Audiobooks narrated by Josie Charles

Netta Becker and the Missing Memory Maze

"Legend and edge-of-your-seat action fuse together in this exciting second instalment of the Netta Becker trilogy, underpinned with a feminist retelling of Ancient Greek myth. A hall full of statues. A pair of lost siblings. Monsters at every turn. Under orders from the Titan called the Crone, Netta steps out of time itself. And, panicking just a little, her little brother Remy follows. Lost and alone, they each wake in a strange maze-like world as statues. Netta breaks free and begins her double quest: to find her brother and the second sister Titan. But Remy can’t remember who he has lost – and when he is rescued by young Tig, he leaves his memories of Netta behind. By breaking sphinx riddles and with mythical beasts as new allies, Netta and Remy must find out who they are – and who the League of Archon is – in the Realm of Memory itself."

Jennifer Claessen (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime

"A mysterious labyrinth. A desperate king. A rebellious princess. Being stuck in a crumbling old villa in Crete with her annoying, history-obsessed little brother Remy isn’t exactly Netta’s idea of a fun summer holiday. But before she can even get bored, Netta starts having very real dreams where she is dragged back thousands of years to Ancient Greece. Here, King Minos is preparing for the opening of his precious labyrinth, and there are rumours that a monster lurks inside. As Netta becomes more drawn to the past, her present-day self starts slipping away. Netta and Remy must figure out what is pulling her back before they run out of time - and if they don’t solve the puzzle soon, Netta might just become history herself."

Jennifer Claessen (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Beattie Cavendish and the Highland Hideaway

"1949. The Cold War is intensifying and rumours abound that the Russians are close to creating an atomic bomb. Beattie Cavendish, special operative for a covert section of GCHQ is sent to Scotland, to a listening station in the Highlands at Kilbray. Beattie's arrival is greeted with suspicion by the station's staff. She faces an uphill battle to turn things around. When Beattie discovers that her uncle Howard, who lives nearby, has gone missing, she becomes convinced his disappearance is more sinister. She learns Howard has been visiting a remote Highland lodge used during the war to hide out of favour special operation executive officers. As she delves deeper, there is no one she feels she can trust except for private detective Patrick Corrigan. But Corrigan has troubles of his own as he needs to get out of London after crossing the Kutsnetsov brothers, a pair of notorious Russian gangsters. As the snow begins to fall hard and fast, Beattie realises the search is putting her life and that of Corrigan's in danger, and that the answers she is looking for lie buried in her wartime past."

Mary-Jane Riley (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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The Waiting Room: Stories of Love, Loss and Hope on the Path to Parenthood

"'An important book' Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead The path to parenthood is deeply personal. When that journey twists and stalls, it can feel impossibly lonely. Yet connection, courage and hope can be found, often in the stories of those who have taken the road before us. The Waiting Room exists because too many people experience infertility, loss and longing in silence. Every day in the UK, there are hundreds of miscarriages, about seven stillbirths, ten terminations for medical reasons and five neonatal deaths. Around 1 in every 80 pregnancies in the UK is ectopic. Globally, 1 in 6 couples face infertility at some point in their lives. Yet, the silence around the hospital visits and heartbreak remains. What happens after the negative pregnancy tests, the first miscarriage, the failed round of IVF, the ectopic pregnancy or the stillbirth? What is it like to pursue adoption, surrogacy or donor conception, or come to terms with a life without children? Drawing on dozens of honest, hopeful, bravely shared accounts, Audrey Ward curates a selection of stories – including her own – from those whose journeys to (or away from) parenthood were anything but simple, to help answer all these questions, and more. So, join us in The Waiting Room, a place of comfort, advice and connection, for anyone who has ever felt that parenthood is painfully out of reach. 'Shines a light on experiences too often hidden or misunderstood' Sharon Martin, Interim CEO, Fertility Network UK"

Audrey Ward (Author), Helen McAlpine, Joseph Tweedale, Josie Charles, Lucy Scott, Oliver Hembrough, Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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A Mermaid's Rescue: A fully illustrated underwater fantasy adventure

