Jonathan Waters has narrated 56 audiobooks on Listento.it by 32 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 68 ratings. The most-rated is Friedrich Nietzsche Collection: Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Beyond Good and Evil.
The Inca Temple
Summary
In a world where the shadows of old enemies unrelentingly stalk, and new ones are as dangerous, Olivia Newton finds herself once more on the brink of certain death. When a University of Florida's professor suddenly goes missing after making a shocking discovery in a buried temple in Peru, his colleagues try to find him with the help of Olivia Newton and her team. After escaping death by a hit-and-run in the streets of Miami, Olivia began to ask herself: "Why would someone go through the trouble of trying to kill each member of my team"? She soon found that the answer was in the Machu Picchu mountains of Peru. She will not only contend with old enemies from her past, but also new forces greedy for gold, and an Inca temple thirsty for blood. A compelling story of old debts, new allegiances, and a surprising temple with its own ancient science.
©2020 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
Hero Worship
Summary
Brian and Brooklyn's Marriage has begun to bog down in the domestic mud... Enter Keria Callahan - a spoiled and well to do party girl who has issues with personal space and questionable boundaries. When Brian brings her back from the brink of death due to an accidental heroin overdose she wants to thank him personally... and she's not taking no for an answer.
©2013 Tom Hobbs (P)2014 Tom Hobbs
High Steaks
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When the dice are loaded, the claws come out. Rudy and Thomas have landed in Sin City, but not on all four paws. The Talking Animal Union is determined to trip up the Freelance Familiars and entangle Thomas in a game where Death holds all the cards. But Thomas can’t focus merely on saving himself. A vampire stalks the refugees of Grantsville, and to save his friends - and his own neck - Thomas has to put more than just himself on the line. The odds are raw and bloody in Vegas....
©2017 Daniel Potter (P)2020 Daniel Potter
The Babylonian Mask
Summary
The World Unity Organization is about to sign a peace treaty with the Meso-Arabian Kingdoms to cease military hostility for the first time in joint history. But German Luftwaffe officer Gerhardt Schmidt has other plans. By illegally procuring an ancient Mesopotamian artifact, the Babylonian Mask, he hopes to use the item to assume the identity of his superior in order to command a strike force to destroy the already fragile peace paradigm. With the historical event looming before him, Captain Schmidt has very little time to enact his plan, which is marred by the mask's unconventional protector. At the same time, Dr. Nina Gould has been admitted to the Heidelberg University Hospital for treatment of her radiation sickness and finds herself in the middle of a manhunt after two security guards and one doctor are slain by an unknown assailant hiding in the hospital building. The incidents are reported on global news and seen by her friends in Scotland. Sam Cleave is approached to cover a simple military corruption story in Germany but soon finds that there is a lot more to the suspected conspiracy than originally thought The Babylonian Mask leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, The Babylonian Mask is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.
©2013 Heiken Marketing (P)2020 Heiken Marketing
The Vault of Hercules
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Billionaire explorer David Purdue accidentally steals the wrong relic from under the nose of an old foe, archaeologist Prof. Rita Medley. What he doesn’t know, however, is that her husband, who is always by her side, is part of the mafia family Cosa Nostra and harbors some secrets of his own. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Sam Cleave learns that the daughter of his best friend, MI6 agent Patrick Smith, has been abducted from her home. Patrick blames his involvement with Sam Cleave and Dave Purdue for his daughter's kidnapping. But Sam, investigating the kidnappings, realizes that the young girl is but one of seven girls taken from all over Europe. What they’ve been kidnapped for is the awful question. When Prof. Medley and her unsavory husband track Purdue down for the relic he stole, Purdue cuts a deal with them to help locate the Vault of Hercules, an arcane legend known only to those who have possessed the stolen relic before. Historian Dr. Nina Gould accompanies Purdue, Cleave, and Prof. Medley's people on an expedition to Greece to find the vault, which reputedly alters regular children into proverbial demigods. But both Prof. Medley's husband and Sam have hidden agendas fueling their reasons for locating the chamber. Sam finds out that the abduction of the girls is linked to the search for the vault, but will he be able to save the children without exposing his mission? Time is running out for the kidnapped girls, while the expedition party barely functions in the midst of all the distrust and danger. Will they be able to make it to Greece on time to discover the Vault of Hercules before falling prey to forces on their tracks? A word from the author: Hello and thank you for your interest in my book. It has come to my attention that some people have been mistaking my books for those written by the famous author duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. This is not the case. I wish to clarify that I am not, by any means, related to Douglas Preston or Lincoln Child, Lee Child or any other author called Preston Child. I hope this clears up the confusion. The Vault of Hercules leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, The Vault of Hercules is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.
