Audiobooks narrated by Laurel Lefkow

"From bestselling author Sonya Bateman comes the most unputdownable psychological thriller of the year. Five families. Perfect from the outside. Broken on the inside. Joslyn has it all. Gorgeous husband, adorable blue-eyed, blonde twins. When he greets her with a pinch under the ribs, she knows she can expect worse later. Crystal left her life as an exotic dancer behind when she married the man who owned the club. She pays the price every time another man looks at her. Lexi’s husband is a great father, her three kids think he’s the best dad in the world. He’s always sorry, afterwards. There are always flowers. Maureen married young when she got pregnant. He could never stand the baby crying. Shara’s husband is a surgeon, a pillar of the community. But at home he’s a monster. Now all their husbands are dead. They always wanted them out of their lives. But someone got there first."

Sonya Bateman (Author), Laurel Lefkow, Lyssa Browne, Tracie Frank (Narrator)

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Shell Games

"A dazzling thriller about a young woman whose fabulously wealthy mother might be the victim of an elaborate con or might be losing her mind – and the daughter can't tell where the truth lies. Julie's mother Kate is a force of nature – a glamorous woman of seventy, a self-made real estate developer, a grande dame in Florida society, and a power broker in Florida politics. It wasn't easy for Julie to grow up in the shadow of such a dynamo, but she loves her mother, and she and her husband Eric are thrilled when Kate marries her long-lost high school sweetheart, a salt-of-the-earth man named Charlie. But their storybook romance ends abruptly. On their wedding night, Kate calls the police in hysterics to report that Charlie just confessed to a notorious unsolved crime from decades before. Charlie says she imagined it. Eric says that Kate has dementia. And the FBI says that Charlie couldn't possibly have committed that crime. Julie doesn't know what to believe. Is her brilliant mother losing her mind? Or is sweet, lovable Charlie gaslighting Kate to gain control of her fortune? As Julie tries to navigate through this maze of paranoia and mind games, cracks start to develop in her own marriage as it seems that Eric is keeping secrets . . ."

Bonnie Kistler (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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The Writers' Retreat: An absolutely gripping thriller

"Stunning views. Solitude. Murder. It’s every writer’s dream. The chance to get away for a while, to carve out time and space to focus on your craft in a small group of like-minded creatives. And where better to do it than in a sprawling luxury estate in the Catskills? Surrounded by nothing but rugged mountains and wilderness, where not a soul will hear you scream… When Liv Montgomery is invited on an exclusive, week-long writing retreat, she can’t believe her luck. But some of her fellow novice writers are better at spinning a yarn than they seem. And Liv winning a place was certainly no accident. Then the plot takes a turn towards murder, and Liv is found holding the knife… Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell, THE WRITER’S RETREAT is a pulse-pounding tale of obsession, ambition, and the dangerous power of the past that will keep you guessing until the final page. Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant: ‘Secrets behind closed and locked doors, deceit, manipulation, entitlement, money to burn and twists that keep you from putting this book down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The story swept me off my feet and I raced along on this rapid river… the intrigues, the lies and the twists… I was shocked.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Readers will not put this book down until they know who wins… with twists at every turn, this gripping tale will take you on the ride of your life.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m at a loss for words other than what a story! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. If you are into a plot-twisting story……..this book is waiting for you.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh, the tangled webs we weave… wow, The Lucky Widow is a very good book… a mind-blowing conclusion.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tremendous… fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining… characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit read for this reader who relished every single page.’’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping thriller that will have you rapidly turning the pages until you reach the spectacular ending.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! I was up through the wee smalls reading… Don't miss this gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night too. Brava.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book gets so wild the more you read! I was totally hooked from page 1 and loved the different perspectives, how the characters evolved.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Samantha Vérant (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Angels of War

"Don't miss this brand-new WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Daisy Wood. The Philippines, 1941. Rose Williams arrives in Manila on her first assignment as a US Army nurse, enthralled by the new environment and its promise of adventure. Although worlds away from the land she grew up in, Rose feels connected to her father, who worked in the Philippines before he died. War seems like a distant possibility as Rose takes midnight dips in a warm sea with the other nurses, explores secret corners of the island, and falls in love with a locally stationed US Army officer. But when Japan bombs Manila, the nurses’ lives change. Torn away from the man she loves, Rose faces constant threat, not only to her life, but from those around her she thought she could trust… Will Rose and those close to her survive in the turmoil of war? Readers love Lana Kortchik: ‘Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lana’s books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book packs a powerful punch… [it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A story I won’t be forgetting any time soon… I highly recommend this book.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the era are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Lana Kortchik (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Shatter Creek