"Join shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw and her friends on an exciting magical underwater adventure in A Mermaid's Rescue. Perfect for fans of A Mermaid's Diary and The Little Mermaid. When shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw notices strange footprints in the sand she knows something is wrong. Her best friend, Creech, has vanished! Atalanta raises the alarm, and she and her mermaid friends begin a thrilling chase through Mer City, which leads to a battle with an army of aquabots. Can Atalanta and her friends pull off a daring rescue from the aquarium lair of a wicked industrialist before it's too late? Praise for the first title in the series A Mermaid's Diary 'Humorous . . . stuffed to the gills with charm' - The Guardian 'Charming, witty and imaginative . . . one of the best books to be published for 7- to 9-year-olds this year' - The Bookseller 'Gorgeous . . . the perfect summer read' - Daily Mail"

Chris Riddell (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Blind Date with a Book

"'I was hooked from the very first page… I loved the idea of Molly having a bookshop on a boat… a cute and entertaining read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this clever Pride and Prejudice retelling… swept me away and kept me smiling’ Liz Fenwick A brand new Oxford-set summer romance inspired by Pride and Prejudice from award-winning author Emily Kerr. For fans of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and book lovers! Molly Bramble thought running a bookshop on a narrowboat would be a dream come true – until her biggest challenge turned out to be her new neighbour, Jack, a former city trader with a penchant for crashing boats and hearts. When a 'Blind Date with a Book' night goes awry, Molly finds herself reluctantly paired with Jack and his lack of literary knowledge. Will their rivalry over mooring fees and a missing sign lead to a sinking ship – or a love story with a plot twist? As Molly and Jack navigate the choppy waters of romance, sabotage, and the occasional dog rescue, will their blossoming romance prove that sometimes the best stories are the ones we never see coming? Tropes: - Enemies to lovers - Forced proximity - Book lovers - Rivals Praise for Blind Date with a Book: 'If you, like me, were mesmerized by the pages of Pride and Prejudice, then you had better grab this with both hands and start immediately!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What could be more idyllic, a romance set in a bookshop, on a narrowboat, next to a floating wine bar, on a canal in Oxford? I mean! I’m in!’ Pernille Hughes 'When can I run away to Oxford to go book shopping on a canal boat… the perfect setting… the perfect book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed Blind Date with a Book… fun, cozy, and had just enough mystery to keep me turning the pages. I found myself easily drawn into Molly’s world’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book! I have read many books about canal boats and they always make me feel so cosy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read for any and all book lovers’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it, great characters, great writing and most of all the narrowboat bookshop sounds ideal. I like how this author writes as it’s fun, happy and most of all engaging… brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Cute and fun highly recommended to all my book lovers out there’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely beautiful cosy book… I adored these characters and their story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Molly and Jack is so fun, with great banter and chemistry. The boat bookshop setting is charming and unique… a delightful, feel-good read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt like I was on a summer mini break on a narrowboat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impeccable vibes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A whimsical tale of neighbors who find romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Emily Kerr (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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The Big Bad Wolf Murder

"THE BIG BAD WOLF IS DEAD! And what's worse, he was murdered! Alarick was a sporting superstar, top wolf in the Tooth & Claw games, and his death in the middle of the championship game against the Reds is a huge scandal. When his rival Ruby of the Reds realizes she has been framed for the crime, she goes on the run, determined to clear her name. But with a dogged detective and a wolf assassin on her tail, she's going to need more than a little help from her new wolf-cub friend Fillan. Only her Tooth & Claw skills will help her evade capture and nail the real murderer. A super-pacy fairy-tale crime romp, from the bestselling author of The Train to Impossible Places, for fans of Murder Most Unladylike and twisted fairy tales like Disney's Descendants. 'Perfect for any young readers who enjoy a spot of cosy crime.' The Sunday Express on P.G. Bell's The Beanstalk Murder"

