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The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 1, March 1, 1919 by Various ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Jun 03, 2025

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The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 1, March 1, 1919 by Various audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Step into the birth of American weird pulp with The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 1 (March 1, 1919), a debut issue assembled by editor Harold Hersey to showcase stories that were stranger, darker, and less easily labeled than ordinary adventure fare. Across this fast-moving collection, readers roam from harsh frontiers to shadowed drawing rooms and into the lure of the occult. Greye La Spina opens the issue with 'Wolf of the Steppes,' a tense tale that blends danger, atmosphere, and uncanny suggestion. Will Gage Carey follows with 'Ivory Hunters,' plunging into peril and obsession where profit and survival collide. The mood turns hypnotic and mysterious in 'The Jeweled Ibis' (Part 1 of 2), where an ancient Egyptian curiosity draws its owners toward revelations they do not fully understand. In 'The Man Who Met Himself,' a startling encounter tests identity and sanity with a classic doppelganger twist. Between the fiction are brief, macabre flourishes in verse, including Roy Le Moyne's 'Lilith' and 'The Twisted Tapers,' presented as a translation from the Russian. The issue closes by launching the serial 'In the Shadows of Race' (Part 1 of 3), promising lost-world stakes and escalating danger to come.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:57:15) Chapter 02

(00:58:30) Chapter 03

(01:21:09) Chapter 04

(01:50:13) Chapter 05

(01:51:35) Chapter 06

(02:04:16) Chapter 07

(02:15:39) Chapter 08

(02:24:59) Chapter 09

(02:38:42) Chapter 10

(02:49:18) Chapter 11

(02:58:10) Chapter 12

(03:00:34) Chapter 13

(03:27:45) Chapter 14

(03:29:33) Chapter 15

(03:47:33) Chapter 16

(04:03:02) Chapter 17

(04:17:10) Chapter 18

(04:31:09) Chapter 19

(04:35:57) Chapter 20

(05:04:05) Chapter 21

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The Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ by Various ~ Full Audiobook [religion] Jun 02, 2025

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The Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ by Various audiobook.

Genre: religion

The Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ is a carefully gathered anthology that traces the Christian story of Holy Week and Easter through Scripture, poetry, hymnody, and prayer. Rather than offering a single narrator's commentary, this collection lets many voices speak: it opens with Gospel readings from the New Testament that follow Jesus through betrayal, trial, crucifixion, burial, and the astonished testimony of those who encounter Him afterward. As the narrative unfolds, the focus widens beyond Easter Day to the full arc of the season, including reflections on the days that follow: appearances to His followers, the Ascension, and the Church's expectancy leading to Pentecost. Interwoven with the biblical readings are hymn texts and poems drawn from the English Hymnal, inviting listeners to pause, lament, and rejoice in language shaped by centuries of faith and worship. The collection concludes with collects from the Book of Common Prayer, giving the journey a liturgical rhythm that feels meant to be prayed aloud. Taken together, these selections offer a devotional pathway through sorrow, wonder, and renewed hope, guiding listeners into the heart of the Paschal Mystery. citeturn0search1

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:27:29) Chapter 02

(00:48:57) Chapter 03

(01:07:43) Chapter 04

(01:30:11) Chapter 05

(01:39:28) Chapter 06

(02:14:06) Chapter 07

(02:49:18) Chapter 08

(03:12:27) Chapter 09

(03:35:43) Chapter 10

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The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 3, April 1, 1919 by Various ~ Full Audiobook [horror] May 31, 2025

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The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 3, April 1, 1919 by Various audiobook.

Genre: horror

Step back into the raw, fast-paced world of early American pulp with The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 3 (April 1, 1919), a magazine issue packed with cliffhangers, sinister discoveries, and hard-edged suspense from a rotating cast of genre pioneers. Here, danger comes in many shapes: the shadowed depths of a jungle hiding a lost-race mystery, the electric tension of a crime plot that tightens like a wire, and uncanny tales where vengeance and the supernatural blur the line between justice and terror. Anchoring the issue is the final installment of Perley Poore Sheehan's serial In the Shadows of Race, driving its explorers toward answers they may not be ready to face. Alongside it, At the End of the Wires delivers a brisk, threat-laced mystery that turns everyday connections into instruments of fear. Other stories round out the ride with ghostly happenings, grim reckonings, and ominous twists that reflect a postwar world fascinated by both modern danger and ancient dread. Taken together, this issue is a compact showcase of pulp storytelling at full throttle - sensational, atmospheric, and relentlessly entertaining.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:27:24) Chapter 02

(00:29:49) Chapter 03

(01:15:14) Chapter 04

(01:16:22) Chapter 05

(01:26:39) Chapter 06

(01:43:58) Chapter 07

(01:58:04) Chapter 08

(02:37:01) Chapter 09

(02:38:05) Chapter 10

(03:01:26) Chapter 11

(03:26:30) Chapter 12

(03:48:27) Chapter 13

(03:53:51) Chapter 14

(03:56:51) Chapter 15

(04:07:44) Chapter 16

(04:36:08) Chapter 17

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Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 17 by Various ~ Full Audiobook [history] May 30, 2025

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Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 17 by Various audiobook.

