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Jul 4, 2025 • 13h 57min
The House Without A Key by Earl Derr Biggers ~ Full Audiobook [mystery]
The House Without A Key by Earl Derr Biggers audiobook. Genre: mysteryImmerse yourself in the sun-drenched, palm-fringed world of 1920s Honolulu with Earl Derr Biggers’s The House Without a Key, a masterful blend of exotic intrigue and old-world sleuthing brought vibrantly to life in audiobook form. As the lush narration sweeps you from the bustling wharves to the hidden coves of Oahu, you’ll meet the quick-witted detective Charlie Chan, whose calm wisdom and uncanny insight guide you through a labyrinth of secrets behind the elegant Palliser mansion—an abode so opulent it seems impenetrable, yet harbors a deadly mystery within its perfectly preserved rooms. Feel the creak of polished floorboards beneath your feet, catch the distant swirl of ukulele melodies on the trade winds, and sense the simmering tensions between visiting dignitaries, ambitious locals, and enigmatic newcomers as each voice actor paints intricate characters in vivid sound. With every whispered conversation, sudden footstep and clue-laden revelation, you’ll be spellbound by a story that balances genteel social commentary with pulse-quickening suspense. Perfect for fans of classic detective tales, adventurous travelers, or anyone yearning for a transportive escape, this immersive audiobook will keep you eagerly pressing “play” long after the final sunset falls over Hawaii’s shores. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:42:02) Chapter 02(00:58:41) Chapter 03(01:40:49) Chapter 04(02:11:33) Chapter 05(02:43:26) Chapter 06(03:09:10) Chapter 07(03:57:34) Chapter 08(04:35:06) Chapter 09(05:14:30) Chapter 10(05:51:12) Chapter 11(06:40:15) Chapter 12(07:13:08) Chapter 13(07:45:47) Chapter 14(08:19:08) Chapter 15(09:05:54) Chapter 16(09:43:44) Chapter 17(10:10:38) Chapter 18(10:47:26) Chapter 19(11:36:07) Chapter 20(12:09:34) Chapter 21(12:45:19) Chapter 22(13:26:52) Chapter 23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 5h 49min
The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace ~ Full Audiobook [mystery]
The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace audiobook. Genre: mysteryImagine settling into your favorite chair as the narrator’s voice drapes each word in a cloak of suspense, drawing you into Edgar Wallace’s labyrinthine thriller, The Door with Seven Locks, where every rattle of a key and hushed whisper hints at a diabolical secret waiting to be unlocked. From the moment you hear of the ancient crypt whose iron door is sealed by seven ominous locks—beyond which lies the fortune of a murdered peer—your pulse quickens, carried along by the relentless investigations of stalwart Sir Henry Merrivale and the scrappy adventurer Julius Ricardo. Wallace’s prose, richly textured with smoky drawing‐rooms, moonlit moors, and unhinged villains scheming in shadowed corners, comes alive in the audiobook’s richly atmospheric soundscape: footsteps echo down stone corridors, distant thunder rumbles as crypt doors groan open, and the narrator’s shifting tones breathe life into every gasp of terror and triumphant exclamation. With each revelation—a body exhumed in the dead of night, a coded clue scrawled in fading blood, the chilling discovery that the murderer might be someone you least suspect—the story hurtles toward a heart‐stopping finale. If you crave pulse‐racing intrigue, a puzzle wrapped in layers of greed and betrayal, and an immersive vocal performance that sweeps you inside the perilous hunt for truth, then this audiobook is your perfect companion through darkened halls where every lock you hear click into place only deepens the mystery, and only your ears can guide you to its breathtaking solution. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:11:38) Chapter 02(00:20:35) Chapter 03(00:30:19) Chapter 04(00:47:53) Chapter 05(00:51:16) Chapter 06(01:09:54) Chapter 07(01:16:43) Chapter 08(01:24:49) Chapter 09(01:37:08) Chapter 10(01:45:44) Chapter 11(01:51:45) Chapter 12(02:05:26) Chapter 13(02:15:58) Chapter 14(02:30:22) Chapter 15(02:42:55) Chapter 16(02:50:36) Chapter 17(03:04:02) Chapter 18(03:13:12) Chapter 19(03:27:52) Chapter 20(03:41:48) Chapter 21(03:49:29) Chapter 22(03:54:22) Chapter 23(04:00:32) Chapter 24(04:10:43) Chapter 25(04:21:36) Chapter 26(04:35:14) Chapter 27(04:46:43) Chapter 28(05:02:55) Chapter 29(05:12:15) Chapter 30(05:18:38) Chapter 31(05:21:31) Chapter 32(05:31:27) Chapter 33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2025 • 5h 23min
Deirdre by James Stephens ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]
