Audiobooks narrated by Todd Kramer

American Alt: A True Story of Madness and Friendship in a Fractured Country

"Bloomsbury presents American Alt by Chris Lockhart, read by Todd Kramer and John Chancer American Alt is a powerful memoir of crisis and redemption — a glimpse into the mind of an American conspiracy theorist, the schizophrenia, trauma, and misinformation that drove him to the brink, and the friendship that brought him back. 'A mesmerizing, compassionate, and deeply meaningful exploration of a perilous corridor of American life.' - Robert Kolker, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hidden Valley Road Named a Best Summer Read by The Los Angeles Times On the eve of January 6, 2021, Michael Dodd and his three friends found themselves in a stolen vehicle on the grounds of the Washington State Capitol, armed to the teeth, and ready to kidnap Governor Jay Inslee. Only there weren’t actually three others in the car—Michael was alone. Months later, the violent plan thwarted, Michael sat in a psychiatric hospital and learned that he was struggling with undiagnosed schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder. His knowledge of that fateful day was spotty, fractured by the different personality states he now knew were affecting his reality. Skeptical of a state mental health system, but anxious to find out how his world turned upside down, he reached out to a longtime friend, the author Chris Lockhart, for help. American Alt is the odyssey of two friends trying to piece together the fragments of Michael’s shattered memory and uncover the truth of what pushed him to the edge. Set against the beautiful but economically fractured Pacific Northwest where both men rambled in their youth, Lockhart delivers a suspenseful, profoundly moving story of discovery and affirmation. C 2026 Chris Lockhart P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Chris Lockhart (Author), John Chancer, Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 8: Movies Minute by Minute

"A minute-by-minute analysis of one episode (Part 8) of David Lynch's Twin Peaks: The Return (2017). Much has been written about the work of David Lynch and existential fear in relation to Americana and the American Dream-as-American Nightmare in terms that are circular and artistically self-referential—or Lynchian. But with Part 8 of his most recent work, the 2017 series Twin Peaks: The Return, Lynch locates his singular and unsettling visual vocabulary within an epic historical context: the world’s first atomic explosion, the Trinity Test. With reference to the 1983 television phenomenon The Day After, Lynch’s work is newly situated in a resurgence of works reassessing the legacy of Trinity. Among them: HBO’s Chernobyl, Trevor Paglen’s Trinity Cube, Cormac McCarthy’s The Passenger and Stella Maris, and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. With David Lynch’s Part 8, a cultural circuit is completed, from the idiosyncratic and personal—or Lynchian—to the shared space of what theorist Paul Virilio describes as “cosmic fear”—or an emergency of social media. After placing the work in this specific context, this book examines every minute of Lynch’s Part 8 from Twin Peaks: The Return, minute by minute—a thrilling endeavor due to the radical landscape that Lynch sets forth: a landscape of astonishing cinematic extremities, from the maddeningly abstract, absurd, and meticulous, to the lush, and terrifying. The director presents an uncanny intimacy that is an achievement even among the most critically lauded works in Lynch’s catalog. C 2025 Jeff Wood P 2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Jeff Wood (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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The Humble Investor: How to find a winning edge in a surprising world

"Why just be contrarian when you can bet against consensus and be right? Through a meta-analysis of what moves markets and what drives human behavior, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Verdad Advisers, Daniel Rasmussen cuts through the 60/40 portfolio, exposing where empirical evidence shows the best opportunities-and where projections, models, and experts often fail-to create an asset allocation that can withstand the tests of time. In this exploration of intellectual truths in investing, Dan's research shows that the investor's edge lies in fundamentals over forecasts, humility over hubris, and demonstrated rules over dogma."

