Audiobooks narrated by Jim Meskimen

Murder on Charity Lane: A Marigold Cottages Mystery

"'Narrators [Meg] Price and [Jim] Meskimen's increasing playfulness with the characters and the twists and turns of the plot make this an enjoyable listening experience.' —Kirkus Reviews on The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective Months after the shocking murders at Marigold Cottages, eccentric landlady Mrs. B finds the peace and quiet a little too peaceful. That’s why she invites her young friend CJ Moore to move into a now-vacant cottage: CJ is a suspect in the death of her employer, a wealthy Santa Barbara philanthropist who tumbled down the stairs of his mansion during a dinner party. The dead man’s much-younger widow claims she saw CJ push him, but Mrs. B is certain that she’s innocent. Why? Oh, just a feeling. That’s enough for her to summon the Marigold Cottages Murder Collective. Lily-Ann will marshal the facts, Hamilton will dig around online, Sophie and Nicholas will offer eyewitness testimony, and everyone will hope that Ocean keeps Mrs. B out of trouble. Just as the tenants begin to suspect that Elsa is in fact the perpetrator, there’s a second murder. A bloodier one. And with their tight-knit community in the crosshairs, they must prove her innocence—or accept her guilt. '[Narrator Meg] Price ... effortlessly [shifts] ages (kids to eighties!), mannerisms, [and] personalities. [Narrator Jim] Meskimen seamlessly interrupts with his own versatile characterizations of tenants and outsiders.' —Booklist on The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books"

Jo Nichols (Author), Jim Meskimen, Meg Price (Narrator)

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The Manila Poker Club: Eisenhower, Quezon, and the Plan to Harbor Europe’s Jews in the Philippines

"In the late 1930s, as the Nazi persecution of Jews in Germany and Austria intensified, five distinguished gentlemen met half a world away for regular late-night poker games. What began as an excuse to drink whiskey, smoke cigars, and discuss the political events of the day resulted in an ambitious plan to rescue as many Jewish refugees as possible from the clutches of Hitler’s Gestapo. This small group of men in Manila—Lieutenant Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower, Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon, US high commissioner of the Philippines Paul V. McNutt, and Jewish American businessmen Alex and Philip Frieder—shared a sense of humor, a mutual respect for one another’s cultures and people, and an innate desire to help a persecuted population. They hatched an effort to welcome thousands of Jewish refugees to the Philippines, facing off against antisemitic and anti-immigrant resistance in their own countries, the spreading Nazi menace in Europe—and eventually the Japanese invasion of their Pacific safe haven. Drawing on recently released archives and original interviews with some of the last remaining Holocaust survivors, journalist Mark Sy shines a light on the humanitarian partnership between Filipino and American freedom fighters and the harrowing experiences of some of the Jewish families they helped to rescue, when the rest of humanity chose to turn its backs on them. It’s a little-known tale of courage and compassion that ultimately saved more Jews than Oskar Schindler."

Mark Sy (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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Deep End: A Deaf Row Mystery

"When a Colorado cannabis billionaire is assassinated, retired Denver homicide cop Woodrow “Mountain” Bell is pulled back into the inferno—one that sparked half a century earlier at a vanished hippie commune called Jericho. As Bell digs into the ashes, he uncovers links between the mogul and a charismatic killer who once fled those same mountains. Now, with the old codgers of “Deaf Row” at his side, Bell must face ghosts, secrets, and the unholy marriage of idealism and greed before the past burns the living one last time. He’s got help, whether he wants it or not. His aging morning coffee cronies at Midnight’s Tommyknockers Diner—they call themselves “Deaf Row”—a raucous klatsch comprising the retired newspaper editor, an old priest, town doctor, fire chief, and assorted other local codgers who disguise affection for and loyalty to each other as insult and banter. These old men are wrestling with the creeping sense they’re growing invisible. But they’re not only Bell’s Greek chorus and conscience, they’re his motley crew of “forensic” experts who help him solve—sometimes unwittingly—the riddles in which he’s tangled. As the investigation deepens, Bell uncovers a haunting link between Toohey’s death and a 1970 double murder at the hippie commune of Jericho, a case once dismissed as a relic of the counterculture. Bell begins to pull loose threads that lead him far from Denver’s glass towers and back into the past. His peculiar trail winds through Deep End, a dying mining village now inhabited by aging hippies, grifters, and holy fools—including Sky Colfax, an eighty-something tavern owner whose past doesn’t fit the stories he tells. What he finds instead is a fugitive identity that has been hiding in plain sight for half a century—and a reckoning that erupts in fire when Bell confronts a man who has lived under stolen names and polished grudges for too long. Bell’s allies are as unlikely and colorful as the case itself. Fancy O’Neil, the sharp-tongued waitress at the coffee shop where Bell and his cronies gather, is a former hippie chick herself and sheds new light on the distant past. SAC Dani Silva of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and Bell’s old partner, Det. Jazz Jackson of Denver Homicide, lend procedural power. And there’s Charlie Maloney, Bell’s independent girlfriend recovering from cancer surgery, who lends him her sharp pragmatism and quiet emotional strength. Part mystery, part elegy, Deep End explores the stubborn endurance of decency and friendship in a world that forgets its elders and its dead. It’s about love that outlasts youth, courage that survives retirement, and justice that often comes—if it comes at all—through fire. Lyrical, witty, and deeply human, Deep End stands alone yet expands the world introduced in Deaf Row—an addictive crime story (informed by the author’s decades of experience covering crime and its ripple) as well as a moving meditation on age, memory, and the unfinished business that follows us into the twilight."