Genre: history

Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Volume 17 is a gateway volume in the famed 45-volume anthology assembled to bring 'a mass of good reading' into everyday homes. Edited under the direction of Charles Dudley Warner and his collaborators, each section pairs a brief, approachable introduction with carefully chosen excerpts, letting listeners sample major voices without needing to know where to begin. This installment moves alphabetically from Greeley to Hawthorne, shifting in tone and form as it goes: public-minded prose and historical writing sit beside folklore, lyric poetry, political argument, and scenes from enduring novels. Along the way you will encounter the brisk, reform-era energy associated with Horace Greeley, wide-angle historical perspectives from writers like John Richard Green and Francois Guizot, the imaginative pull of the Brothers Grimm, the musical intensity of Hafiz's odes, and the hard-edged clarity of early American civic thought through selections linked to The Federalist. The journey culminates in the shadowed moral imagination of Nathaniel Hawthorne, tying the volume together with questions of character, conscience, and the stories cultures tell to explain themselves.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:28:39) Chapter 02

(00:51:48) Chapter 03

(01:26:43) Chapter 04

(01:49:32) Chapter 05

(02:07:21) Chapter 06

(02:47:11) Chapter 07

(03:09:50) Chapter 08

(03:40:59) Chapter 09

(04:15:29) Chapter 10

(05:03:23) Chapter 11

(05:32:34) Chapter 12

(06:02:53) Chapter 13

(06:35:36) Chapter 14

(07:13:46) Chapter 15

(07:57:45) Chapter 16

(08:27:49) Chapter 17

(09:17:03) Chapter 18

(09:30:15) Chapter 19

(09:58:08) Chapter 20

(10:17:05) Chapter 21

(10:31:10) Chapter 22

(11:25:10) Chapter 23

(11:42:37) Chapter 24

(12:21:08) Chapter 25

(12:52:04) Chapter 26

(13:20:14) Chapter 27

(13:38:55) Chapter 28

(14:00:37) Chapter 29

(14:39:22) Chapter 30

(15:15:18) Chapter 31

(15:41:39) Chapter 32

(15:55:17) Chapter 33

(16:16:31) Chapter 34

(17:00:13) Chapter 35

(17:27:53) Chapter 36

(18:08:29) Chapter 37

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Fevers and Physicians in Space by various ~ Full Audiobook [scifi] May 29, 2025

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Fevers and Physicians in Space by various audiobook.

Genre: scifi

Fevers and Physicians in Space is a wide-ranging science fiction anthology that puts the human body under pressure: in sickrooms and laboratories, on crowded Earths and in the sealed, fragile habitats of space. Across a lineup of classic short stories by multiple authors, medicine becomes both a lifeline and a battleground. A global outbreak forces uneasy questions about what really counts as a cure. A society obsessed with orderly survival turns childbirth and death into bureaucratic decisions. Beauty itself becomes a mandate, and those who resist discover the cost of nonconformity. Far from home, an ailing spaceman faces the terrifying logistics of quarantine, while doctors and administrators argue over whether entire worlds can be sacrificed in the name of containment. Other tales chase the dream of defeating mortality through radical procedures, new chemistry, or experimental therapies that may backfire in unexpected ways. From alien environments that trigger strange reactions to patients who treat healthcare like a transaction, each story spotlights the same central conflict: when technology can change the body, who gets to decide what 'health' means, and what are we willing to risk to preserve it?

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:37:40) Chapter 2

(00:52:48) Chapter 3

(01:27:26) Chapter 4

(01:50:33) Chapter 5

(02:43:12) Chapter 6

(03:12:04) Chapter 7

(03:49:43) Chapter 8

(04:10:58) Chapter 9

(04:18:38) Chapter 10

(05:24:38) Chapter 11

(05:46:42) Chapter 12

(06:09:18) Chapter 13

(06:22:46) Chapter 14

(06:59:03) Chapter 15

(07:13:56) Chapter 16

(07:42:29) Chapter 17

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Anthology of Early Mormon Doctrine and Apologetics by Various ~ Full Audiobook [religion] May 28, 2025

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Anthology of Early Mormon Doctrine and Apologetics by Various audiobook.

Genre: religion

Anthology of Early Mormon Doctrine and Apologetics gathers key short writings from the early decades of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering a front-row view of how a new American faith explained itself to believers, critics, and the wider public. Framed by three influential pieces from Joseph Smith Jr. on his history, theology, and political thought, the collection moves through spirited defenses of prophetic calling and divine authority (including work by Orson Pratt), introductions to foundational doctrines of salvation and revelation, and clear, argumentative essays meant to answer common objections. Along the way, prominent Latter-day Saint voices such as Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, and later writers like Orson F. Whitney and James E. Talmage lay out core teachings, clarify misunderstandings, and press the case for the movement's legitimacy. The anthology closes by widening the lens to questions of governance: how the church should be ordered internally, and how Latter-day Saints understood civic life, law, and political responsibility in a contentious era. Part theological primer, part historical snapshot, and part debate, this collection is designed for listeners who want to hear early Mormon ideas in the words of the people who shaped them.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:19:53) Chapter 02

(01:03:09) Chapter 03

(01:49:54) Chapter 04

(02:16:56) Chapter 05

(02:47:12) Chapter 06

(03:08:08) Chapter 07

(03:34:34) Chapter 08

(04:07:43) Chapter 09

(04:40:43) Chapter 10

(05:30:30) Chapter 11

(06:11:51) Chapter 12

(07:03:06) Chapter 13

(07:47:31) Chapter 14

(08:18:17) Chapter 15

(08:46:42) Chapter 16

(09:17:14) Chapter 17

(09:41:44) Chapter 18

(10:11:48) Chapter 19

(10:53:50) Chapter 20

(11:26:45) Chapter 21

(11:56:06) Chapter 22

(12:33:07) Chapter 23

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Joe Strong, the boy wizard by Vance Barnum ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] May 27, 2025

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Joe Strong, the boy wizard by Vance Barnum audiobook.

Genre: adventure

Joe Strong has circus sawdust in his blood. Orphaned young, he is taken in by the strict Blackfords of quiet Bedford, a home that offers food and shelter but little understanding for a boy who can climb higher, run faster, and dream bigger than anyone in town. When the dazzling Professor Alonzo Rosello brings his magic show to Bedford, Joe cannot resist the challenge of figuring out the tricks, and his talent for sleight of hand quickly sets him apart. Then danger strikes at a nearby fireworks factory, and Joe's split-second bravery saves the traveling magician from a deadly fire. Grateful and intrigued by the boy's unusual heritage, Rosello offers Joe a chance at the life he craves: the road, the stage, and the secrets behind the illusions. But chasing that dream means defying the foster father who wants Joe kept respectable and ordinary. As Joe runs toward a new future, he must learn the discipline behind every mystery, prove himself under the pressure of live performances, and face the real-world threats that follow him from town to town. Part thrilling adventure and part backstage tour of classic stage magic, this story asks what it costs to become the person you were born to be.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:20:15) Chapter 02

(00:31:51) Chapter 03

(00:47:34) Chapter 04

(00:59:15) Chapter 05

(01:15:20) Chapter 06

(01:30:24) Chapter 07

(01:42:57) Chapter 08

(01:58:26) Chapter 09

(02:13:29) Chapter 10

(02:25:59) Chapter 11

(02:36:47) Chapter 12

(02:50:21) Chapter 13

(03:10:02) Chapter 14

(03:24:07) Chapter 15

(03:32:11) Chapter 16

(03:45:58) Chapter 17

(04:00:11) Chapter 18

(04:11:38) Chapter 19

(04:26:20) Chapter 20

(04:41:22) Chapter 21

(04:57:55) Chapter 22

(05:11:33) Chapter 23

(05:25:11) Chapter 24

(05:33:55) Chapter 25

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Combat Lessons Number 1 - Rank And File In Combat - What Theyre Doing, How They Do It by United States Army War College ~ Full Audiobook [history] May 26, 2025

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Combat Lessons Number 1 - Rank And File In Combat - What Theyre Doing, How They Do It by United States Army War College audiobook.

Genre: history

Compiled for the United States Army War College during World War II, Combat Lessons Number 1 is a fast-moving field digest built from the voices of soldiers and junior leaders who had already learned hard truths under fire. Instead of a single narrative, it assembles short, direct observations drawn from combat reports and front-line testimony, organized by topic and arm - from infantry actions and small-unit leadership to artillery support and the everyday mechanics of scouting, patrolling, and coordination with tanks and other supporting forces. Across theaters and terrain, the book focuses on what the rank and file are actually doing when plans collide with confusion: keeping men moving, holding discipline, improvising under pressure, and passing along practical methods that work when communications fail and visibility vanishes. General themes recur again and again - initiative, aggressive but controlled action, clear orders, and the quiet importance of training that survives fear and fatigue. Readers should note that, as a wartime document, it includes period language and derogatory terms that reflect its era rather than modern standards. As an audiobook, it functions like a compact, experience-driven handbook for anyone interested in how real combat lessons get distilled for the next unit headed forward.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:02:16) Chapter 01

(00:30:23) Chapter 02

(00:57:20) Chapter 03

(01:05:05) Chapter 04

(01:12:39) Chapter 05

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The Unholy Three by Tod Robbins ~ Full Audiobook [thriller] May 24, 2025

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The Unholy Three by Tod Robbins audiobook.

Genre: thriller

Three sideshow outcasts decide the carnival is too small for their ambitions. Tweedledee, a vicious little man with a taste for cruelty, has the hunger to command. Hercules, the strongman, supplies the muscle and the fearsome reputation. And Professor Echo, a gifted ventriloquist with nerves stretched thin, brings the one talent the others lack: a voice that can become anyone's. When Echo slips into the disguise of a harmless old woman, 'Granny' O'Grady, the trio vanishes into the city and opens a pet shop that caters to wealthy clients. Parrots, puppies, and deliveries become their perfect cover, letting them study fine homes, learn routines, and strike where it hurts. But the gang's careful act is complicated by Rosie, a young pickpocket tied to Echo by affection and obligation, and by Hector, an honest shop clerk who sees only kindness in the wrong people. As the thefts grow bolder and suspicion closes in, jealousy and resentment threaten to break the partnership from within, forcing Echo to choose between loyalty to his partners and the faint pull of his own conscience.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:32:10) Chapter 02

(01:00:05) Chapter 03

(01:23:33) Chapter 04

(01:59:37) Chapter 05

(02:24:44) Chapter 06

(02:52:13) Chapter 07

(03:17:15) Chapter 08

(03:48:44) Chapter 09

(04:15:25) Chapter 10

(04:44:28) Chapter 11

(05:16:05) Chapter 12

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The History of Rome, volume 4 by Titus Livius ~ Full Audiobook [history] May 23, 2025

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The History of Rome, volume 4 by Titus Livius audiobook.

Genre: history

Often published as Volume IV in modern sets of Livy's monumental History of Rome, this installment gathers Books 8-10 and follows the Republic as it pushes beyond Latium and is tested by wars, rival coalitions, and its own uncompromising ideals. As Rome clashes with former allies and confronts the hard-fighting Samnites in the rugged heart of Italy, Livy paints a world where political authority, military command, and personal honor collide. Consuls and generals such as Titus Manlius Torquatus, Publius Decius Mus, Lucius Papirius Cursor, and Quintus Fabius Rullianus move through scenes of tense senate debates, stern discipline in camp, and dramatic moments of courage and sacrifice. Livy lingers over the cost of expansion: humiliations that sting Roman pride, oaths and treaties that strain credibility, and battles where leadership must hold together frightened citizens and ambitious nobles. More than a campaign chronicle, these books explore how a city defines virtue, punishes failure, and justifies power as it transforms from a regional state into an Italian force that cannot be ignored. citeturn0search1

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:25:25) Chapter 02

(00:54:07) Chapter 03

(01:21:13) Chapter 04

(01:51:25) Chapter 05

(02:19:04) Chapter 06

(02:54:58) Chapter 07

(03:11:22) Chapter 08

(03:33:03) Chapter 09

(04:02:18) Chapter 10

(04:39:15) Chapter 11

(05:16:02) Chapter 12

(05:44:15) Chapter 13

(06:14:17) Chapter 14

(06:42:30) Chapter 15

(07:02:34) Chapter 16

(07:20:52) Chapter 17

(07:43:46) Chapter 18

(08:17:46) Chapter 19

(08:48:33) Chapter 20

(09:19:50) Chapter 21

(09:48:06) Chapter 22

(10:19:08) Chapter 23

(10:51:40) Chapter 24

(11:24:29) Chapter 25

(11:50:57) Chapter 26

(12:22:20) Chapter 27

(12:55:25) Chapter 28

(13:27:55) Chapter 29

(13:46:40) Chapter 30

(14:15:07) Chapter 31

(14:43:54) Chapter 32

(15:06:10) Chapter 33

(15:40:18) Chapter 34

(16:06:21) Chapter 35

(16:23:30) Chapter 36

(16:38:55) Chapter 37

(17:05:29) Chapter 38

(17:24:28) Chapter 39

(17:49:14) Chapter 40

(18:15:16) Chapter 41

(18:37:42) Chapter 42

(19:08:23) Chapter 43

(19:24:48) Chapter 44

(19:50:59) Chapter 45

(20:12:21) Chapter 46

(20:44:29) Chapter 47

(21:08:08) Chapter 48

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