Audiobooks narrated by Stephanie Racine

Unleash the Inner CEO: Make distributed leadership a reality

ONE CEO – ONE LEADER – IS NOT ENOUGH IN TODAY'S FAST-PACED LANDSCAPE. We have been talking about 'leadership at all levels' for over a century – let's make it a reality for today's world. This completely updated second edition of the award-winning The Inner CEO provides the tried and tested blueprint to make distributed leadership a reality and tap into the potential of the many. Unleash The Inner CEO provides: • A clear definition of distributed leadership, what it entails, its benefits and risks, and strategies for its successful implementation • A comprehensive five-point blueprint for creating the new conditions, processes and structures across the organization • A suite of updated models and tools for creating an organizational climate in which distributed leadership flourishes • A 90-day implementation roadmap for managers and individual contributors with distributed leadership tasks, skills development and culture building activities • Access to supporting materials including consultancy, keynote presentations, company briefings, leadership masterclasses and executive coaching for organizations and individuals

Jeremy Blain (Author), Matt Reeves, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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Daisy Darker

'Daisy Darker is clever, compelling, confounding and absolutely delicious' - Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs Daisy Darker is an all-consuming tale of psychological suspense with a spectacular twist from the internationally bestselling author Alice Feeney. Daisy Darker’s family were as dark as dark can be, when one of them died all of them lied and pretended not to see . . . Daisy Darker is arriving at her grandmother’s house for her eightieth birthday. It is Halloween, and Seaglass – the crumbling Cornish house perched upon its own tiny private island – is at one with the granite rocks it sits on. The Darker family haven’t all been in the same place for over a decade, and when the tide comes in they’ll be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours. When the tide goes back out, nothing will ever be the same again, because one of them is a killer . . . 'Clever, sinister, claustrophobic, beguiling and utterly compelling. I was totally hooked from the first sentence' - Peter James 'Wow! Echoes of Christie's And Then There Were None but turned into something wonderfully original. This takes Feeney to the next level. LOVED IT!' - Sarah Pinborough, author of #1 bestselling Behind Her Eyes 'So many nasty secrets. And that's before the bodies start to pile up! I've always been an Alice Feeney fan - but I think she's outdone herself with this startling murderfest!' - R.L. Stine

Alice Feeney (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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Clayton Grange: Series 1&2: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

Anthony Head stars in the BBC Radio sitcom about a team of brilliantly stupid scientists who are as bad at life as they are at science Hidden in the midst of a remote Surrey village (at the top of the hill, opposite Budgens) is top-secret scientific research institute Clayton Grange. There, a team of bumbling boffins, led by the keen but hopeless Professor Linden Saunders, try to fulfil their government brief to solve the global fuel crisis, cheer people up and make war just a bit more gentle. Sadly, they're as rubbish at science as they are at life - but they're not going to let mere incompetence stop them from pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. In these two series, they try to make the nation happier (with the help of a relentlessly cheerful robot named Bunty); endeavour to bring a man back from the dead; launch their revolutionary spray-on clothes and take advantage of 'bring your child to work day' to do some controversial genetic manipulation. But there's trouble in store when a local MP comes to visit; an embarrassing virus escapes from the lab; and the team tries to impress a visiting Nobel Prize judge with their self-replicating killer robo-ants... Scripted by Neil Warhurst with additional material by Paul Barnhill, this sparkling comedy stars Anthony Head as Saunders, with a full cast including Neil Warhurst, Paul Barnhill, Stephanie Racine, Don Gilet and Miriam Margolyes. Production credits Written by Neil Warhurst with extra material by Paul Barnhill Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow and Sally Avens Cast Professor Saunders - Anthony Head Geoff Prowse - Neil Warhurst Roger Bucks - Paul Barnhill Alice Jameson - Stephanie Racine Helen/Bunty/Lionel/Verenovsky/Quiz master - Don Gilet Alan Dobson - Paul Stonehouse Silas - Joe Sims Gwynnie - Heather Craney Giles Bentley - David Cann Danny - Wilf Scolding Kurt/Announcer - Clive Hayward Aunt Felicity - Miriam Margolyes Simon Prowse - Albie Warhurst Izzy - Cassie Layton Anders Bjornstad - Simon Kunz First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 September-16 October 2012 (Series 1), 10 June-1 July 2014 (Series 2) 'Brilliantly funny' The Observer © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Neil Warhurst, Paul Barnhill (Author), Anthony Head, Cassie Layton, Clive Hayward, Don Gilet, Full Cast, Miriam Margolyes, Neil Warhurst, Paul Barnhill, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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A Fatal End

