Audiobooks narrated by David Ackroyd

Death Comes for the Archbishop Audiobook

"From one of the most highly acclaimed novelists of the twentieth century: a truly remarkable book' (The New York Times), an epic story of a life lived simply in the silence of the southwestern desert. With a new introduction by Claire Messud. In 1851 Father Jean Marie Latour comes to serve as the Apostolic Vicar to New Mexico. What he finds is a vast territory of red hills and tortuous arroyos, American by law but Mexican and Indian in custom and belief. In the almost forty years that follow, Latour spreads his faith in the only way he knows-gently, all the while contending with an unforgiving landscape, derelict and sometimes openly rebellious priests, and his own loneliness. Out of these events, Cather gives us an indelible vision of life unfolding in a place where time itself seems suspended."

Willa Cather (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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Swamplandia!

"In the Florida Everglades, gator-park Swamplandia! is in trouble. Its star performer, the great beauty and champion alligator-wrestler Hilola Bigtree, has succumbed to cancer, and Ava, her resourceful but terrified 13-year-old daughter, is left in charge with her two siblings. But Ava's sister has embarked on a romantic relationship with a ghost, her brother has defected to a rival theme park, and her father is AWOL. And then a mysterious figure called Bird Man guides Ava into a perilous part of the swamp called the Underworld, promising he can save both her sister and the park... Swamplandia! was longlisted for the 2011 Orange Prize and shortlisted for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize and 2013 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award."

Karen Russell (Author), Ariel Sitrick, David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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A Boy and His Bot

"It started as an ordinary school field trip. The bus pulled up; the kids got off. Their teacher told them where to explore and what to look out for. But when Code Lightfall spots what appears to be a tiny metallic bee, his world will never be the same again . . . literally. This "bee" leads Code from his world into Mekhos-the land of robots. And with bizarre robotic creatures around every turn-from infinipedes with razor-sharp mandibles to giant slaughterbots to tiny nanoscopic creatures that dissolve everything in their path-Mekhos is as dangerous as it is fantastical. It soon becomes clear that the only way for Code to get home is to embark on a daring rescue mission: find the object known as the Robonomicon before it falls into the hands of an evil ruler. With new friends by his side, Code will journey from one end of Mekhos to the other in his quest to save himself-and all the robots-from impending doom. But as incredible as the adventure is, the biggest surprise is yet to come, when Code finds himself face-to-face with the last person he ever thought he'd see again. . . ."

Daniel H. Wilson, Ph.D. (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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Hoodwinked: An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the Global Economy IMPLODED -- and How to Fix It

"John Perkins has seen the signs of today's economic meltdown before. The subprime mortgage fiascos, the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of small businesses across the landscape are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease. In his former life as an economic hit man, he was on the front lines both as an observer and a perpetrator of events, once confined only to the third world, that have now sent the United States-and in fact the entire planet-spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins pulls back the curtain on the real cause of the current global financial meltdown. He shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run the corporatocracy-those few corporations that control the vast amounts of capital, land, and resources around the globe-and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats, Perkins explains, have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, a misguided form of geopolitics and capitalism that encourages a widespread exploitation of the many to benefit a small number of the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to this perilous edge. The solution is not a 'return to normal.' But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, not only in the interests of their shareholders and corporate partners (and the lobbyists they have in their pockets), but in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large. We can create a society that fosters a just, sustainable, and safe world for us and our children. Each one of us makes these choices every day, in ways that are clearly spelled out in this book. 'We hold the power,' he says, 'if only we recognize it.' Hoodwinked is a powerful polemic that shows not only how we arrived at this precarious point in our history but also what we must do to stop the global tailspin."

John Perkins (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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The Boy Who Dared

"Just as the Nazis are rising to power, Helmuth Hübener, a German schoolboy, is caught up in all the swashbuckling bravado of his time. The handsome stormtrooper uniforms, the shiny jackboots and armbands, the rousing patriotism all serve to draw him into this bright new world full of promise and hope. In the beginning his patriotism is unwavering. But every day the rights of people all over Germany are diminishing. Jews are threatened and their businesses are being destroyed. The truth has been censored, and danger lurks everywhere. Anybody can turn on you. The world has turned upside down: Patriotism means denouncing others, love means hate, and speaking out means treason. How much longer can Helmuth keep silent? Told in flashback, Newbery Honor Book author Susan Campbell Bartoletti magnificently explores the life of a heroic German youth who dared to stand up against the Nazi regime."

Susan Campbell Bartoletti (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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The Vanishing Men

"This superb collection of nine detective stories focuses on the police procedural genre where crime investigation takes on a sense of reality. Written by some of the greats— including Edgar Award Grand Masters Tony Hillerman, Edward D. Hoch, John D. MacDonald, and Ed McBain— these classic stories include: • ' Death Makes a Comeback' by James O'Keefe • ' Squealer' by John D. MacDonald • ' Jode's Last Hunt' by Brian Garfield • ' The Man in the Red Flannel Suit' by Jan Grape • ' The Vanishing Men' by Edward D. Hoch • ' A Contest Fit for a Queen' by Susan Dunlap • ' Chee's Witch' by Tony Hillerman • ' Ghost Station' by Carolyn Wheat • ' J' by Ed McBain"

Martin Greenberg (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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The Starr Report: Substanstial and Credible Information

"Following an unprecedented, relentless four-year investigation, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr delivered 36 boxes of evidence against then-President Bill Clinton to the House of Representatives on September 9, 1998. Dubbed 'The Starr Report,' the documents alleged—in lurid detail—that Clinton lied under oath in a sworn deposition about his affair with an intern. This became the prime piece of evidence in the subsequent impeachment hearings. The scathing, long-awaited investigative report brought to a close the first chapter in the saga of the trials and tribulations of the Clinton presidency."