Deirdre by James Stephens audiobook. Genre: folkloreStep into a world of mist-shrouded hills and courtly intrigue with James Stephens’s timeless retelling of the Celtic legend “Deirdre,” brought vividly to life in this spellbinding audiobook. From the first whispered strains of the narrator’s voice, you’ll feel yourself drawn into a tapestry of poetry and prophecy as Deirdre, the fairest woman ever born, emerges from her father’s secluded glen with a beauty so pure it foretells both passion and ruin. You’ll ride alongside her and the loyal warrior Naoise as they flee the jealous King Conchobar, your heart pounding to the narrator’s stirring cadence and the subtle echoes of ancient harps weaving through each chapter. Stephens’s lush language and the narrator’s emotive delivery pulse together to create a haunting atmosphere where every vow of love carries the weight of destiny and every stolen moment brims with the knowledge that tragedy lurks just beyond the horizon. Whether you’re a fan of mythic romance or simply crave the thrill of an epic with the power to make you laugh one minute and weep the next, this audiobook will sweep you away into a realm where heroism and heartbreak are as eternal as Ireland’s rolling green fields—and leave you utterly spellbound until the final, heartbreaking farewell. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:16:03) Chapter 02(00:28:37) Chapter 03(00:46:59) Chapter 04(01:07:12) Chapter 05(01:27:09) Chapter 06(01:44:06) Chapter 07(02:00:04) Chapter 08(02:16:10) Chapter 09(02:32:57) Chapter 10(02:47:53) Chapter 11(03:05:41) Chapter 12(03:29:22) Chapter 13(03:43:31) Chapter 14(03:59:14) Chapter 15(04:13:37) Chapter 16(04:28:01) Chapter 17(04:39:17) Chapter 18(04:52:07) Chapter 19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2025 • 3h 46min
The Crimson Patch by Augusta Huiell Seaman ~ Full Audiobook [mystery]
The Crimson Patch by Augusta Huiell Seaman audiobook. Genre: mysteryFrom the very first whisper of the narrator’s voice, The Crimson Patch sweeps you into a world of old-world glamour and whispered danger, as young Mary Lowance inherits a grand Italian villa that conceals centuries-old mysteries beneath its sun-baked walls. When a faded family diary hints at a missing ruby—heirloom of hidden power and dark legend—Mary and her intrepid cousin set out on moonlit terraces and through echoing corridors, where every creak and distant footstep might belong to friend or foe. You’ll feel the warm breeze off Tuscan hills one moment and the icy thrill of a shadow darting behind a marble column the next, as you race to unravel cryptic clues, dodge clever thieves, and confront a secret more chilling than any rumor of a ghostly crimson stain. Enriched by Seaman’s deft storytelling and brought vividly to life in this immersive audio performance, The Crimson Patch envelopes you in romance, suspense, and the intoxicating promise of hidden treasure—an unmissable adventure that will keep your heart pounding long after the final page has been turned. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:11:32) Chapter 02(00:26:42) Chapter 03(00:46:20) Chapter 04(01:04:16) Chapter 05(01:12:37) Chapter 06(01:27:46) Chapter 07(01:37:09) Chapter 08(01:45:38) Chapter 09(01:59:52) Chapter 10(02:07:01) Chapter 11(02:18:30) Chapter 12(02:42:11) Chapter 13(02:55:12) Chapter 14(03:05:39) Chapter 15(03:16:58) Chapter 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 9min
Brattons Idea by Manly Wade Wellman ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]
Brattons Idea by Manly Wade Wellman audiobook. Genre: fantasyImagine stepping into a world where old New England manors hide secrets darker than moonless nights and a single spark of daring can ignite centuries-old terrors—“Bratton’s Idea” by Manly Wade Wellman invites you to follow urbane occult detective John Thunstone from the comfort of your armchair into the shadow-haunted halls of Ravenwood Hall, where an ancient family legend has awakened forces that rig the very air with dread. As Thunstone deciphers cryptic journals, tests silver-tipped bullets against phantoms that leer from cobwebbed corners, and summons courage to face the unnameable, you’ll feel every whisper of wind down the corridor, every creak of the floorboards, and every pulse-pounding heartbeat as though you were right beside him. The audiobook’s narrator wraps Wellman’s prose in a velvet-toned narration that makes the portraits on the walls seem to flicker to life, the candlelight tremble, and the ancestral curse grow louder with each deliberate breath. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of supernatural suspense or new to Wellman’s masterful blend of folklore, wit, and cold-blooded suspense, pressing play on this audiobook is like unlocking a door you can never quite close—and you’ll relish every spine-tingling, breath-catching moment. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:13:27) Chapter 02(00:24:09) Chapter 03(00:39:18) Chapter 04(00:53:02) Chapter 05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2025 • 6h 48min
