Audiobooks narrated by Marni Penning

Shadow Lab, Volume Two: A Blackstone Publishing Anthology

"It’s Shadow Lab, Volume Two! In Katharyn Blair’s “Deadlanders,” the realm between life and death is guarded by mercenaries called Deadlanders. When a new recruit realizes that something is trying to break through from “the other side”—and that the threat is connected to her dead sister—she must risk everything to get answers. In David Moody’s “The Uninvited,” when a group of high school kids throws a massive party in the penthouse of an unfinished high-rise, they’re in for one hell of a night (literally) when one of them smuggles in the soul of a mass murderer—which can jump from person to person. In Gemma Amor’s “The Retreat,” a troubled veteran gets an office job and soon catches the eye of the CEO after stopping a gunman in the building. When she’s invited to the prestigious company wilderness retreat as a reward, she discovers the company is hiding a deadly and evil secret. Is she next in line for a promotion? Find these and more horrifying tales in the second Shadow Lab anthology from Blackstone Publishing."

Brendan Deneen (Author), Christian Leatherman, Emily Lawrence, Hillary Huber, January LaVoy, Joe Hempel, Lisa Flanagan, Marni Penning, Roger Clark, Sarah Skaer, Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction to Greco-Roman Classics from Homer to Boethius

"Can Christians today read the great classics of Greco-Roman pagan literature for spiritual formation and growth in the virtues? Classical scholar Nadya Williams responds with an unequivocal 'Yes!' Even in the Late Roman Empire Christian readers, like Augustine and Boethius, did just this. But reading the classics this way requires reading differently than, perhaps, most people today are used to doing. This is a book about reading the Greco-Roman classics as Christians--the why, the how, and to a lesser extent, the when. This exercise, equal parts intellectual and spiritual, is timely. Just as our bodies are what we eat, so are our minds what we consume. The past few years have seen the appearance of books on the value of literature in nourishing our minds and souls--developing the practice of reading not just the Bible but all that we read for spiritual formation. Most such books have focused largely on medieval and modern literature, involving antiquity only occasionally. Almost two thousand years ago, as Christianity was first beginning to spread in the Ancient Mediterranean world, the gospel came to believers who had grown up hearing and reading the great works of pagan literature and seeing the pagan gods everywhere around in their world, saturated as it was with pagan gods in literature, public and private art, coins, and more. The joy in encountering Jesus and learning of his love for all sinful humanity, stood out particularly starkly against the cruelty of the pagan worldview that comes through so clearly in the myths. And yet, they too could see hints of truth and spiritual longings for salvation in those myths. In twenty short chapters, Nadya Williams introduces the readers to one or two different ancient authors and their key works. She offers three interrelated reasons for Christians today to read the pagan classics for spiritual formation: reading to be surprised by joy, reading to understand the world of the Bible and the earliest Christians, and reading for character formation. It is time Christians rediscovered the benefits of reading the great works of Greco-Roman classical literature as Christians. A timeline, glossary, suggested reading, and discussion questions can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Nadya Williams (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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The Literati: A Novel

"'Like Bookish People, the novel sparkles with kooky details plucked from literary culture. A comedy of errors that gets it just right.' --Kirkus An unexpected catastrophe of literary proportions . . . Aspirant, bookish, and close to broke, 26-year-old Clemi steps into her dream job at a prestigious literary nonprofit and finds herself in the bull's eye of a financial, legal, and existential calamity. The executive director has disappeared, leaving behind an inscrutable cat to which she is highly allergic. Meanwhile, the bank accounts have been overdrawn, the FBI is asking questions, and she has three days to pull off the annual fundraising gala, a glamorous affair filled with famous writers and local literati. On the upside, she will get to meet her all-time favorite writer, who has won the award. Clemi has read and reread her novels, pouring over her every word. But her interactions with the author and her eight-year-old son, as well as with the nonprofit's Board Members, leave her wondering whether certain writers are better on the page than in person. All the while, Clemi is trying to sort out her own life: her current boyfriend is, like every boyfriend before him, a pompous poseur, and the clock is running on her apartment-sitting gig. She finds herself wondering what all the goings-on in this dysfunctional, scandal-plagued nonprofit have to do with literature. And if it's time to let go of her literary aspirations and apply to law school. In the week in which this madcap story unfolds, USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Coll weaves together a charmingly witty and warm comedy of manners that offers a peek behind the literary curtain--one that anyone who's ever been a little bit uncertain of what the future might hold can relate to."

