Laura Hesse has 12 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 2.5★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder - A Cozy Detective Style Black Comedy Murder Mystery.
Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder - A Cozy Detective Style Black Comedy Murder Mystery
Summary
A cop, a pig, and a serial killer walk into a bar. Seal Island is home to a moonshine making billionaire, a pot growing fisherman, a celebrity flower child, a handsome romance writer, a sex addicted realtor, a womanizing pub owner, a cop, a pot-bellied pig…and a serial killer. The island is serene and remote. It is only accessible by boat. The residents like it that way, until those with the deepest and darkest of secrets start dying in the most bizarre of ways. Upon discovering widow Eliza Bone floating bottoms-up in her Oscar fish tank, the one clue that the crime solving duo of Sergeant Betty Bruce and her pot-bellied pig, Gertrude, have is a set of muddy gumboot tracks left at the scene. Their problem: everyone on Seal Island wears gumboots. As two more people die and secrets begin to unravel, Betty and Gertrude soon find themselves in the cross-hairs of a serial killer. In the end, only Gertrude may be left standing! If you love funny murder mysteries, then Laura Hesse's Gumboot & Gumshoe Series is the perfect listen. Stay tuned for more adventures with Sgt Betty Bruce and Gertrude as they continue to solve crimes on the not-so-sleepy little Seal Island in The Dastardly Mr. Deeds.
©2011 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Unicorn King
Summary
In this short funny adventurous bedtime story, Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains to the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus’ father who hasn’t been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull who teaches Gus to walk on water and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them. This audiobook is a great tool for helping kids learn to read. Watch for more adventures with Gus and Jessie in the up-coming sequels The Dragon and the Unicorn, The King of Christmas, and The Unicorn Wears Red.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Unicorn & the Dragon
Summary
The ghost of Sir Lancelot helps Jessie and her unicorn friend, Gus, stop a dragon from destroying the Great Plains and even time itself. Jessie discovers how to release the power of the magical Karkadan horn to do good, and Gus finds the courage to live up to being the son of the unicorn king. This story is suitable for children ages four and older. (There are some scary parts, but no explicit violence, and of course, it has a fairy tale ending) Reading level is seven to 10. The story is in an accessible play format. It can be enjoyed as a short bedtime story, or the kids can act it out as a play. This is a kid favorite. Kids will enoy reading along as they listen to the audiobook. The audiobook matches the print and e-book word for word and is a fun way for kids to learn to read.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Flood
Summary
Gus the Unicorn takes young Jessie on an adventure to meet Father Time inside the Great Veil and Noah just moments before the Great Flood. Jessie learns what happened to the unicorns and why we don't see them in the world today. This audiobook is a great learning tool for children. This story, as well as the other stories in the Unicorn Daze series, are popular with kids at school. Suitable for ages 3-8. Stay tuned for more adventures with Gus, son of the Unicorn King, and Jessie, the girl that got left behind in the upcoming books The Unicorn King and The King of Christmas.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Unicorn Daze Series: Book One, Two & Three
Summary
A wonderful trio of short bedtime stories for unicorn lovers and dreamers: Gus, The Flood, and The Unicorn King. Gus: Young Jessie is always being left behind. When she gets lost in a corn maze on Halloween Eve, she is befriended by a unicorn who takes her on an adventure to meet the Spirit Bear who guards the pumpkin patch from a pumpkin stealing rat. The Flood: Join Gus and Jessie as they take a leap back through time to meet Noah and his wife just minutes before the Great Flood and learn what happened to all those silly unicorns in this short bedtime story. The Unicorn King: Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains and the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus’ father, who hasn’t been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them. About the series: A young girl, Jessie, befriends a unicorn and embarks on a series of adventures, many of which center around specific holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Jessie starts out as a very timid girl, always the one being left behind and forgotten by her family, but begins to grow, finding strength in body and spirit through her adventures with Gus, son of the Great Unicorn King. Gus, too, is struggling to become the son that is father always wanted him to be. As Gus and Jessie's bond deepens, they learn to put others' needs above their own, often calling upon an unwavering braveness that neither knew they had.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
Valentino
Summary
A blind girl and a Haida boy struggle to survive after being shipwrecked on opposites sides of a desolate island on the West coast of British Columbia in the middle of winter. While blind young girl Maddie must rely on Providence, her guide dog, and an abandoned horse to help her survive, August has a wealth of cultural heritage and survival skills from which to draw. While Maddie's faith in herself appears endless, August's personal demons continue to haunt him. All too soon, Maddie's luck runs out, leaving her to wonder if she can carry on. Her prayers are answered when the horse she has named Valentino leads her to the meadow where August is setting snares. August is enchanted by the pretty teen, quickly embracing the role of sole provider, until a tragic accident leaves August in dire need of medical attention. Determination, perseverance, hope, and friendship are the cornerstones of this story. This story was inspired by true events including the dramatic rescue of a woman who was shipwrecked on the West coast of Haida Gwaii for 10 days, the amazing spirit of a blind girl named Maddie M. whose sense of humor in the face of adversity is legendary to all who know her, coupled with the true story of Will, the horse that got left behind on Jedidiah Island when the island was donated to BC Parks. This is a stand-alone story, the last audiobook in the Holiday series. Suitable for all ages.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The King of Christmas
Summary
When a visit by the three little pigs the day before Christmas leaves the reindeer with the swine flu, it is up to Jessie and Gus to convince Gus' father, the unicorn king, to help save Christmas, especially when doing so means breaking one of the unicorn's most sacred laws. This short bedtime story is suitable for kids of all ages. Stay tuned for more adventures with Gus and Jessie as they try to unite Gus with his lost love in The Unicorn Wears Red.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Unicorn Daze Series, Books 1 - 6
Summary
A six-pack of short bedtime stories for unicorn lovers of all ages. Book one: Gus Young Jessie is always being left behind. When she gets lost in a corn maze on Halloween Eve, she is befriended by a unicorn who takes her on an adventure to meet the Spirit Bear who guards the pumpkin patch from a pumpkin-stealing rat. Book two: The Flood Join Gus and Jessie as they take a leap back through time to meet Noah and his wife just minutes before the Great Flood and learn what happened to all those silly unicorns in this short bedtime story. Book three: The Unicorn King Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains and the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus’ father who hasn’t been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them. Book four: The Unicorn & the Dragon The ghost of Sir Lancelot helps Jessie and Gus stop a dragon from destroying the Great Plains and even Time itself. Jessie discovers how to release the power of the magical Karkadan horn to do good and Gus finds the courage to live up to being the son of The Unicorn King. Book five: The King of Christmas The three little pigs visit to the North Pole the day before Christmas ends in disaster when they give the reindeer the swine flu, leaving Jessie and Gus the task of convincing the Unicorn King to help save Christmas, even it means breaking one of the unicorns' most strict laws. Book six: The Unicorn Wears Red A Valentine’s Day adventure. Gus and Jessie, embark on a perilous adventure to save Gus’ lost love from the evil sorceress, Morgana, in this Valentine’s Day love story of good vs. evil.
©2019 Laura Hesse (P)2019 Laura Hesse
Gus
Summary
Young Jessie Farrell is always being left behind. When she gets lost in a corn maze on Halloween Eve, she is befriended by a unicorn named Gus who takes her on an adventure to meet the Spirit Bear who guards the pumpkin patch from a pumpkin-stealing rat. This is the first in a series of short bedtime stories about Jessie and Gus, son of the unicorn king. Suitable for ages 3 to 8.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Unicorn Wears Red
Summary
A unicorn prince named Gus and his little human friend, Jessie, embark on a perilous adventure to save Gus' lost love from the evil sorceress, Morgana, in this Valentine's Day love story of good vs evil suitable for ages four and up. This is the sixth book in the Unicorn Daze Series, but can be listened to as a stand-alone story. About The Unicorn Daze series: A young girl, Jessie, befriends a unicorn and embarks on a series of adventures. Jessie starts out as a very timid girl, always the one being left behind and forgotten by her family, but begins to grow, finding strength in body and spirit through her adventures with Gus, son of the Great Unicorn King. Gus too is struggling to become the son that his father always wanted him to be. As Gus and Jessie become embroiled in a series of adventures, their bond deepens and their confidence grows as they learn to put others needs above their own, often calling upon an unwavering bond of friendship and a true sense of courage that neither knew they had.
©2018 Laura Hesse (P)2019 Laura Hesse
The Great Pumpkin Ride
Summary
A mysterious ring of stones in a clearing.... An abandoned old trapper’s cabin in the woods.... Flickering lights in the forest.... The sound of hoof beats in the night.... And a Great Pumpkin Ride like no other. When a group of teens decide to camp out with their horses at a haunted cabin in the woods on Halloween night, they unravel a mystery and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Join the Great Pumpkin Ride today. We dare you! This is a Disney type of Halloween tale. It’s a glorious, fun-filled adventure for the whole family. This story is suitable for boys and girls, ages seven and up.
©2004 Laura Hesse (P)2018 Laura Hesse
The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls
Summary
Four crazy old women.... One cheating husband.... A pregnant St Bernard.... A barn full of stallions.... A one eared donkey named Mike.... Two men vying for the hand of a pretty widow. An old cowboy wondering why he agreed to let them all move in to The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls, where romance is in the air and sleeping with another woman’s man can be murder. Oh, and let’s not forget about the fugitive on the loose, the rogue mountain lion out for blood, or the multi-divorcee who has decided that Sam Montana is the new mount she wants to ride. This politically incorrect laugh-out-loud tale will leave you wondering just what your grandmother is up to when you aren’t around. It starts off slow as you get to meet the Montana family, and then all hell breaks loose when the ladies arrive. If you loved the movies Blazing Saddles or Weekend at Bernie's, you'll love this tale. Stay tuned for more adventures with this crazy gang. Thanks to fan requests, the series will continue in 2021!
©2019 Laura Hesse (P)2020 Laura Hesse