Daniel Rasmussen (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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The Mysterious Stranger

"'Nothing exists; all is a dream. God—man—the world—the sun, the moon, the wilderness of stars—a dream, all a dream; they have no existence. Nothing exists save empty space—and you!' Published posthumously, The Mysterious Stranger is Mark Twain's final, unfinished novella, showcasing the writer at his most chilling. Set in a quiet Austrian town during the medieval period, Twain's provocative tale follows three children whose lives are thrown into chaos by the arrival of a charming yet enigmatic youth named Satan. Through the use of heavenly powers, Satan executes miracles with ease, magically transporting his peers back in time and forcing them to witness witch trials, hangings and influxes of mass hysteria. He unveils unsettling truths, highlighting the hypocrisies of religion, morality and human nature. By turns whimsical and profoundly existential, Twain crafts a fable that cleverly questions the very fabric of the human experience: free will, the nature of evil and the illusion of reality. The result is a bold, haunting and eerily modern adventure that lingers long after the last word. Mark Twain (1835 – 1910), the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American writer and essayist. Famed for his wit and satire, he quickly became a sought-after writer and speaker, and was labelled the 'greatest humorist the United States has produced' by the New York Times. Today, he is considered as the father of modern American literature."

Mark Twain (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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The Wife in the Photo: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller packed with twists

"I pick up the photograph from their mantlepiece and carefully wipe away the dust. The beautiful wife. Supposedly happily married and enjoying a family vacation. I know her husband killed her. And I'm going to make him pay… This is my first job as a housekeeper, but Evan Warner doesn't need to know that. It's the first of many lies I'll tell him. He just lost his wife, Lola, and now he and his young daughter Jessica are adrift. But no amount of cleaning will rid this house of the secrets that have seeped into the cracks. I never forgave Lola for what she did to me. But I can't let Evan get away with her murder. In their impressive home, I busy myself preparing meals and peeking at carelessly discarded mail, looking for proof of his crimes. Evan hovers and I'm sure he is watching me… even as I bond with Jessica. But whenever he catches us alone together, his face darkens. I realize I have to get her out of this house before it's too late for her, too. Then I find Lola's diary, tucked away in a closet out of sight. Her words, hastily scrawled on these pages, change everything I thought I knew about this family. As I hear footsteps on the stairs, I know I'm trapped. And I'm in more danger now than ever before… The Wife in the Photo is a totally twisty psychological thriller guaranteed to keep you up all night. Fans of Freida McFadden, Gone Girl and The Couple Next Door will find it impossible to put down. See what readers are saying about Emily Shiner: "O.M.G!! WOW!! This. Book. Was. So. Good!! I was absolutely addicted to it and read it in one sitting! I could not get enough of her twisted, jaw-dropping, suspenseful, head-spinning read! A 5 star must-read book!… I was yelling at my e-reader!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Love, love, loved this absolutely gripping edge-of-your-seat page-turner!!! I devoured it in one sitting!! Perfect… makes the hair on your arms stand on end… extremely fast-paced… will absolutely blow your mind with its explosive twists!!! Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!! Action-packed, intriguing, will keep you up at night with a pounding heart!!" Bookworm86, ????? "Will BLOW YOUR MIND! A wicked page-turner… will keep you glued to its pages-and, guessing wrong about who to trust-until its breathtaking ending! Full of heart-pounding suspense and jaw-dropping, stunning twists you will NOT see coming… a gripping story… My favorite!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "GRIPPING. INTENSE. UTTERLY BINGE-WORTHY!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Kept me up two nights in a row. Truly a page-turner and so fast-paced. I love Emily Shiner!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "WOW!!!… Fantastic! I could honestly sit all day and read her stories… Absolutely brilliant." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Incredibly gripping… Absolutely fantastic… Fast-paced, suspenseful and exciting. Lots of twists… You'll love it!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "WOW! WOW! WOW! A top-notch, suspenseful thriller with many twists and turns and an ending you won't see coming." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Read it in twelve hours! I could not put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Wow! Just wow. This is a must-read. I started this last night and finished it this morning. Exciting from beginning to end. Surprise ending, twisted… Really delicious!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????"