Susan Coll (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Revolution [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Midnight Project 2

"Graphic Audio continues an Original Fantasy trilogy available in no other format! Follow Jessica Shine, a supernatural agent turned rogue as she and her companions Ephram and Nikolai embark on a thrilling and exciting globe-trotting quest. Jessica has magical abilities. Ephram is a former preacher turned vampire. Nikolai is a Russian with the ability to shapeshift into a monstrous creature. After being betrayed by their secret government agency, all three hit the road to stay one step ahead of their pursuers and figure out exactly what happened. As they travel around the globe, they delve deeper into a world of mystery and secrets thousands of years old. From the famous Bone Church in Prague to the secret library of the Vatican, Jessica learns how to harness her newly discovered powers which results in a showdown against her most dangerous opponent yet- herself. Produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! Performed by Marissa Clay, Robb Moreira, RJ Bayley, Scott McCormick, Jameson Hunt, Erin Lin, Marni Penning, Torian Brackett, Holly Adams, Danny Gavigan, Bradley Foster Smith, Rob McFadyen, Christopher Walker, Zura Johnson, and Matthew Bassett."

Joseph Nassise (Author), Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Gavigan, Erin Lin, Full Cast, Holly Adams, Jameson Hunt, Marissa Clay, Marni Penning, R.J. Bayley, Robb Moreira, Scott McCormick, Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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Everything Is Probably Fine: A Novel

"'Julia London's writing is heartwarming and true.' --Lia Louis, international bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Julia London returns with a story about forgiveness and second chances. After forty-two years, Lorna Lott is ready to learn where she's going with her life--even if it means revisiting all the places she wishes she hadn't been. It'll be fine. Probably. Maybe. Lorna Lott has been leaning into the awkward side of things most of her life. Her intensity and drive haven't earned her any friends, but at least her sales team is meeting their quotas. Why should she care that they call her King Kong when her promotion to senior vice president is within reach? Or it was--until she made a mistake that even apology donuts couldn't fix. Now she's been mandated to attend a thirty-day wellness program, and everything is on the line. If she can't get her low-key rage thing under control, stop her eyes from leaking, and figure out how to be more likeable, she won't get a promotion or raise. Which means she won't be able to buy back her grandmother's house and reclaim the happiness she hasn't felt since childhood. Cooperating with the program means coming to terms with her past. Mainly, how her older sister's substance abuse ruined Lorna's life--and her many regrets about the way she handled things. With the help of her oddly endearing eight-year-old neighbor and his equally charming father, she throws herself into the process of making amends. But as she begins to accept that there is nothing she could have done to change the course of her sister's life, Lorna faces her most challenging task yet: changing the course of her own. 'Funny and heartwarming, [for] readers who enjoy fish-out-of-water stories about people who learn how to connect with others to enrich their lives, like Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Abbi Waxman's The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.' --Booklist With the included discussion questions, it's the perfect book club book!"

Julia London (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer

"Founder and Medical Director of the Center for New Medicine and the Cancer Center for Healing Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy shares an integrative approach to preventing and treating cancer, with a practical program and strategies. "This book will empower you with knowledge that just might save your life or the life of a loved one" (Ty M. Bollinger, author of The Truth About Cancer). When it comes to cancer, conventional doctors are trained to treat their patients exclusively with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. These methods are grueling on the whole body‑‑and they don't treat beyond the tumor or the cancer itself. The focus is on the disease, not the whole person‑‑and because of this, the outcomes in conventional medicine can be bleak. But it doesn't have to be this way. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy has developed a whole‑person approach to treating cancer‑‑and these treatments have helped thousands of patients through her Cancer Center for Healing. In The Cancer Revolution, Dr. Connealy shows you how to get to the root causes of cancer and the practical steps you can take to get back on the path to healing. Chemotherapy and radiation have their place in treatment, but in many cases, they are simply not enough, because cancer isn't caused by one thing, but by many different factors. All of these causes must be addressed, not just the tumor. The Cancer Revolution will equip you to make impactful, achievable lifestyle choices that fight the root of the disease, and that offer hope for recovery and a cancer‑free life. Now fully revised and updated with the latest research and treatment protocols. "

