jimmy—until people from his past start coming out of the woodwork. First, his sexy stepmother, who seduced him as a teenager. Then his uncle, just released from Folsom after a five-year jolt for securities fraud, a crime that bankrupted Jimmy’s father. Mix in a broke ex-stripper and a down-on-his-luck drug dealer, both seeking payback over transgressions Jimmy thought were long forgotten. Caught in the middle are private detective Dan Reno and his good buddy Cody Gibbons, two guys just trying to make an honest paycheck. Reno, fighting to save his home from foreclosure, thinks that’s his biggest problem. But his priorities change when Gibbons and Jimmy are kidnapped by a gang of cartel thugs out for a big score. Fighting to save his friend’s life, Reno is drawn into a hard-boiled mess that leaves dead bodies scattered all over northern Nevada."

Dave Stanton (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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STATELINE

"Cancel the wedding—the groom is dead. When a tycoon's son is murdered the night before his wedding, the enraged and grief–stricken father offers private detective Dan Reno a life–changing bounty to find the killer. Reno, nearly broke, figures he's finally landed in the right place at the right time. It's a nice thought, but when a band of crooked cops get involved, Reno finds himself not only earning every penny of his paycheck, but also fighting for his life. Who committed the murder, and why? Which cops can he trust, if any? Haunted by his murdered father and a violent, hard drinking past, Reno wants no more blood on his hands. But a man's got to make a living, and backing off is not in his DNA. Traversing the snowy alpine winter in the Sierras and the lonely deserts of Nevada, Reno must revert to his old ways to survive. Because the fat bounty won't do him much good if he's dead. Stateline is a gritty, adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish, packed with vividly portrayed characters. Brilliantly written, it will keep you up listening late into the night."

Dave Stanton (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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The Traitor's Son

"'They know the world is dying, but they hope not in their lifetimes. Meanwhile, they're top dogs and will do anything to stay that way.' Doig Gray is fifteen when his father is killed in a mining accident, which Doig comes to realizes was no accident. Torn from his mother and sister, Doig is sent off to college, his every movement monitored in case he has inherited his dissident father's unacceptable attitudes . . . or passwords. Doig has nothing but his own sense that there's something desperately wrong with the world—and a last name that evokes the assumption that he's destined to be the next traitor-hero. The Traitor's Son is a science fiction novel about a colony world where everything that could go wrong already has. Stuck on the wrong world at the wrong site, with the wrong leaders, the colony is doomed to extinction unless immediate steps are taken to correct—everything. But 500 years of hiding from the reality of their situation has created an unchallengeable status quo—and the Accident Squad, determined to ensure it remains that way."

Dave Duncan (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah

"The author of the controversial bestseller Brain Trust brings his scientific expertise to the chilling true story of unexplained phenomena on Utah's Skinwalker Ranch -- and challenges us with a new vision of reality. For more than fifty years, the bizarre events at a remote Utah ranch have ranged from the perplexing to the wholly terrifying. Vanishing and mutilated cattle. Unidentified Flying Objects. The appearance of huge, otherworldly creatures. Invisible objects emitting magnetic fields with the power to spark a cattle stampede. Flying orbs of light with dazzling maneuverability and lethal consequences. For one family, life on the Skinwalker Ranch had become a life under siege by an unknown enemy or enemies. Nothing else could explain the horrors that surrounded them -- perhaps science could. Leading a first-class team of research scientists on a disturbing odyssey into the unknown, Colm Kelleher spent hundreds of days and nights on the Skinwalker property and experienced firsthand many of its haunting mysteries. With investigative reporter George Knapp -- the only journalist allowed to witness and document the team's work -- Kelleher chronicles in superb detail the spectacular happenings the team observed personally, and the theories of modern physics behind the phenomena. Far from the coldly detached findings one might expect, their conclusions are utterly hair-raising in their implications. Opening a door to the unseen world around us, Hunt for the Skinwalker is a clarion call to expand our vision far beyond what we know."

Colm A. Kelleher, George Knapp (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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Radical Antiquity: Free Love Zoroastrians, Farming Pirates, and Ancient Uprisings

"When you think of Ancient Greece and Rome, what do you see? The Acropolis and the Colosseum? Perhaps the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle and the rule of the Caesars? Or the birth of democracy and the vast reach of an empire? This well-trodden history of great thinkers, military leaders, and early state formation in the classical world still enthralls us, but it tells only half the story . . . How democratic was Athenian democracy? How much power did states wield beyond their city walls? And who looked upon the systems of domination that prevailed and sought to create something different? Radical Antiquity takes you on a unique journey in search of anarchy, statelessness, and social experimentation in the Graeco-Roman world. Sweeping across the Mediterranean from the time of the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE until the emergence of Islam in 610 CE, Christopher B. Zeichmann introduces the listener to communities of escaped enslaved people, pirates, and religious sects—all of whom sought a more egalitarian way of life that avoided the coercion, hierarchy, and exploitation of the state. This history from below brings the experiences of ordinary and marginal people out of obscurity and radically expands our understanding of social and political life in the classical world."