Baled Hay - A Drier Book than Walt Whitmans Leaves o Grass by Bill Nye ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]
Baled Hay - A Drier Book than Walt Whitmans Leaves o Grass by Bill Nye audiobook. Genre: comedyImagine settling into your favorite chair, the world hushed around you, as Bill Nye’s delightfully arid wit trickles into your ears in Baled Hay—A Drier Book than Walt Whitman’s Leaves o’ Grass. In this uproarious audiobook you’ll traverse a midwestern landscape of puns, paradoxes, and plainspoken reflections that are as crisp and crackling as sun-baked hay bales under a July sun. With every perfectly timed pause, the narrator’s deadpan delivery transforms painstakingly unpoetic scenes—like mud-caked barn floors and leaky well buckets—into sidesplitting odes of everyday absurdity. Nye’s anecdotes brim with homespun philosophy: from the existential crisis of a lost shovel to the surprising romance of a squeaky windmill blade—and you’ll find yourself laughing aloud at the uncanny precision of his punch lines. Whether you’re tackling a long drive or just craving a pick-me-up, the audiobook’s cadence ensures you feel every quiver of sardonic humor, every artful groan at life’s little inconveniences. By the time the final pun-of-all-puns rattles out, you’ll have inhaled each syllable of dry hilarity, walked a mile in Nye’s wry shoes, and realized no pastoral epic has ever been so deliciously parched. Make room on your playlist—this is Americana spun into verbal hay, ready to ignite your grin with pure, uncut levity. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:13:59) Chapter 02(00:26:49) Chapter 03(00:41:06) Chapter 04(00:56:40) Chapter 05(01:08:19) Chapter 06(01:22:25) Chapter 07(01:34:38) Chapter 08(01:47:59) Chapter 09(01:58:42) Chapter 10(02:13:09) Chapter 11(02:26:40) Chapter 12(02:40:37) Chapter 13(02:53:03) Chapter 14(03:07:01) Chapter 15(03:19:08) Chapter 16(03:29:32) Chapter 17(03:46:20) Chapter 18(04:04:59) Chapter 19(04:15:33) Chapter 20(04:25:23) Chapter 21(04:37:32) Chapter 22(04:48:57) Chapter 23(05:03:34) Chapter 24(05:16:32) Chapter 25(05:33:21) Chapter 26(05:44:36) Chapter 27(05:59:02) Chapter 28(06:11:33) Chapter 29(06:23:20) Chapter 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 2h 45min
The Whispering Eye, A Black Hood Novel by G. T. Fleming-Roberts ~ Full Audiobook [mystery]
The Whispering Eye, A Black Hood Novel by G. T. Fleming-Roberts audiobook. Genre: mysteryStep into a world where shadows speak and every heartbeat echoes with the promise of danger: The Whispering Eye, a Black Hood novel by G. T. Fleming-Roberts, pulls you into a city of crumbling spires and fog-choked alleys where an ancient artifact—the fabled Whispering Eye—has begun to stir, murmuring secrets that could topple kingdoms. When a masked vigilante known only as the Black Hood stumbles upon whispers of a hidden cult determined to seize the Eye’s power, he must navigate a labyrinth of traitors, assassins, and forbidden magic before the city’s pulse is snuffed out forever. With every twist, suspense coils tighter, drawing you into a daring race across moonlit rooftops, blood-soaked crypts, and secret chambers where betrayal disguises itself as loyalty. And in the audio edition, a masterful narrator brings each character to life—his gravel-and‐silk voice shifting from hushed conspiracy to epic confrontation, layering accents and sound effects so vivid you’ll feel the rain on your face and the steel in your hand. Turn on the audiobook, and let The Whispering Eye whisper its darkest truth directly into your ear—this is one adventure you won’t dare pause. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:15:08) Chapter 02(00:32:41) Chapter 03(00:42:21) Chapter 04(01:01:39) Chapter 05(01:15:05) Chapter 06(01:25:52) Chapter 07(01:37:24) Chapter 08(01:48:52) Chapter 09(01:59:17) Chapter 10(02:07:16) Chapter 11(02:17:39) Chapter 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 44min
The Cartels Jungle by Irving E. Cox, Jr. ~ Full Audiobook [business]
