Chris Monteiro has narrated 16 audiobooks on Listento.it by 9 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 7 ratings. The most-rated is Travesty of Justice.
Travesty of Justice
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On the morning of July 2, 2012, in the most dangerous warzone in the world, Lieutenant Clint Lorance took command of his small band of American paratroopers at the spearhead of the American War in Afghanistan. Intelligence reports that morning warned of a Taliban ambush against Lorance’s platoon. Fifteen minutes into their patrol, three military-age Afghan males crowded on a motorcycle and sped aggressively down a Taliban-controlled dirt road toward Lorance’s men. Three weeks earlier, outside the massive American Kandahar Airfield, Taliban terrorists struck by motorcycle, riding into a crowded area, detonating body-bombs and killing 22 people. Sixty-three days before that, three Ohio National Guard soldiers were murdered in another motorcycle-suicide bombing. Suicide-by-motorcycle had become a common Taliban murder-tactic against Americans. Lorance had seconds to react. Either open fire and protect his men, or ignore the speeding motorcycle and pray like hell that his men weren’t about to get blown the hell up. In a split-second decision, Lorance ordered his men to fire. When no weapons were found on the Afghan bodies, the Army betrayed one of its finest young officers and prosecuted Lorance for “murder.” Hiding crucial evidence from the military jury, and ordering his own men to testify against him or face murder charges themselves, they railroaded Lorance into a 20-year prison sentence at Fort Leavenworth, where he remains today. Travesty of Justice chronicles the true story of the most despicable political prosecution in American military history. Don Brown is an American author of 11 published novels and two significant military works of non-fiction. His book Last Fighter Pilot was endorsed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, and spent several weeks on the Conservative Book Club's national best seller list.
©2019 Don Brown (P)2019 WildBlue Press
Panic Ensues
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Years after a strategic attack killed millions and left the twelve states of the Midwest in darkness, the nation struggles to rise from the ashes. After a surprise ambush in Springfield, Missouri sets in motion a deadly chain of events, Miles Arrington leaves for Branson to aid militia in a life-or-death mission. As communities fall, and survivors turncoat, it’s not long before panic ensues. While Gunnar Nelson and Arianna narrowly escape enemy troops, Miles discovers a horrifying truth about August and a secret that may change the course of this fight forever.
©2020 Jack Hunt (P)2020 Jack Hunt
Havoc Endures
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The battle ends in the suspenseful final book of the Outlaws of the Midwest saga. With the fate of the United States in the hands of militia and surviving citizens, their darkest hour is upon them. After Gunnar Nelson is delivered into the hands of the traitor and mercenary Santiago Cruz, Miles Arrington mounts a daring mission with Snow, Grady, and Tex to rescue him. But in a cruel twist of fate, he soon discovers two secrets that calls into question everything, and one that may cost him his life. Meanwhile, enemy troops aren’t done with the Midwest. As work on the railway nears completion, they soon move ahead with a deadly plan that will stack the odds against America. The only hope for the resistance is a make-or-break, twofold plan to defeat the enemy in the heart of Chicago. Loyalties will be broken, friendships will be tested, and lives placed in jeopardy. Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the Outlaws of the Midwest!
©2020 Jack Hunt (P)2020 Jack Hunt
Chaos Erupts
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A nation under attack. A community in darkness. Chaos erupts. Miles Arrington, a daring American, mounts a courageous revolt to free his hometown, Camdenton, Missouri, from the occupation of a foreign threat after a strategic attack wipes out the West and East Coast. With millions dead, the country in darkness, and the 12 states of the Midwest in conflict, Miles joins forces with a former survival expert to start a revolution that will save their home. The battle for survival has begun.... Chaos Erupts is book one in Outlaws of the Midwest, a gripping EMP apocalyptic thriller following survivors as they fight to stay alive. This action-packed EMP disaster series will keep you listening long into the night.
©2020 Jack Hunt (P)2020 Jack Hunt
Unrivaled
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The United States has been the world's dominant power for more than a century. Now, many analysts believe that other countries are rising and the United States is in decline. Is the unipolar moment over? Is America finished as a superpower? In this book, Michael Beckley argues that the United States has unique advantages over other nations that, if used wisely, will allow it to remain the world's sole superpower throughout this century. We are not living in a transitional, post-Cold War era. Instead, we are in the midst of what he calls the unipolar era - a period as singular and important as any epoch in modern history. This era, Beckley contends, will endure because the US has a much larger economic and military lead over its closest rival, China, than most people think and the best prospects of any nation to amass wealth and power in the decades ahead. Deeply researched and brilliantly argued, this book covers hundreds of years of great power politics and develops new methods for measuring power and predicting the rise and fall of nations. By documenting long-term trends in the global balance of power and explaining their implications for world politics, the book provides guidance for policymakers, business people, and scholars alike. The book is published by Cornell Univesity Press. "Should be part of any serious debate about where we are headed." (The New York Times) "Smart and sophisticated." (Foreign Affairs) "It will quickly become a classic in international security studies." (Keir Lieber, Georgetown University)
©2018 Cornell University (P)2019 Redwood Audiobooks
Promises to the Fallen: A Vietnam War Novel
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In the jungles of Vietnam, innocence is the first casualty of war... Nineteen-year-old Eddie Henderson is a private in the US Army. His parents are deceased, and he has no one in his life except his platoon brothers - Porter, Rocky, and Professor. His fellow soldiers are his family now. But none share a bond as close as he and his best friend, team leader Mitch Drexler. In the heat and jungles of Vietnam, each man does the best he can to survive. Battles are fought, friends lost, and promises made to the fallen. But when the enemy fatally wounds a platoon brother in a deadly attack, the dying soldier makes Eddie promise to fulfill a final vow… A debt of blood that could change the course of his life forever. When Eddie and his friends’ tours are over, they return home to a world they barely remember. But Eddie is still trapped in the past. He has no family, no home to go back to. Just a nightmare he lives over and over again. A dark vow he made to a dying friend. And one question, burning in his mind... Will he keep his promise to his friend? No matter the cost?
©2019 Glyn Haynie (P)2019 Glyn Haynie
Revenge Is Coming
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A new decade. An old enemy. A final battle for revenge.... In 1980, the Vietnam War was a distant memory for Eddie Henderson. He has a loving wife, a beautiful home, and a good job as a teacher. He’s built a new life for himself in Austin, Texas. But when a local newspaper reveals that his most hated enemy still lives, he soon finds himself dragged back into the violence and bloodshed of wartime memories. Eddie discovers that Lieutenant Dang, a brutal Viet Cong officer who killed Eddie’s fellow captor and friend and massacred his own people during the war, now hides in the Houston underworld of Little Saigon. Acting as the leader of a fishermen’s union, Dang uses his old crew of thugs and soldiers to extort fellow refugees for money. But when Dang realizes Eddie is on to him, he sends an explosive message to the soldier’s family. And Eddie Henderson prepares to go to war once again. Reuniting with the men from his former unit, Eddie and his friends engage in a final battle with their deadliest enemy. A battle fought in the shadows, on US soil. A battle that will test their loyalty and courage, and lay the pain of broken vows and lost bothers to rest once and for all. A battle in which not all of them will survive....
©2020 Glyn Edwin Haynie (P)2020 Glyn Edwin Haynie
Burn Boston Burn
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Burn Boston Burn is an astounding true crime narration. A conspiracy of nine men, including three Boston cops and a Boston firefighter, burned Boston and surrounding communities in the early 1980s due to tax-cutting measures that caused layoffs of hundreds of police and firefighters. Over two years, these fire buffs-turned-arsonists torched 264 buildings, causing millions of dollars in damages and hundreds of injuries. The city was ablaze with nightly fires, sirens wailing through the streets, and people too afraid to sleep. This book interweaves the activities of the arsonists with those of the investigators, the firefighters, and the citizens of the area. Listeners will shake their heads in disbelief at the brazen and wanton actions of these political terrorists. The author Wayne Miller, now a retired ATF special agent, lived this case for three years. A TV cameraman helped break the case when one of the cops waved his gun in the air at a massive fire as if he were at a rodeo. The case included a stolen police car dumped in Boston Harbor and a threat letter consisting of cut-out letters and plans to murder witnesses. After the Boston police officer/arsonist became a witness, they utilized 17 undercover contacts to perfect a federal case. Agent Miller spent innumerable hours with those perpetrators who became Government witnesses. An arsonist’s journal provided the basis for chilling insights into their words, actions, and thoughts. Mr. Miller now has regular contact with that arsonist who has provided additional information in support of the book. Every firefighter who has heard of the story wants to read or listen about it. Also, anyone interested in true crime, investigative procedures, the inner workings of a criminal conspiracy, and fires would have strong interests in this book. The case was covered by national media in the early to mid 1980s.
