Audiobooks narrated by Elizabeth Bower

"Young doctor Edie Carter is bright, talented and ambitious. She is embarking on her dream career in anaesthetics and is engaged to a man who adores her. The one thing she doesn’t have is a childhood. Suffering from traumatic repression, large parts of her past are blank spaces. When an unidentified patient arrives in her intensive care unit with her name carved on his body, she realises that memories can refuse to stay buried. The man is unknown to Edie, but digging deeper, she discovers that the patient is Samuel Cox, a man imprisoned and brutalised over the last two decades for horrifying crimes he had committed. As she investigates further, and begins to reveal Cox’s motives, Edie realises that even those she trusts have been complicit in deceiving her. With the lives of those closest to her at risk, is Edie ready for the truth of what happened all those years ago? And will she do whatever it takes to keep it hidden?"

C.J Griffiths (Author), Andy Cresswell, Elizabeth Bower, Finlay Robertson (Narrator)

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The Coldest Death

"MEET DR KATE HANSON. SHE’S A FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WHO GETS INTO THE MINDS OF THE WORST KILLERS IMAGINABLE. Forensic psychologist Kate Hanson re-examines a brutal ten-year-old murder case in this deliciously twisty crime mystery. Then. Famous novelist David Lockman is convicted of murdering Della Harrington. He’s sentenced to life in prison. Now. Lockman walks free after ten years in jail. A miscarriage of justice. But if he didn’t kill Della, who did? Kate is determined to get justice for Della. But her search for the truth will lead her down a dark path and jeopardize everything she’s ever worked for."

A.J. Cross (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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The Coldest Motive

"MEET DR KATE HANSON. SHE’S A FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WHO GETS INTO THE MINDS OF THE WORST KILLERS IMAGINABLE. Two teenage boys make a gruesome discovery. A body locked inside a church crypt. The victim’s throat viciously ripped out. The dead man is quickly identified as twenty-year-old Matthew Flynn, son of a wealthy businessman. He was reported missing a year ago. Nothing about the crime scene makes sense to forensic psychologist Kate Hanson. The evidence reveals careful planning — but also a frenzied loss of control. Kate and her team disagree about the killer’s motive — is it drugs? Money? Sex? Then another young man’s remains are found. Someone who knew Matthew. And the case takes an even darker turn . . ."

A.J. Cross (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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The Coldest Killer

"MEET DR KATE HANSON. SHE’S A FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WHO GETS INTO THE MINDS OF THE WORST KILLERS IMAGINABLE. It’s 1:23 in the morning when Kate gets the call. News at this time is never good, but this call is one of the worst. A body has been found in a shallow grave on the outskirts of Birmingham. It’s badly decomposed, but forensic psychologist Kate Hanson is sure she knows who it is. Nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Williams disappeared a year ago. She was a good student who simply vanished off the face of the earth. The post-mortem doesn’t reveal a cause of death. Elizabeth was found naked, apart from a silk scarf around her neck. But she wasn’t strangled. Then another young woman is attacked out on a lonely road late at night. Same MO. Kate knows Elizabeth’s killer is still out there, and they’re not going to stop . . . The clock is ticking. Kate must find them before they kill again."

A.J. Cross (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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The Coldest Clues

"MEET DR KATE HANSON. SHE’S A FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WHO GETS INTO THE MINDS OF THE WORST KILLERS IMAGINABLE. Three murders. Two decades. One killer. New Year’s Day. A dogwalker is enjoying the early morning calm in Birmingham’s Woodgate Country Park. At first he thinks it’s some old rubbish. His dogs are always digging up trouble. But it’s a mummified body. The victim is Nathan Troy, an art student who disappeared twenty years ago. Days later,a second body is found. This time it’s a fresh kill. And the ligature marks on the victim’s neck are identical. It’s been twenty years, but after all this time, forensic psychologist Kate Hanson knows that Nathan’s killer is back. The Unsolved Crimes Unit must solve a decades-old murder to stop this twisted killer before he strikes again . . . ‘Hanson is an intriguing character, adept at reading human behaviour, in a series that shows the police in a very modern light.’ The Sunday Times"

A.J. Cross (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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The Coldest Case