Leigh Erin Connealy (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires [Dramatized Adaptation]

"Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias meet Dracula in this New York Times best-selling horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town. Patricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she’s always a step behind on her endless to-do list. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. At these meetings they’re as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families. One evening after book club, Patricia is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor, bringing the neighbor's handsome nephew, James Harris, into her life. James is well traveled and well read, and he makes Patricia feel things she hasn’t felt in years. But when children on the other side of town go missing, their deaths written off by local police, Patricia has reason to believe James Harris is more of a Bundy than a Brad Pitt. The real problem? James is a monster of a different kind—and Patricia has already invited him in. Little by little, James will insinuate himself into Patricia’s life and try to take everything she took for granted—including the book club—but she won’t surrender without a fight in this blood-soaked tale of neighborly kindness gone wrong. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! Performed by Dawn Ursula, Kimberly Gilbert, Rayner Gabriel, Nhea Durousseau, Emlyn McFarland, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Karen Novack, Marni Penning, Lise Bruneau, Holly Adams, Robb Moreira, Kelly Baskin, Lolita Horne, Nanette Savard, JW Rone, Laura C. Harris, Jonathon Church, Christopher Williams, Michael John Casey, Ken Jackson, Jessica Threet, Bob Payne, K'Lai Rivera, Christopher Graybill, Yasmin Tuazon, Jeri J. Marshall, Matthew Bassett, David Zitney, Debi Tinsley, Drew Kopas, Nora Achrati, Elias Khalil, and Terence Aselford."

Grady Hendrix (Author), Dawn Ursula, Emlyn McFarland, Full Cast, Holly Adams, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Karen Novack, Kimberly Gilbert, Lise Bruneau, Marni Penning, Nhea Durousseau, Rayner Gabriel, Robb Moreira (Narrator)

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A Poetic Pox

"1786, England It is the twelve days of Christmas, and Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop is happily juggling her duties as a new mother and a librarian to Catharine, the Duchess of Beaufort. Her employer receives a mysterious letter from an old paramour, the Marquess of Harwood, who is the biological father of Catharine’s son. He promises to leave his estate and fortune to Beau if he can see the boy before he dies. Her elder son, Thomas Montague, has a terrible cold, so Catharine asks Tiffany to accompany her and Beau. When they arrive at the dilapidated abbey, they discover a dead body—only it isn’t the marquess, but his valet! Lord Harwood is alive, but unconscious with suspicious-looking pox marks on his hands. Tiffany wonders if the marquess is really dying, or if it is all poetic revenge? Especially when she discovers the secrets that haunt Rosedean Abbey. Between breastfeeding and dirty diapers, Tiffany must discover who killed the valet and attempted to murder the marquess before anyone else dies. "

Samantha Larsen (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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The Expat Affair

"'One of my favorite reads this year!' Freida McFadden on The Paris Widow From the USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award winning author of The Marriage Lie comes a brand new gripping domestic crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena. Rayna Dumont is getting a fresh start in Amsterdam. Following a nasty divorce, she takes a jet-setting new job and embraces the single life. All seems to be going well until she wakes up in the bed of Xander van der Vos, her one-night stand from the night before, only to find him brutally murdered in the room next door. To make matters worse, millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds are missing from his safe. Quickly, Rayna becomes the prime suspect and is thrown into a deadly game of cat and mouse with forces beyond her wildest imagination. From her lavish home in the heart of the city, Willow Prins is enraptured by the case. The wife of Thomas Prins, CEO of the House of Prins and Xander’s former boss, Willow is too familiar with what it’s like to be the outsider in the elite world of luxury goods. But as the House comes under scrutiny, tensions rise in her already strained marriage and Willow starts to wonder if Rayna might be the solution she’s been looking for. As both women dive into the dark underbelly of the diamond industry, their hope for survival hinges on navigating a web of power and revenge. And as Rayna fights to clear her name, will she unravel the truth or find herself another victim? Readers LOVE Kimberly Belle! 'When a book catches your attention from page 1, you know it's going to be great. It was compelling to read until the very last page. A thriller unlike anything else' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute page-turner! Keeps you hooked' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My favourite of hers yet! You won’t be able to put this one down as you zoom through Europe with them and follow the cat-and-mouse game of who the good folks are are who the bad are… Highly recommend!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An irresistible, fast-paced read set in some of Europe’s most inviting locales… An intense story that leads the reader through mystery and danger' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The search for answers kept me enthralled. The ending was perfect' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Twisty-turny thriller. Suspense, fear, love, heartbreak, mystery, confusion, betrayal, loyalty, danger, secrets, it’s all there' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Kimberly Belle (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya, Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Murder Without A Duck

"Sal, a recently divorced and temporarily suspended lawyer, relocates to the small town of Simpato in Northern California to her parents' old home, vacant since their deaths. Looking for privacy, a reprieve from her life, and a fresh start, instead she's quickly immersed into the small-town gossip mill of characters who all know more about her than she does of them. When a murder happens minutes from the spot where she is hiking, Sal finds herself dangerously plunged into the epicenter of the town's long-held hometown secrets. Wine, gossip, intrigue, and cannabis-cookie-selling-nuns thrive in abundance in Simpato, California, along with plenty of awful duck puns! All Sal has to do is survive."

Claudia H. Long (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Once Upon a Time in Texas [Dramatized Adaptation]: Firestick 4

"Elwood's deputy, 'Moosejaw' Hendricks is one of the fastest draws in the territory, and it's the best kept secret in the West. But when Moosejaw guns down three notorious outlaws in an attempted bank robbery, word gets around. And news travels fast. So fast that every tin horn west of the Mississippi heads for Buffalo Peak to prove they're the fastest gun. These half-cocked lunatics want to challenge Moosejaw to a showdown. The bodies of would-be gunslingers start to pile up. Moosejaw's friends, Elwood 'Firestick' McQueen and 'Beartooth' Skinner, think he should hightail it out of town and lay low. That idea is blown away though when a case of scarlet fever puts the whole town under quarantine. No one can leave. And any gunslinger with a death wish can ride in. Which means Firestick and his pals are sitting ducks. Well-armed, fully-loaded ducks. And they'll have to shoot back. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! Performed by James Konicek, Kay Elúvian, Michael Glenn, KenYatta Rogers, Bradley Foster Smith, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Jonathon Church, David Cui Cui, Marni Penning, Richard Rohan, JW Rone, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Lydia Kraniotis, Scott McCormick, Katy Carkuff, Eric Messner, Michael John Casey, Robb Moreira, Jessica Threet, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Christopher Williams, Danny Gavigan, Nanette Savard, James Lewis, and Drew Kopas."

J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone (Author), Bradley Foster Smith, David Cui Cui, Full Cast, JW Rone, James Konicek, Jonathon Church, Kay Eluvian, Kenyatta Rogers, Marni Penning, Michael Glenn, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan (Narrator)

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Let Me Be the One

"The NEW YORK TIMES bestseller! She's more than the girl next door. She's the one who got away. When Callie McCallahan left Hoker, Kentucky, she thought it was for good. Her parents moved the family away to pursue financial success. Since then, she's had some bumps in the road, most recently the humiliation of a failed engagement. When she inherits her uncle's farm in her old neighborhood, it's the perfect do-over. With her social media skills, she'll attract a whole new following and restart her career. The only thing is…she knows nothing about farming. For Tanner Patrick, Callie was the one who got away. He crushed on her in high school, but she barely knew he existed. Ten years later, she's back-and now she lives next door. Tanner keeps his head down and focuses on his family's tree farm. But when he sees that Callie is in way over her head and looking pretty down-to-earth and happy-Tanner finds her impossible to ignore. When Callie stumbles through the woods and encounters her sexy chain-saw-wielding neighbor, Callie definitely notices Tanner. Could this be the do-over each of them didn't know they needed? Family Ties Book 1: Let Me Be the One"

Lori Foster (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Marni Penning