P.G. Bell (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Deception Island

"Perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries on a massive scale, the high-stakes survival tension of Whiteout, and atmospheric thrillers like Shutter Island or the cinematic mystery of Lost. When a rescue team arrives at Deception Island to evacuate scientists from an erupting volcano, they discover everyone has vanished without a trace. Cut off from the outside world and trapped on an island with deadly secrets, Abbie must uncover the truth before the volcano – or something far more sinister – claims her life. Deception Island, a sunken volcano, is about to blow – and the scientists studying it need evacuating. It’s a race against time, and nature. But when they land on the island they find it completely deserted. As they search for signs of life other strange things start to happen: the radio is cut-off and then their boat disappears… Deception Island holds many secrets, but Abbie is worried about just one question: Will she make it off it alive? Key Themes and Narrative Tropes: - The Ticking-Clock Survival Thriller: Combines the immediate environmental danger of an imminent volcanic eruption with a classic survivalist narrative. - Abandoned Station: Perfect for readers searching for eerie, atmospheric mysteries involving sudden, unexplained collective disappearances. - Locked-Room Sub-Genre Elements: A claustrophobic, high-stakes mystery where a small cast of characters is trapped in a hostile, inescapable environment with an unknown adversary. 'Great fun, filled with compelling twists and turns, and nigh on impossible to put down' Express Real readers love R.S. Burnett: 'A fantastic thriller with the best twists that I honestly did not see coming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing was phenomenal' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was so suspenseful and so shocking, that I am almost at a loss for words after finishing it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is an amazingly tense and thrilling story for all thriller lovers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Impossible to put down … well written and totally unique' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A superb survival thriller from a writer to watch' – Steve Cavanagh 'Gripping and chilling' – Amy McCulloch 'Unique and skilled debut' – Caroline Corcoran 'A fabulous debut thriller' – Simon McCleave 'Chilling, awe-inspiring' – James Rollins 'A riveting debut―I tore through it like a blizzard’ – Giles Kristian"

R.S. Burnett (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Bea's Book Wagon: 'A treat for book lovers everywhere!' HEIDI SWAIN

"This next chapter is just the beginning of her story. 'Joyous, charming, and uplifting, Bea's Book Wagon is a comfort blanket in book form. The perfect novel for book-lovers and romantics everywhere' MILLY JOHNSON 'From jacking in the nine to five to chasing her bookish dreams, I was rooting for Bea every step of her romantic, Book Wagon journey' KILEY DUNBAR 'Full of warmth, heart and books, Bea's journey is the perfect uplifting read' SHARON GOSLING Set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, and featuring characters you will know and love from Julie Haworth's RNA Katie Fforde Debut of the Year Always By Your Side and follow up New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, Bea's Book Wagon is a cosy, uplifting and comforting romance that tells the story of two love-interest heroes vying for Bea's heart – her artisan-cheesemaking childhood sweetheart and a knock-you-off-your-feet property developer. After impulsively jacking in her dead-end temp job and investing her life savings in a ramshackle old horsebox, Bea sets about turning her dream of running a bookshop into a reality, and opens Bea's Book Wagon. But it's not all smooth sailing, and as Bea struggles with the challenges of running her own small business, she can only hope that her love of literature and the power of reading can help transform the lives of her friends, her community and herself in the process."

Julie Haworth (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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How to Survive a Fairy Bargain: A Laugh-Out-Loud Fairytale What-If

"In this hilarious sequel to How to Summon a Fairy Godmother, Theodosia's already survived being the evil stepsister in one fairy tale, but surviving fae bargains, fairy rings, and being turned into a hedgehog will be a whole new challenge. Theodosia Balfour is in a panic-she has no clue how to handle her new life as a fairy's familiar. She just can't seem to find her place in Cecily's land of decadence, doublespeak, and whimsy. Moreover, Theo can't stop thinking about Kasra, Cecily's last familiar who is now living a cozy human life without any memories of his time in a fairy's service. All she wants is to tell Kaz how she feels about him, but that's impossible now. Then suddenly, the regent of the fairy kingdom reveals a secret that shocks Theo to her core and thrusts her into the role of detective to solve a thousand-year-old royal assassination attempt. With time running out to catch the would-be assassin, Theo can rely on only her own wits and unique charm to discover what's really going on."

Laura J. Mayo (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Girls of Dark Divine

"A puppet master wielding a dark curse. A boy made of shadows. And a girl who must sever the strings and set her sisters free... Emberlyn is a Marionette - one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust... When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance. ... Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light... As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all. Except tearing the life out of his veins might destroy the Marionettes too... ... Girls of Dark Divine is the enthralling debut Gothic fantasy, laced with dark magic, electrifying romance and burning rage, perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace and Stephanie Garber, with shades of Black Swan."

E.V. Woods (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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A Mermaid's Diary

"Dive into a mermaid's diary and discover all the underwater secrets in this fantasy adventure from award-winning Chris Riddell. Meet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw. She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of ‘walking’ on the beach and visiting friends. Life is perfect until Atalanta learns of plans by developers Bristle & Splinter to transform Sleepy Cove into a luxury seaside golf resort. Realizing that this plan will destroy her home, she enlists the help of her friends, old and new, to try to stop it . . . 'Charming, witty, imaginative’ The Bookseller"

Chris Riddell (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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