Audiobooks narrated by Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown

Malaysian Murders and Mysteries Audiobook

A century of shocking cases that gripped the nation Malaysian Murders and Mysteries brings together 42 of the nation's most well-known and notorious cases – and investigates over a century of crimes and murders that have gripped the attention of the entire nation and beyond. The cases go as far back as 1875, beginning with colonial-era intrigues that remain unresolved to this day, to the swift and sudden demise of a North Korean man at KLIA in 2017 and a mysterious epidemic that killed 15 villagers in a remote Kelantan outpost in 2019. Based on the authors' meticulous research and consultations with several of Malaysia's most eminent historians and criminal lawyers, crime reporters and police officers, this compilation breathes new life into some of the cases and sheds new light on the notorious events. Martin Vengadesan is part of Malaysiakini's editorial team. He previously worked at The Star from 1996 to 2018. He specialises in historical and research-based articles and also spent many years in the digital section as editor of The Star's iPad app and popular news website, The Star Online. He wrote two columns for The Star, 'Music Myths & Legends' (2002–2012) and 'Watching The World' (2013–2018), which touched on music history and world politics respectively. He contributed chapters to the best-selling March 8: The Day Malaysia Woke Up and the KL Noir series. He has served as general treasurer of the National Union of Journalists and was formerly general secretary of the Youth Wing of Parti Rakyat Malaysia and a vice-president of the Youth Wing of Parti Keadilan Rakyat. A father of three, he is the son of former diplomat Ambassador R Vengadesan. Andrew Sagayam is part of Malaysiakini's editorial team. He was formerly press secretary in the Prime Minister's Department. He was also a crime reporter, news editor and TV producer between 1998 and 2019 with The Sun, Malay Mail, The Star and Bernama. He has covered many of the most prominent cases of the last two decades, giving him an insight few others enjoy. © 2020 by Andrew Sagayam & Martin Vengadesan. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Andrew Sagayam, Martin Vengadesan (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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Harry Builds a Nation: The Legacy of Lee Kuan Yew

Harry Builds a Nation is the third book in the picture book series about Singapore's remarkable leader, Lee Kuan Yew. Where A Boy Named Harry showed his determination and Harry Grows Up his courage, this book features Harry's vision. Working with a strong team who shared his can-do spirit, Harry brought Singapore out of colonial rule and turned his beloved country into an independent, successful and much-admired nation. © 2015 by Patrick Yee. Published in paper format in Singapore by Epigram Books, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Patrick Yee (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew

The future leader of Singapore spent his growing up years doing what other children did in the 1920s. Harry liked to play with spinning tops, marbles, kites—and even fighting fish! While he was a little mischievous as a child, Harry worked hard in school to achieve academic success, eventually winning scholarships to attend the prestigious Raffles College. Especially for younger readers, this inspiring picture book about the childhood of Harry Lee Kuan Yew is one that parents, caregivers and teachers can share with children, providing the perfect opportunity for grown-ups to tell share with them his contributions to the country. © 2014 by Patrick Yee. Published in paper format in Singapore by Epigram Books, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Patrick Yee (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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Harry Grows Up: The Early Years of Lee Kuan Yew

Harry Grows Up is the second book in the series of picture books about the life of Singapore's remarkable leader, Lee Kuan Yew. In the first book, A Boy Named Harry, young readers learn what it was like for him to grow up in British-ruled Singapore. In this book, Harry is now a teenager, eager to start college. But his world is suddenly turned upside down when the Japanese capture Singapore. This engaging story tells about Harry's courage, from the years of the Japanese Occupation to the founding of the People's Action Party. © 2015 by Patrick Yee. Published in paper format in Singapore by Epigram Books, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Patrick Yee (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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The Murder of a Beauty Queen

A beautiful, sensuous and rich widow is brutally murdered in the most questionable of circumstances. The last person to see her alive is her brother-in-law and lover – a man later found guilty on circumstantial evidence. Not until the condemned man appealed did a witness come forward and admit that he had given false evidence. How did she die? Who was the other mysterious lover to whom she constantly penned saucy letters? Why did the witness lie? © 2020 Alex Josey. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2021.

Alex Josey (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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The Tenth Man

Ten men were involved in the robbery and the gruesome murder of a gold merchant and his two employees. Stolen from them were 120 bars of pure gold. Nine of the men were subsequently found guilty. Seven were hung. Two narrowly escaped the gallows because of their youth. The tenth man, however, escaped death. A fast-paced account that captures the sinister excitement and drama of the plotting, and merciless and savage execution of the victims, by a twisted bunch of felons. Just who betrayed whom? © 2020 by Alex Josey. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2021.

Alex Josey (Author), Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Hamish Alastair Gerard Brown