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Chance by Matthew FitzSimmons
Constance #2
Narrated by Michael Crouch
Brilliance Audio
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A clone plays a dangerous game of life, death, memory, and murder in a twisting thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Matthew FitzSimmons.
Cloning is a luxury for the wealthy. For Chance Harker, it’s a way of getting on with his lives. Five years ago, when he was sixteen, he and his brother, Marley, were murdered in a kidnapping gone wrong. Chance was revived—and his grieving parents met his existence with anger, neglect, and aversion. The public, though? They can’t get enough of the death-defying stunts he has parlayed into a social media spectacle.
But after Chance’s latest “refresh,” he awakens to accusations that he’s killed Lee Conway, a stranger Chance has never met. Has one of his clones? With no memory of his previous selves, and working fast before he’s arrested, Chance digs into Conway’s background, the mysteries of his own life—and death—and the tragic abduction that tore his family apart.
All Chance has to do is stay ahead of the LAPD; his kidnappers, who are back on the hunt; and a growing mob of incensed protesters outraged that a rich clone appears to be getting away with murder.
Shameless by Steven Becker, David F. Berens, Chris Niles, Douglas Pratt
Tropical Adventure Series #3
Narrated by Paul J. McSorley
Steven Becker, David Berens, Christine Niles, Douglass Pratt, Tropical Authors
Review Coming Soon!
A father’s worst nightmare….
Harvey Thackerson lost his wife to a seemingly random car accident and now his teenage daughter has gone missing in the Florida Keys.
When he decides to leave everything behind to find her, he discovers things about her past that he and his wife never knew. She may be in bigger danger than he thought.
Hold on tight, as Shameless sets sail on a tumultuous thrill ride through the Florida Keys. Written in four parts by four best-selling Tropical Authors, the story plunges Harvey into the worlds of each author’s characters in a desperate search for his daughter.
Whether you’re new to these fan favorites, or an old friend along for the ride, you’ll love seeing them band together in this tropical action and adventure thriller:
Troy Bodean is a coastal rambler drifting from beach to beach with murder and mayhem all around. While he’s just looking for a tropical place to settle down and call home, he runs into trouble at every stop on the way.
Check out the Troy Bodean Tropical Thriller series to find out what Troy’s getting into next.
Kate Kingsbury, a dive instructor with a knack for finding things, just wants to work on her ancient houseboat or go kayaking with her retired police dog, Whiskey. But when trouble washes ashore on her beloved Shark Key, she and her marina family will risk everything to make the world right again.
Jump into Kate’s non-stop thrill-ride with the Shark Key Adventure Series.
Chase Gordon, a former Marine makes his home on board his 40-foot sailboat, Carina. When he’s not working as a part-time bartender, he’s a full-time boat bum finding trouble in all kinds of places.
Grab your gear and come aboard for fast-paced adventure.
Mac Travis. Laying low is something he thought he would excel at. He wouldn’t be the first —or the last—to come to the Florida Keys to escape his past. What could have been never seems to happen to Mac as he is pulled into one adventure after another.
A wild ride of boating, salvage, and fishing with a strong dose of Keys counterculture. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
True Conviction by James P. Sumner
Adrian Hell #1
Narrated by Gary Bennett
Self Published
Review Coming Soon!
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Every action has consequences….
Adrian Hell is an assassin with a legendary reputation. When he’s hired to take out a corrupt businessman, he quickly realizes that the job isn’t as straightforward as it first appears. The more Adrian learns about his target, the more he becomes one himself. Caught in the middle of two powerful enemies, Adrian must use every tool in his deadly arsenal to survive.
Wild Warriors by Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Anthony Melchiorri
New Frontier #3
Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
Recorded Books
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The fate of the New Frontier rests in the hands of a few brave warriors…
Six months after the deadly attacks on Fort Golden and Estes Park, Colorado is on the verge of collapse. Sam “Raven” Spears and Calvin Jackson struggle to rebuild and protect their families and friends that have remained. Sheriff Lindsey Plymouth and the Rangers desperately fight to hold back the marauders penetrating their borders. And all the while, the bioengineered Wild Fire plague continues spreading through the New Frontier and beyond.
From his throne in Salt Lake City, Rattlesnake leader Eddy “Ahiga” Nez rules the wild lands through terror and violence despite a ceasefire he signed with the newly inaugurated American President. Eddy seeks to expand his reign beyond the borders. To take back what was stolen from his people by any means necessary.