Kenneth Starr (Author), David Ackroyd, Tracy Brooks Swope (Narrator)

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The Power of Character: Prominent Americans Talk about Life, Family, Work, Values, and More

"There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion. From Dan Rather of CBS to author Arianna Huffington and sports commentator John Naber, the contributors explore how character and ethics shape our destinies. Additional contributors include Warren Bennis, Stephen L. Carter, Steven R. Covey, Alan M. Dershowitz, and Marianne Williamson. Their stories will inspire listeners to explore character as a means of building better personal lives and a better world."

Michael S Josephson (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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Abuse of Power: The New Nixon Tapes

"Twenty-five years after the existence of Nixon's secret White House recordings became known, the tapes were released. These tapes dominated the final two years of Nixon's presidency and almost single-handedly forced his resignation. In Abuse of Power, the listener is invited into the Oval Office with Nixon and the White House staff as they try to distance themselves from the firestorm of allegations being leveled at them. Packed with revelations, these recordings offer a spellbinding portrait of raw power and a Shakespearean depiction of a king and his court. With insightful overviews and context provided by Stanley Kutler, Abuse of Power reveals a much more extensive cover-up than ever realized."

Stanley I Kutler (Author), David Ackroyd, David Dukes, William Windom (Narrator)

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First Words: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors

"Many kids write stories, but only a few of them grow up to be successful authors. Before there was Carrie, there was ' Johnathan and the Witchs.' And before there was Rabbit Angstrom, Toyota dealer, there was Manuel Cirarro, famous detective. Could we have seen the seeds of success in Stephen King's and John Updike's juvenilia? These young writers are the same people who dominated the best seller lists and occupy the most celebrated spots on bookshelves in our stores, libraries, and homes. Here is a funny and surprisingly informative gathering of childhood creations by celebrated writers— authors who were amused by and happy to share their own early efforts. • Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus • Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood • Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka • Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor • Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy • Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates • Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal • Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot • Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin • Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey • Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove • Elliott Gould reads Stephen King • Amy Tan reads Amy Tan • David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer • Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles • Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston • Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr. • Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson • Roger Rees reads William Styron • Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin • Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle • David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss • Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell • Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff • Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella • Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin • Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon • Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily • Elliott Gould reads John Updike Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove Elliott Gould reads Stephen King Amy Tan reads Amy Tan David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr. Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson Roger Rees reads William Styron Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily Elliott Gould reads John Updike"

Paul Mandelbaum (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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The Little Regiment & Other Great Civil War Stories

"A collection of stories about America's bloodiest conflict by some of the greatest writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The War between the States comes alive in this outstanding anthology of Civil War stories. Conjuring up the best in historical storytelling, this collection features tales of brother taking up arms against brother; the clash of the blue and the gray; the war between north and south. Tales of heroism and victory, of death and defeat, and most of all–humanity–come alive in these thrilling stories: 'The Little Regiment' by Stephen Crane (read by David Ackroyd) 'The Die Hard' by Stephen Vincent Benet (read by William Windom) 'The Brothers' by Louisa May Alcott (read by Gabrielle de Cuir) 'One of the Missing' by Ambrose Bierce (read by Stefan Rudnicki) 'The Valley Was Still' by Manly Wade Wellman (read Richard Gilliland) 'The Unknown Soldier' by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (read by Dan Musselman) 'The Lamp of Psyche' by Edith Wharton (read by Amanda Karr) 'How Stonewall Came Back' by James Warner Bellah (read by William Windom) 'The Locket' by Kate Chopin (read by Judith Cummings) 'The Face' by Ed Gorman (read by William Sanderson)"

Ambrose Bierce, Ed Gorman, Edith Wharton, James Warner Bellah, Kate Chopin, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Louisa May Alcott, Many Wade Wellman, Stephen Crane, Stephen Vincent Benet (Author), Amanda Karr, Dan Musselman, David Ackroyd, Gabrielle De Cuir, Judith Cummings, Richard Gilliland, Stefan Rudnicki, William Sanderson, William Windom (Narrator)

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Morning, Noon & Night

"Master storyteller Sidney Sheldon weaves a tale of secrets, lies, blackmail, and murder!Cruising on his yacht off the rugged coast of Corsica, Harry Stanford—one of the world's wealthiest men—drowns under mysterious circumstances. In a chain of events that reverberates around the globe, a beautiful young woman appears at Stanford's funeral, claiming to be the tycoon's daughter and thus heir to a share of his estate. As the Stanford family seeks to learn whether Julia is genuine or an imposter, a hidden web of blackmail, drugs, and murder emerges from behind the facade of fame and glamour. From the splendors of the Italian Riviera to the fashion salons of Paris and New York, from the elite parlors of Back Bay to the social register of Florida's Hobe Sound, this story twists and turns its way through smoke and mirrors toward an explosive ending."

Sidney Sheldon (Author), David Ackroyd (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by David Ackroyd