Showing results by narrator "Lee Beddow" in All Categories

His dying mother, Sandra, is desperate to know what happened to her son. Believing the police have let her down, Sandra hires Patsy Hodge and the Bearing Witness team to find out the truth behind Jason’s disappearance, however devastating. When Meredith meets the Bearing women at a Christmas do, he introduces them to Patsy. The women begin working together to solve the mystery. But as they dig deeper into Jason’s last days, they put other lives in jeopardy. Can Meredith help them solve the mystery of what happened to Jason before the murderer strikes again?

Trixie was within yards of her mother and other shoppers in a busy supermarket, yet no one witnessed her disappearance. Trixie had died within hours of being taken, her body discovered two days later.

Andy Field brings together history, science, psychology, queer theory, and pop culture with his love of urban life and his own experiences—both as a city-dweller and as a performance artist—to forge creative connections: walking hand-in-hand with strangers, knocking on doors, staging encounters in parked cars. In considering twelve different kinds of encounters, from car rides to video calls to dog-walker chats in the park, Field argues "that in the spontaneity and joy of our meetings with each other, we might find the faint outline of a better future."

On the surface, John Meredith appears to have it all. He’s blessed with good looks and a successful police career, and he’s never short of female attention. But is everything as it seems? What lies beneath the smooth, confident exterior? Is he a man who has simply plastered over the cracks of a dysfunctional childhood, betrayals, and heartbreak? Can he allow anyone close or will they see the joins and the damaged person that he really is?

After the shocking conclusion of The Time Hunters and the Wraith’s Revenge, Becky, Joe, and Uncle Percy embark on a time hunt for the Odin Horn, a legendary artifact believed to be the drinking vessel used by Odin in Valhalla.

A nine-to-five dead-end job with no prospects wasn't the life I planned for myself, but I only had myself to blame. Art was my dream. I wanted to see my creations in the Tate Modern display alongside the great artists of our time. How did I end up leaning on a counter, twiddling my thumbs watching the newest customer make a mess of the display I just tidied up? A series of missed opportunities and wrong turns. Something needed to change and fast.

When Danny's old SAS buddy goes missing, Danny's unit reunite to find him. When they follow Smudges trail they find themselves on the wrong side of an international drug-smuggling operation and the sport of kings, an exclusive hunt of a deadly nature.... When Smudge rings from the Norfolk coast he's in big trouble, Danny and his old SAS teammate Fergus drive up to help him, only to find he's vanished. When the search the holiday chalet, the only clues they can find are Smudges diving gear and a brick of cocaine sealed in plastic.

Frankie is in love with Jen but is afraid to tell her. Together, they are working on a film script about a kidnapping. Roddy Lightning was a big star in the 60s, with his band, The Thunderbolts. A teen idol, with a habit of marrying his fellow Thunderbolts, he became a punk rebel in the 70s, a Hollywood star in the 80s, and a junkie in the 90s. At 78, he's a loveable senior with a twinkle in his eye, a lust for cake, and a failing memory.

A stroke of luck, most often reserved for other people, offers a lifeline. Writing a TV script based on a true story could be his way out. Trouble is, he only knows half the facts behind a series of daring robberies that ended in murder. Turning detective, he teams up with a lapsed arsonist and sets out to reveal the truth. With his search threatening to put his loved ones in danger, he must uncover the mysterious Fifth Man.

Have you been looking for a way to work on memorizing the world's countries and their capitals? Have you ever wanted a study buddy to read you questions, but don't have anyone around? Look no further. In this revolutionary new audiobook, you have a partner for your memorization practice without having to find someone to quiz you. Like verbal flashcards, World Geography Quiz: Countries of the World and Their Capitals (Geography Trivia) is here to be the partner to your study session, reading off questions to help you memorize the capitals, or quiz yourself for trivia.

Ex-police officer, JJ Jenson, is a good man who has led a colourful but turbulent life. He’s seen death and destruction in its many forms. When personal tragedy strikes, JJ turns his back on his former life, and returns to his childhood home in search of peace, preferring to view life through the lens of his camera. But when his camera captures the death of local woman Amber Wilton, the world of murder and deceit drags JJ back into its fold. Working with an old adversary, JJ is determined to prove Amber was murdered and to catch her killer.

A charismatic Cuban, Alberto Mistro, offers five middle-aged couples an all-expenses paid holiday. Too good to be true? Of course! The Mistro family has a secret past, and the holiday makers find themselves in a race against time. They are required to solve a 600-year-old puzzle. If they succeed, they get to go home. If they fail...well, let’s just say, failure isn’t an option.

Rhianna Chow has been abducted, snatched from the street in front of her home, and in this second Little Compton Mystery, cleaner Liz Thorne, and accountant Tom Large team up once again to help find her. As they dig deeper into Rhianna’s life, they discover a maze of secrets and betrayals that threaten to muddy the waters, and obscure who is really responsible for Rhianna’s abduction.

It's Christmas Eve, and Will Harding is handed one job to do by his wife: get a Christmas tree! It's a simple enough task for any normal person. When he takes his three best friends along for the ride - Geordie, Robbo, and Flaky - then, nothing is simple...and no one is normal.

Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup.

Special Branch Detective Constable John Gallagher is seconded to a British Home Office Statistical Unit for what he considers a minor violation of trust. He's not well pleased; he knows nothing of statistics and had been hoping for a much less boring end to his year. To this very day, the summer of 1966 is revered by all of England as the year the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy came back to the home of football but behind all the excitement another, deadlier, game was being played, one with much more serious consequences.

When Ben and Deborah leave the city to start a new life in the beautiful countryside, they can almost taste their perfect future—growing their own food, the kids running free, peace and silence. But as soon as they arrive in their new home, bad things start to happen. And it becomes clear that somebody out there wants them gone. But ex-crime reporter Deborah doesn't scare easily. This is the life she's dreamed of for her family, and she's not giving up on it without a fight. Deborah is determined to unmask whoever is trying to hurt them and starts to dig for the truth.

When you've grown up in a world of danger and adventure, and a daily game of survival with a giant white tiger as your best friend, getting used to the "rules" in this world can be very tricky! Now Sarah the Adventurer faces a new threat from an old enemy. The powerful witch "The Esmeralda" wants the bag that Sarah carries and its contents, and she will stop at nothing to get it. If everyone in this world has to suffer then so much the better; the witch will feed upon their pain and gain followers as she goes.

Nine gruesomely funny rhyming tales for gruesome boys. Hello my friend now are you ready, to hear the tale of Earwax Eddie? And Gemph Boy, what a smelly lad, who learned that farting’s not so bad! There’s Harry Slater, meek and mild, but underneath a willful child. Oh hold your nose, it’s Foot Cheese Fred! Don’t get too close - you’ll end up dead! Watch out - a new kid in the class, Big Bully Burt is bold as brass! Behold the splendid Pizza Pete - there’s not one topping he won’t eat (or is there?).

Almost a decade after finding himself working for a shadowy government department, ex-Detective John Gallagher is sent on a task that will become his most testing yet. Armed only with a two inch revolver, 12 bullets, some cryptic clues, and a sense of humour, his mission is to assist a high ranking East German foreign intelligence operative to defect to the West.