Audiobooks narrated by John McLain

Sacred Margins: On the Spiritual Life of the Writer

"The blank page is not truly empty, it is filled with possibility, for even the margins are sacred. Part spiritual formation and part reflection on craft, Sacred Margins: On the Spiritual Life of a Writer draws from Scripture, vast reading, and decades of experience in publishing to explore the interior life of the writer—the hidden places where words are formed long before they reach the page. Steve Laube journeys into profound facets of the writing life: the yearning to create, the alchemy of memory, the wonder of imagination, and the transparency of broken places. He also includes the difficulties writers face: self-doubt, waiting, criticism, time, success, and spiritual darkness, all while offering a deeply Christian vision of perseverance rooted in obedience. Through insights and spiritual exercises, the book emphasizes that words matter because God uses them to bring hope and truth. For those compelled to write this book will inspire them to see that the blank pages are sacred opportunities. "

Steve Laube (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend

"Bloomsbury presents The Searchers by Glenn Frankel, read by John McLain New York Times Bestseller Named one of the best books of the year by: Parade The Guardian Kirkus Library Journal The true story behind the classic Western The Searchers by Pulitzer Prize-wining writer Glenn Frankel that the New York Times calls 'A vivid, revelatory account of John Ford's 1956 masterpiece.' In 1836 in East Texas, nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanches. She was raised by the tribe and eventually became the wife of a warrior. Twenty-four years after her capture, she was reclaimed by the U.S. cavalry and Texas Rangers and restored to her white family, to die in misery and obscurity. Cynthia Ann's story has been told and re-told over generations to become a foundational American tale. The myth gave rise to operas and one-act plays, and in the 1950s to a novel by Alan LeMay, which would be adapted into one of Hollywood's most legendary films, The Searchers, 'The Biggest, Roughest, Toughest... and Most Beautiful Picture Ever Made!' directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. Glenn Frankel, beginning in Hollywood and then returning to the origins of the story, creates a rich and nuanced anatomy of a timeless film and a quintessentially American myth. The dominant story that has emerged departs dramatically from documented history: it is of the inevitable triumph of white civilization, underpinned by anxiety about the sullying of white women by 'savages.' What makes John Ford's film so powerful, and so important, Frankel argues, is that it both upholds that myth and undermines it, baring the ambiguities surrounding race, sexuality, and violence in the settling of the West and the making of America. C 2013 Audible, Inc."

Glenn Frankel (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom

"The definitive account of the warrior-monks who stood as Christendom’s shield against centuries of relentless Islamic aggression and a superlative example of Muscular Christianity for an era marred by effete and effeminized forms of the faith. In this magisterial history, Raymond Ibrahim chronicles the long and brutal conflict between Islam and the West through the eyes and lives of Christendom’s original commando forces: the knights of the Temple and Hospital. These warrior monks, whose unprecedented fusion of piety and militancy remains unmatched to this day, played a pivotal—though overlooked if not suppressed—role in defending Christian civilization against the onslaught of Islamic forces during the Crusades and beyond. Drawing on an exhaustive study of primary sources, and infused with his signature blend of rigorous scholarship and compelling storytelling, Ibrahim’s groundbreaking work far transcends the typical constraints of modern academic retellings, debunks widely held myths (such as the persistent claim that the Templars evolved into the Freemasons), and uncovers the theological foundation that gave rise to and provided justification for these military orders. In line with Christ’s now ignored directive that “two swords” are “enough” (Luke 22:38), these two brotherhoods wielded both spiritual and martial power to safeguard the faith. WARNING: Brimming with epic battles, stunning heroism, and self-sacrificial martyrdom against the savage hordes of Islam, The Two Swords of Christ—the third installment of Ibrahim’s trilogy (following Sword and Scimitar and Defenders of the West)—stands as his fiercest and most violent narrative to date."

Raymond Ibrahim (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Plato’s Revenge: The New Science of the Immaterial Genome

"First there was the genetic revolution—the discovery that physical structures in the cell, including DNA and RNA, shape every organism. Now, says evolutionary biologist Richard Sternberg, we are overdue for another and more profound revolution. Recent findings reveal that genetic and even epigenetic sources alone cannot account for the rich dynamism of life—not even close. Some other informational source is required. The idea was anticipated 2,400 years ago in Plato’s Timaeus and periodically revisited in the ensuing centuries. Sidelined by scientific materialism, it is now reasserting itself on the strength of cutting-edge molecular biology, higher mathematics, and commonsense reasoning. In Plato’s Revenge, science writer David Klinghoffer takes Sternberg’s profound explorations and weaves them into a lively and accessible account of a most remarkable realization: At every moment, we owe our lives to a genome that is more than matter and to an informational source that is immaterial, transcomputational, and beyond space and time."

