Sean Williams has 15 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 9 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 268 ratings. The most-rated is Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance
Summary
BioWare and LucasArts—creators of the hugely popular Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game—have combined their storytelling talents and cutting-edge technology for an innovative new massively multiplayer online role-playing game that allows players to create their own personal Star Wars adventure 3,500 years before the rise of Darth Vader. Now, number-one New York Times best-selling author Sean Williams brings the world of the game to life in his latest novel, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance. Tassaa Bareesh, a matriarch in the Hutt crime cartel, is holding an auction that’s drawing attention from across the galaxy. Representatives of both the Republic and the Sith Empire are present, along with a Jedi Padawan sent to investigate, a disenfranchised trooper drummed out of the Republic’s elite Blackstar Squad, and a mysterious Mandalorian with a private agenda. But the Republic’s envoy is not what he seems, the Empire’s delegate is a ruthless Sith apprentice, the Jedi Padawan is determined to do the right thing and terrified that he can’t, the trooper hopes to redeem her reputation, and the Mandalorian is somehow managing to keep one step ahead of everyone. None of these guests—invited or uninvited—have any intention of participating in the auction. Instead they plan to steal the prize, which is locked inside an impregnable vault: two burned chunks of an exploded star cruiser, one of which may hold the key to the wealth of an entire world. But the truth about the treasure is dangerous and deadly. And in the end, Sith and Jedi, Republic and Empire, must do something they’ve never done before, something that all the agents of good and evil could never make them do: join together to stop a powerful threat that could destroy the galaxy.
©2010 Sean Williams (P)2010 Random House
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Summary
The overthrow of the Republic is complete. The Separatist forces have been smashed, the Jedi Council nearly decimated, and the rest of the Order all but destroyed. Now absolute power rests in the iron fist of Darth Sidious - the cunning Sith Lord better known as the former Senator, now Emperor, Palpatine. But more remains to be done. Pockets of resistance in the galaxy must still be defeated and missing Jedi accounted for...and dealt with. These crucial tasks fall to the Emperor's ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader. In turn, the Dark Lord has groomed a lethal apprentice entrusted with a top-secret mission: to comb the galaxy and dispatch the last of his masters' enemies, thereby punctuating the dark side's victory with the Jedi's doom. Since childhood, Vader's nameless agent has known only the cold, mercenary creed of the Sith. But his future beckons with the ultimate promise: to stand beside the only father he has ever known, with the galaxy at their feet. It is a destiny he can realize only by rising to the greatest challenge of his discipleship: destroying Emperor Palpatine. The apprentice's journeys will take him across the far reaches of the galaxy. And he will be tested as never before - by shattering revelations that strike at the very heart of all he believes and stir within him long-forgotten hopes of reclaiming his name...and changing his destiny.
©2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. (P)2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM.
The Price of Peace
Summary
New York Times Best Seller An “outstanding new intellectual biography of John Maynard Keynes [that moves] swiftly along currents of lucidity and wit” (The New York Times), illuminating the world of the influential economist and his transformative ideas “A timely, lucid and compelling portrait of a man whose enduring relevance is always heightened when crisis strikes.” (The Wall Street Journal) Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography Named One of the 10 Best Books of the Year by Publishers Weekly and One of the Best Books of the Year by Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times • The Economist • Bloomberg • Mother Jones At the dawn of World War I, a young academic named John Maynard Keynes hastily folded his long legs into the sidecar of his brother-in-law’s motorcycle for an odd, frantic journey that would change the course of history. Swept away from his placid home at Cambridge University by the currents of the conflict, Keynes found himself thrust into the halls of European treasuries to arrange emergency loans and packed off to America to negotiate the terms of economic combat. The terror and anxiety unleashed by the war would transform him from a comfortable obscurity into the most influential and controversial intellectual of his day - a man whose ideas still retain the power to shock in our own time. Keynes was not only an economist but the preeminent anti-authoritarian thinker of the twentieth century, one who devoted his life to the belief that art and ideas could conquer war and deprivation. As a moral philosopher, political theorist, and statesman, Keynes led an extraordinary life that took him from intimate turn-of-the-century parties in London’s riotous Bloomsbury art scene to the fevered negotiations in Paris that shaped the Treaty of Versailles, from stock market crashes on two continents to diplomatic breakthroughs in the mountains of New Hampshire to wartime ballet openings at London’s extravagant Covent Garden. Along the way, Keynes reinvented Enlightenment liberalism to meet the harrowing crises of the twentieth century. In the United States, his ideas became the foundation of a burgeoning economics profession, but they also became a flash point in the broader political struggle of the Cold War, as Keynesian acolytes faced off against conservatives in an intellectual battle for the future of the country - and the world. Though many Keynesian ideas survived the struggle, much of the project to which he devoted his life was lost. In this riveting biography, veteran journalist Zachary D. Carter unearths the lost legacy of one of history’s most fascinating minds. The Price of Peace revives a forgotten set of ideas about democracy, money, and the good life with transformative implications for today’s debates over inequality and the power politics that shape the global order.