"Fresh from the scandal at Hampstead County PD, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray works a complex double-homicide that points to a killer on a murderous rampage and a shattering series of discoveries that could end her career … The shocking sequel to the addictive, twisty, bestselling Black Reed Bay… Hampstead County Police Department is embroiled in scandal after corruption at the top of the force was exposed. Cleared of involvement and returned to active duty, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray nonetheless finds herself at a crossroads when it becomes clear not everyone believes she’s innocent. Partnered with rookie Billy Drocker, Casey works a shocking daytime double-homicide in downtown Rockport with the two victims seemingly unknown to one another. And when a third victim is gunned down on her doorstep shortly after, it appears an abusive ex-boyfriend holds the key to the killings. With powerful figures demanding answers, Casey and Billy search for the suspect, fearing he’s on a murderous rampage. But when a key witness goes missing, and new evidence just won’t fit, the case begins to unravel. With her career in jeopardy, Casey makes a shattering discovery that threatens to expose the true darkness at the heart of the murders… with a killer still on the loose…"

Rod Reynolds (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Kill Pill: The killer opioid crisis thriller

"After his daughter overdosed and died, William Thomas Knox brutally murdered billionaire Skip Buchanan, patriarch of the family many hold responsible for the American opioid epidemic. Online communities glorified Skip's death - one murder to balance out the loss of one million innocent people - and turned Knox into a hero. One year later, veteran Harper Scott is out of work and just desperate enough to take a job protecting members of the hated Buchanan family. Then, as the online mob grows and death threats against the Buchanans reach a fevered pitch, another Buchanan is murdered and Harper is thrown into a race to find the killer. There are precious few Americans who have not been harmed by the opiod crisis. But how do you find a killer when there are millions of suspects?"

David Barbaree (Author), Laurel Lefkow, Sam Stafford (Narrator)

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Double Life: A True Story

"Does Max Nilsson live here?' These words from a woman I had never seen before changed my family's lives entirely. This is a true story about a man who lived a double life: 'A new day, a new life' was his motto. The man I fell in love with and who became my fiancé was a fraud. Being found out by chance brought out his madness. He started a campaign of persistent harassment, and I couldn't get him out of my life. The more I delved into his life, the more appalling things I discovered. He screamed at me, telling me I could have anything I wanted if I stopped. Instead, I decided to discover the entire truth and was shocked by what I found out. I ran for my life."

Iris Mårtenson (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results

"Two leading gender experts and Harvard researchers reveal a new paradigm for fairness at work and offer professionals at every level, in any kind of organization, immediate, proven, and evidence-based ways to do their everyday work better and smarter—and more fairly. To make organizations more fair, many well-meaning individuals and companies invest their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But because inequity is built into the structures, processes, and environments of our workplaces, adding these programs has been ineffective and often becomes a burden passed off to the individuals they are meant to help. In Make Work Fair, behavioral scientist and author of What Works Iris Bohnet and gender expert Siri Chilazi offer data-backed, actionable solutions that build fairness into the very fabric of the workplace. Their methods—tested at many organizations, and grounded in data proven to work in the real world—help us make fairer, and simply better, decisions. Using their three-part framework, employees at all levels can embed fairness into their everyday practices. Believing in equal opportunity is essential—but it isn’t enough. Offering an evidence-based blueprint, Make Work Fair shows you how to make it a reality, no matter your role, seniority, responsibilities, or where you are in the world."

Iris Bohnet, Siri Chilazi (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Our Deadly Designs

"A cut-throat race to the throne, deadly magic and swoonworthy romances. Return to the corrupt world of Veradell in Our Deadly Designs by Kayln Josephson, the spellbinding fantasy follow up to This Dark Descent. The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain's future has just begun. The hunt for the old king's lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne. Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the lost heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family's wicked past. Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing. Damien joins the race to find the heir and secure the crown, but as his influence at court grows, so does his paranoia and hunger for power. Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who's always had his loyalty - and the flame who has his heart - while trapped in a web of chaos and lies. But a darker force is festering in Enderlain's underbelly, and Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to each other - and themselves - before the kingdom is torn apart. Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne - and Enderlain's survival."