©2016 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
Pirate Gold
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After losing everything he owned in a swift defeat from his greatest enemy, David Purdue is not the man he once was. Broken and beaten, the once great adventurer David Purdue must rebuild his life to try and reclaim what was taken from him. Forming uneasy alliances with modern-day pirates, Purdue seeks the buried treasure of a once infamous buccaneer, seeing it as the only way to start restoring his lost wealth. He quickly learns that things aren't nearly as easy when you have no money and sail with a crew of criminals who might mutiny at any moment. Meanwhile, Sam Cleave struggles to deal with the ramifications of Purdue's defeat and must do everything he can to survive.
©2018 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
The Knights Templar Gold
Summary
In England, a museum curator is murdered in his home. An old priest is found dead in his upper-room apartment in Morocco. In Florida, a renowned artist is found floating in his private pool, dead. Three deaths that, as the occurrences go, appear unconnected. Until Olivia Newton, former employee and journalist at Miami Daily, gets a call that her brother, Andrew Gilmore, has been abducted. Get on the roller-coaster of adventure that takes Olivia and her ragtag team into a rough ride through the British meadows in search of one of the world’s most sought-after treasure: the Templars' gold. In a race for time - and for sanity in a world of clues and ancient secrets - Olivia and her friend must piece clues together, run from protectors of the secret of the Templars, and brave each encounter with a ruthless, cold-blooded assassin whom they only know as the Bogeyman. In the end, the listener will be as shocked by the truth as Olivia Newton herself.
©2017 Preston William Child (P)2020 Preston William Child
Cruelty of Fate: The Fight for Khambula
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In late January 1879, following news of the terrible disaster to befall British forces at Isandlwana, Colonel Henry Evelyn Wood, commanding officer of the northern No. 4 Column, withdraws his forces to Khambula, near the Natal and Transvaal borders. Adding to their woes, the southern No. 1 Column finds itself trapped under siege at the abandoned mission station of Eshowe. The general officer commanding, Lord Chelmsford, orders Wood to continue harassing the Zulus, keeping the pressure off their central and southern forces while he rallies reinforcements to relieve Eshowe. In light of the disaster at Isandlwana, Wood knows he must temper aggression with caution, as he does not have the numbers necessary to face the entire Zulu amabutho. Facing the British in the north are the semi-autonomous abaQulusi tribe and their venerable ally, an exiled Swazi prince named Mbilini. A master of guerrilla warfare, Mbilini harries the British invaders relentlessly while awaiting reinforcements from the Zulu king, Cetshwayo. Fifty miles to the east, at the royal kraal of Ulundi, Cetshwayo’s triumphant albeit terribly bloodied regiments return home to take in the harvest following their victory at Isandlwana. The king’s subsequent overtures of peace are soundly rebuffed by Lord Chelmsford, and he knows he must soon summon his regiments once again. With shouts of "we are the boys of Isandlwana!" the Zulus turn their attention north, seeking to join with Mbilini and send another British invasion column to oblivion.
©2019 James M Mace (P)2019 James M Mace
Order of the Black Sun: Books 13 and 14
Summary
A mysterious legend. A deadly treasure. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun Series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun Series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. The best-selling epic adventure - two complete full-length novels in one box set. Includes book 13: Mystery of the Amber Room and book 14: The Babylonian Mask.
©2016 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
The Templar Curse
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A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. David Purdue has only just started to rebuild his broken life, aided by the fact that his enemies believed he was dead. However, unknown to him, the truth has been revealed, and now putting Purdue down for good has become the Order of the Black Sun's primary objective. As the chase begins and Purdue finds himself facing a dangerous weapon, he must overcome his old nemesis, lethal assassins, and an ancient curse that threatens to kill him at any moment if he isn't careful. Elsewhere, the Black Sun's twisted web tightens around everyone, and some may not be able to break free of it in one piece.... The Templar Curse leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, The Templar Curse is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.
©2018 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
Soldier of Rome: Rebellion in Judea
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The year is AD 66, and the Roman province of Judea has exploded in rebellion. Far from being a revolution of unified peoples, the various Jewish factions of Sadducees, Zealots, Sicarii, and Edomites are in a state of civil war; as anxious to spill the blood of each other as they are to fight the Romans. The Judeans find hope when the Romans commit a serious tactical blunder and allow their forces to be ambushed and nearly destroyed in the mountain pass of Beth Horon. Following the disaster, Emperor Nero recalls to active service Flavius Vespasian, the legendary general who had been instrumental in the conquest of Britannia 23 years before. In the northern region of Galilee, a young Jewish commander named Josephus ben Matthias readies his forces to face the coming onslaught. A social and political moderate, he fears the extremely violent Zealot fanatics - who threaten to overthrow the newly established government in Jerusalem - as much as he does the Romans. Soon Vespasian, a tactical and strategic genius who has never been defeated in battle, unleashes his huge army upon Galilee. His orders are to crush the rebellion and exact the harshest of punishments upon those who would violate the "Peace of Rome". Lacking the manpower and resources to face the legions in open battle, Josephus knows he will need plenty of cunning, ingenuity, and perhaps even the intervention of God himself, lest the once proud Kingdoms of Judah and Israel become a kingdom of the damned.
©2014 James M Mace (P)2019 James M Mace
Keepers of the Lost City
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After inheriting a farm on New Zealand’s South Island, Lewis Harding tries his best to keep it running. The financially strapped farmer is forced to forage his new land for implements, eliciting the help of his son Gary. But when they go too close to the entrance of an old deserted gold mine, catastrophe strikes in more ways then one. When Gary’s older brother, Dr. Cecil Harding, shows up at the farm, Nekenhalle, he discovers that his brother and father had gone missing. A spate of livestock mutilations plague the local area, forcing Dr. Harding, a veterinarian, to call in the help of the Australian Wilderness Society. Ironically, this coincides with their current investigation of culling by poison, because, according to Harding, the New Zealand livestock are dying of snakebites. Knowing that New Zealand does not have snakes, the Wilderness Society obtains the help of Scottish explorer David Purdue during a legal debate. Purdue and his associates, journalist Sam Cleave and historian Dr. Nina Gould, accompany the Wildlife Society under the pretense of making a documentary, while actually seeking the location of the Lost City. Similar poisonings in the remains of Nazi soldiers prompted Purdue’s pursuit into the Lost City’s secret, but Nekenhalle has a reputation for evil. Inside the bowels of the farm, the expedition party finds the source of the killings, but at the same time, they venture into a forbidden place they do not know the way out from....
©2018 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
Enlightenment Collection
Summary
Enlightenment Collection contains the following works: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, and The Analects of Confucius by Confucius.
©2018 Combray Media (P)2018 Combray Media
Off Leash
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Thomas wanted a simple, stable existence, but saddled with unemployment, an absentee girlfriend, and the impending unpaid rent, change is hurtling down on him whether he likes it or not. Following the sudden murder of his strange elderly neighbor, he awakens on the wrong side of the Veil transformed into a mountain lion, and thrust into a dangerous world of magic. Thomas must team up with a disgraced inquisitor and a pyromaniac squirrel to dodge the fate pushed upon him by haughty mages, manipulative union leaders, and violent werewolves. Does Thomas have the will to take control of his life through wit and claw to become the first Freelance Familiar? Off Leash is the first book in Daniel Potter’s Freelance Familiars series, a humorous adventure story beset by immoral mages and fast-talking animals. If you enjoyed the Dresden Files and want an overtone of Discworld, you’ll love this rollicking urban fantasy adventure. Dig in your claws, brace for impact, and buy this story right now!
©2015 Daniel Potter (P)2019 Daniel Potter
Tears of the Dead: Requiem of the Zulu Kingdom
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In the aftermath of the Battles of Khambula and Gingindlovu, a lull fell over the war-torn Zulu Kingdom. Though British forces under Lord Chelmsford emerged victorious during both encounters, earlier defeats, casualties, and supply shortages required them to withdraw back into Natal. Now with waves of long-awaited reinforcements arriving, Chelmsford prepares to launch a second invasion of Zululand. Death and destruction have taken their toll on the Zulu people. Thousands of families mourn for their loved ones, while refugees flee from the devastation of the border regions. Despite the defeats and fearful losses, King Cetshwayo, who never wanted war in the first place, takes heart in knowing that, strategically, his enemies were compelled to retreat from his lands. He hopes this will allow him to come to terms with the British before Chelmsford can renew the war in earnest. Unbeknownst to the king, Lord Chelmsford has received word from London that he is to be replaced by General Sir Garnet Wolseley. His lordship is determined to expedite the invasion and utterly crush Cetshwayo’s forces at any cost, denying Wolseley the chance to usurp him before he can expunge the humiliation that has lingered since the dark days following the defeat at Isandlwana.
©2019 James M. Mace (P)2020 James M. Mace
King Solomon's Tomb
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Dive with Olivia Newton, one last time, into a suspenseful world of butting danger, where the next target could just be lounging on a beach in Brazil, sipping on coconut water. A world of assassins, cults, and Orders. A world of old and forgotten treasures that won’t stay hidden. Every ounce of gold could cost its possessor their life, and allies switch sides as fast as day turns to a cold, wicked night. Olivia Newton, your favorite heroin who broke some of history’s hardest codes, receives a red book from an old acquaintance in Peru. The next thing, the curtains sheltering us from an old, yet familiar evil, Assassin’s Creed, and a tomb supposedly reputed to hide enormous wealth, rents in two. And Olivia and her friends are drawn into a conflict that will test the resilience of her spirit, reveal the true nature of her brother Andrew Gilmore, and ultimately show the world the length the Clergy would go to keep the veil down on ancient secrets. It is one tomb, yet many deaths to keep the putrefying secret safe.
©2020 Preston W. Child (P)2021 Preston W. Child
Marking Territory
Summary
Power corrupts. Can Thomas resist the lure? Thomas may be the first magical cougar to go freelance, but he still has a lot to learn about selecting clients. Guilty over the injuries suffered by his friend and client O’Meara, Thomas resolves to collect enough magical essence to get her healed. Teaming up with an under-appreciated cabal of technomagi, Thomas finds himself battling encroaching mages, vicious spirits, and the forces of the multiverse itself to gather the energy mysteriously popping up all over Grantsville. Will the promise of absolute power corrupt the people and town he cares for, or will Thomas overcome his own obsession in time to save the people most in danger? Marking Territory continues Thomas’ adventures in the second installment of Freelance Familiars. If you like the The Dresden Files series, you’ll love this darkly humorous urban fantasy with an animal twist. Buy this exciting, four-pawed adventure today!
©2014 Daniel Potter (P)2019 Daniel Potter
The Book of Shadows
Summary
Occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard has heard legend of an infamous book once owned by a powerful witch; a tome of magical knowledge that's pages have been split apart for centuries. He has dreamed of some day being able to see the book restored but those dreams never seemed possible, until the day he met billionaire adventurer David Purdue.... Aligned with a common goal, the two men must navigate the strange, the cursed, and even the enchanted in their quest to read the contents of the lost book of shadows. While their journey leads them to all manner of dark places, even darker ones lie in waiting, and the ones lurking in the dark are ready to put an end to the adventures of David Purdue for good....
©2018 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child
Outpost
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Glenn, a college sophomore, has a Sociology 102 paper that requires spending time with an unfamiliar group or culture. Luckily, two hot girls from his class have the same idea: Attend the university’s game club to get reaction material for their papers. A creepy game moderator shows up, ready to start a game of Monsters, Maces and Magic. Glenn doesn’t fret over the GM’s disturbing vibe, figuring it’ll lead to potential fodder for his paper. Moments after rolling up his character and beginning the adventure, Glenn, his two classmates, and three other players are drawn into the game - literally. How and why they got trapped in the game, transformed into their RPG characters are important questions, sure. But simply surviving a world filled with horrific creatures, unknown magic, and perilous roads is first on the list.
©2018 Terry W. Ervin II (P)2018 Gryphonwood Press
Hunt for the Lost Treasure
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A high school group off on a long weekend in the Newfoundland woods discover human remains. Unbeknownst to the authorities, one of the history teachers finds an ancient coin with the body, keeping it a secret. When the teacher contacts her old college friend Dr. Nina Gould, she suggests to Nina that the coin could be a remnant from the era of Alexander the Great. Meanwhile, in Nina's hometown, a kidnapper has been employed to capture her in order to get to billionaire explorer David Purdue, a close friend of Nina's. Having staged his own death to avoid arrest by MI6, he’s proving a tricky target to locate, and Nina is the kidnapper’s only link. However, once the kidnapper makes his move, reports of two different women missing from the town of Oban surface, causing a host of confusion around the abductions. Up in Newfoundland, renowned journalist Sam Cleave joins in the search for the hoard the teacher's coin came from, having no idea that Purdue is engaged in a fight for his life, back in Scotland. Upon discovery of a document issued by a Waffen-SS officer from World War II, the team realizes that there is more to the legend of Alexander's hidden treasure than they thought. The document contains a diagram of a deserted weather station built by German forces during the war and mentions Operation Olympias, a retrieval mission that went horribly wrong. Now, Purdue must survive long enough to discover the involvement of MI6 in a cover-up for his estate, while Sam meets the cursed creatures guarding the underground Nazi tomb where the reputed hidden treasure of Alexander the Great lies. Hunt for the Lost Treasure leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, Hunt for the Lost Treasure is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. A word from the author: Hello, and thank you for your interest in my book. It has come to my attention that some people have been mistaking my books for those written by the famous author duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. This is not the case. I wish to clarify that I am not, by any means, related to Douglas Preston or Lincoln Child, Lee Child, or any other author called Preston Child. I hope this clears up the confusion.
©2017 Preston W. Child (P)2020 Preston W. Child