Audiobooks narrated by Keith Wickham

Nicola Upson (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves: DS Tony Heaton's Cold Cases Book 2

"Sometimes, the hardest truth is the one we hide from ourselves. Detective Sergeant Tony Heaton has been living a lie for thirty years. Plagued by his failure to solve a brutal slaying in a peaceful seaside town, Tony is weeks from retirement when a new piece of evidence comes to light. He knows the case better than anyone on the planet, and is perfectly positioned to dive straight back in. But DS Heaton doesn’t need to solve the case. He already knows who the killer is, so as those around him sift the truth from the lies, he must work to stay one step ahead. The truth must stay hidden, even if that means lying to himself."

Steve Higgs (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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London Curiosities: The Capital's Odd & Obscure, Weird & Wonderful Places

"An off-the-beaten-path tour of the city’s hidden highlights, and the stories behind them. London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London? How many of those who walk past Cleopatra’s Needle pause to consider why a 3,000-year-old Egyptian monument stands beside the Thames? How many know that what was once London’s smallest police station can be seen in Trafalgar Square? Or that pineapples are used in the architectural design of so many buildings? Or why there are memorials to the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers in Rotherhithe? Learn more about the capital of curiosities in this delightful guide for lovers of history, trivia, and travel."

John Wade (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Darwin on the Beagle

"The story of the voyage that changed human understanding forever. In 1831, Charles Darwin set out on an expedition to South America, brought along as a gentleman companion for Captain Robert FitzRoy. Initially conceived as a Christian mission, the voyage would change drastically as the Beagle sailed through the Pacific, with Darwin’s observations becoming the building blocks of his revolutionary theory of evolution. This theory put the rational, scientific Darwin at odds with the deeply religious FitzRoy, who would go on to publicly denigrate Darwin and his heretic ideas. Unbeknownst to FitzRoy, his young friend’s intellect would one day tower over the voyage and his own career. Christian’s narrative focuses on this seminal journey and the differences between Darwin and FitzRoy, which captures the tension of the Victorian period – an age torn between religious certainty and scientific doubt."

Harrison Christian (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Breaking

"Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023 ‘A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller’ Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push It’s every mother’s worst fear On a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived – together. Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar – alone – shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren’s past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece. And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter’s fate? A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past. Praise for Breaking ‘This story draws you in immediately… There is a real freshness to Cassidy’s approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.’ Daily Mail ‘Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction – an author to watch.’ Prima ‘Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.’ Ashley Audrain ‘I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.’ Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl ‘Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.’ Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault ‘Amanda Cassidy captures a mother’s guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.’ Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties ‘A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.’ Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts ‘Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.’ Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye ‘This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent’s worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.’ Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist ‘Outstanding debut… What a brilliant novel.’ Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine"

Amanda Cassidy (Author), Emma Lowe, Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Thinking Small and Large: How Microbes Made and Can Save Our World: How Microbes Made and Can Save O

"The environmental crisis will not be solved by battery technology. We are looking for answers in the wrong places. Life began with the hydrogenation of CO2, and this is the process we must return to in order to heal the planet. Ground-breaking ongoing research into bacterial processes means our knowledge of bacterial processes is ever-expanding, and we can harness this new knowledge to develop a parallel carbon economy using engineered bacteria for fuel, food, and materials. This would enable rewilding on a vast scale, with the small land footprint of bacterial technologies solving the current conflict in land use between farming and fuel and materials production. In this fascinating and illuminating book, Peter Forbes shines a light on this crucial technology and offers a tantalising glimpse at what is possible. To solve the big problems, sometimes you have to think small."

Peter Forbes (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Shadow of a Lie: DS Tony Heaton's Cold Cases Book 1

"It might hide in the shadows, but the truth yearns to be seen. Plagued by the unsolvable murder that ruined his glowing career, a burnt-out detective is cruising through his final weeks until retirement. Until he is hand-picked to be part of a taskforce investigating old, unsolved murders. Hand-picked because the very killer he failed to catch is still out there. Can he finally get the closure he deserves?"

Steve Higgs (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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The No To Do List: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Success

"Have you ever: Got stuck in your career? Said 'yes, sure' when you should have said 'sorry, no'? Tried to change someone? Listened to your inner voice? These are all examples of habits, decisions and behaviours that will derail your efforts to build a life of success - of better decisions, career and relationships; of happier and healthier living. In his new international bestseller, Rolf Dobelli reveals 52 of life's biggest mistakes, and shows why the key to living well is so much simpler than you might think. Just understand what the pitfalls are... then avoid them."

Rolf Dobelli (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Brainjacking: The Science of Influence and Manipulation

"Brainjacking takes us on a journey through advertising and marketing's attempts to understand and influence our thoughts and desires, from the earliest billboards to the technologies of the future. To discover how science intersects with our desires and decisions, the book pulls together three strands that have a huge impact on our lives: advertising, how much privacy we can and should have in the new electronic world, and how to draw the line been information and influence. With Brian Clegg as your guide, this is a book that will help you unpick the insidious world of brainjacking. Expertly pulling together different strands on disparate topics including AI, Big Data, subliminal advertising and more, this essential investigation shows how new and old technology and science can be combined to influence human behaviour and beliefs."

Brian Clegg (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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All the Rage: Why Anger Drives the World: Why Anger Drives the World

"Anger is all around us, from divisive social media arguments and heightened political divides to road rage and personal spats; from Black Lives Matter and climate justice movements to Trump, incels and white supremacists. When it materialises, it seems to cry out for recognition and response. It affects our bodies and can transition into violence. It can be inherited through the generations; it can manifest in criminal acts. What should we do with it, and can it ever be put to good use? Drawing on case studies of patients, developments in neuropsychology, literature, philosophy and recent political events, acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen identifies the different forms of anger, including the most untrammelled and elemental fury, the more cynical anger that works towards political unrest, and the questioning anger of political protest. Rather than an emotion to ignore, he argues that anger is a primary human feeling. It maps itself onto every aspect of our intimate lives while politically and culturally shaping our world. In a time of intense dissatisfactions and spiralling divisions, and with anger a dominating force, All the Rage offers a new and original understanding of anger, so we may better handle the rage within us."

Josh Cohen (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Weather Science: How Meteorology Has Gone from Folklore to High- Tech

"Everyone has an interest in the weather, whether it's to check the prospects for a day out or to know when best to harvest a crop. The Earth's weather systems also provide some of the most dramatic forces of nature, from the vast release of energy in a lightning flash to the devastating impact of tornadoes and hurricanes. For centuries, our only real guide to future weather was folklore, but with the introduction of the first weather forecasts and maps in Victorian times, attempts were made to give some warning of the weather to come. Until relatively recently, these forecasts could be wildly inaccurate - think of Michael Fish's denial that there was a storm on the way the night before the UK's great storm of 1987. This was due to the mathematically chaotic nature of weather systems, first discovered in the 1960s, the understanding of which would transform forecasting from the 1990s and mean that meteorologists became some of the foremost users of supercomputers. From the crystalline perfection of the snowflake to the transfer of energy from the Sun, science lies at the heart of the weather and our understanding of it. In recent years, weather science has moved to the leading edge with advanced modelling, versatile use of satellite data and a better understanding of mathematical chaos. This is a true example of hot science at work."

Brian Clegg (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Emperor of Mu: Book One: Saga of the Six Realms

"When Emperor Constantine is gruesomely assassinated, fingers point at who is responsible. Amidst this turmoil, the rulers of the Six Realms must choose who among them will ascend the Lonely Throne. Meanwhile, in the outlands, the old races stir. The hunt for those with forbidden dark elf blood threatens another elvan war. After a three hundred cycle absence, dragons are sighted in the north. In the desert lands, the fearless Imanishi defend the empire from the night demons, and South of Mu, the sea people consolidate their newly taken homeland. Set in the medieval world of Mu, where the powers of the mages and mind-magic set apart the extraordinary, this epic saga of rivalry, romance, and battles between race and kind alike, will keep you guessing with its twists and turns. Who is destined to become the next Emperor of Mu?"

Jason Beveridge (Author), Keith Wickham (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Keith Wickham