David Klinghoffer (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Mercenaries, Gunslingers, and Outlaws: Two Years as a Security Contractor in Iraq

"Retired after 12 years in the military, Robert Kurtz had never deployed to war, so when he got the opportunity to deploy to Iraq as a private security contractor, he did not hesitate. The two and a half years he spent in Iraq and the people he met would change his life profoundly. Recounts 2½ years of a security contractor’s profound experiences in Iraq, blending gripping vignettes of firefights, cultural encounters, and the human cost of conflict. A candid and multifaceted look at life as a security contractor in Iraq in the early years after the American invasion. It’s not just a story of surviving IEDs and firefights while protecting American contractors—though those moments are vividly recounted—it’s also an exploration of the broader, often unexpected, experiences that defined the author’s two and a half years in Iraq. Structured as a series of concise, self-contained chapters, the book captures a wide range of events and encounters: high-speed crashes, tense standoffs with Iraqi security forces, the ever-present uncertainty of knowing who to trust, and the toll of living in a warzone—but outside the protection of the military—on contractors, clients, and locals alike. The focus isn’t just on action but also on the everyday challenges and the strategies necessary to stay safe in such a dangerous and unpredictable environment. The book introduces the diverse people the author met through his work, from former Green Berets, British Royal Marines and South African commandos, through to Gurkhas, a former member of the French Foreign Legion, and even a Buddhist monk. There are stories of heroic, larger-than-life figures and of outlaws who came to Iraq because they didn’t fit in anywhere else and ended up not fitting in there either. It also delves into the lives of Iraqi civilians, who offered glimpses of kindness and humanity amid the chaos. These stories provide listeners with a nuanced and personal perspective on a challenging and complex chapter of modern conflict."

Robert M. Kurtz (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Return of the Star: A Jack Sage Western, Book 3

"He's a man anyone can count on. Can he win in a fight against vicious gangs and heartless agendas? Texas Hill Country. Jack Sage always has your back. So, hearing shots and sounds of battle close by, the steadfast marshal rushes to the rescue of a woman defending her children and home against a ruthless group of outlaws. But his mission to protect turns tragic when the attackers burn the place down and kidnap the oldest daughter. Teaming up with a detachment of Texas Rangers to track down the eleven-year-old and her brutal abductors, Jack discovers other girls have been recently abducted from their families… and some even killed. And when he uncovers evidence, it's all part of a sinister plan, the veteran soldier vows to leave no innocent behind. How far will this diehard lawman have to go to render justice? Return of the Star is the thrilling third book in the Jack Sage Western series. If you like loyal men, sweeping settings of western prairies, and surprising twists and turns, then you'll love Donald L. Robertson's unflinching adventure."

Donald L. Robertson (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Without the Star: A Jack Sage Western, Book 2

"When he runs into a vicious band of thieves, can a western hero bent on retiring ride away from a brutal confrontation? Jack Sage is ready to hang up his guns. So after rescuing a family from a flooded house, the guarded lawman is delighted to discover a steal of a price for a string of horses and 400 head of cattle to start his ranch. But to get his herd from Texas to Kansas, he faces a seven-hundred-mile journey fraught with swollen rivers, difficult crossings, and a cutthroat gang of rustlers. Meeting a sheriff who asks for his help bringing in the wanted outlaws, the aspiring rancher refuses to be distracted from his plan. But when those ruthless criminals attack them, leaving a trail of carnage in their wake, Jack vows to do whatever it takes to deliver justice… Following a path littered with blood and bodies, will he turn up dead or alive? Without the Star is the action-packed second book in the Jack Sage Western series. If you like well-developed characters, gritty gunfights, and authentic settings, then you'll love Donald L. Robertson's ace in the hole."

Donald L. Robertson (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Stranger with a Star: A Jack Sage Western, Book 1

"Six-shooters blazing. Bad guys closing in. When the dust settles, will he be the last man standing? Jack Sage can't let injustice pass. So as the Civil War veteran rides north toward the Rocky Mountains, he doesn't hesitate to help an ambushed newspaperman. But just as they reach the tiny Texas town they're headed for, the loner's inner rage ignites when a homesteader is gunned down in cold blood in front of his wife and kids. Reluctantly taking the job of marshal due to the tears of the innocents, Jack throws the guilty man in jail and starts cleaning up the lawless settlement. But between corrupt saloon owners and rough swindlers, the principled gunfighter may have bitten off more than he can chew. Can he bring order to people in need, or will he end up in an early grave? Stranger with a Star is the exciting first book in the Jack Sage Western series. If you like honest heroes, character-driven drama, and thrilling shootouts, then you'll love Donald L. Robertson's wild ride into the sunset."