©2019 Wayne M. Miller (P)2019 Wayne M. Miller
Ketosis Guide: The Ultimate Step by Step Guide for Achieving Ketosis State & Burning Fat Rapidly
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How good will it feel to finally have the body you want? How confident will you be to take your shirt off on the beach? How will your work improve by being 300 percent more productive, focused, and energized? Losing weight, being more focused, and just feeling great about yourself doesn't have to be so complicated. In fact, you have probably made things harder for yourself by trying to restrict calories, eating low-fat foods, and going for exhausting cardio workouts. In this simple, practical, and effective audiobook, Timothy Turner brings you on a silver platter the exact steps you need to take in order to achieve ketosis and burn fat on autopilot. In this audiobook, you'll find: A step-by-step guide to enter the ketosis state The benefits of a ketogenic diet The mistakes all people on a ketogenic diet make and how to avoid them Full 21-day ketogenic meal plan (this alone can make you lose up to 30 pounds) Beginner-friendly ketogenic recipes Ketogenic shopping list and guidelines FAQ about ketosis and ketogenic diets Invest in yourself now so you can reap the benefits later. This is not a magic trick - you'll have to take action and commit to the process. Once you see your body adapt, it's hard to fall off the diet, and the results you've been waiting for (sometimes even for years) will come to you.
©2018 Timothy Turner (P)2018 Timothy Turner
Return to the Madness: A Vietnam War Novel
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He returned to Vietnam for one last tour. But the war wasn’t done with him yet…. The year is 1970, and the war in Vietnam rages on. Sergeant Eddie Henderson returned home from his first tour of duty a broken man, haunted by the promises he made to his fallen brothers. Promises he failed to keep.... Now, he’s going back. Leaving his new wife behind, Eddie returns to the war-torn jungles, where he is handpicked for a special recon-and-rescue squad. Again and again, Eddie and his team pull off the impossible, recovering downed aircraft, stranded pilots, and vital equipment. But the war takes an even darker turn for Eddie when his squad defends a hot landing zone, and he finds himself facing a brutal VC officer named Dang. This savage killer has massacred hundreds of local villagers as punishment for helping American soldiers. As the conflict rages on, Dang and Eddie develop a personal feud that goes beyond the jungles of Vietnam. A private war that will leave Eddie haunted once more by a broken promise. For the first time, will Eddie find himself putting vengeance before duty?
©2020 Glyn Haynie (P)2020 Glyn Edwin Haynie
Crumbling World
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Family comes first, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his from the looming storm. Even before becoming a husband and father, safety had been Shane McDonald’s priority for most of his 45 years. As a nuclear engineer, it’s his responsibility to keep the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant functioning at optimum levels to avoid what protesters fear most: a meltdown. But when a coronal mass ejection from the sun wipes out power across the globe, stopping a nuclear chain reaction is no longer his primary concern. Now, Shane must trek across hundreds of miles to ensure the safety of his loved ones in a world rapidly disintegrating into lawlessness. Yet, with few functioning automobiles and a blind teenage daughter to protect, it’ll require careful planning to reach his prepper mother-in-law’s and reunite with his family. His wife has her hands full, as well. When her brother’s chemo drip suddenly stops working and her son gets stuck in the hospital elevator, all Jodi McDonald wants is the security of her husband’s steady presence. But with a weakened brother and inexperienced son to look after, Jodi must remain strong amid the chaos and help guide them to her mother’s. However, even the best laid plans go awry as the miles stretch out between them. Supply thefts run rampant. Those who have necessities prey on those who don’t. Minds broken by hardship kill on sight. But the fatal mistake comes when thugs threaten the McDonald’s little girl. Shane must find the strength to do the unthinkable...or watch his family suffer the consequences. Warning: This novel contains violence, profanity, substance abuse, and scenes with referenced sexual violence.
©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing
New World
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They’ll protect what’s theirs - or die trying. The McDonald clan have learned their lessons the hard way these last months. Shane and Jodi finally realize they must keep their reunited family close and protect their own above all others to survive in this new post-apocalyptic reality. The repairs on the home are complete, solar panels installed, and the now operational pump means they won’t have to continue collecting rainwater for the foreseeable future. But it’s no longer just outsiders wreaking havoc on the small Georgia town, as unprepared townsfolk learn of their hard-earned stores - and threaten to take their prepper supplies by force. To stem the mayor’s confiscation plans and keep the angry hordes at bay, the McDonalds’ blind teenaged daughter spearheads a community garden project to teach the citizens how to survive the coming lean years. But word travels fast when there are too many hungry mouths to feed. And the gang that has long menaced the McDonalds comes looking to exact their pound of flesh. When loved ones get caught in the crossfire, Shane and company won’t hold back against an enemy that threatens to take everything they have left. Or kill those they hold dear. This novel contains violence.
©2020 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing
Out of the Wild
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Surviving is the only option. While on a trip into the backcountry, Henry Shaw, a veteran bush pilot is forced to depend on his estranged daughter to survive an unforgiving wilderness. Stranded miles from civilization, injured, and with winter bearing down, hope is bleak. After a terrifying turn of events reveal the plane crash may not have been an accident, tempers flare, secrets unravel, and a trauma from the past resurfaces. Facing overwhelming odds and nonstop danger, it’s now up to Kara to decide whether to remain or embark on a perilous trek across a harsh landscape to make it out alive. Don’t miss this riveting, father-daughter tale filled with danger, mystery, and courage.
©2020 Jack Hunt (P)2021 Jack Hunt
Surviving the End
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Crumbling World Family comes first - and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his from the looming storm. Even before becoming a husband and father, safety had been Shane McDonald’s priority for most of his 45 years. As a nuclear engineer, it’s his responsibility to keep the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant functioning at optimum levels to avoid what protesters fear most: a meltdown. But when a coronal mass ejection from the sun wipes out power across the globe, stopping a nuclear chain reaction is no longer his primary concern. Fallen World Family is all that matters when friend becomes foe - and the stakes are survival. The world has become a dangerous place for Shane McDonald and his family since the solar storm wiped out the power grid. Tensions flare when it grows clear the dire situation will be prolonged and most are ill-prepared. Even the friendly small town of his prepper mother-in-law has drawn unwanted attention as word gets around about sharing their supply stores. And strangers begin to infiltrate the once peaceful Georgia community. All Shane can think about is where his wife and son ended up in all the chaos as the hours stretch into days since they last communicated. Jodi is far too trusting a soul, and her desire to help the downtrodden is a dangerous commodity among desperate and increasingly hostile citizens. New World They’ll protect what’s theirs - or die trying. The McDonald clan have learned their lessons the hard way these last months. Shane and Jodi finally realize they must keep their reunited family close and protect their own above all others to survive in this new post-apocalyptic reality. The repairs on the home are complete, solar panels installed, and the now operational pump means they won’t have to continue collecting rainwater for the foreseeable future. But it’s no longer just outsiders wreaking havoc on the small Georgia town, as unprepared townsfolk learn of their hard-earned stores and threaten to take their prepper supplies by force.
©2020 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing
Gabacho
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Gabacho is the true tale of youthful angst, crime, misunderstandings, love, friendship, and redemption. Over Christmas break of his senior year, a University of Utah theater student, disenchanted with his conservative Mormon upbringing, took off for Mexico with a college friend seeking a wild adventure. If the adventure hadn’t included smuggling drugs it might have been another college road trip. But after a disastrous encounter with a drug cartel, they ended up being arrested by Mexican Federales while trying to make it to the US border. Jewkes and friend are tossed into a Mexican prison, where they find themselves anticipating torture, rape, and even death. A fight with a notorious killer, struggles with tormenting guards, and the difficulties of foreign prison lead to a disastrous escape attempt. To survive, Jewkes starts a theater group with a rag-tag bunch of Mexican convicts.
©2019 Richard Jewkes (P)2019 WildBlue Press
Fallen World
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Family is all that matters when friend becomes foe, and the stakes are survival. The world has become a dangerous place for Shane McDonald and his family since the solar storm wiped out the power grid. Tensions flare when it grows clear the dire situation will be prolonged and most are ill-prepared. Even the friendly small town of his prepper mother-in-law has drawn unwanted attention as word gets around about sharing their supply stores. And strangers begin to infiltrate the once peaceful Georgia community. All Shane can think about is where his wife and son ended up in all the chaos as the hours stretch into days since they last communicated. Jodi is far too trusting a soul, and her desire to help the downtrodden is a dangerous commodity among desperate and increasingly hostile citizens. But Jodi isn’t without resources when push comes to shove. When her son and cancer-stricken brother come under attack, she finds the strength to do what’s necessary to ensure their safety and inadvertently draws the attention of a menacing gang. Now, they must stay one step ahead of their pursuers in a race to reunite with family. Before all hell rains down on them. Note: This novel contains violence.
©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing