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Ghost of the Rio Grande: The Punitive Border War between Mexico and the US 1914–1917

"What if the blood spilled along the Rio Grande was never about bandits, border raids, or revolution… —but about a secret powerful men were willing to bury beneath history itself? From 1914 to 1919, as the world burned in the fires of the First World War, the American Southwest became the stage for a hidden war few historians dare to speak of. German agents moved through Mexico in the shadows. Oil empires, political power brokers, corrupt lawmen, and foreign operatives collided along a lawless frontier where loyalty could be bought, truth could be executed, and entire bloodlines could vanish overnight. In the chaos, one reluctant Tejano hero is pulled into a conspiracy far greater than the border conflict consuming his homeland. Haunted by his family’s mysterious past and hunted by men who fear what he might uncover, he finds himself standing between ruthless German operatives, revolutionary factions, and powerful Texas interests determined to silence the truth forever. As innocent families disappear and entire communities are terrorized beneath the badge of justice, he begins to uncover whispers of an older legacy buried along the Rio Grande—one tied to forgotten protectors, hidden fortunes, and secrets carried through generations in blood. But some truths were never meant to survive. To expose them could ignite a political firestorm stretching from Mexico City to Washington… and reveal that the heroes history celebrated were not always the heroes history deserved. Inspired by shocking real events surrounding the U.S.–Mexico border conflicts, the Zimmermann intrigue, and the violent shadows of the Texas frontier, Ghost of the Rio Grande is a sweeping historical conspiracy thriller about buried history, stolen truth, protected bloodlines, and the unsung heroes erased by powerful men determined to control the narrative."

Don Allen Holbrook, Gilberto (Beto) Garcia (Author), Cassandra Campbell, Nathalia Hencker, Paul Michael, Scott Brick, Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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The House of the Spirits: Now a major series on Amazon Prime

"Brought to you by Penguin. As a girl, Clara del Valle can read fortunes, make objects move as if they had lives of their own, and predict the future. Following the mysterious death of her sister, Rosa the Beautiful, Clara is mute for nine years. When she breaks her silence, it is to announce that she will be married soon to the stern and volatile landowner Esteban Trueba. Set in an unnamed Latin American country over three generations, The House of the Spirits is a magnificent epic of a proud and passionate family, secret loves and violent revolution. 'Extraordinary... Powerful... Sharply observant, witty and eloquent' New York Times 'Intensely moving. Both entertaining and deeply serious' Evening Standard 'The only cause The House of the Spirits embraces is that of humanity, and it does so with such passion, humor, and wisdom that in the end it transcends politics…The result is a novel of force and charm, spaciousness and vigor' Washington Post © Isabel Allende 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Isabel Allende (Author), Marisol Ramirez, Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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Now I Surrender: A visionary Western from the author of You Dreamed of Empires

"Brought to you by Penguin. Once I moved like the wind. Now I surrender to you and that is all. The darkly funny and action-packed story of Geronimo and how the American West was 'won' A New York Times What to Read selection for 2026 In the contested borderlands between Mexico and the United States, a Mexican woman flees into the desert after a devastating raid on her dead husband’s ranch. Meanwhile, a lieutenant colonel of the fledgling Republic, sent in pursuit of cattle rustlers, will soon discover he’s on the trail of a more dramatic abduction. Decades later, with political ambitions on the line, the American and Mexican militaries try to manoeuvre Geronimo, the most legendary of Apache warriors, into surrender. And in our own day, a family travels through the region in search of a truer version of the past. Now I Surrender is Álvaro Enrigue’s most impassioned novel yet. Part epic, part alt-Western, it weaves past and present, myth and history, into a searing elegy for a way of life that was an incarnation of true liberty – that still sparks in us the thrill of almost unimaginable freedom. © Álvaro Enrigue 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Álvaro Enrigue (Author), Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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Legend of the Lost Legend (Goosebumps #47)

"Goosebumps now on Disney+ Nobody loves a good story like Justin's dad. He's a famous writer and story collector. That's how Justin and his sister, Marissa, ended up in Brovania. Their dad is searching for an ancient manuscript called 'The Lost Legend.'Justin and Marissa want to help. But instead of finding 'The Lost Legend,' they get lost. And the woods of Brovania are filled with the strangest creatures. Like hundreds of squealing mice. Silver-colored dogs. And terrifying Vikings from long ago.."

R.L. Stine (Author), Josh Bloomberg, Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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By Night in Chile

"Brought to you by Penguin. Father Sebastian Urrutia Lacroix is dying. A priest, a member of Opus Dei, a literary critic and a poet, in his feverish delirium the crucial events of his past swell around him. From glimpses of the great poet Pablo Neruda, the German writer Ernst Junger and his one-time student, General Pinochet, to nightmarish flashes of falcons and falconers, the Chilean landscape and faces of those now dead, reality and imagination crowd and clamber in pursuit of the ‘wizened youth’ who still haunts Father Lacroix all these years later. TRANSLATED BY CHRIS ANDREWS ‘The wit, the horror, the ambition, the strangeness; Roberto Bolaño’s work is a sprawling labyrinth of surprise, bold invention, and images that will live with you forever’ Chris Power ‘Few are the writers who have mastered the alchemy of turning the trivial into the sublime, the everyday into adventure. Bolaño is among the best at this diabolical skill’ Georgi Gospodinov, author of Time Shelter © 2000 Roberto Bolano and Editorial Anagrama, Translation copyright 2004 by Chris Andrews (P)2025 Penguin Audio"

Roberto Bolaño (Author), Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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A Match for a Matchmaker Bride

"Will the two mystery matchmakers of Ella Pointe finally find their own chance for love? Aubrey Since the loss of my husband, matchmaking has been my solace and mission as I pair souls meant for each other. However, letters from a sensitive and insightful bachelor from across the country have me wondering about my own destiny. Together, Matthew and I successfully paired the Tutheridge siblings, but as our shared project ends, can a new story begin? With some trepidation, I agree to travel from Boston to Whale Island. Will I find love again in the arms of Matthew Goodwell? Matthew Aubrey's talent for uniting hearts captivated me, and through our letters, I found myself enthralled by the matchmaker herself. When I convince her to visit me on Whale Island, will my instincts prove correct? Are we as meant to be as the matches we encouraged? The last installment of Tess Thompson’s bestselling, clean-and-wholesome historical romance series, The Mystery Matchmaker of Ella Pointe, is sure to enchant as we watch seasoned characters find their new season in each other."

Tess Thompson (Author), Thom Rivera, Traci Odom (Narrator)

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The Palace at the End of the Sea: A Novel

"A young man comes of age and crosses continents in search of an identity—and a cause—at the dawn of the Spanish Civil War in a thrilling, timely, and emotional historical saga. New York City, 1929. Young Theo Sterling’s world begins to unravel as the Great Depression exerts its icy grip. He finds it hard to relate to his parents: His father, a Jewish self-made businessman, refuses to give up on the American dream, and his mother, a refugee from religious persecution in Mexico, holds fast to her Catholic faith. When disaster strikes the family, Theo must learn who he is. A charismatic school friend and a firebrand girl inspire him to believe he can fight Fascism and change the world, but each rebellion comes at a higher price, forcing Theo to question these ideologies too. From New York’s Lower East Side to an English boarding school to an Andalusian village in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Theo’s harrowing journey from boy to man is set against a backdrop of societies torn apart from within, teetering on the edge of a terrible war to which Theo is compulsively drawn like a moth to a flame."

Simon Tolkien (Author), Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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The Making of a Matchmaker

"In the fall of 1910, a violent patriarch with many enemies is murdered, freeing his long-suffering wife and four misfit children. Can a secret matchmaking plan find love for the eccentric members of the Tutheridge family? The four Tutheridge siblings grew up under the savage dictatorship of their wealthy and powerful father. Isolated on a small island in the Puget Sound, his three sons and daughter have little hope for finding love. Given their unique personalities and internal demons, romance seems unlikely. But when their mother secretly engages a team of matchmakers, hope blossoms for this lonely, slightly odd family. As long as they don’t know they’re being matched, they just might get their happy ending. However, when their father’s secrets are revealed in the weeks after his death, everyone becomes a murder suspect. Could one of them have snapped in a moment of rage? Or was it one of the many people he manipulated and hurt over the years that finally had enough? And is it possible for love to grow in the wake of such darkness? A murder mystery meets swoony historical romance in this new clean and wholesome series by bestselling author, Tess Thompson. Listen to this prequel to fall in love with Whale Island and its lovable band of eccentrics!"

Tess Thompson (Author), Thom Rivera, Traci Odom (Narrator)

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Reinventing the Leader: How to Change Yourself to Change Your Company

"An inspiring, practical book by Gui Loureiro, Regional CEO overseeing Walmex, Walmart Canada, and Walmart Chile, and his executive leadership coach Carlos Marin that shows how even the most successful leaders must be open to personal change in order to transform their company. In the midst of a successful year, visionary CEO Gui Loureiro decided that Walmex—Walmart’s biggest division outside of the United States—needed to make massive changes to make the iconic company a more data-driven, customer-centric business that would be competitive in our digital economy. The stakes were high: no company the size of Walmex had ever attempted a transformation at such a magnitude of scale. Reinventing the Leader is the turbulent story of how it happened that’s especially relevant in this age of globalization. Gui learns from Carlos that to change the company he must first transform his own leadership style. Written from the dual perspectives of a CEO and his leadership coach, this candid book provides an insightful blueprint for any organization’s success. Readers will learn: - The importance of connecting a transformation to a meaningful purpose - How any change brings risk but the biggest risk is not to change - The three crucial questions to ask team members to discern if they’re ready to contribute to a transformation - The need to tell the story of how the business impacts customers and customers impact the business - Why it’s necessary to listen attentively and embrace change independently of how successful you are. Today’s leaders are expected to inspire by sharing a vision based on purpose, not just profits. Loureiro and Marin’s enlightening account of self-discovery and business reinvention defines a fresh new approach to leadership for the future."

Carlos E. Marin, Guilherme Loureiro (Author), Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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Night of the Living Mummy (House of Shivers #3)

"Goosebumps now on Disney+! Happy Silverman is more than a little excited for his class trip to the museum. He loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't wait to see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to the mummy display as he possibly can-and something strange happens. His head spins and he hears an unfamiliar voice ringing inside his mind. The mummy is inside Happy's brain and need his help-or else!"

R.L. Stine (Author), Maxwell Glick, Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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The Ghost of the Rio Grande: The U.S. Border War and Punitive Expedition into Mexico 1916-1917

"***WINNER! 2024 SOVAS Award for Outstanding Audiobook Narration, Ensemble Cast!*** In this gripping tale, Holbrook masterfully weaves together real historical events with fictional elements, shedding light on the untold story surrounding the U.S. invasion of Mexico and Germany's clandestine manipulation of the southern border during the tumultuous era of World War One. At the heart of the narrative, a resilient ranch hand finds himself entangled in a web of challenges, pitted against the Texas Rangers, corrupt politicians, German spies, and Mexican revolutionaries. Driven by an unwavering desire to protect his family and reunite with his beloved wife, he embarks on a perilous journey that will test his courage and resolve. Prepare to be enthralled by the thrilling twists and turns of this extraordinary tale set against a backdrop of historical intrigue."

Don Allen Holbrook (Author), Cassandra Campbell, Nathalia Hencker, Paul Michael, Scott Brick, Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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Dangerous Visions

"WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PATTON OSWALT Dubbed “the most significant and controversial SF book” of its generation, Harlan Ellison’s groundbreaking collection launched an entire subgenre: New Wave science fiction. With contributions from legendary authors and multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Dangerous Visions returns to print in a stunning new edition perfect for new and returning fans alike. A landmark short-story collection that put the more character-based New Wave science fiction on the map, Dangerous Visions won several prestigious awards and was nominated for many others. This now-classic anthology includes thirty-three stories by thirty-two award-winning authors, over half of whom have won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Contributing authors include: Robert Silverberg, Frederik Pohl, Brian W. Aldiss, Philip K. Dick, Larry Niven, Fritz Leiber, Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, J. G. Ballard, Samuel R. Delany, and Ellison himself. As relevant now as it was when first published, Dangerous Visions is a phenomenal collection that deserves a place on every bookshelf."

Harlan Ellison (Author), Bradford Hastings, Bronson Pinchot, Dion Graham, Edoardo Ballerini, Feodor Chin, Grover Gardner, Heath Miller, JD Jackson, James Patrick Cronin, Jim Meskimen, Joe Hempel, Joel Froomkin, John Pirhalla, Johnny Heller, Mara Wilson, Mark Sanderlin, Natalie Naudus, Neil Hellegers, Neil Shah, P. J. Ochlan, Ramiz Monsef, Robert Fass, Scott Aiello, Scott Brick, Shiromi Arserio, Simon Vance, Stefan Rudnicki, Steve West, Steven Jay Cohen, Suzanne Toren, Thom Rivera, Tim Campbell, Vikas Adam (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Thom Rivera

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