Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Shadowseer Bundle: Shadowseer: London (Book 1) and Shadowseer: Paris (Book 2)

"A bundle of books #1 (SHADOWSEER: LONDON) and #2 (SHADOWSEER: PARIS) in Morgan Rice’s Shadowseer series. This bundle offers books one and two in one convenient file. From #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically-acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five-star reviews) and the teen fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five-star reviews), comes a groundbreaking new series and genre, where fantasy meets mystery. SHADOWSEER: LONDON (Book #1) tells the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian London of the 1850s. Kaia yearns to escape her horrific orphanage, to discover who her parents were, and to understand why she can sense shadows when others cannot. Yet the streets of London are as brutal as the orphanage, and for Kaia, there is no easy way out. When Kaia, arrested, faces an even worse punishment, Detective Pinsley, 45, notices a strange marking on her arm and thinks she might be the key in solving a peculiar, mysterious case. Bodies are turning up dead in London, and Pinsley wonders whether it’s the work of a deranged serial killer, or of something….else. The methods of murder seem impossible, as does the murderer’s ability to escape death. Kaia is given a choice: help solve the case, or be shipped off to Bedlam, the notorious insane asylum. Kaia and Pinsley embark to scour the dark corners and cobblestone streets of 19th century London in search of clues. Yet what they find may shock and horrify even them. SHADOWSEER: PARIS (Book #2) continues the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian Europe of the 1850s. When the brilliant Detective Pinsley, 45, takes Kaia under his wing and enlists her help in solving a series of mysterious and bizarre murders sweeping over Europe, the two of them become unlikely partners. Are they part of a greater war of light versus dark? And is Kaia the only one who can stop it? Dark fantasy meets mystery in SHADOWSEER, a page-turning, atmospheric thriller packed with authentic period detail, with twists and cliffhangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Kaia, a broken hero, will capture your heart as she struggles to claw her way up from the depths, and to solve unsolvable crimes. Fans of books such as Spellbreaker, The Dresden Files, Mortal Instruments and Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde will find much to love in SHADOWSEER, satisfying fantasy fans who appreciate mystery and suspense, and mystery lovers who want something new, a clean hybrid that will appeal to both adult and young adult readers. Get ready to be transported to another world—and to fall in love with characters you will never forget. SHADOWSEER: MUNICH (Book #3), SHADOWSEER: ROME (Book #4) and SHADOWSEER: ATHENS (Book #5) are also available."

Morgan Rice (Author), Kevin Green (Narrator)

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The Way of Steel Bundle: Only the Worthy (#1) and Only the Valiant (#2)

"'Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring) A bundle of the first two books in Morgan Rice’s fantasy series THE WAY OF STEEL (ONLY THE WORTHY and ONLY THE VALIANT). Here are two bestselling novels, all in one convenient file, which offer a great introduction to THE WAY OF STEEL series. ONLY THE WORTHY (The Way of Steel—Book 1) tells the epic coming of age story of Royce, 17, a peasant farmer who senses he is different, that powers reside within him beyond what he can understand. When his true love, Genevieve, 17, is stolen from him, he must risk it all to wage war with the nobles and save his love. Banished from his homeland, sentenced to the infamous Red Isle—a barren island known for turning boys into warriors, and for leaving behind more dead than alive—Royce must hope to survive. Genevieve, meanwhile, desperate for Royce’s return, is forced to inhabit the cruel and conniving world of aristocracy, immersed in a world of cutthroats and liars. As Royce’s powers develop, and as he learns of his secret lineage, he can only wonder: is he the destined one? In ONLY THE VALIANT (The Way of Steel—Book Two), Royce, 17, is on the run, fleeing for his freedom. He reunites with the peasant farmers as he attempts to rescue his brothers and flee for good. Genevieve, meanwhile, learns a shocking secret, one that will affect the rest of her life. She must decide whether to risk her own life to save Royce’s—even as he thinks she betrayed him. The aristocracy prepares for war against the peasantry, and only Royce can save them. But Royce’s only hope lies in his secret powers—powers he is not even sure he has. Book #3—ONLY THE DESTINED—is also now available!"

