Audiobooks narrated by Basil Sands

The Seventymile Kid: The Lost Legacy of Harry Karstens and the First Ascent of Mount McKinley

"The Seventymile Kid tells the remarkable account of Harry Karstens, who was the actual—if unheralded—leader of the Hudson Stuck Expedition that was the first to summit Mount McKinley in Alaska. All but forgotten by history, a young Karstens arrived in the Yukon during the 1897 Gold Rush, gained fame as a dog musher hauling U.S. Mail in Alaska, and eventually became the first superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now known as Denali National Park and Preserve). Aided by Karstens's own journals, longtime Denali writer and photographer Tom Walker uncovered archival information about the Stuck climb, and reveals that the Stuck 'triumph' was an expedition marred by significant conflict. Without Karstens's wilderness skills and Alaska-honed tenacity, it is quite possible Hudson Stuck would never have climbed anywhere near the summit of McKinley. Yet the two men had a falling out shortly after the climb and never spoke again. In this book, Walker attempts to set the record straight about the historic first ascent itself, as well as other pioneer attempts by Frederick Cook and Judge Wickersham. Fans of Alaska literature, American history, and mountaineering lore will love this adventurous biography of the largerthan-life 'sourdough' Karstens, in which Alaska—its wilderness, its iconic mountain, and its pioneer spirit—looms large."

Tom Walker (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944

Joseph Balkoski (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign

"A revelatory new account of the Second World War—and how bitter competition between the Allies would shape the postwar world In June 1944, an Allied army of British, American, and Canadian troops sought to open up a Second Front in Normandy. But they were not only fighting to bring the Second World War to an end. After decades of Anglo-American struggle for dominance, they were also contending with one another—to determine who would ascend to global hegemony once Hitler's armies fell. Marc Milner traces this bitter rivalry as it emerged after the First World War and evolved during the fragile peace which led to the Second. American media and domestic politics dominated the Allied powers' military strategy, overshadowing the contributions of Britain and the remarkably critical role played by Canada in establishing this Second Front. Culminating in the decisive Normandy campaign, Milner shows how the struggle for supremacy between Churchill and Roosevelt changed the course of the Second World War—and how their rivalry shaped our understanding of the Normandy campaign, and the war itself."

Marc Milner (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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What the River Knows: Essays from the Heart of Alaska

"Edward Abbey, who never much liked Alaska, called it 'our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state.' To others, it has been a cure for despair. When Michael Engelhard moved to Fairbanks more than three decades ago, he was a cheechako, a subarctic tenderfoot. Gathering skills and experiences the hard way, he attained 'Sourdough' status while realizing there would always be more to learn, see, and do in the land of midnight sun and auroras. En route, Engelhard suffered frostbite, stubborn yaks, grizzly charges, trophy hunters, cold-water immersion, heartbreak, incontinent raptors, one pesky squirrel, and honeymooners from abroad. He tried to rescue a raven and explored Arctic dunes and a glacier's blue heart, and his own as he mingled with caribou on their epic journeys."

Michael Engelhard (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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The New Marriage: An utterly unputdownable psychological thriller packed with twists

"They seem so happy. It's all a lie... THE WIFE: I would do anything for my loving husband Mark and I couldn’t be happier in his ocean-view home. I just wish we didn’t live near his possessive sister, Sarah. So when I’m given a winning lottery ticket, it should be our chance to start afresh somewhere new. But the publicity is too risky; if my past comes to light, I’ll end up behind bars… THE SISTER: Everyone thinks my beautiful sister-in-law Drew is perfect, but I’m sure she’s a liar. It takes one to know one, and I have my own past to hide. So when Mark tells me she ‘lost’ a lottery ticket, I snoop around their home. And I discover something darker than I could ever have imagined… THE HUSBAND: My new wife means the world to me. We haven’t known each other for very long, but I trust her. Until my sister shows me what’s written under an old photo. My stomach drops. I didn’t even know her real name. What else is she hiding? Three people. Three deep secrets. And a truth that's about to explode… A totally unputdownable and unbelievably twisty story of betrayal, lies, and secrets that will have you gripped to every page and open-mouthed at the twists. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Teresa Driscoll, and Freida McFadden."