As more blood spills, Raven, Calvin, and Lindsey band together in one last effort to save their home. But to do that, they must stop the source of the evil destroying the New Frontier—Eddy Nez must die.
Rise of the Water Margin by Christopher Bates
Narrated by Christopher Bates
Self Published
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
Framed, disgraced and on the run, what would China’s top cyber-warrior do for revenge? And what can the NSA’s Dr. Mili Parekh do to track him?
Rise of the Water Margin immerses the listener in a near-future world grounded in American and Chinese cultural and political landscapes bickering over climate responsibility, wherein technology challenges humanity to redefine its relationship with the Earth. Superpowers seek to leverage and subvert technology to further political ambitions while losing sight of human elements beyond their control.
In the background is the tangled whorl of the Jianghu–the rivers and lakes of China’s wuxia demimonde–ever seeking to evade the surveillance state, ever seeking justice in an unjust world.
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Major Lin Chong is framed, disgraced, and on the run. Hunted for a trumped-up act of treason and manslaughter, the resourceful leader of China’s elite cyber-warfare unit takes refuge at a hacker enclave in one of China’s deserted “ghost cities.” Devastated by his wife’s suicide, he unleashes a cyber-weapon that threatens to draw China and the US into a nuclear war.
Dr. Mili Parekh, the brilliant head of the US National Security Agency’s Attribution Division, is tasked to identify the source of the attack. Parekh’s technical skills point to China’s culpability in the cyber-attack, and to Major Lin himself. Complicating matters for the wheelchair-bound Parekh are nagging doubts about another entity emerging in her analysis—and its possible links to Lin.
Regeneration by Max Allan Collins, Barbara Collins
Narrated by Gabrielle de Cuir
Skyboat Media
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Joyce Lackey was a classic baby-boomer. She had it all: a high-paying position, a beautiful condo, a BMW. But there was one thing she didn’t have any more—her youth, and that was what she needed most.
Her boss fired her because he wanted someone with “young blood and young ideas.” Joyce was forced to start all over again. But could she compete with all the beautiful young kids who were so hungry for what she had?
The X-Gen Agency could give Joyce everything she wanted, everything she needed—a new job, a new body, and a new identity. In short: a new life, but there was a price. It seemed reasonable enough when Joyce signed the contracts, and besides, she was desperate. By the time she realized what she had done, it was too late to turn back. This was one contract without an escape clause …
I Dare You to Love Me by Lori G. Matthews
Narrated by Ellie Gossage
Tantor Audio
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Danielle Clark’s life is going according to plan. She’s in the middle of her surgical residency and she and her fiance, Will, are the perfect match. At least that’s what everyone tells them. When Will brings home a rescue dog, it’s hard to tell who’s less enthused, Dani or her cat, Jinx. The dog wreaks havoc on the household and needs training, but who has time for that? Certainly not Dani.
In steps Kara Britton, owner of a successful kennel. When she picks up Dani’s dog for day care, sparks fly. The wrong kind of sparks. When a frazzled Dani forgets her own dog’s name, Kara is absolutely appalled.
The two women verbally spar at every opportunity, until a breathless, angry kiss rocks both their worlds. Surprised by their attraction, they make a conscious effort to keep their distance. But fickle fate and meddling friends seem to delight in throwing them together.
On a Wing and a Chair by Louise McBain
Narrated by Melissa Moran
Tantor Audio
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Katie Simmons swore she’d never move back to Georgia. But two years after finishing her degree in museum studies, Katie is still out of work. When she receives an offer to curate the founder’s museum for her college sorority, Katie embarks on a wild scavenger hunt for antique chairs that throws her into the path of rockstar Syd Collins.
When Syd discovers two of the priceless chairs among her grandmother’s estate, she offers to help Katie track down the rest of the collection and the two women explore the landscape of their home state, and each other.
While their attraction grows, an unexpected discovery forces a choice between Syd’s feelings and the exhibit that could launch Katie’s career. Soon Katie is forced to decide—is her relationship with Syd worth the treasure of a lifetime?
The Lines of Happiness by Venetia Di Pierro
Narrated by Ann Sprinkle
Tantor Audio
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Fleeing Melbourne and her broken relationship, Gloria Grant still has one ace up her sleeve—a job offer to work with traumatized horses in Wyoming. But instead of blissful mountain air and fulfilling ranch work, she finds a family ruined by tragedy and a ranch owner who refuses to let Gloria near her horses.
