Audiobooks narrated by Max Meyers

The Works of Vermin: A dark, decadent horror adventure about revenge, decay and toxic bugs

"He was sent to kill a pest. Instead, he found a monster.'An intriguing work of whimsi-grotesquerie' - Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six Monster hunters tangle with court politics in this horror adventure by the critically acclaimed author of Leech. Enter the decadent, deadly city of Tiliard. In a complex, chaotic metropolis, Guy Moulène has a simple goal: keep his sister out of debt. For her sake, he'll take on any job, no matter how vile. As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny pests that crawl up from the river. These vermin are all strange, and often dangerous. His latest quarry is different: a worm the size of a dragon with a deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork. As it digests Tiliard from the sewers to the opera houses, its toxin reshapes the future of the city. No sane person would hunt it, if they had the choice. Guy doesn't have a choice. 'A lush and seductive story, rife with opulent horror and decaying decadence' - Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters 'I will follow this writer anywhere going forward' - Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl"

Hiron Ennes (Author), Max Meyers (Narrator)

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Midnight at the Cinema Palace: A Novel

"This tender, exuberant novel about a young man navigating coming of age in '90s San Francisco is for readers of Garth Greenwell and André Aciman. Walter Simmering is searching for love and purpose in a city he doesn't realize is fading away—San Francisco in 1993, at the height of the AIDS epidemic and the dawn of the tech revolution. Out of college, out of the closet, and transplanted from the Midwest, Walter is irresistibly drawn from his shell when he meets Cary Menuhin and Sasha Stravinsky, a dynamic couple who live blithely beyond the boundaries of gender and sexuality. Witty and ultra-stylish, Cary and Sasha seem to have stepped straight out of a sultry film noir, captivating Walter through a shared obsession with cinema and Hollywood's golden age. As the three embark on adventures across the city, filled with joie de vivre, their lively friendship evolves in unexpected ways. When Walter befriends Lawrence, a filmmaker and former child actor living with HIV, they pursue a film project of their own, with hilarious and tragic results. Midnight at the Cinema Palace is a vibrant and nostalgic exploration of young souls discovering themselves amidst the backdrop of a disappearing city. Christopher Tradowsky's astonishing debut captures the essence of '90s queer culture and the complex lives of friends seeking an aesthetically beautiful and fulfilling way of life."

Christopher Tradowsky (Author), Max Meyers (Narrator)

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Fox

"'Chilling' FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Impressive and unsettling' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Eerie, shocking, provoking' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Rich in suspense, diabolical secrets and psychological insight’ ECONOMIST 'Engrossing even as it horrifies' BIG ISSUE A spellbinding novel of literary and psychological suspense about the dark secrets that surface after the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial teacher at an elite boarding school. Who is Francis Fox? A charming English teacher new to the idyllic Langhorne Academy, Fox beguiles many of his students, their parents, and his colleagues at the elite boarding school, while leaving others wondering where he came from and why his biography is so enigmatic. When two brothers discover Fox’s car half-submerged in a pond in a local nature preserve and parts of an unidentified body strewn about the nearby woods, the entire community, including Detective Horace Zwender and his deputy, begins to ask disturbing questions about Francis Fox and who he might really be. A hypnotic, galloping tale of crime and complicity, revenge and restitution, victim vs. predator, Joyce Carol Oates’s Fox illuminates the darkest corners of the human psyche while asking profound moral questions about justice and the response evil demands. A character as magnetically diabolical as Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley and Vladimir Nabokov’s Humbert Humbert, Francis Fox enchants and manipulates nearly everyone around him, until at last he meets someone he can’t outfox. Written in Oates’s trademark intimate, sweeping style, and interweaving multiple points of view, Fox is a triumph of craftsmanship and artistry, a novel as profound as it is propulsive, as moving as it is full of mystery. 'Hauntingly explores the way that beguiling figures can inspire, create and shape art’ LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Mesmerizing' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'Oates is a genius' REBECCA MAKKAI 'Oates views the US through a gothic prism, forming images as striking as they are disturbing' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Absolutely chilling … this is Oates at her most disturbing and masterful’ SEATTLE TIMES 'Inescapably abhorrent yet enthralling … Oates understands, as always, how to keep us on the hook’ LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Engrossing even as it horrifies and reminds us that we cannot nor should not look away’ BIG ISSUE ‘A tautly wound procedural, elegantly written … Oates once again masterfully limns the worse angels of our nature’ KIRKUS REVIEWS ‘Menacing, mesmerizing, and thoroughly provocative’ BOOKLIST"

Joyce Carol Oates (Author), Chris Andrew Ciulla, Eunice Wong, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Ina Barron, Kirsten Potter, Matt Godfrey, Max Meyers, Rachel L. Jacobs, Rebecca Lowman (Narrator)