"MEET DR KATE HANSON. SHE’S A FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WHO GETS INTO THE MINDS OF THE WORST KILLERS IMAGINABLE. For five years, the remains of a young woman lie undisturbed in dark woodland on the outskirts of Birmingham. The gold necklace round her neck reads ‘Molly’. Now, watching the post-mortem, forensic psychologist Kate Hanson knows in a heartbeat that she’s looking at Molly Elizabeth James. She was only eighteen when she disappeared from a shopping centre in Solihull. DCI Bernie Watts’ team unearths more long-buried bodies in the area. Kate realises they’re dealing with a serial killer. One who abducted young women, torturing them for days before finally killing them. It’s up to Kate to work out why. She must dive deep into the twisted mind of the killer to anticipate their next move. Then another young woman’s body is found. It’s a fresh kill. Same MO. This cold case just got hot. ‘Hanson is an intriguing character, adept at reading human behaviour, in a series that shows the police in a very modern light.’ The Sunday Times"

A.J. Cross (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Tuppenny Bridge Books 1-3

"Three moving stories that will transport you into the picturesque town of Tuppenny Bridge, where the changing seasons bring new beginnings and second chances. From summer days when butterflies dance above stone cottages, to autumn sunsets that bathe the market square in golden light, to winter snowfalls that transform the Yorkshire Dales into a shimmering wonderland – the village of Tuppenny Bridge holds beauty in every season. In this close-knit community, three couples discover that love often arrives when least expected. Summer and Ben find themselves drawn together through their shared love of animals, even as their individual struggles threaten to keep them apart. Kat and Jonah reconnect over shared experiences of single parenthood while confronting a tragedy that once divided them. And as snow blankets the village, Clementine faces her unresolved feelings for Ross when a blizzard forces them together. This is a village where healing happens, secrets surface, and love blooms. Three complete novels you won't want to put down, filled with characters who'll stay in your heart long after the final page. Fans of Heidi Swain, Cathy Bramley and Milly Johnson will adore this sensational series. What readers are saying about the Tuppenny Bridge series: ‘Oh wow, I loved this book it made me smile, laugh, cry and you can feel the love between the characters.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gorgeous hug of a book… Her warmth, humour and at times achingly poignant tales of family, friends and lovers set in the most wonderful communities are the perfect curl-up cosy read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’ve totally fallen in love with Tuppeny Bridge.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fun, fresh, gentle read with lots of romance and tugs on the heartstrings.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt immediately immersed in village life and could just see myself walking down the streets of Tuppeny Bridge.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of larger-than-life characters, a great storyline which was beautifully written and I was engrossed from the first chapter through to the end. I can’t wait to read more about the community of Tuppenny Bridge.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Sharon Booth (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Never Closer

"When your life changes in a moment, how do you rewrite your story? In 1940s Britain, with the Second World War raging, Alice is working in a laboratory developing a new miracle medicine. Made to leave school at sixteen and abandon her aspiration to be a teacher, she learns instead how curing people may be her destiny. In the present day, Jo, already in a failing marriage, is devastated when she hears her daughter’s life is on a knife edge. At her bedside Jo starts to read Alice’s diary, found the previous day in a vintage handbag. A door opens onto the past, revealing a young woman’s fierce determination to succeed against all odds. Past and present overlap and merge as life-changing events resonate across the gulf of time. This is a story of a mother whose life is blown apart. Now she must find a way to put it back together. Can Alice show her the way? “I devoured this book. The characters are rich and their stories compelling.” – Goodreads reviewer “This is a tale that will wring your heart and feed your soul. Don’t pass it up!” – I’m a Voracious Reader “Timeless themes, beautifully packaged.” – Something by Jane"

Margot Shepherd (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Don't Make Me Laugh

"'A great book, an important book that will start a discussion that needs to be had…my heart was in my mouth' Marian Keyes 'Exhilarating, viscerally thrilling and SO timely - an ambitious dark comedy that really delivers. Hugely smart, with so much emotional depth and resonance' Daisy Buchanan 'Sharp, dark and outrageously funny,' Marianne Levy 'This is an honest, funny, devastating and timely book' Jenny Colgan Don’t Make Me Laugh balances anger and humour with the deftest of touches. It is a story about power and control and manipulation, about gendered roles in both the workplace and our personal lives, and about how women are set up in competition with each other. And ultimately – satisfyingly – it’s a story about fighting back."

