Audiobooks Narrated by Michael Cordue

Righteous Renegades : Once Hidden Heroes of the Holocaust

"Righteous Renegades: Once Hidden Heroes of the HolocaustBy Quentin Drummond Anderson As the Nazi regime tightened its grip across Europe, four diplomats waged a silent battle with bureaucracy itself. Chiune Sugihara, Raoul Wallenberg, Varian Fry, and Aristides de Sousa Mendes defied their governments to save thousands during the Holocaust. The Nazi genocide operated through meticulous documentation and legal decrees. Escape required someone willing to break these very rules. Japanese consul Sugihara issued thousands of unauthorized transit visas from Lithuania. Swedish diplomat Wallenberg arrived in Budapest in 1944, using forged documents and safe houses to rescue Hungarian Jews. American journalist Fry transformed an assignment in Vichy France into a covert rescue operation for intellectuals and refugees. Portuguese consul Sousa Mendes granted visas to thousands in Bordeaux against direct orders. Their heroism came at tremendous cost. Some faced professional ruin, while others vanished into Soviet captivity. Recognition as Righteous Among the Nations came decades later. Through gripping storytelling and extensive research, Anderson examines the ethical dilemmas these men confronted. Each was bound by government duty yet found moral courage to disobey. The book explores power structures, bureaucratic indifference, and how a single signature determined life or death. More than historical account, Righteous Renegades reflects on individual responsibility within systems of power. In today's world of refugee crises and political oppression, these lessons remain profoundly relevant. For readers of Erik Larson, Deborah Lipstadt, and Timothy Snyder, this essential addition to Holocaust literature poses a timeless question: When faced with injustice, would you have the courage to act?"

Quentin Drummond Anderson (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust Chronicle

"Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust ChronicleAmidst the darkest chapter of human history, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust Chronicle by Michael Green delivers a harrowing yet necessary exploration of how bureaucracy, ideology, and moral erosion transformed ordinary individuals into architects of genocide. Drawing upon extensive historical records, survivor testimonies, and perpetrator confessions, this meticulously researched narrative brings to life the events leading to and following the infamous Wannsee Conference of January 1942. In the opulence of a lakeside villa, fifteen high-ranking Nazi officials calmly planned the systematic extermination of Europe's Jewish population—an event that marked the acceleration of the Final Solution. Through the eyes of both historical figures and composite characters, the book illuminates the chilling banality of evil, where mass murder became an administrative routine carried out with precision and detachment. From the cold efficiency of the Einsatzgruppen massacres in the Eastern Front to the horrific mechanization of death in Treblinka, Sobibor, and Auschwitz, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil follows the bureaucrats, soldiers, and collaborators who orchestrated genocide. The novelization of these events does not seek to sensationalize, but rather to deepen our understanding of how seemingly normal people could commit unimaginable crimes. Unflinching, deeply researched, and ethically grounded, this book is an essential read for historians, educators, and anyone seeking to understand the mechanisms of human evil. With unwavering historical accuracy and a narrative that grips the reader from the first page, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil stands as both a tribute to the victims and a warning to future generations."

Michael Green (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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Tales from the Tail: A Short Story Anthology of Equine Sports

"TALES FROM THE TAIL: A SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY OF EQUINE SPORTSFrom the thundering hoofbeats of the Grand National to the precise elegance of dressage, Quentin Drummond Anderson's anthology plunges readers into the captivating world of equestrian sports. Drawing on his experience as a former Joint-Master of Foxhounds, Anderson crafts ten riveting tales exploring the complex moral terrain where human ambition meets equine majesty. In 'The Master's Revenge,' young groom Tommy Wilkes investigates his master's mysterious death, uncovering troubling connections to the new landowner. 'Blind Corners' follows team chaser Eliza Bennett as past and present collide during a championship, revealing long-buried secrets and calculated revenge. 'Four Chukkas to Midnight' places polo player Dominic Walsh in an impossible dilemma before the prestigious Cavendish Gold Cup final, while 'The Perfect Distance' sees show jumper Sophia Morris's Olympic dreams threatened when her brilliant mare inexplicably begins refusing jumps, leading to discoveries about those closest to her. Dressage judge Margaret Holloway questions her own impartiality in 'The Half-Pass,' and event rider Kate Preston confronts uncomfortable truths in 'Three-Day Reckoning' as she progresses through Olympic selection trials amidst anonymous threats. 'The Last Fence' follows veteran jump jockey Mike Tanner as he faces a long-buried secret during his final Grand National, while apprentice jockey Rachel White navigates corruption and moral quandaries after unexpectedly riding the Derby favorite in 'Under Orders.' In 'Blood Money,' stud owner Victor Hastings confronts an ethical dilemma when his aging stallion becomes more valuable dead than alive, and 'The Huntsman's Horn' sees retired huntsman Gerald Pickering bridging tradition and modernity when a tech billionaire bans hunting on his estate. Gallop into the darkness."

Quentin Drummond Anderson (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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Between the Pines: A Testament from Sobibor Death Camp, 1942-1943 and Survival Beyond

"'Between the Pines: A Testament from Sobibor Death Camp, 1942-1943 and Survival Beyond' is a meticulously researched historical novel that balances documented fact with compelling narrative. Through the eyes of Jakub Rosenzweig, author Michael Green illuminates life inside Sobibor death camp while remaining faithful to historical truth. The story begins in April 1942, as Jakub is transported to Sobibor. Selected for work detail while his family perishes, he witnesses the systematic murder of thousands. The camp's layout, personnel, and killing processes are depicted with documentary precision based on survivor testimonies and trial records. At the heart of the narrative is Jakub's relationship with Eva Weiss, a young woman from Bratislava. Their cautious romance represents the preservation of humanity amid systematic dehumanisation. Eva's detailed documentation later helps bring perpetrators to justice. The story builds towards the famous Sobibor uprising of October 14, 1943, led by Soviet POW Alexander Pechersky. Green reconstructs the only successful mass escape from a Nazi death camp with military precision, showing how Jewish prisoners managed to overcome seemingly impossible odds. The narrative continues through Jakub and Eva's time as partisan fighters, their journey to Palestine, and their role in building Israel. Through their eyes, we witness the Eichmann trial, the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Entebbe rescue operation. What distinguishes this book is its unwavering commitment to historical accuracy while making that truth emotionally accessible. Green draws on survivor testimonies, trial documents, and archaeological evidence to ensure authenticity. The fictional characters serve as witnesses to real events, their experiences drawn from actual survivor accounts."

Michael Green (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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