‘BRILLIANT… I loved it very much. Faith never disappoints.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post Oxford, 1963 In a backstreet club, people dance the night away to their favourite band. But behind the scenes there is trouble afoot. An argument is brewing between bandmembers, two possessive girlfriends have plans for their partners, the club manager is creaming off profits – and a tragic accident leaves the lead singer dead. But was it an accident at all? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious, and WPC Trudy Loveday knows there’s only one thing for it. She’s going undercover, deep into the seedy underbelly of Oxford nightlife. Meanwhile Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden, and discovering the singer’s murderer might not be the only shock in store for Trudy… An unputdownable murder mystery perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Val McDermid! Readers LOVE A Fatal End! ‘Excellent dramatic storyline!… I was kept guessing until the very end. An excellent read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read… A fab murder mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this series, and this book may be my favorite… A fast paced, engaging mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommended… Ms Martin’s best series.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fabulous Ryder and Loveday book from the always brilliant Faith Martin… Great characters and superb plotting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END

Faith Martin (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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You Don't Understand Me: The Young Woman's Guide to Life 'THE 21ST-CENTURY GIRL'S SURVIVAL PACK' - C

'If God were a mother, this is the Bible she would write for teenage girls and young women. This book is the greatest gift you could give your daughter' - Caitlin Moran 'I would recommend this brilliantly clear and informative book to every young girl...Tara writes with deep knowledge, warmth and humour about all the challenges young girls and all of us face, and she tells us how to overcome them' - Julia Samuel For girls and young women these are shifting times: never before have they had so much freedom and choice; but never before have they had so many demands placed upon them - by themselves as well as others. Writing directly to girls and young women Dr Tara Porter draws on decades of experience to offer them insight into their own psychology. From exams to friendship, from families to love, Tara pulls together everything she has learnt to provide accessible explanations and suggestions for teenagers and young women everywhere. Like a warm letter from a wise friend or big sister, You Don't Understand Me not only understands the young person's perspectives but guides them through their challenges they face. You Don't Understand Me is uniquely written to teenagers and young women. But in explaining young women to themselves, it also provides an indispensable guide to their parents: a glimpse behind the rolled eyes and the protestations their daughter makes: 'You Don't Understand Me'.

Tara Porter (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Girl Beyond the Gate: An absolutely unputdownable and gripping psychological thriller

'Tantalisingly toxic. A fantastic debut with an OMG ending!' Lauren North 'Taut and compelling - The Girl Beyond The Gate is an extremely impressive debut' William Shaw Welcome to Kensington Grove, the safest place to call home... Jodie Madison can't think of a better place for a fresh start than the exclusive, gated community of The Grove. But from the moment she passes through the wrought iron gates, she starts to suspect she's made a mistake. Despite her vow to keep apart from the other residents, Jodie can't help but feel drawn to her unnerving neighbour, Norah Williams, and terminally ill daughter, Lacey. Jodie knows she should stay away, but something draws her in. When a murder shocks The Grove, Jodie vows to do everything in her power to save Lacey from her mother. But as more secrets emerge from Norah's shadowy past, Jodie is faced with the unthinkable - Norah's not so different to herself, and neither woman is innocent. The past won't stay hidden forever. And The Grove will be an unforgiving witness. Praise for The Girl Beyond the Gate: 'The Girl Beyond The Gate is the type of book that demands your attention' SV Leonard 'A remarkable debut. Becca Day is definitely an author to watch!' Lesley Kara 'A sharp and tense debut that made me gasp out loud.' Jo Jakeman 'A very atmospheric book' NetGalley Reviewer 'It had enough twists and turns to keep me hooked' NetGalley Reviewer 'A brilliantly addictive book' NetGalley Reviewer 'A thrilling book which had me gripped all the way through' NetGalley Reviewer

Becca Day (Author), Clare Kissane, Imogen Wilde, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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Shape of a Boy: Family life lessons in far-flung places (a travel memoir)

"Life-affirming and laugh-out-loud funny" - HELEN FIELDING, AUTHOR OF BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY Shape of a Boy is a hilarious and eye-opening travel memoir by the mother of three boys as she documents her travels with her family around the world. 'Have kids, will travel' is veteran travel journalist Kate's mantra. Her intrepid spirit is infectious in this warm, engaging account of her family's adventures and misadventures. She shares the life lessons learnt on their travels, from overcoming disappointment in Thailand to saying sorry in Japan, discovering perseverance in Borneo and learning about conservation in Malaysia. From the jungles of southeast Asia to the waterfront in Havana and the blazing heat of Egypt, Shape of a Boy captures the essence of being a parent in the thick of it and learning on the hoof. Inspirational for anyone who has dreaded travelling with a baby, toddler, or teen, it is a life-affirming read for every wannabe-traveller. Kate's vivid evocation of the highs and lows of family time make you belly-laugh and bring a lump to your throat. "Hilarious and wonderfully fluent, Shape of A Boy makes you see each corner of the world afresh. I read it in one long, lounging read, which took me away from Covid to a vibrant world of orangutans and elephants and a family growing together." ANDREW CLOVER, best-selling author of Dad Rules This is a must-read for every wannabe-traveller grounded by lockdown and for every parent who has dreaded travelling with a baby.

Kate Wickers (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Replacement

‘A modern spin on a folk tale where the improbable can happen … deftly spun … the twists are lovely; dark and deep’ The Times ‘Golding folds together a folklore-inspired plot with the modern twists and tension of a police procedural novel to create a bitingly unnerving story’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Sewing together the many threads of the case, there is the added folklore that seeps into an atmospheric, mysterious and horror-struck storyline. Powerful imagery and captivating characters, this a grabbing book’ Magic Radio Book Club ‘The most original book you’ll read this year … Full of twists, turns and atmosphere, make sure you don’t accidentally stay up all night devouring it’ Crime Monthly * * * When a small child is found wandering alone, the local shopkeepers call the authorities immediately. Twenty minutes later, the girl’s mother turns up, panicked and distraught. It doesn't take long to clear things up, and mother and daughter are soon reunited and sent on their way. Miles away, the body of a man is discovered, floating in a bathtub, but the most surprising discovery of all is that he isn't dead. Despite his injuries, he is very much alive. Two seemingly unrelated events. But as DS Harper begins to investigate, disturbing truths start to come to light that connect the man to the mother and child, and suddenly it’s not clear where the danger truly lies. Harper must find out, and quickly. Because someone, or something, is closing in and she needs to uncover the truth before it’s too late… Weaving together the trademark folklore inspiration that readers loved in Little Darlings, with the procedural narrative force of a brilliant mystery, this is the excellent and unnerving new novel from Melanie Golding. * * * Readers are captivated by The Replacement! ‘A book with so many twists and unexpected outcomes. So unusual but totally gripping. I wanted the book to last forever’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is brilliant . . . I love psychological thrillers and stories with myths and folklore [and Melanie] blends the two together [to] create the perfect book in my eyes’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Melanie Golding (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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A Fatal Night

‘A light-hearted twisty thriller… Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with a great cast of characters. A real page-turner!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New Year’s Eve, 1962 As a snowstorm rages outside, Oxford high society gathers to ring in the new year at the city’s most exclusive party. This is a soiree no one will forget… not least because a guest is found dead in his car the next morning. It seems the young man tragically froze to death overnight after crashing into a snowdrift – but when WPC Trudy Loveday and coroner Clement Ryder are called in to investigate, they discover a tangled web of secrets that plainly points to murder. With everyone telling different stories about that fateful night, only one thing is clear: several people had reason to want the victim dead. And if Trudy and Clement don’t find the cracks in each lie, the killer will get away with the perfect crime… Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Agatha Christie, this mystery will keep you hooked until you’ve solved the case! Readers LOVE A Fatal Night! ‘I just love this series… Faith Martin is the modern day Agatha Christie, deftly drawing her characters with a couple of lines… A delight as always.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with likeable and credible protagonists… A perfect addition to this excellent series and perhaps the best to date.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading it… Loved the interaction between the two unlikely main characters who complemented each other so very well as they tried to solve the crime.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘[This] 'who done it' is a bit of nostalgia… A great read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I've enjoyed most of Faith Martin's books but this Fatal series is my clear favourite.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

Faith Martin (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Woman on the Pier

‘As much a thriller as a chilling exploration of grief, The Woman on the Pier is one of B P Walter’s finest—and most shocking—novels yet’ A. J. Gnuse, author of Girl in the Walls Two strangers meet on the pier Only one walks away… Screenwriter Caroline Byrne is desperate to know why her daughter Jessica died, murdered in Stratford when she was supposed to be at a friend’s in Somerset. When Caroline discovers the messages Jessica had been sending a boy named Michael, she realises it’s because of him. Because he failed to meet her that day. He’s the reason why her daughter is dead. And so she makes a choice. He’s the one who’s going to pay. That is her promise. Her price. Set between Essex, Kent, and Australia, The Woman on the Pier is a dark suspense thriller brimming with secrets and lies seeping across three generations – a must-read for fans of Lucy Foley and Rosamund Lupton. ‘An unflinching, visceral and eloquently written dissection of a mother’s grief and her journey to get what she perceives as justice’ R. J. Parker, author of The Good Neighbour

B P Walter (Author), Luke Francis, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Ice Coven

Investigator Jessica Niemi is in a race against time to find the link between a body with strange markings that has washed up on a frigid shore in Finland and two mysterious disappearances in this terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Hunter. Six months have passed since Jessica's encounter with the mysterious serial-killing coven of witches and the death of her mentor Erne. Her nightmares about her mother and the witchcraft that undid her have only gotten worse, but she's doing what she can to stay focused. Her homicide squad, now under new leadership, has been given a murder case and a new series of disappearances to investigate. A young woman's corpse has washed up on an icy beach, and two famous Instagram influencers have gone missing at the same time. The missing influencers and the murdered woman all have ties to a sinister cult. Jessica finds an eerie painting--of a lighthouse on a frigid island--as she investigates and under the picture is a gruesome poem detailing a murder. The nightmares about her dead mother have intensified and seem all too real, making Jessica wonder if the woman might be trying to tell her something about the killings. And as Jessica works frantically to solve her latest case, her terrifying past and the coven of witches that almost killed her shockingly reemerge and threaten to destroy her. Praise for The Witch Hunter 'The Witch Hunter, translated with icy precision by Kristian London, is written in short, sharp, present-tense chapters, a technique which adds to its relentless tension. Flashbacks to earlier episodes in Jessica's life suggest that the strangeness currently unfolding is tied to her personal history. Discovering the how and why of it brings a resolution as bleak as anything Poe might have conjured.'--Wall Street Journal The Witch Hunter, Finnish novelist Max Seeck's pulse-quickening English-language debut, is a genre twofer: it gives crime-novel enthusiasts a satisfying puzzle to logic out, and it offers fans of supernatural tales a look at the world of, as one character puts it, 'amulets, rabbit feet, you name it... a police procedural with paranormal activity at its black heart.'--Shelf Awareness '[A] rich, intensely suspenseful thriller. Seeck's debut is dark and intricate--the moments of revelation are as vividly cinematic and impactful every time. Seeck has an uncanny ability to unspool reveals at just the right pace to get the reader's heart pounding as they make the connection at the same moment as the detective on page. His expertise with pacing, his careful plotting, and his choice to use short, quick chapters all combine to create a vivid, robust thriller.'--Booklist STARRED REVIEW 'One twist follows another, baffling the police and readers alike. Seeck imbues this riveting procedural with a deliciously creepy undertone. Readers will be excited to see what Seeck does next.'--Publisher's Weekly STARRED REVIEW Seeck's riveting, multi-layered debut, blending masterful police procedural with a chilling exploration of the occult, kept me up all night, devouring it in one amazing gulp, and checking under the bed.--Sara Blaedel #1 International Bestselling Author 'The Witch Hunter is everything I wish for in a thriller: exceptional story, exceptional characters, exceptional writing, and shocking twists--exceptional everything. I loved this book, and you will too.'--Chris Mooney, author of Blood World

Max Seeck (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure

The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam, he discovers that she too has this gift… So begins a breathless cosmopolitan comic crime adventure, as Eddie, Aunt Budge, his new friend Flo and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most-dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race against time to save one of their own. Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action… and always, of course, a wicked sense of humour

Paul O’grady (Author), Alvaro Flores, Brian Bowles, Eve Karpf, Jack Ayres, James Goode, Linda Thorson, Lizzie Waterworth Santo, Paul Panting, Rimba Creina Temple-Smith, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Stephanie Racine