Audiobooks narrated by David DeVries

The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work

Joseph Campbell, arguably the greatest mythologist of the twentieth century, was certainly one of our greatest storytellers. This masterfully crafted book interweaves conversations between Campbell and some of the people he inspired, including poet Robert Bly, anthropologist Angeles Arrien, filmmaker David Kennard, Doors drummer John Densmore, psychiatric pioneer Stanislov Grof, Nobel laureate Roger Guillemen, and others. Campbell reflects on subjects ranging from the origins and functions of myth, the role of the artist, and the need for ritual to the ordeals of love and romance. With poetry and humor, Campbell recounts his own quest and conveys the excitement of his lifelong exploration of our mythic traditions, what he called “the one great story of mankind.” Cover photographs of Joseph Campbell © Joseph Campbell Foundation (jcf.org) and used with permission.

Joseph Campbell (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries, Emily Sutton-Smith, Patrick Lawlor (Narrator)

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Mila 18

It was a time of crisis, a time of tragedy-and a time of transcendent courage and determination. Leon Uris's blazing novel is set in the midst of the ghetto uprising that defied Nazi tyranny, as the Jews of Warsaw boldly met Wehrmacht tanks with homemade weapons and bare fists. Here, painted on a canvas as broad as its subject matter, is the compelling story of one of the most heroic struggles of modern times.

Leon Uris (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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Odysseus Awakening

Defy the inevitable. Such is the stance of Confederation captain Eric Weston and the crew of the starship Odysseus, patrolling the outer limits of Priminae space, anticipating the Empire's next attacks. Connected with the Terran FTL tech-the transition drive-humanity might stand a chance against the overwhelming forces. Until the entire planetary system goes dark. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Odysseus arrives to find the Empire securing critical intelligence from Priminae ships-data that could prove disastrous in the wrong hands. As the Odysseus enters the fray, the ship's systems exhibit increasingly chaotic glitches, while haunting apparitions stalk the crew. As they struggle to control their own ship-and their sanity-against the tide of battle, how can they hope to grasp victory when the Odysseus itself appears to be coming to life?

Evan Currie (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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A Bitter Rain

A former professor descends into darkness in this provocative story of a Nazi soldier torn between duty and conscience. East Prussia, Nazi Germany, 1939. History professor Erik Mueller is a model citizen and a family man. He's also a decorated sergeant in the Gestapo. Proving his courage on the battlefields of Poland and the Soviet Union, and proud of the German army's victories across Europe, he embraces what he thinks is the righteousness of the Third Reich's cause. But his loyalties are soon tested when he crosses paths with his old university friend Trude Bensheim. Forced into unemployment for being Jewish, Trude and her husband start a secret organization to help Jews escape Germany. But when they are betrayed by someone they thought they could trust, their lives hang in the balance. Erik feels responsible for Trude's capture, and he knows he's in a position to help them. But when everything he holds dear is at stake, will he save his friends...or himself?

James D. Shipman (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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(ID)entity

PJ Manney continues her action-packed, thought-provoking science-fiction series with the sequel to the Philip K. Dick Award-nominated (R)evolution. In the guise of political revolutionary Thomas Paine, bioengineer Peter Bernhardt brought down the corrupt and powerful Phoenix Club-and then turned revolution into evolution by becoming the first artificial human intelligence: Major Tom. In the two years since Major Tom revealed his digital existence and spread his freedom manifesto, he has been revered as a god and vilified as a demon. The United States and Europe have splintered into ideologically independent regions. Russia and China prepare to expand their empires. In the midst of the chaos, pirates attack a seastead in the Pacific Ocean, capturing one of Major Tom's allies. A mysterious and powerful group wages a secret war. To rescue his ally, Major Tom must first regain his own humanity and somehow save a species he no longer identifies with, and which seems determined to destroy itself.

PJ Manney (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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Snow

Three hunters find a crashed cocaine plane in the Montana wilderness. Each has a reason to steal the cocaine - who will? The two who do steal it soon find themselves hunted by the Mexican cocaine cartel, the DEA, Las Vegas killers, their guide, and the police of several states. Zack, a former NFL star now a TV sports icon, owes two million to some nasty people in Vegas. Steve, a Wall Street broker, may have lost all of his and Zack's investments. Curt, their guide, a half-Cheyenne mountain man, is trying to save his ranch from an energy company takeover. Diego is an executioner for the cocaine cartel. María Christina, a Harvard grad and Yale MBA, runs the cartel. Whitney Castro is a black girl from the Denver slums, now a brilliant DEA agent. Kenny Stauffenberg is an easy-going Montana sheriff who never gives up a hunt. From the frozen peaks of Montana to the heights of Wall Street, the slums of Denver and the million-dollar tables at Vegas, SNOW is an electric portrait of today's American culture, the invisible line between good and evil, and what people will do in their frantic search for love and freedom.

Mike Bond (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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Seasons of the Moon

During the Nazi occupation, fifteen-year-old Paul Vertune, the sensitive son of wheat farmers, prefers gazing at the ocean and contemplating life's mysteries over toiling in the fields of the Brittany coast. One fateful day, Paul's life is spared by a compassionate German soldier with eyes as blue as the sea. When Paul's village is liberated, an angry mob turns against their occupiers. The German soldier, near death, asks Paul to promise him one thing: find his daughter and tell her that her father loved her. As Paul becomes a man, he fulfills his childhood dream of sailing the world, even as twists of fate steer his life in unexpected directions. But through it all, Paul never forgets his promise. Beautifully moving and deeply profound, Seasons of the Moon evokes a sense of wonder at the mystery of human connection and the powerful ripple effects of kindness.

Julien Aranda (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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Prescription for the Future: The Twelve Transformational Practices of Highly Effective Medical Organ

How can America's healthcare system be transformed to provide consistently higher-quality and lower-cost care? Nothing else in healthcare matters more. Prescription for the Future identifies some standout medical organizations that have achieved higher-quality, more patient-focused, and lower-cost care, and from their examples distills twelve transformational practices that could transform the entire healthcare sector. Ezekiel J. Emanuel looks at individual physician practices and organizations who are already successfully driving change, and the specific practices they have instituted. They are not the titans everyone seems to know and assume to be the "best"; instead, Emanuel has chosen a select group--from small physician offices to large multi-specialty group practices, accountable care organizations, and even for-profit companies--that are genuinely transforming care. Prescription for the Future shines a bright diagnostic light on the state of American healthcare and provides invaluable insights for healthcare workers, investors, and patients. The book gives all of us the tools to recognize the places that will deliver high-quality, effective care when we need it.

Ezekiel j. Emanuel (Author), David DeVries (Narrator)

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Volume V: We Can Remember It for You Wholesale

Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was a prolific and award-winning writer, creating thirty-six novels and five short story collections that have inspired readers for decades. Popular movies such as Total Recall ("We Can Remember It For You Wholesale"), Blade Runner ("Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"), and Minority Report owe their success to the author''s vast and creative catalog. Philip K. Dick''s stories share his vision of the future which turns a mirror on societal themes like greed, government distrust, and the obsession with "bigger and better," showing how we can be our own greatest enemy. We Can Remember It For You Wholesale is the final installment in Philip K. Dick''s five-volume short story collection. Included are "Your Appointment Will Be Yesterday": Niehls Lehrer functions in a world where time runs backward. "The Electric Ant": After an accident causes Garson Poole to lose his right hand, he learns that he is not exactly human and begins to experiment with his reality. "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale": Douglas Quail wants to visit Mars, but doesn''t have time to make the trip. A visit to Rekal, Incorporated, to have fake memories implanted seems like the perfect solution. And 22 more imaginative stories from this master of Science-Fiction.

Philip K. Dick (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries, Joyce Bean (Narrator)

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Man, Interrupted: Why Young Men are Struggling & What We Can Do About It

We are facing a not-so-brave new world; a world in which young men are getting left behind. PHILIP ZIMBARDO and NIKITA COULOMBE argue that an addiction to video games and online porn have created a generation of shy, socially awkward, emotionally removed, and risk-averse young men who are unable (and unwilling) to navigate the complexities and risks inherent to real-life relationships, school, and employment. Taking a critical look at a problem that is tearing at families and societies everywhere, Man, Interrupted suggests that our young men are suffering from a new form of "arousal addiction" and introduces a bold new plan for getting them back on track. Filled with anecdotes, fascinating research, perceptive analysis, and concrete suggestions for change, Man, Interrupted is a book for our time. It is a book that informs, challenges, and ultimately inspires. "Man, Interrupted is the most important book I've read in years, given that it is thoroughly researched, well organized, beautifully written, and outlines a problem that affects at least half the population of the country, if not everyone. Even more, it identifies the causes and suggests practical solutions. This book should be read by legislators, judges, politicians, parents, spouses, and, well, men...all of them." -MICHAEL SHERMER, publisher of Skeptic magazine, columnist at Scientific American, author of The Moral Arc "A compassionate look at the phenomenon of young men disappearing into the virtual worlds of videogaming and porn-to the detriment of everyone." -GARY WILSON, author of Your Brain on Porn "Dr. Zimbardo bravely and wisely calls attention to the spreading crisis afflicting many of America's young men." -ROY BAUMEISTER, author of Is There Anything Good About Men? and Willpower

Nikita Coulombe, Philip Zimbardo (Author), David DeVries (Narrator)

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The First Hostage

New York Times correspondent J. B. Collins saw the horrific evidence with his own eyes. The brutal Islamist leader Abu Khalif has already demonstrated that he's not afraid to unleash horrific destruction on his enemies. How many more will die before Khalif is stopped? With the president of the United States missing, the eyes of the world are on Jordan. ISIS is on the move. Amman is in flames. Brought into the inner circle of the king of Jordan, Collins is desperate to discover the fate of the president before it's too late. But there's a problem: someone is leaking secrets to ISIS. And Collins finds himself a prime suspect. Now he's in a race to clear his own name in time to prevent the unthinkable. What he encounters along the way will change him forever. Deep in the tunnels beneath an ancient city, he will come face-to-face with the true nature of evil. Whether he can overcome it in time will determine the future of a nation...and the destiny of his own soul. "If there were a Forbes 400 list of great current novelists, Joel Rosenberg would be among the top ten." -Steve Forbes editor in chief, Forbes magazine "He's amazing.... He writes the greatest thrillers...with so much knowledge of that part of the world." -Kathie Lee Gifford NBC's Today Show

Joel C. Rosenberg (Author), David DeVries (Narrator)

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Dance of the Angels

Former anti-gang police unit star Loïc Le Goënec has had a chip on his shoulder ever since he was mysteriously kicked off the force. But when detectives uncover a vile ring of sexual deviance with ties to a city official, the commissioner calls his brilliant but rough-edged protégé back into action. With help from an assortment of petty criminals, romantic interests, and colorful misfits, the Anti-Crime Brigade must work outside the department to bring down the corrupt official and the despicable company he keeps. Can Le Goënec play both sides of the law to deliver vigilante justice to an exploited city?

Robert Morcet (Author), David De Vries, David DeVries (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by David DeVries