Julia Raeside (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Date with Destiny: A Charming Cosy Crime Read Packed With Yorkshire Humour

"Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series! 'A rollicking tale of everyday crime life among rural folk' - Daily Mail From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life's never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it? As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency's door, seeking their services. Samson is initially reluctant to help, for many reasons. But things quickly escalate following a shocking murder at Fellside Court and, as a friend comes under suspicion, Samson and Delilah must set aside their personal problems to catch a killer. In a case that will bring so many of Bruncliffe's secrets out into the open, this final investigation for the Dales Detectives may be the one that breaks them for ever . . . Date with Destiny is the final instalment in Julia Chapman's much-loved Dales Detective series set in Yorkshire. Praise for The Dales Detective series: 'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' - Daily Mail 'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' - Northern Echo 'A classic whodunnit' - Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder 'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' - Countryside 'Chapman delivers on every level' - Lancashire Evening Post 'As village murder mysteries go, this clever, witty and realistic series is quite out of the ordinary and strongly recommended' - Crime Review"

Julia Chapman (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Finding Love at Sunset Shore

"The brand new summer rom com from Bella Osborne full of love, sunshine and life's twists and turns! Sometimes, you have to fake it until you make it… Ros is too busy for a boyfriend; between work and looking after her poorly father, there’s no time left for a relationship. But when she overhears her dad's dying wish is for her to find love, Ros is determined to make it happen – or at least, make it look like it has. Enter Cameron, a struggling mature student with a mountain of debt but a zest for life. Ros, driven by love for her ailing dad, reluctantly agrees to the simple business transaction: paying Cameron to play the role of her boyfriend. Ros meticulously plans their fake relationship – but when Cameron decides to go off-script, chaos ensues. As Ros and Cameron navigate the ups and downs of their faux romance, their differences drive each other crazy. But they may just need each other more than they think… Full of romance, sunshine and a whole lot of fun, Finding Love at Sunset Shore is the perfect escapist rom com for summer 2024!"

Bella Osborne (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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Hold Back the Night: The most gripping, emotional novel you'll read this year

"'ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE' KATE SAWYER 'WILL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND LODGE ITSELF IN YOUR HEART' ERIN KELLY 'HEARTBREAKING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING' LOUISE HARE 'POWERFUL, TIMELY, IMPORTANT' BETH UNDERDOWN 'BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX AND MOVING' PLATINUM MAGAZINE 'POWERFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING' RED 'I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS NOVEL' ERICKA WALLER 'THESE CHARACTERS WILL WRAP AROUND YOUR HEART' ARAMINTA HALL From the Observer debut novelist of the year, comes a blistering, heart-wrenching new novel of complicity and atonement, delving into one nurse's experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis. March 2020. Annie is alone in her house as the world shuts down, only the ghosts of her memories for company. But then she receives a phone call which plunges her deeper into the past. 1959. Annie and Rita are student nurses at Fairlie Hall mental hospital. Working long, gruelling hours, they soon learn that the only way to appease their terrifying matron is to follow the rules unthinkingly. But what is happening in the hospital's hidden side wards? And at what point does following the rules turn into complicity - and betrayal? 1983. Annie is reeling from the loss of her husband and struggling to face raising her daughter alone. Following a chance encounter, she offers a sick young man a bed for the night, a good deed that soon leads to another. Before long, she finds herself entering a new life of service - her home a haven for those who are cruelly shunned. But can we ever really atone? The powerful and captivating new novel from the celebrated author of KEEPER and YOUNG WOMEN, HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is Jessica Moor's most powerful and commercial book to date. A darkly compelling character-led novel, drawing on themes of complicity and betrayal, it is bursting with talking points and absolutely perfect for reading groups. Praise for HOLD BACK THE NIGHT and Jessica Moor: 'The literary sensation . . . heart-breaking' My Weekly 'Absolutely incredible. Intricate, heart-breaking, with perfect prose and characterisation. This is an author stepping into her power and it is a privilege to behold' Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding and This Family 'Beautifully written and authentic, this novel shines an unflinching light on the darkest episodes of recent medical history. Hold Back The Night will get under your skin and lodge itself in your heart' Erin Kelly 'Powerful, at times gut-wrenching' Peter Tatchell 'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measure. Dealing with the horrors of conversion therapy in the 1950s and the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, this is a story of redemption and hope as much as it is grief and shame. I absolutely loved it' Louise Hare 'Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in' Jeanette Winterson 'Heartbreaking and beautifully written' Heather Darwent 'A shocking, vital story that will never let you go. I urge everyone to read this novel. Jessica does not flinch away from the themes in this book, but writes with purposeful intent. She does not linger on the suffering, but shines a light on hope. An outstanding achievement' Ericka Waller 'Hold back the Night is a book about fear and power, the stories we tell ourselves and the people we hope to be. Beautiful and lyrical, these characters will wrap around your heart. I loved it' Araminta Hall"

Jessica Moor (Author), Elizabeth Bower (Narrator)

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