Ron Franscell (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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The Best of Gene Wolfe: A Definitive Retrospective of His Finest Short Fiction

"The Best of Gene Wolfe is the definitive collection of the best of Gene Wolfe’s short fiction. One of the greatest writers in genre (and literary fiction) of the twentieth century, Gene Wolfe was a national treasure who produced the finest and most significant body of short fiction in the SF and fantasy field over the last fifty years. The Best of Gene Wolfe is an amazing retrospective collection of his short fiction, selected by Wolfe himself. Too many award winners and Best Of stories to list here; just as a sample we have “The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories,” “The Fifth Head of Cerberus,” “Petting Zoo,” “The Tree Is My Hat,” “Seven American Nights,” and “A Cabin on the Coast.” Incredible tales from a writer who challenged and amazed. Who revolutionized the genre. And whose stories will stand the test of time."

Gene Wolfe (Author), Antony Ferguson, Assaf Cohen, Charlie Thurston, Dion Graham, Donald Corren, Edoardo Ballerini, Eric Jason Martin, Grover Gardner, Jason Culp, Jean Brassard, Jim Meskimen, Nick Sullivan, Paul Boehmer, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42: The Best New SF & Fantasy of the Year

"Immerse yourself in the next generation of science fiction and fantasy with 18 hours narrated by an award-winning cast, including Stefan Rudnicki, Orson Scott Card, Gabrielle De Cuir, Janina Edwards, Susan Hanfield, Kirby Heyborne, John Lee, Jim Meskimen, and Scott Peterson. 'The narrators of this dazzling collection present an auditory buffet in easy-to-digest portions. With the talents of nine narrators, listeners will hear a variety of voices delivering these SF and fantasy short stories. Compelling performances.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred) “Thought-provoking sampling of terrific new voices in speculative fiction, from the dangers of messing with the past to potential hopes and fears for the possible future.' —Library Journal “The range is extraordinary: hard science fiction bristles with urgency, fantasy shimmers with mythic depth, and quieter, character-driven tales linger long after the final page. These are not tentative first steps but confident strides from writers poised to shape the genre's future.”—The International Review of Books If 42 is the answer, these stories ask the questions worth thinking about: - What if a perfect rescue went catastrophically wrong? - What if the “better you” doesn’t want to share your life? - What if love could survive inside a virtual reality? Inside this volume, you’ll encounter a flawless time-rescue gone wrong, a beauty treatment with terrifying consequences, a detective hunted by a body-hopping killer, and a homesteader uncovering a truth that rewrites Earth itself. You’ll also find dragons that defy myth, fairy-tale chaos, supernatural horror, and high-concept science fiction that blends heart, humor, and imagination. From time travel and first contact to magical realism, monsters, and folklore-inspired fantasy, every story is brought vividly to life. Featuring original stories by Hugo and Nebula award-winner Orson Scott Card and Bram Stoker award-winner Nina Kiriki Hoffman, alongside twelve rising stars shaping the future of speculative fiction, Writers of the Future Volume 42 is your gateway to bold ideas, fresh voices, and stories readers love to discover—and recommend. Perfect for fans of: Orson Scott Card, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Blake Crouch, Brandon Sanderson, V. E. Schwab, Naomi Novik, Michael Crichton, Ted Chiang, Ken Liu, and Black Mirror. This Audio Edition Includes: - 12 Stories from Emerging Stars of speculative fiction, accompanied by a complimentary reference PDF of original illustrations. - 3 Bonus Stories by bestselling authors. - 3 Masterclass Articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top industry creators. Selected from thousands of entries worldwide, this anthology brings together a new generation of emerging authors and illustrators—your launchpad into the future of science fiction and fantasy. Listen now."

