Science Fiction & Fantasy Audiobooks

Drift: A story of love, magic and the irresistible lure of the sea

Brought to you by Penguin. Rich with magic, mystery and the wonder of the sea, fans of The Lamplighters will fall in love with Drift The hauntingly atmospheric English-language debut from the acclaimed Welsh author: a love story between a young Welsh woman and a Syrian mapmaker, rich with magic, mystery and the wonder of the sea. Nefyn has always been an enigma, even to her brother Joseph with whom she lives in a small cottage above a blustery cove. Hamza is a Syrian mapmaker, incarcerated in a military base a few miles up the coast. A violent storm will bring these two lost souls together - but other forces will soon try to tear them apart... Moving between the wild Welsh coast and war-torn Syria, Drift is a love story with a difference, a hypnotic tale of lost identity, the quest for home and the wondrous resilience of the human spirit. © Caryl Lewis 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Caryl Lewis (Author), Rebecca Trehearn (Narrator)

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Human Insanity

Not all monsters come from the stars. For Angelina, it was a clear-cut case of her or her boyfriend. Unfortunately, Terry has seen her very human response to the situation Angelina, Charley, and he dealt with in San Antonio. Except this time, there is no one to help her deal with the emotions but an alien from another system and a guy from the south. In short, her two friends. When Angelina finds another 'ticket' into trouble, will she have the guys help this time or deal with it herself? Perhaps Terry will find out just how much humans can manipulate their bodies to match his capabilities on their own. Unknown to many powerful people in the world, this new enemy is willing to kill anyone to push humanity to the next level. Some sacrifices must be made. For Terry, he isn't willing that one of them becomes Angelina or Charley. So, how do they stop it? When you make friends on an alien planet, sometimes your emotions come along for a ride you don't expect.

Michael Anderle (Author), P.J. Ochlan (Narrator)

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Things They Lost

Ayosa is a wandering spirit – joyous, exuberant, filled to the brim with longing. Her only companions in the Kenyan town she calls home are as lonely as Ayosa herself: the ghostly Fatumas, the sullen milkman and Sindano, the owner of a cafE that no one ever visits. But a curse hangs over the women in Ayosa's family, a curse which has blighted the life of her mother, Nabumbo Promise. When her new friend Mbui offers her an alternative life, one that would involve leaving Nabumbo Promise behind, Ayosa must decide how much she owes her fearsome, mercurial mama. Set at the intersection of the spirit world and the human one, suffused with Kenyan folklore and myth, Things They Lost is an unforgettable novel about mothers and daughters, about ghostly longing and about love at its most intoxicating and dangerous, from a standout new literary voice. 'A wondrous newborn - mewling, dewy, twinkling, gurgling a tale steeped in the acrid surrealism of childhood, populated by wicked wraiths and held together by the vicious spell mothers can cast on their daughters.' ? Leila Aboulela, author of Bird Summons 'A narrative so profound, its humour shining so bright, that you'd think the author had written hundreds of books to have mastered the art of perpetual storytelling. A stunning debut!' -- Onyeka Nwelue, author of The Strangers of Braamfontein 'From the start, Oduor – a winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing, among other honours – broadcasts her tremendous talents... Come for the beguiling narrative, and stay for the rich, evocative language.' -- Vulture 'A coming-of-age tale that deftly refuses to play magic realism straight, Okwiri Oduor's Things they Lost blends the phantasmagoria of Tutuola's The Palm-Wine Drinkard with the deadpan, wry humour of BolaNo. A welcome new Kenyan voice.' -- Olufemi Terry, author of Stickfighting Days 'Otherworldly, unconventional, delectably surreal. One of the most magical and exhilarating introductions to a main character. Okwiri has taken language, sculpted something new and splendid out of it to deliver to the world. An array of some of the most memorable 'in-between-worlds' characters enter the literary world from Mapeli Town with aplomb. What a debut! What a gift!' -- Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, author of The Dragonfly Sea

Okwiri Oduor (Author), Christel Mutombo (Narrator)

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Fatal Storm: A Cormac and Amelia Story

Cormac and Amelia take a job at a quaint Victorian mountain lodge: keep an eye on the famous psychic there to judge whether the place is haunted. Simple, right? Three problems: the blizzard that snows everyone in for the weekend, the murdered body that shows up in the morning, and the fact that everyone is sure Cormac did it. So much for the nice mountain getaway.

Carrie Vaughn (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Tartarus Gate

The Empire is dead! And Captain Josiah Bleys, smuggler and charmer though he may be, is likely to soon follow unless he is willing to at least pretend to be something he loathes: a hero. His 'pal' Chief Ragnar Kane, one of the Emperor's finest warriors, likewise harbors no aspirations toward gallantry, just increasing his kill count. Fate, however, has other plans. The mighty, galaxy-spanning Terran Empire is mortally wounded, brought to its knees by a terrifying, intelligent plague from hyperspace. The core worlds are mass graves, and the government lies in ruins. Outlying colonies, suddenly isolated and without support, are on their own. Luck (the bad kind) has both men stuck on the icy mining facility on Cerberus, an installation that won't last long without resupply. Bleys and Kane must mount a daring raid on a neighboring planet to retrieve a legendary scientist in the hopes that he can reconnect them to civilization, or they and everyone else at their frozen outpost are doomed. The trouble is that the scientist isn't exactly willing, nor is he exactly . . . alive.

Matthew P. Gilbert (Author), Gary Bennett (Narrator)

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House of Mirrors

Two years ago, the Piper family fled Fenton House after their dream of a new life turned into an unspeakable nightmare. The house has stood empty ever since, given a wide berth by everyone except ghost hunters and occult fanatics. Now something is trying to lure the Pipers back to Fenton House. But is that "something" a malevolent supernatural entity? Or is there a more earthly explanation? Whatever the truth, Adam and Ella Piper are about to discover that their family's future is inextricably bound up with the last place they ever wanted to see again. The Pipers aren't the only ones whose fate is tied to Fenton House. Three thieves seeking their fortune and a mysterious redheaded woman are also converging on the remote Cornish mansion. Over the course of a single stormy night, each of them will be forced to confront their true self. How far are they willing to go in pursuit of their deepest, darkest desires? How much are they prepared to give in order to simply survive till dawn?

Ben Cheetham (Author), Ralph Lister (Narrator)

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Troublemakers: Stories

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Harlan Ellison has written or edited 75 books, more than 1700 stories, essays, articles and newspaper columns, two dozen teleplays, and a dozen movies. Now, for the first time anywhere, Troublemakers presents a collection of Ellison's classic stories-chosen by the author-that will introduce new readers to a writer described by the New York Times as having 'the spellbinding quality of a great nonstop talker, with a cultural warehouse for a mind.'

Harlan Ellison (Author), Luis Moreno (Narrator)

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2084 - New World Man

Brady knew two things: It was the end of the world and the Greens had won. 2084 was going to be an interesting year. All he needed to do was break out of jail first. Sattva Systems™ had transformed Nanotechnology and Fusion Power in a bid to avert the oncoming climate change catastrophe. Still, they were thwarted by the old industries at every turn. Leaving Bodhi Sattva - its charismatic owner with no choice but to team up with the Green Revolutionaries to bring down the internet and capitalism. He would lead them into a new era with his one-hundred-year plan to save the planet. It was all going so well. Then Brady discovered he had a unique ability that he could exploit to establish a criminal enterprise for himself and his adopted family of misfits and conspiracy theorists. The Greens saw Brady as a threat to their project but not Bodhi Sattva. He had plans for Brady. But nobody could imagine how devastating these plans might be… This science fiction series is captivating and chilling in equal measure. How far would you go if the threat to the planet was imminent? Start the journey into the new Green world today.

Jim Lowe (Author), Jim Lowe (Narrator)

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Inner City Jungle

ATLANTICA, the forgotten isle, the glittering gem in the cesspool of humanity's future. Anything you do inside your own home is allowed. But what if you live in the jungle? Santana's unasked for downtime leads to her reconnecting with Terra and being pulled into a case that has the ASJ's head spinning. The inner city is a jungle in its own right. A murder victim, an animal that has been extinct for 30,000 years, and a bio-engineering team who are using the animal to attack their enemies. Santana pairs with Terra Kris to solve the case and uncovers a trail that goes much deeper than anyone anticipated. Will Santana bring the criminals to justice without compromising herself? The law is only a suggestion, right?