The Cartels Jungle by Irving E. Cox, Jr. audiobook. Genre: businessDive headfirst into the heart of darkness with Irving E. Cox, Jr.’s The Cartels Jungle—an unflinching, page-turning exposé that transforms your commute or workout into a pulse-pounding journey through the seething underworld of international drug empires. In this gripping audiobook, Cox’s razor-sharp prose guides you through the lethal corridors of power where informants vanish overnight, crooked officials close the deal with a handshake soaked in blood, and rival kingpins wage silent wars for turf that can spell life or death in an instant. You’ll hear the calm, authoritative narration draw you into clandestine meetings in shadowy safe houses, feel the tension crackle as cartel lieutenants argue over shipment routes, and experience firsthand the moral crossroads confronting the courageous few who dare to stand against the system. Perfectly paced and vividly performed, this audio edition doesn’t just tell you what happened—it imbues every high-stakes decision, every covert operation, every moment of breathtaking risk with an almost cinematic intensity. Whether you crave the raw authenticity of a true-crime thriller or you’re fascinated by the geopolitical tug-of-war shaping our world, The Cartels Jungle won’t let you look away—and its heart-stopping revelations will linger long after the credits roll. Strap in, press play, and prepare for an all-access pass to the deadliest jungle on Earth. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:29:12) Chapter 02(01:03:46) Chapter 03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 5h 1min
Taras Bulba; a Tale of the Cossacks by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol ~ Full Audiobook [history]
Taras Bulba; a Tale of the Cossacks by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol audiobook. Genre: historyImagine yourself swept up in the thunderous charge of galloping steeds across the boundless Ukrainian steppes, as Nikolai Gogol’s fierce and stirring tale unfolds in rich, sonorous detail—now even more electrifying in its audiobook incarnation. From the first resonant tones of the narrator’s voice, you’ll feel the crackle of campfire flames under a star-flooded sky and hear the solemn hymn of Cossack warriors pledging loyalty to their beloved Taras Bulba, a towering figure of indomitable spirit and raw patriarchal pride. As Taras’s two sons, Ostap and Andriy, step into a world of blood-soaked glory and heart-shattering betrayal, each word resonates with the clang of steel, the roar of battle, and the whispered hush of forbidden love. The audiobook’s dramatic pacing will quicken your pulse as you’re drawn into strategy councils beneath moonlit oaks, carried aloft by rousing folk songs in fiery taverns, and plunged into devastating moments of sacrifice and vengeance that echo long after the final chapter fades. With every cadence expertly rendered to capture Gogol’s blend of folk legend, razor-sharp wit, and tragic grandeur, you’ll feel as if you’ve joined the ranks of history’s most daring fighters—and you won’t simply listen to Taras Bulba; you’ll live it. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:29:26) Chapter 02(00:52:28) Chapter 03(01:09:53) Chapter 04(01:29:56) Chapter 05(01:56:04) Chapter 06(02:22:44) Chapter 07(02:54:03) Chapter 08(03:16:24) Chapter 09(03:51:20) Chapter 10(04:05:33) Chapter 11(04:31:13) Chapter 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2025 • 7h 5min
Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]
Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford audiobook. Genre: adventureStep into the rugged frontier of Civil War–era Texas with Sewell Ford’s Shorty McCabe, a heart-pounding tale of a boy courier turned reluctant hero whose destiny is written in gunpowder, sand, and stolen love letters. When seventeen-year-old Shorty inherits his late brother’s shadowy role as messenger for Confederate spies, he’s thrust into a high-stakes world of midnight rendezvous, coded dispatches and narrow escapes that will test every ounce of his grit and guile. From the thundering hooves echoing across barren plains to whispered conversations by flickering campfires, Ford immerses you in a land where trust is as scarce as water and alliances shift like desert winds. Shorty’s journey is a crucible of loyalty versus conscience—every secret mission unearths fresh danger, untangles forbidden romance, and forces him to decide where his true allegiance lies. The audiobook brings this thrilling saga vividly to life, its narrator’s rich, textured voice painting each grizzled scout and courageous heroine in bold relief, while the relentless rhythms of war and the crackle of tension keep listeners on edge. Perfect for your next road trip or late-night escape, the spoken word delivery enfolds you in the dust, the danger, and the dreams of a young man racing history itself—one desperate ride at a time. Let Shorty McCabe take the reins; all you need to do is press play. Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:33:27) Chapter 02(01:12:31) Chapter 03(01:46:22) Chapter 04(02:21:53) Chapter 05(02:53:47) Chapter 06(03:22:23) Chapter 07(03:47:46) Chapter 08(04:11:20) Chapter 09(04:34:20) Chapter 10(04:57:36) Chapter 11(05:19:32) Chapter 12(05:40:02) Chapter 13(06:02:17) Chapter 14(06:26:51) Chapter 15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices