Audiobooks Narrated by Michael Christopher

The Crack: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas

"A long weekend in Liverpool, one murder and four stunning dramas A fantastic four-part series, this story of interwoven lives is set in Liverpool over a long weekend, created in collaboration by four Liverpudlian writers. In each of the stories the characters gently touch each others lives, bring a richness and depth to the narrative, centred around the mystery of a local murder. In Friday both Edith and Albert are on the run. Edith from the Old Folks' Home and Albert from his family and fast-approaching insanity. Having discovered Albert talking to a dead body in the cathedral gardens, Edith takes him away from the scene and under her wing. The story continues in Saturday as Carol, who works at the barber’s, feels her body clock is ticking - like a time bomb waiting to go off. Her boyfriend's answering machine mocks her, and God deserts her. Carol's life is about to change but will it be for the better? In Sunday we meet Joe, a former a priest and his mother, Mary. Joe has taken work in a local bookies and become the topic of local gossip. Even a murder on the community's doorstep can't shift him from the spotlight. The story concludes in Monday with Eddie, alias ‘Edward the Confessor’. He is a petty thief and seller of chocolates and bin bags. Separated from his wife and daughter, he searches for recognition. There's been a murder in town and, if nicking chocolates hasn't made him ‘someone’, then maybe his next confession will… This listening treat is a love song to Liverpool and a great listen for any fans of beautiful narratives and mysteries featuring the talents of local playwrights Tracy Aston, Pat Anderson, Stephen Buchard and Jeff Young. Cast and credits Directed by Kate Rowland Friday Written by Tracy Aston Edith - Patricia Hayes Albert - Michael Angelis Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Eddie - Alan Igbon George - Tom Williamson Nm - Pauline Fleming Dolly - Ina Clough Gusker - Jake Abraham Saturday Written by Pat Anderson Carol - Cathy Tyson Graham - Phil Hearne Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Eddie - Alan Igbon Good Good - Tom Williamson Tony - Jake Abraham Angela - Paula Sims Alan - Michael Christopher Sunday Written by Stephen Buchard Mary - Val Lilley Joseph - Michael Christopher Edith - Patricia Hayes Tony - Jacob Abraham Angela - Paula Sims Carol - Cathy Tyson Albert - Michael Angelis George - Tom Williamson Dawn - Sunetra Sarker Monday Written by Jeff Young Eddie - Alan Igbon Good Good - Tom Williamson Susan - Constance Branche Wife - Paula Sims Wally - Phil Hearne DJ - Neil Anthony Joseph - Michael Christopher First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 - 22nd Dec 1993 ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jeff Young, Pat Anderson, Stephen Butchard, Tracy Aston (Author), Alan Igbon, Cathy Tyson, Full Cast, Michael Angelis, Michael Christopher, Patricia Hayes (Narrator)

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Fractured

"Rook Maison is a serial killer. He is a body snatcher. He kills by taking over the bodies of his victims, leaving no blood or weapons at the scene of the crimes. Disillusioned by the loss of his Catholic faith, Rook seeks answers to his unique ability and finds that heaven and hell are not what he was taught to believe. Now, in their way, angels and demons seek to head off the calamity that Rook is quickly becoming because for each body he takes and each soul he breaks, he is becoming more and more Fractured. “A genre defying debut… Fractured will entice those who root for the morally grey and antiheroes, as Rook Maison is a deeply interesting example. A thought‑provoking wild ride… not to be missed. An excellent choice for fans of urban fantasy, historical thrillers, and gothic religious horror. Rook Maison is one hell of a force to be reckoned with.” — Chanticleer Book Reviews, ★★★★★"

Brian Blackwood (Author), Brian Blackwood, Christopher Storvold, Michael Christopher, Michelle Morningstar (Narrator)

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Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock

"Bloomsbury presents Van Halen, written and read by Michael Christoper. Come the late '70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out, or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild, and enrapturing. Enter Van Halen. Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat, and a frontman who made up for his lack of singing ability with attitude and gravity-defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before. Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal, and not at all subtle. They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of three hundred thousand people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn't an obstacle created to slow the Mighty Van Halen ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-Montrose howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive number one albums. Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of how one of America's greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans, and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult, and the making of legends, it's a story that has to be read to be believed. C 2021 Michael Christopher P 2021 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Michael Christopher (Author), Michael Christopher (Narrator)

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