Fiction audiobooks

The Heretic's Apprentice - Abridged

By: Ellis Peters

Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi

Length: 3 hours 1 minute

Abridged: Yes

Heresy, murder, and the contents of a mysterious treasure chest challenge Brother Cadfael—12th-century herbalist, sleuth, and sometime cupid—in his 16th chronicle.In the summer of 1143, William of Lythwood arrives at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul, but it is not a joyous occasion—he's come back from his pilgrimage in a coffin.... Read more

The Potter's Field - Abridged

By: Ellis Peters

Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

During the ploughing of the Potter's Field, the Brothers unearth the grisly remains of a woman's body. Rumors had it that the wild, beautiful Welsh woman had gone away with a lover, returning to her homeland, but now it seems as if she had been murdered. With the arrival of a young monk fleeing from the devastating civil war in East Anglia, the... Read more

Brother Cadfael's Penance - Abridged

By: Ellis Peters

Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi

Length: 3 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: Yes

While Brother Cadfael has bent Abbey rules, he has never broken his monastic vows—until now. Word has come to Shrewsbury of a treacherous act that has left 30 of Empress Maud's knights imprisoned during England's dynastic war between two grandchildren of William the Conqueror. All have been ransomed except Cadfael's secret son, Olivier.... Read more

The Klingon Way - Abridged

By: Marc Okrand

Narrated by: Michael Dorn & Roxann Dawson

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: Yes

"Revenge is a dish best served cold."

-- Klingon proverb

For many years, Klingons have been the premier warriors in the galaxy. Regarded across known space with fear and awe, few beings understand the true depth and greatness of the Klingon culture.

"Four thousand throats may be cut in one night by a running man."

-- Klingon proverb

Noted Klingon... Read more

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Abridged

By: Jules Verne

Narrated by: Harlan Ellison

Length: 5 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: Yes

This classic adventure story chronicles a fantastic voyage from the lost continent of Atlantis to the South Pole. Professor Aronnax begins his incredible underwater journey with his faithful servant Conseil and a Canadian harpooner, Ned Land. They set out on a hazardous voyage to rid the seas of a little-known and terrifying sea monster. After... Read more

Mind Prey - Abridged

By: John Sandford

Narrated by: John Shea

Length: 2 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: Yes

From the bestselling author of night prey and winter prey...an all-new Lucas Davenport thriller.
Run for it...
It was raining when psychiatrist Andi Manette left the parent-teacher conference with her two young daughters, and she was distracted. She barely noticed the red van parked beside her, barely noticed the van door slide open as they dashed... Read more

The Adventures of Brother Cadfael - Abridged

By: Ellis Peters

Narrated by: Sir Jacobi, Derek

Length: 17 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: Yes

This collection of recordings about Brother Cadfael—a Benedictine monk and amateur sleuth in the 12th century—are performed here by the ideal actor. Sir Derek Jacobi, who portrayed Cadfael in several television adaptations, captivates listeners with his renderings of Monk's Hood, Saint Peter's Fair, The Heretic's Apprentice, The Potter's Field,... Read more

El Regalo De Navidad

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Angel Pineda

Length: 2 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

"No importa la razón, el hecho es que cada Navidad que pasa, descubro que la historia de la Caja de Navidad se cuenta cada vez menos y se necesita cada vez más. Por lo tanto la escribo ahora, para que las futures generaciones la tomen o la dejen según les plazca. Por lo que a mi respecta, creo en ella. Dispués de todo, se trata de mi propia... Read more

Visions of Cody - Abridged

By: Jack Kerouac

Narrated by: Graham Parker

Length: 3 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: Yes

“To read On the Road but not Visions of Cody is to take a nice sightseeing tour but to forgo the spectacular rapids of Jack Kerouac’s wildest writings.”—The New York Times Book Review
 
“The centerpiece of all [Kerouac’s] novels.”—The Washington Post
 
Originally written in 1951–1952, Visions of Cody was an underground classic by the time it was... Read more

Legend - Abridged

By: Jude Deveraux

Narrated by: Melissa Errico

Length: 3 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: Yes

From one of the world's most beloved novelists comes a triumphant historical romance that sweeps from modern-day Virginia to 1873 Colorado, weaving a time-travel tale filled with adventure, tenderness, and passion that only New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux could deliver.

Her wedding fast approaching, celebrated chef Kady Long knew... Read more

My Gal Sunday - Abridged

By: Mary Higgins Clark

Narrated by: Megan Follows

Length: 4 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

A dashing ex-president and his young congresswoman bride become an irresistible sleuthing duo in four acclaimed stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling Queen of Suspense.

Henry Parker Britland IV—wealthy, worldly, and popular—is enjoying an early retirement. His new wife, Sunday—as clever as she is lovely—has just been elected to Congress... Read more

Mosaic - Abridged

By: Jeri Taylor

Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew

Length: 2 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Discover the fascinating life story of Captain Kathryn Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager—a compelling tale of bravery, loyalty, tragedy, and triumph.

