Mystery & Fantasy Audiobooks

A Wish in the Dark

"A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden’s perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family’s good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat’s twist on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice — and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark."

Christina Soontornvat (Author), Greta Jung (Narrator)

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Slide: A YA Dystopian Space Adventure

"TO FIND HIS LOST SISTER… A BOY BECOMES HIS WORST ENEMY. BUT WILL IT BE ENOUGH TO SAVE HER? After three long years of searching,  Twist finally has the power to track down his sister. But when the trail leads him to dark secrets,  he learns that some things are better left undiscovered. Now Twist must risk everything for the sister he loves. Will his gamble be enough? Or will he lose everything? Overlords and Underworld collide. You’ll love this gripping second installment of The Crimson Dust Cycle because it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get it now."

J.S. Arquin (Author), J.S. Arquin (Narrator)

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[Dutch; Flemish] - Een Gelofte Van Glorie (Boek #5 In De Tovenaarsring)

"In EEN GELOFTE VAN GLORIE (Boek #5 in de Tovenaarsring), vertrekken Thor en zijn vrienden van de Krijgsmacht op een epische tocht naar de uitgestrekte wildernis van het Rijk om het eeuwenoude Zwaard van het Lot te vinden en de Ring te redden. Thor vriendschappen worden sterker terwijl ze naar nieuwe plekken afreizen, het tegen onverwachte monsters opnemen en zij aan zij strijden in onvoorstelbare gevechten. Ze bezoeken exotische landen en ontmoeten wezens en mensen die hun verbeelding te boven gaan, terwijl het gevaar aan alle kanten op de loer ligt. Ze zullen al hun vaardigheden nodig hebben als ze willen overleven terwijl ze het spoor van de dieven volgen, dieper en dieper het Rijk in. Hun zoektocht brengt hen naar het hart van de Onderwereld, één van de zeven koninkrijken van de hel, waar de ondoden regeren en de velden zijn bezaaid met botten. Thor moet al zijn krachten oproepen, en worstelt om te begrijpen wie hij nu werkelijk is. In de Ring moet Gwendolyn de helft van het Koninklijk Hof naar de Westelijke vesting van Silesia leiden, een duizend jaar oude stad op de rand van het Ravijn. Silesia’s versterkingen hebben er voor gezorgd dat de stad elke aanval heeft weten te doorstaan—maar ze hebben het nog nooit moeten opnemen tegen een leider als Andronicus, met zijn leger van een miljoen mannen. Gwendolyn leert wat het betekent op koningin te zijn. Ze neemt haar leidende taak op zich, met Srog, Kolk, Brom, Steffen, Kendrick en Godfrey aan haar zijde, om de stad voor te bereiden op de oorlog. Ondertussen glijdt Gareth steeds dieper weg in zijn krankzinnigheid en moet hij op zijn hoede blijven voor degenen die hem uit de weg trachten te ruimen, terwijl Erec vecht voor zijn leven om zijn liefde Alistair en de stad Savaria te redden van de wilden die de Ring binnen zijn gedrongen. En Godfrey, wederom verleid door de alcohol, zal moeten besluiten of hij klaar is om zijn verleden achter zich te laten en de man te worden die hij had moeten zijn. Terwijl ze vechten voor hun levens en de situatie niet erger lijkt te kunnen worden, eindigt het verhaal met twee schokkende plotwendingen. Zal Gwendolyn de aanval overleven? Zal Thor het Rijk overleven? Zal het Zwaard van het Lot gevonden worden? EEN GELOFTE VAN GLORIE is een episch verhaal van vrienden en geliefden, rivalen en minnaars, ridders en draken, intriges en politieke machinaties, van volwassen worden, van gebroken harten, van bedrog, ambitie en verraad. Het is een verhaal van eer en moed, van lotsbestemming en tovenarij. Het is een fantasie die ons meeneemt naar een wereld die we nooit zullen vergeten, en die alle leeftijden zal aanspreken. Het boek is 75.000 woorden."

Morgan Rice (Author), Jeroen Kramer (Narrator)

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[French] - Un Prix de Courage (Tome 6 de L'anneau du Sorcier)

"Dans UN PRIX DE COURAGE (Tome 6 de L’anneau du Sorcier), Thor poursuit sa quête qui le mène plus loin encore dans l’Empire, pour retrouver l’Épée de Destinée volée et ainsi sauver l’Anneau. Comme une tragédie ampute d’un de ses membres le groupe qu’il forme avec ses compagnons, les rescapés, plus proches que jamais, apprennent à affronter ensemble l’adversité. Leur voyage les emporte dans des paysages nouveaux et exotiques : les Champs de Sel, le Grand Tunnel et les Montagnes de Feu. À chaque tournant, ils devront affronter toutes sortes de monstres inattendus. Les talents de Thor s’affirment au cours d’un entraînement particulièrement difficile et il devra apprendre à utiliser des pouvoirs plus puissants que jamais s’il veut survivre. Les compagnons découvrent enfin où l’Épée se trouve : pour la retrouver, ils devront s’aventurer dans la région la plus terrifiante de l’Empire : le Pays des Dragons. Du côté de l’Anneau, Gwendolyn se remet lentement de son agression et lutte contre une profonde dépression. Kendrick et ses compagnons jurent de défendre son honneur, même si leurs chances d’y parvenir sont faibles. S’ensuit une des plus grandes batailles de l’histoire de l’Anneau, alors qu’ils se battent pour libérer Silesia et vaincre Andronicus. Pendant ce temps, Godfrey se retrouve incognito derrière les lignes ennemies et commence à s’épanouir, en apprenant ce qu’être un guerrier signifie d’une façon unique. Gareth se débrouille pour rester en vie, en mettant à profit toute sa ruse pour échapper à une capture de Andronicus. Erec se bat avec sa vie pour sauver Savaria de l’invasion imminente de l’Empire – et l’amour de sa vie, Alistair. Argon paye un terrible prix pour avoir transgressé une règle sacrée en se mêlant des affaires humaines. Gwendolyn doit décider entre abandonner sa propre vie ou choisir une existence de nonne recluse dans l’ancienne Tour d’Asile. Mais pas avant qu’un incroyable rebondissement n’apprenne à Thor l’identité de son véritable père. Thor et ses compagnons survivront-ils à cette quête ? Retrouveront-ils l’Épée de Destinée ? L’Anneau se relèvera-t-il de l’invasion de Andronicus ? Quel sort attend Gwendolyn, Kendrick et Erec ? Et qui est le véritable père de Thor ? Entre univers sophistiqué et personnages bien construits, UN PRIX DE COURAGE est un conte épique qui parle d’amis et d’amants, de rivaux et de prétendants, de chevaliers et de dragons, d’intrigues et de machinations politiques, de jeunes gens qui deviennent adultes, de cœurs brisés, de tromperie, d’ambition et de trahison. C’est un conte sur l’honneur et le courage, sur le destin et la sorcellerie. C’est un roman de fantasy qui nous entraîne dans un monde que nous n’oublierons jamais et qui plaira à toutes les tranches d’âge et tous les lecteurs. Le livre compte 70 000 mots."

Morgan Rice (Author), Olivier Lovero (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Pizza-Orakel

"Dieser Kinderkrimi zieht seine Leser in seinen Bann!Lara, Luis und Simon wollen eigentlich nur zu ihrem Lieblingsort. Doch dort sehen sie einen Mann, der mit einer Schaufel Löcher in den Boden gräbt. Aber weswegen gräbt er diese Löcher? Eine Antwort auf diese Frage sucht auch der tollpatschige Privatdetektiv Kai. Doch dieser muss durch ein Missgeschick ins Krankenhaus, weswegen es an Lara, Luis und Simon liegt, seinen Posten zu füllen!"

Bernhard Hagemann (Author), Falk Werner (Narrator)

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The Lost Rainforest #3: Rumi's Riddle

"The action-packed conclusion to the Lost Rainforest series by award-winning and bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers one last thrilling adventure as the shadowwalkers are pushed to the limit to protect Caldera. Perfect for fans of Warriors and Spirit Animals. When the shadowwalkers were victorious in their battle against the Ant Queen, they hoped their work to save Caldera was done. But the rainforest has begun to rumble. Rumi, a scholarly tree frog who can control the wind, must bring his band of animal friends to face the greatest danger they’ve yet encountered—the giant volcano beneath the jungle itself. While the volcano roars, rumors of a mysterious evil blanket Caldera—the Elemental of Darkness has emerged and is building a legion of followers. When the shadowwalkers are forced to divide and conquer, Rumi finds himself an unlikely leader and must grapple with his own secrets before he can unlock the full scope of his magical powers. Can Rumi rally the shadowwalkers to save their rainforest home?"

Eliot Schrefer (Author), Lisa Flanagan (Narrator)

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Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief

"Anna Meriano’s unforgettable family of brujas returns for one more serving of amor, azúcar, and magia, in this breakout series that's been called ''charming and delectably sweet.'' (Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series) It’s spring break in Rose Hill, Texas, but Leo Logroño has a lot of work to do if she's going to become a full-fledged bruja like the rest of her family. She still hasn't discovered the true nature of her magical abilities, and that isn’t the only bit of trouble in her life: Her family’s baking heirlooms have begun to go missing, and a new bakery called Honeybees has opened across town, threatening to run Amor y Azúcar right out of business. What's more, everyone around her seems to have secrets, and none of them want to tell Leo what's going on. But the biggest secret of all comes when Leo is paid a very surprising visit—by her long-lost Abuelo Logroño. Abuelo promises answers to her most pressing questions and tells Leo he can teach her about her power, about what it takes to survive in a world where threats lurk in the shadows. But can she trust him? Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Anna Meriano (Author), Kyla Garcia (Narrator)

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96 Miles

"For fans of Gary Paulsen’s classic Hatchet and Lauren Tarshis’s bestselling I Survived series, J. L. Esplin's 96 Miles is a story of survival and desperation as two young brothers confront the worst in humanity—and themselves. Dad always said if things get desperate, it’s okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never thought it would come to that. I thought I’d sooner die than let one drop of toilet water touch my lips. Yet here I am, kneeling before a porcelain throne, holding a tin mug for scooping in one hand, and my half-gallon canteen in the other. The Lockwood brothers are supposed to be able to survive anything. Their dad, a hardcore believer in self-reliance, has stockpiled enough food and water at their isolated Nevada home to last for months. But when they are robbed of all their supplies during a massive blackout while their dad is out of town, John and Stew must walk 96 miles in the stark desert sun to get help. Along the way, they’re forced to question their dad’s insistence on self-reliance and ask just what it is that we owe to our neighbors, our kin, and to ourselves. From talented newcomer J. L. Esplin comes this story of survival and determination as two young brothers confront the unpredictability of human nature in the face of desperate circumstances. A Macmillan Audio production from Starscape"

J. L. Esplin (Author), Robbie Daymond (Narrator)

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Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow

"“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review) New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life. Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures. Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth. As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner."

Gregory Funaro (Author), Reba Buhr (Narrator)

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Dragon Fire

"Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Artimé is at war. Led by the reckless new head mage, Frieda Stubbs, and swayed by her stoking their fear of the Revinir's return, the people of Artimé have turned against the Stowe family. Aaron and his allies are captured while Fifer is left exposed to mortal danger. Thisbe and the team of black-eyed children from Grimere journey to Artimé to help, leaving Dev behind to fend for himself against the increasingly powerful Revinir. Thisbe grapples with guilt and worry from multiple directions as her relationship with Fifer continues its downward spiral. When things are at their bleakest and everything is on the line, Fifer is forced to make a decision that could change her destiny forever."

Lisa McMann (Author), Fiona Hardingham (Narrator)

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Chet Gecko, Private Eye Volume 1: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse; The Mystery of Mr. Nice

"Listen to the first two hilariously hip Chet Gecko mysteries in this one audio download!   The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: Chet Gecko loves a good mystery. Almost more than he loves his fee-stinkbug pie. So when fellow fourth grader Shirley Chameleon asks him to find her missing brother, Billy, Chet expects the case to be as easy as pie. But Billy's disappearance is part of a larger plot, one that involves the Rat Sisters, a riddling junkyard dog, and a vicious Gila monster named Herman. If Chet doesn't solve the case fast, the entire school could be humiliated. Worst of all, Chet might not get his fee. And Chet's hungry. . . .   The Mystery of Mr. Nice: Most folks know him as the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, but it's not all knuckles and know-how with Chet Gecko. He's also got his artistic side.  If it wasn't for his art, he might never have been sent to Principal Zero's office, where he stumbled onto the mystery of Mr. Nice. Because whatever you can say about Principal Zero, one thing is certain: He is not nice. Until now. Chet knows something is wrong with this picture, and he's just the gecko to solve this mystery. After all, who do you think put the art in smart aleck?"

Bruce Hale (Author), Jon Cryer (Narrator)

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Gustav Gloom and the Castle of Fear

"In the final installment of Adam-Troy Castro's creepy Gustav Gloom series, the fate of the Dark Country rests on Gustav and Fernie's shoulders. After weeks of traveling on a quest to find their fathers, Fernie and Gustav finally come face-to-face with their nemesis—the evil Lord Obsidian. Filled with heroic action sequences, terrifying chills, and plenty of humor, this final book will keep fans on the edge of their seats."

Adam-Troy Castro (Author), Jesse Vilinsky (Narrator)

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