L.G. Davis (Author), Amy Tallmadge, Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Disciple-Making Culture: Cultivate Thriving Disciple-Makers Throughout Your Church

"A Practical Guide to Help You Cultivate Healthy Church Culture Church leaders who focus on programs, strategy, and curriculum can easily miss what ties them all together: culture. Cultivating culture is the difference between churches who flourish and those who flounder at disciple-making. Leaders must cultivate a healthy disciple-making culture. But how? Brandon Guindon's book Disciple-Making Culture provides a how-to guide for cultivating a healthy disciple-making culture throughout your church. He walks listeners through key components of healthy culture, which he has uncovered over the course of his more than twenty years of disciple-making in various contexts. Using time-tested principles, he answers a challenging question: 'How do we actually live out the Great Commission—as a church?' Learn a relational method for making disciples at your church that is built upon how Jesus and the early church made disciples. Gain the tools needed to transform your church's culture. Walk away with a reproducible model that's been successfully implemented by thriving disciple-making churches around the world. Allow the pages of Scripture to become not only words—but also real-life experiences."

Brandon Guindon (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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The Journey of God: Christianity in Six Movements

"The Journey of God is an exploration into the rich tapestry of Christianity, designed to captivate both mind and soul. The Journey of God transcends traditional theology writing, weaving a compelling narrative that journeys through the six pivotal acts of the Christian story―Creation, Fall, Nation, Redemption, Church, and End. Each chapter unfurls as part novel, part sermon, and part philosophical inquiry, challenging listeners to engage with deep theological questions in the order they naturally arise. Through this unique format, you'll explore the complexities and nuances of Christian thought from multiple perspectives. While blending literature, philosophy, science, history, comedy, drama, and more, The Journey of God explores topics such as: Does science challenge faith? Why do humans have so much capacity for good and for messing things up? Is there objective right and wrong, and who decides? Why did Jesus have to die? What's the point of the church when so many people have been hurt by it? Do all religions teach the same basic things? Whether you're a layperson, scholar, or minister, The Journey of God invites you to deepen your understanding and devotion while reflecting on the intertwined narratives of faith and reason."

J. D. Lyonhart (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Valhalla Boys: Marine Recon Sniper in Iraq

"A young Marine recon sniper navigates the harrowing complexities of unconventional warfare in Iraq post-2006. In 2006, the shock and awe campaign of securing the major cities had ended, and the Iraq War had moved into an alien phase for the operators of Black Flag One. With their motto “swift, silent, deadly,” the Marine operators of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion were trained for unconventional warfare but they were tasked with holding and securing swathes of the country, facing Insurgents who were adapting their tactics to kill as many Coalition soldiers as possible using IEDs. It was a terrifying new phase of the war where every disturbed patch of dirt, every piece of rubbish, every civilian acting oddly could mean instant death. Into this cauldron of hate came a young Marine recon sniper. Brennan Morton had been fascinated by war and the military as long as he could remember, and had signed up for the Marines as an enlisted after 9/11. Developed from writing undertaken at the suggestion of his VA therapist, his immersive memoir takes the reader through selection and training and the first patrol sweeping for caches, to endless night watches, and deadly IED attacks."