After a tragic event, Lo Ballantyne has no interest in riding her horses any longer. And she certainly doesn’t want to let anyone close—especially not a stranger from Australia. But when Gloria stubbornly refuses to leave, her free spirit and the natural beauty around them begin to break through Lo’s walls.
Though Gloria tries to bury her feelings for Lo she knows she sees her own desire reflected in Lo’s eyes. The sensible thing to do is let her go. But Gloria rarely does the sensible thing . . .
Tomorrow Detective by Nathan Van Coops
Paradox P.I. #4
Narrated by Stacy Carolan
Self Published
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His past is inevitable.
Private detective Greyson Travers doesn’t talk about his past, but when a specter from his youth is released from prison, he’s forced to unlock buried memories.
His old nemesis is stirring tension in the criminal underworld, and it’s not long before the trouble boils over into Greyson’s private life.
To protect the people he loves, he’ll need to dig into decades-old murders and face the unsettling consequences of his own actions.
And the truth always comes at a cost.
Buckle up for another killer mystery in the Paradox PI series, with mind-bending time travel, high-octane action, and a detective whose mouth is as dangerous as his gun.
Listen today.
The Dragon Mage Series: Books 1-3 by Scott Baron
Narrated by Gary Bennett
Self Published
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
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Charlie had all the luck. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the good kind.
Sucked through a wormhole, Charlie’s spaceship crash landed on a distant world. Yet somehow, he survived. But survival was about to get a lot harder, as he found himself not just stranded on a new planet, but in another galaxy entirely. One ruled not by the laws of technology, but by magic. A realm of space pirates, deadly assassins, alien gladiators, and even dragons. For the spaceman from Earth, it was enough to make his head spin.
And that was only the beginning….
Welcome to the Charlieverse.
Contains the first three audiobooks of the Dragon Mage series:
1. Bad Luck Charlie
2. Space Pirate Charlie
3. Dragon King Charlie
Pines by Blake Crouch
Wayward Pines #1
Narrated by Max Meyers
Random House Audio
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The first book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade
One way in. No way out.
Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a mission: locate two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase.
As the days pass, Ethan’s investigation turns up more questions than answers: Why can’t he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn’t anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out?
Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan farther from the world he knew, from the man he was, until he must face a horrifying fact—he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.
The nail-bitingly suspenseful opening installment in Blake Crouch’s blockbuster Wayward Pines trilogy, Pines is at once a brilliant mystery tale and the first step into a genre-bending saga of suspense, science fiction, and horror.
Wayward by Blake Crouch
Wayward Pines #2
Narrated by Max Meyers
Random House Audio
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The second book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade
It’s the perfect town . . . as long as you don’t try to leave.
Nestled amid picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town of Wayward Pines is a modern-day Eden—at least at first glance.
Except that within its fences, the residents are told where to work, how to live, and who to marry. None of them know how they got here. Some believe they are dead. Others think they’re trapped in an unfathomable experiment. Everyone secretly dreams of leaving, but those who dare face a terrifying surprise.
As sheriff, Ethan Burke is tasked with enforcing the town’s laws, and he’s one of the few entrusted with the truth—even though, for all his knowledge, he’s as much a prisoner of Wayward Pines as anyone else.
But when a murder investigation draws him deeper into the town’s inner workings, Ethan learns that its past is darker than even he suspected—and finds himself faced with an impossible choice.
The second novel in Blake Crouch’s blockbuster trilogy, Wayward delves deeper into the irresistible mysteries and horrors of this perfect little town, even as it asks what it means to live with secrets—and what price we’ll pay for the truth.
The Last Town by Blake Crouch
Wayward Pines #3
Narrated by Max Meyers
Random House Audio
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The final book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade
What’s inside was a nightmare. What’s outside is a thousand times worse.
Welcome to Wayward Pines, the last town.
Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrived in Wayward Pines, Idaho, three weeks ago. In this town, people are told who to marry, where to live, where to work. No one is allowed to leave; even asking questions can get you killed.
But Ethan has discovered the astonishing secret of what lies beyond the electrified fence that surrounds Wayward Pines and protects it from the terrifying world beyond. And now that secret is about to come storming through the fence to wipe out this last, fragile remnant of humanity.
The Last Town at last pitches Ethan Burke and his fellow residents into all-out war against the forces outside the town’s gates—and in doing so delivers every bit the riotously horrific, breathlessly action-packed conclusion that the Wayward Pines trilogy deserves.