Morgan Rice (Author), Kevin Green, Tim Austin (Narrator)

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[German] - Verrätersohn

"Ein Königreich in Gefahr, ein erschütternder Verrat, ein Junge, der die Ehre seines Vaters wiederherstellen will. Kann er beweisen, dass sein Vater unschuldig war? Kann er das Reich vor einem heimlichen Feind retten, ehe es für den ganzen Norden zu spät ist? Mit 15 Jahren hat Lasgol harte Jahre hinter sich. In seinem kleinen Dorf im Norden ist er ein verhasster Außenseiter, denn sein Vater hat mit einem Attentat auf den König das Reich verraten. Seine einzigen Freunde sind die Berge und der ewige Schnee seines Landes. Und obwohl der König persönlich den Vorfall bezeugt, kann Lasgol nicht glauben, dass sein Vater ein Verräter war. Lasgol ist entschlossen, den Namen seines Vaters reinzuwaschen. Aber dafür gibt es nur eine Möglichkeit: Die Schule der Waldläufer. An diesem geheimen Ort durchlaufen die angesehenen und gefürchteten Männer und Frauen, die das Königreich schützen, eine vierjährige Ausbildung. Es wäre Wahnsinn, denn dort erwarten ihn nur Hass und Tod. Doch als Sohn eines Waldläufers hat er das Recht dazu. Im Lager stößt er auf politische Intrigen und neuen Verrat. Er wird in Auseinandersetzungen verwickelt, muss sich Hass und erbitterter Feindschaft stellen, aber er findet auch neue Freunde: Anfänger, die ebenso fehl am Platz wirken wie er selbst. Sie sind fest entschlossen, alles zu tun, was nötig ist, um das erste Jahr zu bestehen … ohne dabei ihr Leben zu lassen. Wird Lasgol das erste Jahr seiner Waldläufer-Ausbildung meistern? Kann er herausfinden, was seinem Vater widerfahren ist, und seinen guten Ruf wiederherstellen? Eintauchen in ein spannendes Abenteuer mit Helden, die ans Herz wachsen. Der Auftakt zu einer Fantasy-Serie voller Action, Magie, Geheimnisse und ein wenig Liebe für alle Altersgruppen: Kinder, Teenager und Erwachsene. Lesespaß von 10 bis 100."

Pedro Urvi (Author), Jim Boeven (Narrator)

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Origin

"What would you do if the Gods Kidnapped your sister and you are their Slave-Hunter? In a dystopic world, the Senoca, the People of the Sea have been enslaved by the Golden Gods. They live within the limits of the Boundary, for only one purpose: produce for the Gods or die. Kyra, a seventeen-year-old girl, is selected, along with other young girls, and taken to the Gods. Her brother Ikai will move heaven and earth to find her. They will fight for survival, confronting a society constituted to serve the masters, and even the Gods themselves in their eternal dwelling. A story of love, survival, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom."

Pedro Urvi (Author), Todd Menesses (Narrator)

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Snow-white and Rose-red

"Snow-white and Rose-red is written by the brothers Grimm. Two sisters spend a lot of time in the woods. There they meet a dwarf who is always in trouble and the girls help him, but he is very ungrateful. The moral of the story is: you will be punished for ungratefulness and rewarded for kindness. Recommended for age 3+."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Olga Makina (Narrator)

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A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars

"Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying migrants and refugees. Her people. Fourteen years on she's a member of Mama Rose's unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them: A bamboo flute. A golden bangle. A ripening mango which must not fall... are these the missing pieces of the jigsaw which will reveal Sante's story? Written by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker, shortlisted for the Branford Boase award 2018 and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal. 'An ambitious, impressive and skilful blend of modernity, mystery and myth' -- Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week 'A blend of magical realism and brutality, this is a powerful and original novel' -- Sally Morris, Daily Mail A rich powerful novel, fusing the horror of people-trafficking with the magic of African folklore' ― The Bookseller - Yaba Badoe is an award-winning Ghanaian-British documentary filmmaker and writer. A graduate of King's College Cambridge, she was a civil servant in Ghana before becoming a general trainee with the BBC. Her short stories have been published in 'Critical Quarterly', 'African Love Stories' and 'New Daughters of Africa'. She enjoys writing stories that reveal the magical layers of everyday life and show that no matter where we live in the world we're all connected. She has a passion for Gothic horror and psychological thrillers"

Yaba Badoe (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Wolf

"Most are familiar with the tale about the boy who cried wolf, as it has been told many times over the years. However, no one knows about the reasons why it all happened… until now. After generations of keeping his silence, Hans, the infamous boy who cried wolf, could no longer keep quiet. He finally tells his side of the story. What was Hans thinking the day he first cried 'WOLF?' Why did he cry wolf again and again? Was he misbehaving or was it all just a simple misunderstanding?"