L. Ron Hubbard, Orson Scott Card (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir, Janina Edwards, Jim Meskimen, John Lee, Kirby Heyborne, Orson Scott Card, Scott Peterson, Stefan Rudnicki, Susan Hanfield (Narrator)

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Western Star: The Life and Legends of Larry McMurtry

"By his longtime friend and a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, the definitive biography of Larry McMurtry, the legendary author and screenwriter of Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show, and Brokeback Mountain, who transformed our vision of the West. Before Larry McMurtry became one of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century, he worked on his family’s ranch in rural Texas. At night he heard vivid stories of his cowboy uncles driving herds of cattle across the plains where there once were bison and Native Americans. “McMurtry Means Beef,” as one ranching magazine put it. By the time he died in 2021, McMurtry had published forty books, won a Pulitzer for Lonesome Dove and an Oscar for his cowritten adaptation of Annie Proulx’s Brokeback Mountain, and seen his work made into such classic films as Hud and Terms of Endearment. Now, McMurtry means great stories. For all his fame, McMurtry was an elusive figure. He loved women but was married to his typewriter; he was wary of critics and distrustful of other men—except David Streitfeld. When McMurtry gave the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist the keys to his past, Streitfeld dug into every archive and interviewed everyone who would talk. He found that, even as McMurtry’s work criticized the old cowboy myths, he loved making up stories about himself. Western Star reveals the real and complicated life of a storyteller who was both an icon and critic of Texas, the favorite of presidents, confidant to movie stars like Diane Keaton and Cybill Shepherd, friend to Ken Kesey and husband to his widow Faye, an obsessive bookseller, and the most enduring voice of the American West. "

David Streitfeld (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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A Killer in the Cordgrass: Mudflats Murder Club Mysteries, Book 2

"The golden years are tainted red with murder on Spartina Island. When Courtney Evanson's body is found in the dunes of Spartina Island, the peaceful facade of the retirement haven is shattered. Retired detective Sean Tanner teams up with Detective Sergeant Charlie Nash, diving into a case that's far more twisted than they imagined. A stolen credit card initially offers a promising lead, but when their main suspect turns up dead, all their theories unravel. The investigation grinds to a halt—until The Mudflats Murder Club uncovers a crucial piece of evidence: a ruby pendant hidden in the pocket of the clothes Courtney was wearing when she died. This pendant is more than a simple find—it's the unmistakable link to a 27-year-old cold case involving another young woman's violent death. The deeper they probe into the case, the more Sean's team unearths, including secrets about Charlie's father, who mysteriously disappeared a decade ago. As the lines between past and present blur, Sean must navigate these buried truths without losing Charlie's trust. As the body count climbs and three seemingly separate cases collide, the stakes on Spartina Island have never been higher. The Cordgrass Killer is still out there—watching, waiting—and Sean and Charlie's relentless digging has put them squarely in the crosshairs. Can Sean and Charlie outpace a killer who's always a step ahead…or will the sands of Spartina Island claim them next? Brian Thiem, drawing from his experience as a former detective and cold case investigator, crafts a suspenseful story perfect for fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club and Only Murders in the Building. Dive into Spartina Island's dark underbelly, where retirement dreams turn into deadly nightmares, and age is just a number in the pursuit of justice."