Kalyn Josephson (Author), Alex Wingfield, Laurel Lefkow, Rebecca Norfolk (Narrator)

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Our Deadly Designs

"The Shadows Between Us meets The Scorpio Races in the epic conclusion to NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson's This Dark Descent, called 'a fierce and darkly magical thrill ride' by acclaimed author Ava Reid. This program features multicast narration. The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain’s future has just begun. The hunt for the old king’s lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne. Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family's wicked past. Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing ― and the truth behind Damien's greatest foe. Damien, the new head of House Adair, joins the race to find the royal successor and secure the crown. But as his influence at court grows, so do his paranoia and hunger for power. Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who's always had his loyalty ― and the flame who has his heart ― while trapped in a web of chaos and lies. All the while, a darker force is festering in Enderlain’s underbelly. Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to one another ― and themselves ― before the kingdom is torn apart. Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne ― and humanity's survival. A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press"

Kalyn Josephson (Author), Alex Wingfield, Laurel Lefkow, Rebecca Norfolk (Narrator)

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Her Lotus Year: China, The Roaring Twenties and the Making of Wallis Simpson

"The revealing story of the legendary Wallis Simpson's controversial and formative year in China in the 1920s. 'Compelling' Dr Amanda Foreman 'Fascinating' Lisa See 'Riveting' Anne Sebba 'Surprising' Anne de Courcy 'Convincing' Hugo Vickers 'Intriguing' Julia Boyd 'A book of fascinating revelations' Laurence Leamer 'Magisterial, beautifully written and impeccably researched' Alexander Larman In her memoirs, Wallis Simpson described her time in China as her 'Lotus Year', referring to Homer's Lotus Eaters, a group living in a state of dreamy forgetfulness, never to return home. That year, however, was also used to damn her in the eyes of the British Establishment. Determined to 'save' the monarchy, the British government's 'China Dossier' of Wallis's rumoured amorous and immoral activities in the Far East portrayed her as sordid, debauched, influenced by foreign agents, and unfit to marry a king. But little was really known about how she spent that mysterious period in her life - until now. Paul French, the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian of China, uncovers a completely different picture, portraying a woman of tremendous courage who may have acted as a courier for the US government, undertaking dangerous undercover diplomatic missions in a China torn by civil war. Despite the many challenges she faced, from violent riots to the breakdown of her abusive first marriage, it was there that she established her confidence and independence, developed her unique fashion sense, and forged friendships that would last a lifetime. She emerged from that year as the elegant, stylish, cosmopolitan and worldly woman for whom a king gave up his throne. Her Lotus Year takes a headlong dive into Wallis's early, formative years - and into the chaotic and thrilling China of the 1920s - to explore the untold story of a woman too often maligned by history."

Paul French (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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The Woman Who Went over Niagara Falls in a Barrel

"“A reminder that age is no barrier to the unconventional and daring…An extraordinary story about an extraordinary woman.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor “Told with warmth and grace, this novel is a rallying cry for all who dare regardless of age and gender.” Toronto Star Teacher. Widow. Legend. It’s 1901 and the mists of change are swirling. Queen Victoria’s reign is about to come to an end, and an obscure widow in Buffalo, New York, is about to attempt the impossible. Meet the courageous Mrs Annie Edson Taylor. The bravest woman you’ve never heard of and the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel —over a decade before any man dared to do the same. Enter a world of lost fortunes and friendship, as Annie, grieving the past and determined to change the lives of the women around her, attempts to alter the course of history. With a single jump, that is. 'Cauchi takes us on an enjoyable ride of a tale, told from the heart.' Historical Novel Society Praise for The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Groundbreaking.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Historical fiction at its best.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is only one word for it; MAGIC.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully written story that's based on true events…My emotions were all over the place. Annie had incredible courage.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I laughed, cried, gasped, cried some more. Every single word is perfection!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The absolute courage of this woman was amazing. This should be made into a film.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“She defied the archaic ideas, modes of restraint and ageism put on women of her era. I cannot rave enough about this novel and what a brilliant ‘fictionalised love letter’ Ms Cauchi has written in honour of Annie Edson Taylor.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐“A reminder of how women have unreservedly been written out of history.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A tale of loss and betrayal, but also of perseverance, courage and defying odds.”"

Caroline Cauchi (Author), Laurel Lefkow, Penelope Rawlins (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Laurel Lefkow