Monique Hanna (Author), John Teal (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Lehrling des Feldschers - Die Feldscher Chroniken, Band 3 (ungekürzt)

"Wir schreiben das Jahr 1645. Im Heiligen Römischen Reich tobt seit 28 Jahren ein mörderischer Krieg und er scheint kein Ende zu nehmen. Nach dem Tod seines Meisters Martin steht Gustav vor dem Nichts. Einzig Anike tröstet ihn über den schweren Verlust hinweg. Als sie ihn bittet, ihrem besessenen Vater zu helfen, erkennt Gustav, dass der Schlüssel dazu - Martins Codex Daemonum - für ihn keinen Sinn ergibt. Er muss erst seine Lehre abschließen, um mit dem geheimnisvollen Buch zurechtzukommen. Torstensson besorgt ihm einen neuen Meister, aber der trachtet Gustav nach dem Leben. Ein waghalsiges Spiel beginnt, bei dem es für Gustav um alles geht. 'Passt auf euch auf! Die schöne Mela kann nicht immer rechtzeitig zur Stelle sein, um euch zu retten. Der eigentliche Krieg beginnt erst.'"

Greg Walters (Author), Robert Frank (Narrator)

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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents: (Discworld Novel 28)

"Brought to you by Penguin. Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before. Soon to be a Sky Original movie! Maurice, a streetwise tomcat, has the perfect money-making scam. Everyone knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice has a stupid-looking kid with a pipe, and his very own plague of rats - strangely educated rats . . . But in Bad Blintz, the little con suddenly goes down the drain. For someone there is playing a different tune and now the rats must learn a new word. EVIL. It's not a game any more. It's a rat-eat-rat world. And that might only be the start . . . The Discworld novels can be read in any order but The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents is a standalone novel. 'An astonishing novel' Financial Times © Terry and Lyn Pratchett 2001 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Terry Pratchett (Author), Ariyon Bakare, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Wilkins (Narrator)

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Snow White

"A beautifully illustrated, magical new retelling of one of the most classic children’s fairy tales. Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic? Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale will delight a new generation of readers."

Sarah Gibb (Author), Beth Chalmers (Narrator)

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The Book of Legends: A hilarious and fast-paced quest adventure from bestselling comedian Lenny Henr

"Perfect for fans of fast-paced adventures, The Book of Legends, from comedian Lenny Henry is a laugh-out-loud magical story for 8 -12 year olds, read by the author. Twins, Bran and Fran, are two ordinary kids who are about to go on an extraordinary adventure! When their mum mysteriously disappears in a lightning strike, just like their dad, the twins are all alone and know they have to stick together – if only to face their new guardian’s terrible cooking! But when their mum’s treasured storybook turns out to be a portal to another world full of mythical legends, everything changes. Suddenly, evil princes, mud monsters and Viking armies are all very real and out to get them. Luckily, the twins have Wilma, the Wizard's Wife, and Zachary, a wisecracking Zebracorn, to help them solve the mystery surrounding their parents’ disappearance. Quests are no joke (but there are lots of jokes in this book) and this is the quest of a lifetime . . ."

Lenny Henry (Author), Lenny Henry (Narrator)

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The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair

"‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip. Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish. And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur. But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems – and that some wishes never come for free. ‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear ‘A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility’ Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series ‘This book is unputdownable’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star ‘Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written – everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea ‘Spooky and haunting’ Philippa Gregory ‘Exciting and mysterious’ The Bookseller ‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale’ Kirkus ‘Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale … I loved it’ Emma Carroll ‘Absolutely stunning … Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman"

Natasha Hastings (Author), Imogen Wilde (Narrator)

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