Audiobooks narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

"The plan was simple: fake the wedding, save her career. Then she met the best man. Vivian Whitlock's social media empire is about to crumble. She's closing in on thirty, and her fans are moving on to their 'weddings and babies' era. About to be dropped by her management team, she pretends she and her secret boyfriend are ready to take the plunge. There's just one problem: he doesn't exist. Enter Dominic James, a charismatic actor working at the idyllic Paradise Bay Resort. He's got Broadway dreams and the perfect cover story. The two strike a deal—he'll play her doting fiancé, and she'll launch him into New York stardom. But Vivian's picture-perfect plan takes an unexpected turn when she moves into the beachside bungalow Dominic shares with his brother, Ben—an intense, fiercely-devoted single dad with no time for romance. Surrounded by swaying palms, ocean breezes, and a precocious five-year-old who steals her heart, Vivian starts to wonder if she's been chasing the wrong dream all along. Is she about to lose everything she built—or finally find something that lasts? Contains mature themes."

Melanie Summers (Author), Esther Wane, Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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What Do We Know About Dragons?

"The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are dragons fact or legend? Find out everything we know about the history of these magical and mythical creatures. Are dragons winged, fire-breathing beasts or water gods who promise good luck? Across the globe, legends of dragons have varied greatly. Stories and images of dragons can be traced back to the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In many East and Southeast Asian cultures, dragons were considered friendly, serpent-like creatures, but in Western cultures, they were ferocious, feared, and monstrous. Were dragons slayed by knights in medieval Europe? Or did they bring promises of plentiful rain in Japanese folklore? Both! These are just two examples of historic dragon lore. Today, dragons are in their golden age. They are featured in literature, games, movies, and television and have never been more popular. How to Train Your Dragon shows them as peaceful companions to humans. The Hobbit uses a dragon as a clever and cruel villain. From Norway to Korea, send your curiosity into flight and learn all we know about these mysterious creatures in this exciting book for young readers!"

Ben Hubbard (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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The Unfathomable Curse

"A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. When Cornelia's twin sisters are taken by the Wickermere Reaper, Mallory, Diana and Theodore must race against time to uncover the buried secrets of the Broadwicks before it's too late. The summer after the events of The Undead Complex, the unthinkable finally happens—Cornelia's money is running out. Estranged from her family, furious at her parents following recent revelations, the Broadwick heir finds herself living on her own resources for the first time. Meanwhile two crimes are rocking the Apparent community. The Wrackton Digger is stealing bodies from the cemetery, and a new serial killer—the Wickermere Reaper—has emerged. But when the Reaper snatches their next victims—Cornelia's twin sisters—she must return to her family's home, and seat of the Ghoul Council, to conduct the search. With their resources split, and a ticking clock on the race to save the twins, The Undetectables must do what they do best—solve the strangest, most well-hidden magical mysteries to save the people they love."

Courtney Smyth (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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Ape and Essence

"When Aldous Huxley's Brave New World first appeared in 1932, it presented in terms of purest fantasy a society bent on self-destruction. Few of its outraged critics anticipated the onset of another world war with its Holocaust and atomic ruin. In 1948, seeing that the probable shape of his anti-utopia had been altered inevitably by the facts of history, Huxley wrote Ape and Essence. In this savage novel, using the form of a film scenario, he transports us to the year 2108. The setting is Los Angeles where a 'rediscovery expedition' from New Zealand is trying to make sense of what is left. From chief botanist Alfred Poole we learn, to our dismay, about the twenty-second-century way of life."

Aldous Huxley (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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Best of 'The Strand Magazine': 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction

"Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction “The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series This star-studded anniversary collection features over twenty-five unforgettable stories from internationally bestselling authors and literary legends. From the Nordic noir of Jo Nesbø and the lyricism of Tennessee Williams to the timeless imagination of Ray Bradbury and the courtroom wit of John Mortimer, these vivid tales reflect the range and tone that have defined The Strand Magazine for a quarter century. Alongside lost works by icons like Shirley Jackson are stories by contemporary bestsellers including Ruth Ware, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeffery Deaver, James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, and R. L. Stine. With a foreword by Alexander McCall Smith, this collection offers a rare blend of depth, wit, and atmospheric storytelling."

Andrew F. Gulli, Lamia J. Gulli (Author), Christopher Tester, Dan Bittner, Derek Perkins, Dion Graham, Edoardo Ballerini, George Guidall, Gerard Doyle, Grover Gardner, Imogen Church, January LaVoy, Jean Brassard, Joel Froomkin, Matthew Lloyd Davies, P. J. Ochlan, Ralph Lister, Robert Fass, Robin Miles, Roger Clark, Scott Brick, Simon Vance, Soneela Nankani, Steve West, Theo Solomon, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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London Blue

"Murder. Scandal. Secrets. Lord & Lady Hetheridge are back in a thrilling new novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Emma Jameson. When a hated instructor at England’s last ladies’ finishing school is found murdered, two things are missing—the dazzling London blue ring she always wore and the very finger it adorned. Lady Hetheridge is back, and she's shaking up the high society scene! In Emma Jameson’s latest cozy mystery, DI Kate Hetheridge throws herself into a case that shatters the pristine image of a top English socialite. When aging “Femininity for Our Time” guru Cathleen Maitland-Palmer is found dead, the scandalous truth behind her sparkling life is exposed: secret trysts, blackmail, and explosive betrayals hiding behind the polished door of her Kensington home. Her fabulous career at Annabelle Carter, Britain’s last ladies’ finishing school, is also fiction. Her students hated her, the headmistress wanted her gone, and one of her colleagues poured hot tea on her lap during a faculty row. But this isn’t death by Darjeeling—the murder weapon is a powerful magnet. And before this case is closed, London’s high society will never be the same. London Blue is the thrilling eighth installment in Emma Jameson’s beloved Lord & Lady Hetheridge series. Murder, intrigue, and high-stakes secrets await—dive in today! “The story holds true, and the characters are terrific.” –Reader Review “What a great book! A worthy addition to the series.” –Reader Review"

Emma Jameson (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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The Undead Complex

"A witty, witchy, fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. Mallory, Diana, Cornelia, and Theodore are hired to solve a murder on a TV shoot by the victim herself. Five months after they stopped The Whistler, business is booming for the Undetectables. Just not work that requires magical forensic investigators. So when Diana's ex asks them to solve a murder—her own—Diana, Mallory, and Cornelia can't say no. Going undercover to investigate the set of the TV show, Undead Complex, Diana returns to her life as a propmaker. But even the appearance of a genuine-article Francine Leon dollhouse leaves her feeling pulled down a path of crime-solving she doesn't want to walk forever. Meanwhile, Theodore's coming apart at the seams—literally—and Mallory is running out of ways to help him. Especially as he seems to be keeping secrets from her. As the clues—and the bodies—keep piling up, each one making less and less sense, the Undetectables find themselves in a race against time to find out what, exactly, the killer is up to—before the final cut."

Courtney Smyth (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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The Good Samaritan

"An ITW Thriller Award finalist. She’s a friendly voice on the phone. But can you trust her? The people who call End of the Line need hope. They need reassurance that life is worth living. But some are unlucky enough to get through to Laura. Laura doesn’t want them to hope. She wants them to die. Laura hasn’t had it easy: she’s survived sickness and a difficult marriage only to find herself heading for forty, unsettled and angry. She doesn’t love talking to people worse off than she is. She craves it. But now someone’s on to her—Ryan, whose world falls apart when his pregnant wife ends her life, hand in hand with a stranger. Who was this man, and why did they choose to die together? The sinister truth is within Ryan’s grasp, but he has no idea of the desperate lengths Laura will go to… Because the best thing about being a Good Samaritan is that you can get away with murder. Revised edition: This edition of The Good Samaritan includes editorial revisions. The Good Samaritan returns with a fresh cover. This version incorporates an exclusive epilogue; while this enhances the reading experience, the main narrative is unchanged from earlier editions."

John Marrs (Author), Charlotte Cole, Elizabeth Knowelden, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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Strangers in Time: Every Second Counts In This Instant Sunday-Times-Bestselling Gripping Wartime Drama

"Featuring a special introduction read by the author, David Baldacci, and read by a full cast, including Stewart Crank, Alexandra Boulton, John Lee, Nicola Delgado, Matthew Lloyd Davies, and Joe Pitts. 'A beautiful read that will linger long in the memory' - Kate Quinn During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers' lives collide as they confront the raining bombs of their present and the explosive secrets of their past. Journey back to wartime London in this historical drama from the number one bestseller. Charlie Matters' life has always been a fight for survival. Orphaned with no prospects, Charlie steals what he needs, living day-to-day until he can enlist in the battle against the Germans. He miraculously emerges unscathed from the Blitz, but there's no telling when the next bomb will fall, and whether it will be the one to end his life. Molly Wakefield's dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she's had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside via 'Operation Pied Piper' five years before. But when she finally returns to the city, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there, only her old nanny, Mrs. Pride. Charlie and Molly's paths converge when they both seek solace at 'The Book Keep', where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshop's owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But the trio's newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them: Charlie's illicit activities have not gone unnoticed, an ominous shadow has trailed Molly since her return, and Ignatius is burdened by a secret that contributed to his wife's death. Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last people they hold dear? Strangers in Time is a gripping tale of courage and survival even in the darkest of times, from the multimillion copy number one bestselling author. ********** KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. 'A masterpiece of a historical thriller' - Lisa Scottoline 'A riveting story' - Mitch Albom 'A visceral reminder that war creates the most indefatigable bonds between unlikely souls' - Jodi Picoult 'A celebration of the books that change us and the families we choose' - Kristen Harmel 'A book that will stay with you' - Ann Cleeves 'Captivating, tender, brutal and brilliant' - Peter James 'A phenomenal read' - Shana Abé 'Atmospheric and warm-hearted' - Natasha Lester 'Baldacci is the master' - Jeffrey Archer 'Baldacci is still peerless' - Sunday Times 'One of the world's best thriller masters' - Daily Mail 'Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations' - Sunday Express"