Deep in the unexplored reaches of the Delta Quadrant, a surprise attack by a fierce Kazon sect leaves Captain Janeway fighting a desperate battle on two fronts: while she duels the Kazon warship in the... Read more

At Home in Mitford

By: Jan Karon

Narrated by: Jan Karon

Length: 19 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

The first novel in Jan Karon’s bestselling and beloved Mitford series--now available in a new 20th Anniversary Edition, including an introductory letter by the author

It's easy to feel at home in Mitford, North Carolina. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are friendly. Yet, Father Tim, the... Read more

At Home in Mitford - Abridged

By: Jan Karon

Narrated by: Jan Karon

Length: 3 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: Yes

It’s easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won’t go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now,... Read more

Harvest - Abridged

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Jayne Brook

Length: 2 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In this harrowing medical thriller filled with suspense and brilliantly crafted twists, Tess Gerritsen—the author of the acclaimed Rizzoli & Isles series that inspired the hit television show—delivers a pulse-pounding tale that “will make your heart skip a beat” (USA TODAY).

For Dr. Abby DiMatteo, the long road to Boston’s Bayside Hospital... Read more

Bloodline - Abridged

By: Sidney Sheldon

Narrated by: Jenny Agutter

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Intelligent, tough, beautiful, and sole heir to a billion-dollar fortune, Elizabeth suddenly finds herself head of an empire after her father mysteriously dies. Surrounded by cash-hungry family members, the young heiress fights to save the family business. And after narrowly escaping death, she realizes that someone is determined to kill her.... Read more

Cadillac Jukebox

By: James Lee Burke

Narrated by: Mark Hammer

Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

James Lee Burke has been hailed as a “national treasure” (Tampa Bay Times), and in his ninth Dave Robicheaux thriller, it’s easy to see why. This taut, twisted tale of corruption in the Louisiana bayou truly brands Burke as “America’s best novelist” (Denver Post).

Aaron Crown comes from a long line of shady Cajun characters, and rumors of Klan... Read more

A Stained White Radiance - Abridged

By: James Lee Burke

Narrated by: Will Patton

Length: 2 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Detective Dave Robicheaux travels to the mountains of Montana to help his best friend and unearths a larger plot that threatens them both.

Oil speculator Weldon Sonnier is the patriarch of a troubled family intimately bound to the CIA, the Mob, and the Klan. Now, the murder of a cop and a bizarre assassination attempt pull Detective Dave... Read more

Simple Simon - Abridged

By: Ryne Douglas Pearson

Narrated by: Joe Morton

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: Yes

An autistic teenager. A ruthless assassin. An FBI agent who must risk everything to protect an innocent person from a savage.

All three are thrust together when Simon Lynch, a sixteen-year-old savant, unknowingly breaks the newest, most secure code developed by the National Security Agency. Corrupt elements within that government behemoth,... Read more

Ellen Foster - Abridged

By: Kaye Gibbons

Narrated by: Kaye Gibbons

Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: Yes

"When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy. I would figure out this or that way and run it down through my head until it got easy."

So begins the tale of Ellen Foster, the brave and engaging heroine of Kaye Gibbons's first novel, which won the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Wise,... Read more

Malice Domestic 2

By: Mary Clark, Frances Fyfield, K.K. Beck, Gary Al...

Narrated by: Mason Adams

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Following the success of Malice Domestic 1— recipient of the Agatha Award for Best Short Story and called "outstanding" by Publishers Weekly— acclaimed author Mary Higgins Clark serves a feast of original traditional mystery stories in classic Agatha Christie style. Featured writers include Amanda Cross, Frances Fyfield,... Read more

Sense and Sensibility

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Glenda Jackson

Length: 6 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

In a timeless tale of misguided romance and heartbreak, Jane Austen's first novel of love and marriage is seen through the eyes of two very different heroines, the Dashwood sisters—cautious, level-headed Elinor and impulsive lively Marianne—one representing sense and the other sensibility. In order to achieve the love and happiness they seek,... Read more

Accordion Crimes - Abridged

By: Annie Proulx

Narrated by: Edward Herrmann

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Annie Proulx brings the immigrant experience to life in this stunning novel that traces the ownership of a simple green accordion.

E. Annie Proulx’s Accordion Crimes is a masterpiece of storytelling that spans a century and a continent. Proulx brings the immigrant experience in America to life through the eyes of the... Read more

Kahless - Abridged

By: Michael Jan Friedman

Narrated by: Kevin Conway

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: Yes

For 1500 years, the Klingons have revered him as their first emperor, the legendary warrior who united their people and taught them the meaning of honor, but the truth of his incredible life has been shrouded in myth and fables... until now.

A clone of the original Kahless now reigns as emperor, but the discovery of an ancient scroll throws the... Read more