Audiobooks Narrated by Alexandra Boulton

Keep Your Friends Close

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die and ‘CEO of Plot Twists’ comes an explosive dark academia thriller, perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson and Mean Girls. Chloe Roberts is on top of the world at Morton Academy. She’s a shoo-in for Head Girl and the lead spot in the school’s secret society: Jewel and Bone. But then her best friend, Nikhita Patel, betrays her, and life comes crashing down. Things take a darker turn when Chloe stumbles upon the Book of Crime and Punishment – a record of every misdeed committed by Morton students and the fitting penalty. And it’s not long before entries in the book start to match up with murders of Jewel and Bone members. Anyone could be a suspect. Can Chloe get to the bottom of this twisted game before she’s next on the killer’s hit list . . . ? ‘A thriller author to watch!’ Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying PRAISE FOR KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE: ‘Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.’ Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying ‘An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.’ Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up ‘A taut and twisty read that takes no prisoners. This captivatingly murderous book will keep you up all night and leave you unsure who you can trust.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First ‘Taut, vicious and edge-of-your-seat thrilling, the queen of YA slashers has created another darkly delicious tale. You won't be able to put it down!’ Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ‘Chloe Roberts is an ambitious, brilliantly flawed protagonist who fights her way out of the darkest places.’ Sue Wallman, author of I Know You Did It ‘Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous ‘Delicious 90s Scream vibes, a vicious teen secret society and bodies piling up around every corner . . . This is Cynthia Murphy at her absolute best.’ Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake ‘Dark, viciously fun and dangerously addictive. Cynthia Murphy writes academia like it’s a blood sport – get ready to play.’ Josh Silver, author of HappyHead ‘Mean Girls meets The Secret History – the perfect blend of 90s nostalgia and twisty, compelling murder mystery.’ Laura Wood, author of The Agency for Scandal ‘An engrossing and cut-throat thriller where mean-girl antics, shifting alliances and a growing web of secrets keep the tension sky-high. Twisty and unputdownable.’ Channelle Desamours, author of Needy Little Things © Cynthia Murphy 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Cynthia Murphy (Author), Alexandra Boulton (Narrator)

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The Book of Heartbreak: A cursed heart. A celestial fate. A love that could rewrite the stars.

"Heartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening. Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever. Such is the nature of the curse she was born under, which forces her to live a life without letting anyone get too close. Then her mother dies unexpectedly, and Sare begins to question the curse. Where did it come from? Why her? And rather than accept it, could there be a way to break it? Her questions lead her to Istanbul where she meets Leon, a seer who helps her track down the mysteries of her mother's past. But Sare's heart is a fragile thing and their blossoming romance poses a great risk to her survival. Especially when she discovers that her fate is in the hands of celestials beyond this earthly realm. And now the heavens are stirring, for they have a stake in Sare's destiny and they don't like their plans being overturned. Will Sare unravel the secrets of the past before the curse claims her forever?"

Ova Ceren (Author), Alexandra Boulton (Narrator)

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The Otherwhere Post

"A dark academia fantasy filled with crumbling libraries, magical letters and a magnetic rivals-to-lovers romance. Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost everything when her father unleashed a terrible, world-destroying magic. Desperate to escape the stain of his crime, she lives under a fake name, never staying in one place long enough to risk discovery. That is until she receives a mysterious letter, containing for impossible words: Your father was innocent. To uncover the truth, she must pose as an apprentice for the illustrious Otherwhere Post. Here, she’ll be trained in the art of scriptomancy – the dangerous magic that allows couriers to deliver letters between worlds. But there are some who would prefer the past to stay buried… A dark presence watches Maeve from the shadows, hindering her investigation at every turn. What’s more, her infuriatingly handsome mentor knows she’s lying about something and time is running out to win him over. It soon becomes clear that to uncover the past, Maeve may have to forfeit her heart – or worse, her future."

Emily J. Taylor (Author), Alexandra Boulton (Narrator)

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Nightweaver

"Brought to you by Penguin. For seventeen-year-old pirate Aster Oberon and her family, life at sea has been a refuge from Nightweavers - mystical beings with elemental powers that rule the land. But when the Oberons are finally defeated in an epic battle that shatters Aster's world, they are thrust into a new life, to live among the very beings they hate. Handsome Nightweaver Will shows Aster uncharacteristic mercy, by offering the Oberons employment on his family's opulent estate. Despite her hatred for his kind, Aster finds her attraction to Will growing by the day. Will this illicit romance and the chilling secrets that hide at the heart of Bludgrave Manor unravel everything she's ever known, loved and fought for. . . ? Filled with elemental magic and breathtaking twists, this propulsive, enemies-to-lovers romantasy is perfect for fans of Powerless and The Crimson Moth. © R.M. Gray 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

R.M. Gray (Author), Alexandra Boulton (Narrator)

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AdelAIDE: just wants to help

"Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new AI technology in this gripping thriller. Freya desperately wants to be a famous influencer, like her former best friend, Hye-jin, but no matter what she does, her posts flop. Until Freya’s stepdad arrives home with AdelAIDE, a home-assistant robot. It quickly becomes clear that AdelAIDE is much more powerful than other home-assistant technology, and the thing AdelAIDE wants most of all is to help her new owners. Especially Freya. AdelAIDE has lots of ideas to help Freya boost her profile and get more likes and followers. But when Freya starts to follow AdelAIDE’s more radical advice, things quickly spiral out of control …"

Melinda Salisbury (Author), Alexandra Boulton (Narrator)

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