David Baldacci (Author), Alexandra Boulton, David Baldacci, Joe Pitts, John Lee, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Nicola F. Delgado, Stewart Crank (Narrator)

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Depths of Vanalf

"The first book of an epic progression fantasy series inspired by Scandinavian folklore, The Witcher, and Dungeons & Dragons, where a young man named Hallik has been training his whole life to become a magic-wielder, or Grimnir, to keep his island safe. But when monsters breach the shield protecting his realm, Hallik must venture into the mystical cave of Vanalf to hone his skills to protect everything he holds dear. Hallik has been training his whole life to become a Grimnir, a magic-wielder who can aid in keeping their island safe from the monster hordes outside the shield protecting them. Hundreds of years ago, Grimnirs created a shield around their island. Hallik has waited his whole life to become one of the elite Grimnir who can keep their enemies at bay. But when monsters start showing up on the island, it appears they aren't as safe as they thought. They'll need more Grimnirs to ensure their safety, but to become a magic-wielder, they'll need to traverse the depths of Vanalf, a cave system that connects the realms, making it the most dangerous place imaginable. Fortunately, there's one ragtag crew that's up to the task. An epic progression fantasy inspired by Scandinavian folklore, The Witcher, and Dungeons & Dragons, Depths of Vanalf is the first in an epic series that will leave you spellbound."

Brady Hunsaker (Author), James Meunier, Marisa Calin, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Raphael Corkhill, Shakira Shute (Narrator)

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Leave Your Phone at the Door: The Joy of OFFLINE

"Leave Your Phone at the Door acts as a timely and topical reminder to look beyond our phones and enjoy the physical benefits of community, randomness and serendipity. Real life happens beyond your phone screen. Leave Your Phone at the Door embraces the OFFLINE philosophy, which is a celebration of the much-underrated virtues of randomness and serendipity. Whether sharing stories of unexpected encounters, alarming behavioral trends or the joys of quiet and contemplation, Howard Lewis encourages us to adopt an open mind and a generosity of spirit whenever we are confronted by the unfamiliar or surprising or different. We all have an innate desire to communicate but our constant reliance today upon personal technology is stripping our sensibilities bare. But rather than focusing upon the limitations of social media and phones, Lewis is far more animated by the mindful reframing of our place in the world. He offers his insights on the importance of relating to people in person and advice on developing social skills and habits that enrich our lives. What began as an informal gathering with friends led to the launch of the OFFLINE dinner, which he has hosted for over fifteen years in London. Guests are drawn from all walks of life and invited to engage with one another without the distraction of their phones. OFFLINE is designed to be the antithesis of everything online but also recognizes that veering off road and then back on it is both valuable and necessary. It aims to challenge and provoke, question and answer, stimulate and amuse, nurture and nourish in a delightful and congenial setting. This book is an embodiment of that ethos. Leave Your Phone at the Door acts as a timely and topical reminder to look beyond our phones and enjoy the physical benefits of community, randomness and serendipity. Who knows where it may take you and whom you might meet?"

Howard Lewis (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator)

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The Stranger at the Door

"Some strangers knock. Some slip through the cracks… While Gwyneth Kerrison lies in a coma, the victim of a hit-and-run, her husband Harvey spends every waking hour at her bedside praying for her swift recovery. That is until his daily routine at the hospital is disrupted by a stranger who claims to be Gwyneth's long-lost mother, Freya. She seems harmless, but there's something odd about her story. And as her behavior becomes increasingly threatening, a chilling truth stares Harvey in the face. The stranger at the door might not be who she claims to be. If he's going to protect his wife, Harvey must uncover Freya's true identity and what she really wants before she destroys everything—and he pays the ultimate price for letting her into their lives…"

A J Wills (Author), Matthew Lloyd Davies, Ruth Redman (Narrator)

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