Donald L. Robertson (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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The Warlord of Mars: Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library / Barsoom Saga 3

"The Warlord of Mars (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 3 of the Barsoom Saga - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Long has John Carter waited for the revolving door of the devious Temple of the Sun to open, not knowing whether his beloved Dejah Thoris lives or has perished upon the other side. But before the door can open, the princess is spirited away by a conspiracy of her husband's deadliest enemies. The trail leads from the steaming swamps of Kaol and Ptarth to the frigid Carrion Caves lying beyond the ice barrier that fringes the far north. There, in the domed cities of the Yellow Men, John Carter must confront the cruel Jeddak of Okar and solve the mystery of why no outsider has ever returned from the tyrant's kingdom-or he and Dejah Thoris will meet the same deadly fate themselves."

Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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A Princess of Mars: Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library / Barsoom Saga 1

"A Princess of Mars (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 1 of the Barsoom Saga - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Mysteriously projected to Mars, Captain John Carter of Virginia finds himself a captive of the savage Tharks, four-armed green Martian warriors roving the dead sea bottoms. Among them he meets one who will change his life forever-the incomparable Dejah Thoris, regal princess of the nation of Helium, captured while on a scientific mission to study the dwindling atmosphere of dying Barsoom. With the steel of his sword and the strength of his earthly muscles, John Carter will stop at nothing to free the woman who has captured his heart, even as she spurns his love. But winning liberty will be only the first challenge for the Earthman when fate throws Dejah Thoris into the clutches of Helium's greatest enemy."

Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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The Gods of Mars: Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library / Barsoom Saga 2

"The Gods of Mars (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 2 of the Barsoom Saga - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. After ten long years stranded on Earth, John Carter returns once again to Barsoom. But this time, he finds himself fighting for his life in the Valley Dor-the presumed Martian paradise that is in reality a violent hellscape, where legions of blood-thirsty Plant Men and four-armed great apes reward with bitter death believers who take the final pilgrimage down the sacred River Iss. Reunited with Tars Tarkas, his loyal green Martian friend, John Carter runs awry into the hands of the Holy Therns, the ancient cult that in secret rules all Barsoom. But even the Therns themselves fall victim to the ruthless pirates of the First Born-and somewhere among these myriad adversaries lies John Carter's beloved Dejah Thoris, waiting without hope beyond his reach."

Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author), John McLain (Narrator)

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Victory Harben: Tales from the Void

"Collected here for the first time are six fantastical tales of the Swords of Eternity Super-Arc, the epic cycle that launched the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series. At the mercy of spacetime's capricious vagaries, young scientist Victory Harben finds herself hurled across worlds by a mysterious force, while pursued by a ruthless winged entity armed with a flaming sword that consumes souls. Following Victory is inventor Jason Gridley, intent on finding his goddaughter and bringing her home. In the course of their world-hopping odyssey, Victory and Jason will meet friends and allies, and face off against cruel enemies who will test the steel of their courage. Original to this anthology are a Quantum Prelude, a Quantum Postlude, and five new connecting Quantum Interludes in which Victory Harben gives context to the unfolding story of the Super-Arc that occurs between each story, plus the previously unpublished epic novelette "Victory Harben and the Lord of the Veiled Eye" by Christopher Paul Carey, in which the ERB Universe collides head-on with cosmic horror at the edge of the solar system! THE FIRST UNIVERSE OF ITS KIND A century before the term "crossover" became a buzzword in popular culture, Edgar Rice Burroughs created the first expansive, fully cohesive literary universe. Coexisting in this vast cosmos was a pantheon of immortal heroes and heroines--Tarzan of the Apes, Jane Clayton, John Carter, Dejah Thoris, Carson Napier, and David Innes being only the best known among them. In Burroughs' 80-plus novels, their epic adventures transported them to the strange and exotic worlds of Barsoom, Amtor, Pellucidar, Caspak, and Va-nah, as well as the lost civilizations of Earth and even realms beyond the farthest star. Now the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe expands in an all-new series of canonical novels written by today's talented authors! ℗ 2024 Oasis Audio © 2024 Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of ERB, Inc. Used by Permission. "

Ann Tonsor Zeddies, Christopher Paul Carey, Geary Gravel, Mike Wolfer (Author), Jaimee Draper, John McLain, Johnny Heller (Narrator)

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