Christopher B. Zeichmann (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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A Short History of Film: Fourth Edition

"A Choice Significant University Press Title for Undergraduates This updated and expanded edition of A Short History of Film provides an accessible overview of the major movements, directors, studios, and genres from the 1880s to the present. Succinct yet comprehensive, this edition provides new information on contemporary horror, comic book, and franchise films; issues surrounding women and minority filmmakers; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on movies worldwide; the shift from film to digital production; the rising use of artificial intelligence in cinema; and the impact of streaming on the industry. Beginning with the precursors of moving pictures, Wheeler Winston Dixon and Gwendolyn Audrey Foster lead a fast-paced tour through the invention of the kinetoscope, the introduction of sound and color between the two world wars, and ultimately the computer-generated imagery of the present day. They detail significant periods in world cinema, including the creation of early major industries in Europe, the dominance of the Hollywood studio system in the 1930s and 1940s, and the French New Wave of the 1960s. They also highlight independent efforts in developing nations and the corresponding more personal independent film movement that briefly flourished in the United States."

Gwendolyn Audrey Foster, Wheeler Winston Dixon (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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John Candy: A Life in Comedy

"From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars. From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humor, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world."

Paul Myers (Author), David Bendena (Narrator)

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After the End Series: (Books 1-7): A Gripping Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller

"From Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Sam J Fires comes the complete After the End series, a thrilling post-apocalyptic survival saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. In this gripping collection, follow Patrick Dunn, a retired ex-cop, and Holly Winters, an escaped psychiatric patient, as they navigate a world plunged into darkness by a devastating EMP attack. With survival on the line, their journey takes them across a brutal landscape where danger lurks at every turn. Alongside them are unforgettable characters like Isaac, Cass, and their loyal canine companions, all struggling to protect their families, survive against ruthless factions, and confront the shadows of their own pasts. Each book builds on the tension and complexity of the world, leading to explosive twists and heart-stopping action that will leave you breathless. From battling the unforgiving winter and lawless raiders to uncovering dark secrets and fighting for the people they love, these characters will stop at nothing to survive. This collection includes all seven books in the After the End series: Book 1 – Grip of Deceit Book 2 – Grip of Despair Book 3 – Grip of Fury Book 4 – Grip of Panic Book 5 – Grip of Mercy Book 6 – Grip of Frenzy Book 7 – Grip of Eternity Perfect for fans of gritty post-apocalyptic fiction, EMP thrillers, and unforgettable survival stories. If you love heart-pounding action, complex characters, and suspenseful plots, this boxset is a must-read. Fans of authors like Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, and Jack Hunt won’t want to miss this thrilling saga. Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in the entire After the End series!"

Sam J. Fires (Author), Andrea Emmes, David Bendena, GM Hakim, Jorjeana Marie, Rob Vlock, Seth Podowitz, Stacy Gonzalez, Tara Sands, Zac Aleman (Narrator)

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Grip of Eternity

"In the chilling aftermath of chaos, can a fractured family find hope and unity in a world forever altered by devastation? Patrick Dunn, a retired ex-cop haunted by his past, has faced relentless challenges since an EMP attack plunged the country into darkness. After navigating a brutal winter to escape Salem, he finds himself in Meadowview, desperately trying to protect his children and guide Holly, an escaped psychiatric patient turned fierce survivor. But as they settle into this new reality, they quickly realize that the greatest battles lie ahead. In this new landscape, old friends and allies converge as familiar faces from the End of Days series join the fight for survival. Investigative journalist Cassandra Drews, her brave rescue dog Daisy, and troubled ex-marine Isaac Winters step into the fray, banding together with Patrick and his family. Together, they face escalating threats—hostile factions, desperate scavengers, and the ghosts of their own pasts. Grip of Eternity culminates in a heart-stopping finale that tests the limits of love, loyalty, and the indomitable human spirit. As Patrick, Holly, Cass, and Isaac strive to forge a new existence amid the ruins, they must confront the ultimate question: what does it truly mean to survive? Join Patrick, Holly, Cass, and Isaac in this electrifying conclusion to the pulse-pounding EMP survival series by bestselling author Sam J Fires. If you’re drawn to vivid characters, high-stakes action, and an unforgettable journey of resilience, Grip of Eternity is a must-read. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, Harley Tate, and Jack Hunt."

Sam J. Fires (Author), David Bendena, GM Hakim, Jorjeana Marie, Seth Podowitz, Stacy Gonzalez, Tara Sands (Narrator)

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Swoony Moon

"As children, they’d made a pact to marry until a mutual family tragedy ripped them apart. Can a Christmas miracle bring them back together in this clean and wholesome, small-town romance, or will the cruel demons of the past ruin their second chance? Atticus Annie Armstrong was my best friend growing up. When betrayal brought heartbreak to both our lives, she and her father moved away from Bluefern, Montana. As the years went by, we tried to stay in touch through letters but eventually, our correspondence dwindled to an occasional text. Now, she’s a big Hollywood star I see on my television screen every week. I’m just a boring tech nerd turned billionaire. Our lives could not be further apart, especially since I’ve returned to my family’s Montana ranch to run my charity work from home. But then, Annie shows up, broken and in need of a good hiding place. Will the decades since our last tearful goodbye prove too much for a second chance? Annie Atticus Moon was the finest boy I’d ever known. Although the years had distanced us, I never stopped thinking about him or wishing we could have remained close. Was it simply time and distance that separated us? Or had the selfish choice my mother made when we were children ruined any chance of a relationship with Atticus or his family? I’d not stopped running from the past long enough to know the answer. However, when the unthinkable happens and I’m left alone, publicly humiliated and in possible danger, I head to Bluefern and Atticus. Will he take me in after all this time and be the friend I so desperately need or will he disappoint me like all the other men in my life? Opposites attract in this sweet, emotional family saga starring the Moon brothers. Grab it today for a cozy, happy-ever-after by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson."

Tess Thompson (Author), David Bendena, Helen Laser (Narrator)

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