Emily Shiner (Author), Kate Handford, Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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My Platonic Sweetheart

"'Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.' Mark Twain's short story, My Platonic Sweetheart, is a charming exploration of friendship and love in which the main character (believed to represent Twain) dreams of the same woman repeatedly throughout his lifetime. Across five dreams, the narrator and the woman take on different names, and the woman's appearance changes while their ages (he, seventeen, she, fifteen) remain the same. They never fail to recognise each other and their relationship always embodies the same deep, innocent affection. The story explores themes of memory, longing, and the timeless nature of platonic love. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain (1835–1910), grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River, and his early experiences inspired many of his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Widely celebrated as America's greatest humorist, Twain captured the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, and his sharp wit, keen eye for human nature, and gift for storytelling made him not only a beloved novelist but also a popular lecturer and essayist. Twain's innovative style, character-driven storytelling and ability to interweave humour with profound social critique laid the groundwork for modern American literature and has inspired countless authors, including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Indeed, Hemingway famously declared that 'all modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.'"

Mark Twain (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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Close Quarters: A Breed Thriller Book 4

"Deep in the jungle, there is a new apex predator. His name is Breed. Deep in the Amazon jungle, a tribe has attacked an isolated government outpost. A group of idealistic young volunteers enters the rain forest to prove the tribesmen were provoked. One is killed, and another, Fiadh Connor, goes missing. Fiadh's father, billionaire Cuchulain Connor, hires Breed to find her. Connor helps Breed get a ride with Brazil's Minister of the Interior who is mounting an expedition to relieve the besieged outpost. He and his entourage will travel up the Amazon on a Navy gunboat with a platoon of Brazilian Marines. On board the gunboat Nevoa, Breed realizes that no one is what they seem. The suave minister. His gangster henchman. The alcoholic doctor. The competent captain. The professional Marine officer. The beautiful volunteer. They all have something to hide and at least one of them is a killer. One murder follows another as the Nevoa crawls up the Rio Preto. It soon becomes apparent that Breed is in the crosshairs—someone does not want him to accomplish his mission. Close Quarters—Book Four in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper, and Jack Carr."

Cameron Curtis (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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Open Season: A Breed Thriller Book 2

"The Taliban want her dead. But first they have to get past Breed. Breed, a Delta Force veteran, is surprised when he is called to meet an old acquaintance—CIA agent Anya Stein. She offers Breed a mission he can’t refuse—to rescue an American soldier, Robyn Trainor, held captive in the mountains of Afghanistan. When the mission goes sideways, the Taliban hunt Breed and Robyn over some of the harshest terrain on the planet—thousand-foot cliffs, wailing wind, and freezing nights. It’s a landscape from hell, every bit as lethal as the killers chasing them. As the Taliban close in, Breed finds the stakes are higher than he ever dreamed—because Robyn Trainor is not what she seems. She is a player in a greater game. One that ends with an explosive showdown in Washington DC’s highest corridors of power. Open Season—the second in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper, and Jack Carr."

Cameron Curtis (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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Target Deck: A Breed Thriller Book 3

"The doomsday weapon—a monster in a bat cave. Only Breed can destroy it. Late in 1974, six Green Berets were sent into China on a desperate mission. They were called the Black Sheep. Compromised, the mission failed. The men fled through a bat cave and barely escaped with their lives. Fifty years later, assassins are killing the Black Sheep one by one. Their leader, Sam Crockett, was a close friend of Breed's father. When Crockett goes missing, Breed sets out to find the vet, and thwart the assassins sent to kill him. Breed finds Crockett and learns the horrifying secret of the bat cave. Anya Stein, of the CIA, sends Breed on a mission tailor-made for a man of his lethal qualifications. The only problem—it could be his last. Target Deck—Book Three in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper, and Jack Carr."

Cameron Curtis (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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One of Her Boys

"One of her boys is a well written, contemporary relationship drama about consent. A story of erotica, friendship, submission and not least, love. Kalle is a young single man who works as a bartender in Stockholm. One evening, Lilian enters his bar. She is a sophisticated, affluent and mysterious woman who knows what she wants. Lilian takes Kalle on a journey to the greatest pleasure, for the both of them. She leads, he follows."

Eli Winther (Author), Todd Kramer (Narrator)

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