Audiobooks narrated by Ed Hughes

Populista: The Rise of Latin America's 21st Century Strongman

'An ambitious, riveting and essential book that has much to teach us about the recent history of this region, and about the human impulse towards populism that continues to shape the world' Ben Rhodes, bestselling author of The World As It Is 'A REVOLUTION IS A STRUGGLE TO THE DEATH BETWEEN THE FUTURE AND THE PAST.' FIDEL CASTRO For more than six decades, Fidel Castro's words have echoed through the politics of Latin America. His towering political influence still looms over the region today. The swing to the Left in Latin America, known as the 'Pink Tide', was the most important political movement in the Western Hemisphere in the 21st century. It involved some of the biggest, most colourful and most controversial characters in Latin America for decades, leaders who would leave an indelible mark on their nations and who were adored and reviled in equal measure. Parties became secondary to individual leaders and populism reigned from Venezuela to Brazil, from Central America to the Caribbean, financed by a spike in commodity prices and the oil-backed largesse of Venezuela's charismatic socialist president, Hugo Chávez. Yet within a decade and a half, it was all over. Today, this wave of populism has left the Americas in the hands of some of the most authoritarian and dangerous leaders since the military dictatorships of the 1970s. 2021 Head of Zeus

Will Grant (Author), Ed Hughes, Will Grant (Narrator)

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The Captive: The unmissable Times Thriller of the Month

A brilliant, high concept, intensely gripping thriller perfect for fans of THE SILENT PATIENT, THE CAPTIVE will keep you guessing till the very end . . . 'Part thriller, part dark, unpredictable love story. A GRIPPING page-turner' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine 'INGENIOUS. A smart, pacy and highly entertaining thriller' T.M. LOGAN Hannah knows the cage intimately. Small, the size of a shopping centre parking space. A bed, a basin, a table and chair. A hatch and metal drawer through which to exchange food and other items. Then there's him. Always there on the edges of her vision, no matter how hard she tries to block him out. Every day, the same thoughts run through Hannah's mind: What if he speaks to me? What if he hurts me? What if he gets out? Everyone is talking about Deborah O' Connor and THE CAPTIVE... 'Oh my god, its FANTASTIC! Highly original, thrilling and emotional, The Captive is set to be one of the best books of 2021. I ADORED it' JO SPAIN 'The perfect concept. The perfect execution. The perfect book' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' Heat magazine 'Readers will become totally HOOKED within pages of starting this hugely original and entertaining thriller' Irish Independent 'Highly ORIGINAL' Daily Mail 'This GRIPPING page-turner has a terrifying concept at its heart. Part thriller, part a dark, unpredictable love story, it asks some big questions about crime and punishment. Tense and disturbing, I think it would spark great book club debate' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine 'Stunning. Staggeringly original, chilling, ELECTRIFYING. I raced through the final chapters with my heart in my mouth' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End 'With an ARRESTING beginning, this dystopian tale draws the reader in immediately...the story rattles along at a cracking pace' Woman & Home 'A super-smart, sophisticated and highly original tale which packs a POWERFUL punch on so many levels. Entertaining, fast-paced and clever, The Captive will hold you prisoner right through to the shocking dénouement' Lancashire Post 'KILLER CONCEPT, brilliantly realised and beautifully, satisfyingly plotted. I loved it' AMANDA MASON 'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE 'Original, deft, and clever, The Captive certainly had me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGAN

Deborah O'connor (Author), Ed Hughes, Rose Robinson (Narrator)

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The Frayed Atlantic Edge: A Historian's Journey from Shetland to the Channel

'This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit' Adam Nicolson Over the course of a year, leading historian and nature writer David Gange kayaked the weather-ravaged coasts of Atlantic Britain and Ireland from north to south: every cove, sound, inlet, island. The idea was to travel slowly and close to the water: in touch with both the natural world and the histories of communities on Atlantic coastlines. The story of his journey is one of staggering adventure, range and beauty. For too long, Gange argues, the significance of coasts has been underestimated, and the potential of small boats as tools to make sense of these histories rarely explored. This book seeks to put that imbalance right. Paddling alone in sun and storms, among dozens of whales and countless seabirds, Gange and his kayak travelled through a Shetland summer, Scottish winter and Irish spring before reaching Wales and Cornwall. Sitting low in the water, as did millions in eras when coasts were the main arteries of trade and communication, Gange describes, in captivating prose and loving detail, the experiences of kayaking, coastal living and historical discovery. Drawing on the archives of islands and coastal towns, as well as their vast poetic literatures in many languages, he shows that the neglected histories of these stunning regions are of real importance in understanding both the past and future of the whole archipelago. It is a history of Britain and Ireland like no other.

David Gange (Author), Ed Hughes (Narrator)

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Eskiboy

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Eskiboy by Wiley, read by Hammed Animashaun, McVirn Etienne, Indy Okonkwo, Miles Mitchell, Shorai Dutiro-Robinson, Alexander Theo, Ed Hughes, Max Krupski, Ali Epstone.Richard Kylea Cowie MBE, or Wiley, is one of the most innovative and influential musicians of today. Over the course of twenty years he has redefined British music: releasing ten top-twenty singles, selling over 4 million records, and helping to launch a new generation of stars. He started a movement in east London in the early 2000s that is now beginning to take over the world.Eskiboy tells his story in full, for the first time, from childhood trauma to white-label releases, to lifetime achievement awards and beyond. In 96 short chapters, it covers the friendships and rivalries and the tragedies and triumphs of two decades in music, and explores the history and future of grime and the Eskimo Sound. Featuring lyrics and contributions from the people who know him best, Eskiboy is a celebration of a singular musical icon, and the world he has created.*Winner of NME Best Music Book Award 2018**Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2018*A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARAN EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR'The greatest UK MC of all time' Noisey'Perhaps the most influential musician working in Britain today' Guardian'Wiley is the pioneering force of grime, the most revolutionary musical movement in Britain since punk' The Times'A glimpse of the 21st-century rock'n'roll' Sunday Times

Wiley, Wiley . (Author), Alexander Theo, Ali Epstone, Ed Hughes, Hammed Animashaun, Indy Okonkwo, Max Krupski, McVirn Etienne, Mcvirn Etienne, Miles Mitchell, Shorai Dutiro-Robinson (Narrator)

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City Without Stars

An epic second novel from the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger-shortlisted and Shamus-nominated author of Fever City. In Ciudad Real, Mexico, a deadly war between rival cartels is erupting, and hundreds of female sweat-shop workers are being murdered. As his police superiors start shutting down his investigation, Fuentes suspects most of his colleagues are on the payroll of narco kingpin, El Santo. Meanwhile, despairing union activist, Pilar, decides to take social justice into her own hands. But if she wants to stop the killings, she's going to have to ignore all her instincts and accept the help of Fuentes. When the name of Mexico's saintly orphan rescuer, Padre Márcio, keeps resurfacing, Pilar and Fuentes begin to realise how deep the cover-up goes. "An exhilarating and kaleidoscopic novel that will also break your heart." STAV SHEREZ, author of A Dark Redemption "City Without Stars is an intelligent thriller that moves at a breath-taking pace." NICHOLAS SEARLE, author of The Good Liar

Tim Baker (Author), Ed Hughes (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Ed Hughes