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The Notorious Virtues

"The bestselling Rebel of the Sands author is back with a glittering fantasy thriller, featuring a family obsessed with money, power, fame - and magic. At sixteen, Honora 'Nora' Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in Gammamix; her family controls all the money - and all the magic - in the entire country. But when her mother is found murdered in an alley, the family throne and fortune are up for grabs, which means Nora will be pitted against her cousins in the deadly Veritaz trials to determine the rightful inheritor. But there's a surprise rival in the form of Ottoline, aka Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora's aunt, who was left with nuns as a baby. Thrown into the Veritaz, she is suddenly surrounded by a hostile family she never knew she had. But as the Holtzfalls wage their battles of privilege, something bigger and more sinister bubbles beneath the surface, and revolution is in the air. Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner. 'A sparkling cocktail . . . Hamilton is back and better than ever.' Samantha Shannon, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree"

Alwyn Hamilton (Author), Colin White, EJ Lavery, Karissa Vacker, Max Meyers (Narrator)

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Yoko

"'Absorbing' Telegraph 'Gentle, empathetic, committed to righting undeniable wrongs' Sunday Times, Book of the Week 'Illuminating and affectionate… an intimate and perceptive portrait' Publishers Weekly An intimate and revelatory biography of Yoko Ono from bestselling author of Beautiful Boy David Sheff met Yoko Ono and John Lennon in 1980 when conducting an in-depth interview with them just months before John's murder. In the aftermath, Sheff and Yoko became close friends as she rebuilt her life, survived threats and continued creating groundbreaking art and music. Drawing from their decades-long friendship and interviews with Yoko, her family, close friends and collaborators, Sheff shares the story of one of the most unlikely and remarkable lives ever lived. Yoko spans from her birth to wealthy parents in pre-war Tokyo and her harrowing experience as a child during WW2 to her arrival in the avant-garde art scenes of London, Tokyo and New York. We see how she coped under the most intense, relentless and cynical microscope as she was falsely vilified for the most heinous cultural crime imaginable: breaking up the greatest rock-and-roll band in history. So often remembered only for her impact on The Beatles, Yoko has been caricatured as an opportunistic seductress or manipulative impostor. Yoko delves into her life as an artist, musician, feminist and activist, reframing her incredible achievements independent of Lennon. Yoko is a harrowing, moving, propulsive and vastly entertaining biography of a woman whose story has never been accurately told. It highlights Ono's incredible talent and acknowledges her as a true artistic icon."

David Sheff (Author), Max Meyers (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator: From Origin Story to Character Voice, Everything You Need to

"Develop and perfect your own fantasy character for online worlds, social videos, in-person meetups, self-published novels, and more with The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator. Take your inspiration to new heights with this fantasy character creation guide! In a genre with so much imaginative potential, creating well-rounded and unique characters that speak to the personality and individuality of the creator can be tricky. This guide is an excellent resource, perfect for anyone interested in elevating their fantasy content on social media, preparing for a LARP event, or even writing characters for novels or screenplays. With the tool in The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator, fantasy content creators will be able to generate compelling and fully realized backstories, engage in colorful dialogue with other characters, and connect their fantasy characters to the real world in new and interesting ways."

Jeff Stormer (Author), Max Meyers (Narrator)

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The Handmaid's Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red

"Edited by: Travis Langley Co-Edited by: Wind Goodfriend How do people stay true to themselves in times of crisis? Where does anyone find the strength to stand up in the face of oppression? When will the worst side of human nature wither before the best? Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale has captivated readers for four decades and continues to stir popular conversation and controversy through the hit Hulu television series. The story has grown into a cautionary tale evoking fear and concern, and yet it also inspires many.The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red delves into the psychology of the characters and events depicted in each version of Atwood’s epic, both in print and on screen. Through 18 chapters, psychologists and therapists look deeply into the fiction, analyzing it both personally and professionally to unearth its message about real human truths. Topics include oppression, resistance, power, identity, violence, post-traumatic stress versus post-traumatic growth, good versus evil, morality versus mortality, spirituality versus religion, helplessness versus hopefulness, and more."

Various Authors (Author), Deanna Anthony, Max Meyers (Narrator)

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Glen Affric: A Novel

"Bestselling French author of psychological suspense Karine Giebel makes her American debut with this dark and haunting novel about the unbreakable bond between two brothers, both treated unfairly by the world—for fans of Karin Slaughter and Stieg Larsson. “I’m so stupid. I barely have a brain at all.” Léonard knows he isn’t like the other kids in his class, and he understands all too well that the world can be relentlessly cruel to those who are different. Sometimes Léo wishes he could go far away, to beautiful Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands—where his fierce older brother, Jorge, lives. He dreams of being reunited with Jorge, who will protect him from the torments of his daily life. But sometimes dreams can turn into nightmares . . . Loosely inspired by John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, Glen Affric is a profound story about differences, friendship, and the power of love to withstand abuse and oppression—a story that plunges us into the darkest recesses of the human soul and introduces us to characters we’ll never forget."

Karine Giebel (Author), Max Meyers (Narrator)

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68 Whiskey: Possum Hollow, Book 2

"Ford People in this town avoid me—which is exactly how I like it. In my experience, people bring nothing but problems. It was just me and my dad since I was eight years old, and now that he's gone, I'm doing fine on my own. My muteness, the fact that I look like a pro wrestler with an attitude problem, and the scars on my face that the town has gossiped about for twenty years all do wonders to discourage anyone from trying to get close. Until Tristan. He's a friend of an acquaintance… barely. But still, he has no problem smashing into my life like the Kool-Aid man and deciding to set up camp for no reason other than sheer willful brattiness. It's been a long time since I've interacted with anyone outside of work. And here's this gorgeous, incredibly frustrating man who keeps following me around. It's impossible to tell if he's flirting with me, befriending me, or setting me up for some sort of long-con practical joke. I don't even know which one of those options I want to be true. All I know is that the more Tristan hangs around, the more he sucks me into his chaos, and the more difficult I find it to go back to my normal, quiet life. Even when things start to get dangerous. Tristan I've run away from a lot of places in my life. Possum Hollow may have started as another attempt to avoid my problems, but I've kind of fallen in love with the place. I'm not getting any younger, and one day I would actually like to have a life. Maybe. When the concept of that seems less daunting. It's kind of depressing being in your thirties and realizing your entire personality boils down to a lot of interesting anecdotes about the stuff you've done. When I meet Ford, something about him just… clicks. I have no idea why. He's big and mean and clearly hates me, but something in my brain lights up and decides that he is exactly what I've been missing in my life. I'll turn everything upside down to get to know him better. I don't know how I want him to fit into my life or why. I just know that I do. And I know that he's going to keep objecting, but if ten years in the military taught me anything, it's patience. The only problem is that when I get excited about something, I tend to get a little carried away. And my desperate need to capture Ford's attention drags us into the seedier side of Possum Hollow. One that I didn't even know existed. I want to impress Ford with my eclectic skills, without letting him know about the shady and slightly depressing childhood that spawned them. Instead, I crash-land us right into the middle of the criminal underbelly of the town that was supposed to be my escape from all that. 68 Whiskey is a high-heat M/M romance featuring first responders, childhood trauma, and guys who have no idea how to communicate. Tropes include insta-lust, grumpy/psychotic sunshine, and oodles of hurt/comfort. For mature listeners."

Erin Russell (Author), Alexander Cendese, Max Meyers (Narrator)

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I am Stephen Hawking

"The groundbreaking physicist and disability advocate is the 34th hero in this New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9. From a young age, Stephen Hawking had a strong sense of wonder and was full of questions about the world around him and the stars above. He would spend his whole life trying to figure out how the universe worked, including discovering truths about black holes and energy. And when he was diagnosed with a rare disease called ALS that destroys the nerve cells in the body, he would find his own mental energy to carry on with his studies even after his limbs and vocal chords stopped working. He became one of history's most influential scientists. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: - A timeline of key events in the hero's history - Childhood moments that influenced the hero - Facts that make great conversation-starters - A virtue this person embodies: Stephen Hawking's perseverance and ability to defy boundaries is highlighted. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!"

Brad Meltzer (Author), Ell Potter, Max Meyers, Shridhar Solanki, Suzie Rai, Vidish Athavale, Will Watt (Narrator)

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Pick the Lock

"From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King, a weird and insightful new novel about a girl intent on picking the lock of her toxic family. Jane Vandermaker-Cook would like her mother back. As Jane's mother tours the world to support the family, Jane lives and goes to school in a Victorian mansion with her younger brother and their mendacious father who confines Jane's mother to a system of pneumatic tubes whenever she's at home. And then there's weirdly ever-present Aunt Finch, Milorad the gardener, and his rat, Brutus. For Jane, this all seems normal until she suddenly gains access to the files for a lifetime of security-camera videos-her lifetime. A.S. King's latest surrealist masterpiece follows Jane's bizarre and brilliant journey to reconnect with her mother by breaking out of her shell and composing a punk opera. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains the set description illustration and legend from the book."

A.S. King (Author), A.S. King, Jorjeana Marie, Max Meyers (Narrator)

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The Pairing

"In #1 New York Times-bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over each other - except they're definitely not. Theo and Kit have been childhood best friends, crushes, lovers and, after a brutal breakup four years ago, estranged exes. It's not until Theo and Kit are trapped on board a tour bus that they discover that they've each had the same idea: to take their dream European food and wine tour - alone. And now they're stuck with each other for three weeks of the most romantic sights and sensuous flavours of France, Spain, and Italy. But it'll be fine. They're absolutely over each other. So, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is game. In fact, why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition? But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can't have. 'The summer's best romance novel.' Rolling Stone 'Spicy, sexy and absolutely delicious.' People 'Move over "hot girl summer" - "hot bisexual summer" is ready for its moment and Casey McQuiston's new novel The Pairing is here to usher it in.' USA Today"

Casey McQuiston (Author), Emma Galvin, Max Meyers (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Max Meyers