Brian Thiem (Author), Erin Bennett, Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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North Country

"A taut literary thriller set along the northern border, North Country explores the monsters frozen in the depths of the human soul. North Chazy, New York, is the heart of the North Country, a frigid region nestled against the Canadian border, characterized by the beautiful landscapes of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain—plus a steady stream of Quebecois drugs flowing south, spirited by snowmobile across the ice. Tom Kaiser, fresh off a dishonorable discharge from the Air Force, returns to North Chazy for his ailing father’s final days. It’s an uneasy homecoming—ever since his little sister was lost under the ice in mysterious circumstances when they were children, Kaiser has felt a terrible presence swimming in the deep. Needing work, Kaiser falls in with Donnie LeClair, a slumlord, loan shark, and aesthete whose private collection of landscapes would rival a modest museum’s. Kaiser earns his keep roughing up unsavory locals who are late on their rent. But his true value is his aptitude for satellite telemetry, allowing him to find gaps in border surveillance, a useful skill for working with a Montreal kingpin who wants to move large quantities of ecstasy into the US. As Kaiser spirals through the underbelly of drugs and crime, he finds the roots of evil run deep in the North Country—as bleak, impenetrable, and foreboding as the frozen lake."

Matt Bondurant (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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As I Lay Dying

"From Nobel Prize–winning author William Faulkner, As I Lay Dying is a masterpiece of Southern Gothic literature and one of the best books of the twentieth century. This gorgeous hardcover edition includes decorated endpapers and a set of brand-new illustrations. As she nears the end of her life, Addie Bundren wants nothing more than to be buried in her native Jefferson, Mississippi, far from the miserable backwater surroundings of her married life. A captivating and stylistically innovative work, the narrative revolves around the grim, yet darkly humorous, pilgrimage as the Bundren family sets out to fulfill her last wish. Told from fifteen different points of view over fifty-nine chapters, As I Lay Dying vividly brings to life Faulkner’s imaginary South, and is replete with poignant, complex, violent, and fascinating characters."

William Faulkner (Author), Adam Verner, Amanda Stribling, Andrew Eiden, Charlie Thurston, David Stifel, Dion Graham, Edoardo Ballerini, Elisabeth Rodgers, Elizabeth Wiley, Jim Meskimen, Joe Barrett, Nick Sullivan, Sean Pratt, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Tim Campbell, a full cast (Narrator)

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Ratatouille: The Junior Novelization

Kitty Richards (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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Just Visiting This Planet: Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon and Stars

"*Revised and updated for the twenty-first century* In this updated, illustrated companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, we visit again with Merlin, a timeless space traveler from Planet Omniscia, who answers a collection of imaginative questions about the cosmos from Earthlings of all ages. Whether waxing poetic about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, the world of light, physical laws or galaxies near and far, Merlin's remarks are engaging, humorous, and clear as a starry night sky. Merlin hasn't been stumped yet, responding to questions including: If aliens exploded our moon, what effect would it have on us? What are your thoughts on the theory that a star named Nemesis is circling our solar system and was responsible for killing off the dinosaurs? If I leave a container on my roof for a period of time, can I collect particles from outer space? Just Visiting This Planet is a timeless book for all travellers of the universe."

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Author), André Santana, Bronson Pinchot, Cassandra Morris, Deanna Anthony, Em Grosland, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Jennifer Aquino, Jim Meskimen, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Fortgang, Liam Gerrard, Luzma Ortiz, Natalie Naudus, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nicole Cash, Pun Bandhu, Rory Barnett, Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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World Made by Hand

""What's after Armageddon? No government, no laws, no infrastructure, no oil, no industry…and sometimes a sense of relief. In Kunstler's richly imagined World Made by Hand, the bone-weary denizens of Union Grove…manage to plant a few seeds of human decency that bear fruit." —Cathleen Medwick, Oprah Daily For the townspeople of Union Grove, New York, the future is nothing like they thought it would be. Following a cascading set of catastrophes—the end of oil, climate change, resource wars, and global pandemics—they are doing whatever they can to get by. The outside world is largely unknown. There may be a president, and he may be in Minneapolis now, but people aren't sure. The townspeople's challenges play out in a dazzling, fully realized world of abandoned highways and empty houses, horses working the fields, and rivers—no longer polluted—replenished with fish. Celebrated cultural critic and author of the runaway nonfiction bestseller The Long Emergency James Howard Kunstler returns with the World Made by Hand, an astonishing work of speculative fiction that brings to life what America might be, a few decades from now. This extraordinary novel full of love and loss, violence and power, sex and drugs, depression and desperation, but also plenty of hope, cements Kunstler's place as an important voice in the debate over our country's future."

James Howard Kunstler (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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