Mystery & Fantasy Audiobooks

Furthermoor

"Enter a world as vast and dark as your imagination, in this unforgettable coming-of-age story about courage, friendship and finding your voice. The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermore, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermore, no one can hurt Bren...until the mysterious Featherly arrives. Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for."

Darren Simpson (Author), Andy Cresswell (Narrator)

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The Bond

"Winner of the Bronze Medal in the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Kirk brings the reader into an intricate, well-imagined world— a landscape so credible it instantly feels like a classic. Beth Kander, author of the Original Syn Trilogy Trust what you see, not what you’re told. In a society that made males obsolete, the Weave engineers a female’s abilities. Girls like Dinitra are engineered by Sowers and assigned their life purpose when they turn sixteen. But sometimes, the Sowers get things wrong. A resistance is growing. Rebels are fabricating humans of their own--including males--and plan to topple the Weave in a war that could destroy them all. When Dinitra is assigned a job with the Legion, she uncovers the ugliest secrets of the Weave. Her loyalty is tested when she’s captured by the rebels and develops a dangerous bond with a male warrior--a shameful crime that she may pay for with her life. Fans of Neil Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe series will delight in this heart-pounding adventure."

Robin Kirk (Author), Alexa Elmy (Narrator)

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The Secret of the Old Mill

"This is the original 1927 story of The Secret of the Old Mill: The Hardy Boys Book 3. As such, it is different than later versions of this book with the same title. Frank and Joe Hardy, brothers who are high school students, help a stranger at the train station to exchange a five-dollar bill—only to find out later that it was counterfeit. Bayport seems to be flooded with counterfeit money, and people are on guard. But many innocent people, including Mrs. Hardy, lose money in seemingly reasonable transactions. The Secret Service and Mr. Hardy know something is happening around Bayport, but they cannot discover who or where. The Hardy Boys use their investigation skills and lots of courage in dangerous situations to discover the counterfeiting gang. Much has changed in America since 1927. The modern listener may be delighted with the warmth and innocence of the characters, but uncomfortable with the racial, social, and sexist terms and stereotypes. As such, this book is a part of our heritage, a window into our real past."

Franklin W. Dixon (Author), Wayne Evans (Narrator)

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Shadowseer: Athens (Shadowseer, Book Five)

"“This novel succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist’s struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle….” –Midwest Book Review (re Rise of the Dragons) “Filled with non-stop action, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover….Rice is setting up for an amazing series to rival series such as Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness, with her strong female protagonist making waves in her world and building the confidence of young women in ours.” –The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (re Rise of the Dragons) 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: ATHENS (Book Five) continues the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian Europe 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. When the brilliant Detective Pinsley, 45, takes Kaia under his wing and enlists her help in solving the 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. “Morgan Rice proves herself again to be an extremely talented storyteller….This would appeal to a wide range of audiences, including younger fans. It ended with an unexpected cliffhanger that leaves you shocked.” –The Romance Reviews (re the paranormal series Loved) “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” –San Francisco Book Review (re the young adult fantasy A Quest of Heroes)"

Morgan Rice (Author), Kevin Green (Narrator)

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The Invisible Man

"The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. The Invisible Man to whom the title refers is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and who invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light. He carries out this procedure on himself and renders himself invisible, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. A practitioner of random and irresponsible violence, Griffin has become an iconic character in horror fiction. While its predecessors, The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau, were written using first-person narrators, Wells adopts a third-person objective point of view in The Invisible Man. The novel is considered influential, and helped establish Wells as the 'father of science fiction'"

H.G. Wells (Author), Eric Burton (Narrator)

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Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows

"Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Tehlor Kay Mejia's third chilling story based on Mexican folklore. This time Paola Santiago faces El Cucuy, aka the Boogeyman. 'Paola Santiago is a whip-smart Latina who dares to explore the shadows between folklore and middle-school friendship. A thrilling adventure.'--Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos Paola Santiago has recently returned from Oregon, where she defeated the Hitchhiker ghost and saved her father from the vengeful spirit that was possessing him. The poor girl deserves a rest! But first she has to rescue Dante from the void, where he's been imprisoned by some unknown force. Even though Dante has turned against Pao, she can't just leave him there--they've been friends for too long. Paola's prophetic dreams seem to have dried up, so she has to find other ways to locate a new rift where she can enter the void. Signs point to Texas--but how is she going to get there from Arizona? It just so happens that Emma's new group of politically active friends, the Rainbow Rogues, are planning a field trip to San Antonio. It's the perfect ruse for Paola, if she can stand being with the judgmental girls for that many days. . . . Relying on her wits, training from the Ninos de la Luz, and the emotional support of her best friend Emma, Pao makes it into the void. Once there she must face down not just one but two enemies: El Cucuy, the bogeyman . . . and someone even scarier who looks a lot like Pao herself. This third exciting journey into Mexican folklore has our lovable, intrepid protagonist making discoveries both wonderous and fearsome. Complete your middle grade fantasy collection with: Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda Rick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse"

Tehlor Kay Mejia (Author), Frankie Corzo (Narrator)

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The Agathas

"Who killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks it’s the wrong guy. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and Riverdale can’t miss this page-turning who-done-it that’s sure to be the next must read Young Adult thriller! Last summer, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She's not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. But now, another one of Steve’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice’s ex–best friend. And it doesn’t look like Brooke will be coming back. . . Enter Iris Adams, Alice’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn’t so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory. In order to get the reward and prove Steve’s innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need—the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they're about to walk into."

Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson (Author), Holly Linneman, Mehr Dudeja, Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

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The Poisoned Pie Mystery

"From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ... Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game on or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ..."

Nicki Thornton (Author), Chris Devon (Narrator)

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The Thing in the Cellar: and Other Strange Stories

"Tales to be told in a graveyard. Creepy stories, ghostly lore, and eerie tales that will make you shudder. Short stories with just the right touch of the strange. So sit down on a gravestone and prepare to be frightened.The Listeners by Walter de la MareWho will answer the Traveler's knock? Dust by Edna Goit BrintnallWill Nellie finally get her well-deserved rest? The Thing in the Cellar by David H. KellerAre children peculiarly acute to the supernatural? The Dangerous Scarecrow by Carl JacobiCan two imaginative children bring a scarecrow to life? Nice Old House by Dona TolsonAlisa knows there is something wrong with the nice old house, but what is it? The Lilac Bush by August W. DerlethWho is the man the children see at the lilac bush? The Teak-Wood Shrine by Farnsworth WrightWhat is the mystery of the teak-wood shrine? Alenbeebooks selects well written stories and poems, that are narrated in an engaging manner. copyright 2022 (P) alenbeebooks AnnaLisa Bodtker is the narrator of the popular audiobooks When We Were Very Young, Christmas in the Forest, and The Amateur Witch and Other Witchy Stories. Cover Image: Consolata Cemetery 05 by Wilfredor, Wikimedia Commons."

August W. Derleth, Carl Jacobi, David H. Keller, Dona Tolson, Edna Goit Brintnall, Farnsworth Wright, Walter De La Mare (Author), Annalisa Bodtker (Narrator)

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Meddler

"The Meddler by Philip K. Dick - The hardest part of the 'preordained' thesis to grasp is that the thesis itself is part of what must and shall be. Will time travel cause the end of the human race? Or will it allow them to fix the future? They entered the great chamber. At the far end, technicians hovered around an immense illuminated board, following a complex pattern of lights that shifted rapidly, flashing through seemingly endless combinations. At long tables machines whirred -- computers, human-operated and robot. Wall-charts covered every inch of vertical space. Hasten gazed around him in amazement. Wood laughed. 'Come over here and I'll really show you something. You recognize this, don't you?' He pointed to a hulking machine surrounded by silent men and women in white lab robes. 'I recognize it,' Hasten said slowly. 'It's something like our own Dip, but perhaps twenty times larger. What do you haul up? And when do you haul?' He fingered the surface-plate of the Dip, then squatted down, peering into the maw. The maw was locked shut; the Dip was in operation. 'You know, if we had any idea this existed, Histo-Research would have --' 'You know now.' Wood bent down beside him. 'Listen. Hasten, you're the first man from outside the Department ever to get into this room. You saw the guards. No one gets in here unauthorized; the guards have orders to kill anyone trying to enter illegally.' 'To hide this? A machine? You'd shoot to --' They stood, Wood facing him, his jaw hard. 'Your Dip digs back into antiquity. Rome. Greece. Dust and old volumes.' Wood touched the big Dip beside them. 'This Dip is different. We guard it with our lives, and anyone else's lives; do you know why?' 'This Dip is set, not for antiquity, but -- for the future.' Wood looked directly into Hasten's face. 'Do you understand? The future.' 'You're dredging the future? But you can't! It's forbidden by law; you know that!'"

Philip K. Dick (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 27 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most influential authors of the time including, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Winston Marks, Damon Knight, Mack Reynolds, Frank M. Robinson, Russ Winterbotham, Alan E. Nourse, Charles E. Fritch, Milton Lesser, Evan Hunter, William Morrison, John Massie Davis, Irving Cox Jr., Malcolm B. Morehart Jr., Richard O. Lewis, Stanley Mullen, Richard Magruder, Joseph Slotkin, Alexander Blade, Arnold Castle, Richard S. Shaver and James McKimmey Jr.  Included are The Hanging Stranger, Beyond Lies the Wub, The Gun, Beyond the Door, The Eyes Have It, Foster You're Dead, Sales Pitch, Small Town and Piper in the Woods written by Philip K. Dick. Lazarus Come Forth, Asleep in Armageddon and Morgue Ship by Ray Bradbury."

Alan E. Nourse, Alexander Blade, Arnold Castle, Charles E. Fritch, Damon Knight, Evan Hunter, Frank M. Robinson, Irving Cox Jr., James Mckimmey Jr., John Massie Davis, Joseph Slotkin, Mack Reynolds, Malcolm B. Morehart Jr., Milton Lesser, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Richard Magruder, Richard O. Lewis, Richard S. Shaver, Russ Winterbotham, Stanley Mullen, William Morrison, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Book of Dragons

"It wouldn’t be out of line to call this book a great world of pretend. It is actually eight short stories that are clever and magical, as well as frightening at times. For example, a fierce dragon crawls out of the dungeons of a castle and seems to be aiming at eating an entire nearby village. The wild beast frightens a poor blacksmith who has the sense and ability to trick the ferocious animal and save the town and its people. One of the classic tales tells of a princess who has a heart of gold which gives her immunity to being eaten by any attacking dragon. You’ll learn about Elfin, a clever pig keeper who wins the heart of the lovely princess. The storyteller, Edith Nesbit, was born in 1858 in what is now Greater London. She had the imaginative foresight to concoct tales that often found her called the creator of modern children’s fantasy. Her imagination attracted children of her time and involved them in what seemed to be a real world filled with unexpected adventures. Her powers of invention brought us the magical stories we’re about to hear."

Edith Nesbit (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)

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