Brennan Morton (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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The Admiral's Bookshelf

"In The Admiral's Bookshelf, Adm. James Stavridis shares the books that facilitated his success. The Admiral's Bookshelf links twenty-five essential life lessons and leadership principles to the books that best illustrate them. Each chapter covers a single work of literature and showcases Stavridis' deft analysis of its significance and impact. The result is a rewarding and compelling volume that shows how anyone can use expansive reading to develop essential skills and values for successful leadership. Stavridis' eclectic collection covers both fiction and nonfiction, ranging from explicitly instructive works to philosophy, history, biography, and memoir. The wisdom he gleans from these books and their parallels to his own life is often surprising and deeply resonant. The life of Admiral Stavridis, as he reveals it to readers book by book, chapter by chapter, and lesson by lesson, makes a compelling case for the importance of reading to acquire practical life skills and to enrich one's character. Stavridis offers sound advice on what and how to read, how to build an extensive personal library, and how to become wiser, savvier, and more resilient in positions of responsibility. Anyone seeking to become a better leader—or a better reader—will find The Admiral's Bookshelf an invaluable guide."

Admiral James G. Stavridis USN (Ret.) (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Legends of the Werewolf Hunter, Volume 2: An Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter Anthology

"Hell’s apex predator is known by many names. Among them, Wolven, The Lineage, and Werewolf. But in ages past, they were known as Daemonium Lupum. Welcome to our second collection based on Brian P. Easton’s Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter series, an anthology featuring Legends of the Werewolf Hunter. From the hills of medieval Europe to the steppes of modern Russia, the fabled streets of Greifswald, Germany to the frozen wilds of the Canadian Rockies come ten stories straight out of Easton’s Werewolf Hunter Universe. Join detectives, a Voudon Mambo, a modern news podcaster and an illegitimate child prodigy as they join forces with old friends to bring the battle to the beast. As always, the beast and the hunters are out for blood."

Amanda Rogers, Basil Sands, D. L. Snell, Jessica Bildermen, Matthew Baugh, Miles Boothe, Rob Pegler, Sara Lunsford, Thom Brannan, WJ Pittman (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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American Raiders: The Race to Capture the Luftwaffe's Secrets

"At the close of World War II, Allied forces faced frightening German secret weapons. When Hitler's war machine began to collapse, the race was on to snatch these secrets before the Soviet Red Army found them. The last battle of World War II was not for military victory but for the technology of the Third Reich. In American Raiders, Wolfgang Samuel assembles from official Air Force records and survivors' interviews the largely untold stories of the disarmament of the Luftwaffe and of Operation Lusty—the hunt for Nazi technologies. In April 1945 American armies were on the brink of winning their greatest military victory, yet America's technological backwardness was shocking when measured against that of the retreating enemy. Senior officers knew the seemingly overwhelming victory was less than it appeared. Two intrepid American Army Air Forces colonels set out to regain America's technological edge. One, Harold E. Watson, went after the German jets; the other, Donald L. Putt, went after the Nazis' intellectual capital. With the help of German and American pilots, Watson brought the jets to America; Putt succeeded in bringing the German scientists to the Army Air Forces' aircraft test and evaluation center. A fighter pilot, Lloyd Wenzel, a Texan of German descent, then turned these enemy aliens into productive American citizens."

Colonel Wolfgang W. E. Samuel (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Gardens in the Desert: How the Adaptive Church Can Lead a Whole New Life

"Many church people and leaders feel like exiles in their own land. We are facing tremendous challenges. And, just as for those who came before us, the challenges are also opportunities. If we adapt to our new environment, as people and as the body of Christ. Gardens in the Desert offers local and denominational church leaders a practical, inspired, scripture-rooted vision for how we can do this—how we can become God's church now for God's intended future. Michael Adam Beck and Ken Carter draw from Jeremiah 29 to provide wise guidance for leaders and churches seeking to adapt and thrive. Jeremiah's imperatives resonate deeply today, compelling us to experiment, cultivate new relationships, prioritize faith-sharing with people of all ages, interact with others in humility, to 'seek the wellbeing of the other,' and to move forward with confidence. The chapters are brief and packed with practical ideas and instruction. The authors include ideas from leaders inside and outside the Church, offering multiple ways for leaders to see and understand what it means to be an adaptive leader and how to shape an adaptive church. The book is an excellent resource to share with leadership teams at every level of the local church and in denominational settings."

Kenneth H. Carter, Jr., Michael Adam Beck (Author), Basil Sands (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Basil Sands