©2020 Zachary D. Carter (P)2020 Random House Audio
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Summary
As ruthless apprentice to Darth Vader, Starkiller was mercilessly schooled in the ways of the dark side, commanded to exterminate the last of the purged Jedi Order, and groomed for the ultimate Sith power play: assassination of the emperor. He served without question, killed without remorse, and lost his heart without warning to beautiful Imperial fighter pilot Juno Eclipse, never suspecting that he was just a tool in the schemes of his masters - until it was too late to escape their lethal betrayal. Juno mourned Starkiller as dead...but now he is back, purged of all memories and programmed to kill. As fate brings Juno and Starkiller closer to reuniting, with Darth Vader determined not to lose his assassin a second time, they will both have to make a stand. The prize is freedom. The punishment for failing will be eternal enslavement to the dark side of the Force....
©2010 Sean Williams (P)2010 Random House Audio
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant
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As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light. From the ashes of the New Republic, torn to shreds by the savage Yuuzhan Vong forces, the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy. But first the Yuuzhan Vong must be contained once and for all. And so Luke Skywalker seeks a world long lost to legend: Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet believed to have repelled an invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong decades ago. Deciphering the enigmatic secrets of Zonama Sekot just might turn the tide of a relentless war. Aboard the Jade Shadow, Luke, his wife Mara, Jacen Solo, and other Jedi head off into the Unknown Regions, where rumors and clues suggest Zonama Sekot might be found. Yet the mission has barely begun when the searchers stumble into a horrific battle. The Imperial Remnant, in retreat from the mighty Yuuzhan Vong, is about to be destroyed. It would seem those aboard the Jade Shadow have little choice but to leave the Empire to its fate. But these are no ordinary space travelers - they are Jedi.
©2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. (P)2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee
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Rife with hostile cultures and outright enemies, the Unknown Regions hold many perils for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, who are searching for Zonama Sekot - the living planet that may hold the key to dealing once and for all with the Yuuzhan Vong. Meanwhile, on the edge of the galaxy and in the heart of a trusted ally, old enemies are stirring. The Yuuzhan Vong have inflamed long-forgotten vendettas that are even now building up to crisis point. And as Han and Leia journey on a quest to knit the unraveling galaxy back together, betrayal and deception await them.
©2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. (P)2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM.
Blood Ties
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The adventure continues in this third book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series. Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They're swallowing whole cities in their rush for power - including Meilin's home. Fed up with waiting and ready to fight, Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends aren't far behind...but they're not the only ones. The enemy is everywhere.
©2014 Garth Nix and Sean Williams (P)2014 Scholastic Inc.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion
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The Jedi move one step closer to saving the embattled galaxy, only to confront a formidable wall of resistance. The harrowing search for Zonama Sekot is finally over for Luke Skywalker, Jacen Solo, and the others aboard the Jade Shadow. But joy turns to alarm when the living planet sends a defiant message: it refuses to follow them back to a galaxy full of war, exploitation, and misery. While Luke works feverishly to persuade the elusive planet to reconsider, the Yuuzhan Vong launches a full-scale attack aimed at the heart of the New Alliance. Sent to defend a major communications base, Han and Leia find themselves hopelessly outnumbered. Reinforcements are just too far away to help before everything is destroyed, and the courageous pair must fight an unrelenting battle against staggering odds.
©2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. (P)2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM.
Troubletwisters: Book 1
Summary
A spectacular new middle-grade fantasy series from NYT best-selling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams, in which two twins find that they must act as wards against a threatening evil. The Evil has been trying to break into our dimension and dominate the earth for centuries. Unbeknownst to most of us, there are Wardens all over the globe, who protect humanity from the Evil that asserts itself at the Portals, which are the only places through which the Evil may pass into our world.
©2011 Garth Nix & Sean Williams (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Have Sword, Will Travel
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It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. And it's remarkably strange when the sword starts to talk. Odo and Eleanor have unearthed Biter, a famous fighter from earlier times. By finding Biter, Odo instantly becomes a knight - a role he is exquisitely unsuited for. Eleanor, however, would make a perfect knight - but she's not the one with the sword. Finding Biter is only the start - boy, girl, and sword must soon go on a quest to save their kingdom from threats in both human and dragon form in this new fantasy triumph from Garth Nix and Sean Williams.
