Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks.
Audiobooks Narrated by Sara Nichols
Browse audiobooks narrated by Sara Nichols, listen to samples and when you're ready head over to Audiobooks.com where you can get 3 FREE audiobooks on us
"Collected here are the first two novels from acclaimed mystery and hard-boiled crime writer Dashiell Hammett - 'Red Harvest' and 'The Dain Curse' - each of which features his famous, nameless detective, the Continental Op.
In 'Red Harvest' we follow the Op as he arrives in the corrupt mining town of Personville (nicknamed 'Poisonville'). Hired to investigate threats against a newspaper publisher, the Op finds himself in the middle of a war between rival gangs and corrupt officials. He orchestrates a brutal campaign to pit the criminal factions against each other, cleansing the town through violence and manipulation.
The Dain Curse involves the Op investigating a diamond theft that spirals into a complex case involving the Dain family's supposed curse. The mystery encompasses murder, drug addiction, religious cults, and psychological manipulation.
Both novels showcase Hammett's hard-boiled detective style and the Op's pragmatic, morally ambiguous approach to justice.
They are presented here in their original and unabridged formats and have been narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."
"'The Dain Curse' is the second novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of 'hard boiled' detective fiction. The book was first serialized in the pulp fiction magazine Black Mask in 1928 and released as a novel in 1929.
The story is told in the first person, narrated by Hammett's enigmatic detective known only as the Continental Op. Sent to investigate a diamond heist from Edgar Leggett, patriarch of the wealthy Leggett family of San Francisco, the Op learns that a supposed 'curse' lingers over Leggett's in-laws, the Dain family. The 'Dain Curse' is said to be responsible for the violent deaths of a number of people associated with the Dains and as the Op delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers an intricate web of deceit, robberies, addiction...and murder.
'The Dain Curse' is among the finest works of Dashiell Hammett and its publication, in tandem with his first novel, a Continental Op mystery 'Red Harvest,' marked the arrival of one of the 20th century's most celebrated writers of detective fiction. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format and has been narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."
"'The Adventurers Club Collection' brings together four of the most thrilling, heart-pounding adventure novels of all time into one unforgettable collection:
Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island,' Jack London't 'White Fang,' 'The Man Who Would Be King' by Rudyard Kipling and the Sherlock Holmes classic 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle...all in one volume.
Travel the seven seas in search of buried treasure...then plunge into the freezing wilds of the Yukon with a team of sled dogs...travel to a distant, mystical land in search of plunder...and then off to the British moors where a legendary ghost dog is terrorizing the countryside.
Four thrilling action novels - all in one collection - for those who dare to seek adventure!"
"Red Harvest is the first full novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of 'hard boiled' detective fiction. An enormous hit upon its publication, it has since become a classic of the detective genre. Time Magazine included Red Harvest in its 100 Best English-Language Novels from 1923 to 2005.
Narrated by Hammett's enigmatic detective known only as the 'Continental Op,' Red Harvest finds the Op being summoned to the mining town of Personville (called 'Poisonville' by the locals) by a newspaper publisher looking to rid the town of a pair of violent gangs originally hired to enforce a labor settlement. When the publisher is murdered before the Op can even arrive on the scene, he finds himself wrapped up in a murder investigation, a love affair, a gang war...and then becomes a murder suspect himself.
Filled with twists and turns, violence, betrayal, greed and corruption, Red Harvest was originally serialized in Black Mask magazine before being published as Hammett's first novel in 1929. It has since been hailed as one of the finest pieces of detective fiction ever written and the style, plot and characters have inspired dozens of films and television shows in the ensuing decades.
Red Harvest is presented here in its original and unabridged format and is narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."
"'Kilmeny of the Orchard' is one of the few stand-alone novels by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery, best known for her 'Anne of Green Gables' series of books.
'Kilmeny of the Orchard' tells the story of Eric Marshall, a young, successful teacher who takes a temporary position on Prince Edward Island. While there, he meets Kilmeny Gordon, a beautiful and talented young woman who is mute. Kilmeny lives a secluded life, communicating through writing and music, her violin expressing what words cannot. Eric becomes captivated by her innocence, intelligence, and mysterious silence. As their friendship deepens into love, Eric learns that Kilmeny's muteness stems from emotional trauma and family secrets.
The novel explores themes of love, healing, and the transformative power of understanding. With Montgomery's signature blend of romance and pastoral beauty, 'Kilmeny of the Orchard' is presented here in its original and unabridged format and has been narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her performance of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and the complete works of Jane Austen."
"Lucy Maud Montgomery, the Canadian author best known for her 'Anne of Green Gables' series, also wrote a small number of stand-alone novels that have become among the most admired and well-read books in Canadian literature. Here, we present two of Montgomery's finest novels: 'The Blue Castle' and 'Kilmeny of the Orchard.'
In the first, we meet young Valancy Stirling, whose life of drudgery and torment living with her oppressive family takes an abrupt turn when she is diagnosed with a fatal disease. Pledging to finally live life to the fullest while she still can, Valancy flees her home and takes up with local ne'er-do-well Barney Snaith...only to discover true happiness for the first time in her life.
Next, we present 'Kilmeny of the Orchard,' the story of Eric Marshall, a young, successful teacher who takes a temporary position on Prince Edward Island. While there, he meets Kilmeny Gordon, a beautiful and talented young woman who is mute. Eric becomes captivated by her innocence, intelligence, and mysterious silence. As their friendship deepens into love, Eric learns that Kilmeny's muteness stems from emotional trauma and family secrets.
Two of the most beloved works in Canadian literature, L.M. Montgomery's 'The Blue Castle' and 'Kilmeny of the Orchard' are presented here in their original and unabridged formats and have been narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her productions of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and the complete works of Jane Austen."
"Dashiell Hammett is universally regarded as one of the finest American writers of 'hard boiled' detective fiction and his short stories and novels have been hailed as some of the best mystery stories ever written. Hammett would doubtless have gone down in literary history simply for his creation of the detective Sam Spade ('The Maltese Falcon') as well as Nick and Nora Charles ('The Thin Man' series), but he is also the creator of another of the most popular detectives in fiction: the nameless private investigator known as the Continental Op, who appears in dozens of his stories.
Collected here is the complete collection of Dashiell Hammett's short fiction (though, in fairness, it seems that a old, forgotten story is unearthed every few years and added to the canon). Volume I contains Hammett's earliest stories, written from 1922 through 1924 (mostly for Black Mask magazine), including the first few Continental Op stories.
Thrilling, brutal, spine-tingling and just plain brilliant, no mystery collection would be complete without the complete works of the master of the genre: Dashiell Hammett."
"'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins is a groundbreaking detective novel often regarded as the first of its kind in English literature.
The story revolves around a priceless Indian diamond - the Moonstone - stolen from a Hindu temple and later presented to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday. That same night, the gem mysteriously disappears from Rachel's room, setting off a wild and complex investigation. Through multiple narrators, including the loyal servant Gabriel Betteredge and the eccentric Miss Clack, the narrative unfolds with twists, misunderstandings, and revelations. Suspicion falls on several characters, including Rachel's cousin Franklin Blake and the enigmatic Indian jugglers who pursue the diamond.
Blending mystery, romance, and social commentary, Collins novel explores themes of colonialism, morality, and the nature of truth. 'The Moonstone' is presented here in its original and unabridged format and has been narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her readings of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and the complete works of Jane Austen."
"Dashiell Hammett was already a well-established hard-boiled mystery writer by the time he released what would turn out to be his masterpiece, 'The Maltese Falcon' in 1930. But with the release of this novel, Hammett would be catapulted to the forefront of American crime writers. The novel has been adapted several times for the screen and the 1941 film version - starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor - has become a film noir classic.
The story opens in the offices of Spade and Archer, a private detective agency run by partners, Sam Spade and Miles Archer. When they are approached by an enigmatic young woman - called 'Miss Wonderley' - to follow a man who has run off with her sister, Archer opts to take the initial shift...and is shot and killed his first night on the job.
Spade discovers that 'Miss Wonderley' is, in fact, a treasure seeker named Brigid O'Shaunessey who, with several other disreputable characters, is on the hunt for a mysterious statue; a legendary, jewel-encrusted bird known as the Maltese Falcon. Multiple twists, turns, betrayals and complications ensue, resulting in one of the greatest crime novels of all time. Sam Spade is regularly cited as one of the most iconoclastic detectives in all of crime fiction.
The book is presented here in its original and unabridged format and read by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."
"Presented here are the final three books of the Sherlock Holmes canon: the novel 'The Valley of Fear' and two short story collections: 'The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes' and 'His Last Bow,' all penned by Holmes' legendary creator, the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Despite Doyle's attempt to kill off his world-famous detective years earlier, Doyle here - decades later - finally brings Sherlock Holmes' adventures to a close.
First, we present the stories collected in 'Case-Book,' including the thriller 'The Adventure of the Three Garridebs' and the haunting 'Adventure of the Sussex Vampire.' Next, the flashback novel 'The Valley of Fear,' in which Holmes grapples with his arch-nemesis - the Napoleon of Crime himself - Professor Moriarty. Then, at last, Holmes' swan song in which he comes out of retirement during World War I to assist his country one final time to help in the war effort and keep the German army at bay.
With these volumes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle finally brings the adventures of the greatest detective in fiction - Mr. Sherlock Holmes - to an end. These three books are presented here in their original and unabridged format."
"'The Blue Castle' is one of the few books author L.M. Montgomery (author of the 'Anne of Green Gables' series) wrote for an adult audience. It is a romantic novel set in early 20th-century Ontario, Canada, that follows the emotional and romantic awakening of Valancy Stirling, a 29-year-old spinster trapped in a stifling, judgmental family. Valancy appears trapped, living a dull, joyless life while her relatives order her about. Her only escape is her imagination, where she dreams of a beautiful place she calls the Blue Castle-a symbol of freedom, love, and happiness.
Valancy's life changes dramatically when she is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition. Believing she has only a short time to live, she decides to cast off her family's control and live authentically for the first time. She leaves home to care for Cissy Gay, a dying young woman shunned by society, and befriends Barney Snaith, a mysterious man with a scandalous reputation.
Written in 1926 and received with rapturous reviews, 'The Blue Castle' is presented here in its original and unabridged format and narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her readings of Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy,' Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jane Austen's entire collection."
"'His Last Bow' is a classic mystery collection from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It also contains the very last story featuring Doyle's greatest creation: the legendary and enigmatic consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Along with the coda to the Holmes canon, this collection also contains a number of Holmes favorites, including The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge and The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans. But without a doubt, the final story - 'His Last Bow' - is the most exciting entry in this one-of-a-kind volume.
Sherlock Holmes, now living a quiet life in the countryside, comes out of retirement to aid in the British war effort, facing off against two German spies bent on smuggling secrets out of England. It is an immensely satisfying end to one of the greatest mystery series in literary history."
Join our community for the latest bookish news, reading recommendations, exclusive opening extracts, author events and competitions. It\'s all free. And enter a monthly draw to win a £50 Gift Card. See past winners here