Michael Anderle (Author), Megan Tusing (Narrator)

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A Tale of Ice and Ash: A Snow White Retelling

'Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all?' Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground. Eirwen's peaceful existence is shattered when she crosses paths with Cole, the son of her enemy, and a thorn in her side growing up. Eirwen learns that though she escaped the evil queen's clutches, the kingdom she left behind has suffered. Together with her adoptive family, she raises an army to restore her rightful place on the throne. But something is stirring Under the Mountain, a centuries-old secret begging to break free . . .

Katherine Macdonald (Author), Sasha Higgins (Narrator)

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Midlife & Snatching Crowns: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel

You know what? They were right. Life truly begins at 40. This is the ride of my life, and I've faced every single challenge that came my way by charging in and getting it done. Now, this might be my greatest challenge ever. To save my godson's life, I will have to travel to the unknown world of the Fae and navigate the dark and dangerous halls of the Unseelie King's palace to plant my butt on his throne. If my enemies want to come after me, they better bring a burn kit because my magic is hotter than dragon's fire, hot enough to burn them to cinder and I'm all out of dickens to give.

Leona Knight (Author), Kitty Hendrix (Narrator)

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The Price of Silence: A BBC Radio 4 Cold War Sci-Fi Thriller

Stephen Barlay's gripping Cold War drama about the threat of nuclear war Laid up in a CIA hospital, recovering from a gunshot wound, British agent Maxon is about to have his peaceful convalescence shattered. As the radio DJ introduces In the Mood, the swinging sound of Glenn Miller is cut off by a shrill, insistent alarm - one signalling imminent, universal death. America's brand new Global Early Warning System has detected an approaching nuclear missile from outer space... But the attack never takes place. The weapon, launched from an unmanned Soviet space vehicle, was destroyed seconds later - so how did the public alert come to be broadcast? As a member of the elite team responsible for safeguarding GLEW, Maxon is assigned to investigate. Meanwhile, he takes on a second, parallel mission - helping his ex-lover, Jacqueline, prove her scientist husband Kowalski has not turned traitor and leaked GLEW secrets to the Russians. Searching for answers, Maxon travels to Toronto, where he is framed for murder and forced to go on the run. And when he finally uncovers the shocking truth, he finds himself mired in deceit and treason - and caught up in a deadly game of nuclear poker. With the doomsday clock pointing to two minutes to midnight, can Maxon and Jacqueline avert disaster? Written by acclaimed novelist Stephen Barlay, this tense espionage thriller stars Ian Hendry as Maxon and Toby Robins as Jacqueline. Production credits Written by Stephen Barlay Directed by Peter King Music composed and played by Ed Welch (piano) with Ron Aspery (saxophone) Cast Maxon - Ian Hendry Jacqueline - Toby Robins Disc Jockey/Announcer/MP/Gloucester/Wennstrom - Nigel Graham Inspector Wells/President/Doomsday Man - Bob Sherman Interviewer/Reporter - Madi Hedd Captain - Stuart Milligan Guard - Ian Tyler Nurse/Nadia- Zhivila Roche Reporter/MP/Announcer/Stewardess - Alex Marshall Beryov - Peter Gale Petrushka - Richard Marner Ellsberg - George Coulouris The Nachalnik - Paul Hardwick Locke - Alan Tilvern Kowalski - Carl Duering Cabbie - Peter Whitman Hostess - Gay Baynes Papa Mike - Errol MacKinnon Minister/Sandy - Peter Tuddenham Call Girl/Operator - Carole Boyd Chuck - Bruce Boa Inspector - Peter Marinker Fergus - James Bryce Aram Sarian - Vladek Sheybal Saul - Blain Fairman Girl - Mary Cornford Winston - Stuart Organ Tucker - Norman Jones Sleet/Reporter - Brett Usher First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 24 April-19 June 1983 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Stephen Barlay (Author), Alan Tilvern, Carl Duering, Full Cast, George Coulouris, Ian Hendry, Paul Hardwick, Toby Robins, Vladek Sheybal, Zhivila Roche (Narrator)

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