©2017 Garth Nix and Sean Williams (P)2017 Listening Library
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Course Made Simple
Summary
Feeling lost about how to effectively treat disturbing, intrusive thoughts? Tired of missing out on the present because of your anxiety levels and uncertainties or dubious thoughts? Or you simply need an accessible way of attaining happiness through simple, trainable steps? If your answer is "Yes" to any of those questions, then just pay attention! Cognitive behavioral therapy is a proven, effective form of psychotherapy that is often the first line of treatment recommended for managing depression, anxiety, worry, and other common issues. Other practical explanations of effective CBT principles include behavioral activation and overcoming procrastination, as well as guidelines for creating goals and underlining strategies to help yourself achieve them. The author of this audiobook, a highly successful psychotherapist, has developed a unique simplified framework of proven practical concepts, strategies, and techniques that makes this therapeutic approach really simple and easy to follow for all who wish to promote personal growth by facing their challenges and improving their well-being. Only by facing said demons can we hope to develop and establish inner peace. All this can be achieved through CBT, the best proven method for successfully treating mental or psychological blocks that limit our full potential. Exactly what you will learn - how to: Understand how your trail of thought is brought about Tackle anxiety head-on! Challenge intrusive thoughts Build a better relationship with yourself and others Break bad habits so as to enjoy life to the full! Optimal life-management skills and tips to follow to start this life-changing road to success and fulfillment. A helpful self-evaluation section is included to aid you on your journey by tracking your progress and reflecting on what you’ve learned using cognitive behavioral therapy. If you are familiar with negative thought patterns, destructive behaviors, self-loathing thoughts, or are simply in search of freedom from persistent and recurring vices and you’ve already tried methods to boost your moral beforehand but found yourself yo-yoing back and forth or gained nothing out of it, with these easy-to-follow instructions toward building better habits and breaking off the unnecessary destructive routines you’ve developed, it will be a piece of cake with this approach. So, go on, what are you waiting for? You're just one click away from a healthier, happier mind-set. Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button!
©2018 Daniel Wallaces (P)2018 Daniel Wallaces
Missing, Presumed Evil
Summary
Trouble is looming over the quiet coastal town of Portland. A door has been opened to the Evil Dimension, and twins Jack and Jaide are about to face their greatest challenge ever.... Jack and Jaide Shield finally learn what it means to be a warden in training as they pit their wits and gifts against mysterious fellow troubletwister Stefano Battaglio. But the competition soon gets serious when a way is opened to the dangerous realm of the Evil. Grandma X discovers her twin sister, Lottie, is stranded there - but she's forbidden from travelling through the vortex to look for her. That doesn't stop Jaide and Jack from trying, and the rescue becomes urgent when the twins find out about a plan that will trap Lottie on the other side forever. Can the twins find Lottie, defeat the Evil and get everyone safely home to Portland - before it's too late?
©2014 Garth Nix & Sean Williams (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Troubletwisters, Book 3
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Can twins Jack and Jaide find the mysterious Golden Card of Translocation and make it out of Rourke Castle alive? When eccentric Young Master Rourke dies in suspicious circumstances, troubletwisters Jack and Jaide are sent on a mission by their father to retrieve a lost Golden Card from somewhere within the vast Rourke estate. But secret agents for The Evil are also in pursuit of the card, and the troubletwister twins know that whoever finds it first will gain access to a Gift more powerful or terrible than any other. Together they negotiate secret passages, talking parrots and animated suits of armour, while trying to control their own fledgling Gifts. It rapidly becomes impossioble to know who to trust and who might be an agent even among those closest to them.
©2013 Garth Nix & Sean Williams (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Legami di sangue
Summary
Nell'Erdas un raro legame unisce gli uomini con il mondo degli Spiriti Animali. Ma ora i Conquistatori stanno cercando di distruggerlo, gettando il mondo nello scompiglio e sottomettendo al loro gioco di potere intere città, incluso lo Zhong, la terra natale di Meilin. Stanca di aspettare e pronta a combattere il nemico, Meilin parte con il suo Spirito Animale, il panda Jhi, una delle quattro Grandi Bestie, per scoprire cosa rimane del suo popolo. I suoi amici non sono lontani, ma il nemico è ovunque. Riusciranno i Quattro Animali della Leggenda a ribaltare le sorti del mondo?
©2014 / 2015 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with Scholastic Inc., 577 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, USA. SCHOLASTIC, SPIRIT ANIMALS, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. / Editrice Il Castoro Srl (P)2020 Emons Italia S.r.l.
The Missing
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The grand finale of the thrilling middle-grade fantasy series from bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams. Jack and Jaide Shield have defended themselves against The Evil before - but it's never been as dangerous as this. It isn't just the town of Portland that's threatened, it's the whole Earth . . . and certain dimensions beyond. The Wardens have devised a plan to get rid of The Evil once and for all. The only problem is that destroying The Evil may also mean abandoning some innocent people - including one of the twins. The battle against The Evil is going to places it's never been - places Jack and Jaide would have never even imagined possible. Their mission is clear: survive the storm that's coming, and save the ones who are missing.
©2014 Garth Nix & Sean Williams (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd., all rights reserved. Published by Brilliance Audio