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  Ugly Customer An - From their...

  Bernard Capes

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  Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on the 30th August 1854 in London.  He was one of 11 children. 
  His early work was as a journalist and this developed into writing many short stories for the periodicals of the time including Blackwood's, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Illustrated London News, Macmillan's Magazine, Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, and The Queen. 
  It took him many years to decide that writing full-time could be a sustainable career path.  His initial success came with ‘The Mill of Silence’.  As well as being published it garnered second prize at a competition sponsored by the Chicago Record.  He exceeded that by winning it the following year with ‘The Lake of Wine’.   
  Capes quickly became both prolific and popular.  As well as his stories and articles for the periodicals he wrote around 40 volumes across novels, poetry, history as well as romance and mystery novels. 
  Bernard Capes died on 2nd November 1918 in the flu epidemic.

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  The Hanging Stranger

  Philip K. Dick

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  Step into a chilling reality with The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick—a gripping tale of paranoia, conformity, and the terrifying truths hidden in plain sight. When Ed Loyce notices something disturbingly out of place in his small town, he's plunged into a nightmare where no one else seems to care. Is he losing his mind, or has the world itself gone mad? This thought-provoking audiobook blends psychological horror with dystopian suspense, keeping you on edge until the very last word. Perfect for fans of dark science fiction and mind-bending thrillers. Listen now and uncover the stranger hanging in the shadows.

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  Blood Feast - The Complete Short...

  Malika Moustadraf

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  Malika Moustadraf (1969–2006) is a feminist icon in contemporary Moroccan literature, celebrated for her stark interrogation of gender and sexuality in North Africa. Blood Feast is the complete collection of Moustadraf’s published short fiction: haunting, visceral stories by a master of the genre. A teenage girl suffers through a dystopian rite of passage?,? a man with kidney disease makes desperate attempts to secure treatment?, and a mother schemes to ensure her daughter passes a virginity test. Delighting in vibrant sensory detail and rich slang, Moustadraf takes an unflinching look at the gendered body, social class, illness, double standards, and desire, as lived by a diverse cast of characters. Blood Feast is a sharp provocation to patriarchal power and a celebration of the life and genius of one of Morocco’s preeminent writers.

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  Titanic Waif

  Darby Kern

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  The sinking of the Titanic is a maritime disaster whose drama has stood the test of time. The personal stories that have come from the tragedy have spawned books, movies, plays, songs and, yes, even audio dramas.One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Navratils, a family caught in misfortune as the Titanic, while on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. The Navratil children, Edmond and Michel, Jr., became known as the Titanic waifs, because none of their rescuers knew who they were.We invite you now to join us as we tell the tale of The Titanic Waif, a story of love, mystery, heartbreak, and sacrifice.

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  Atomic Power

  John W. Campbell

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  Atomic Power by John W. Campbell is a visionary exploration of nuclear energy's potential and perils. Written by one of the pioneers of science fiction, this work delves into the transformative power of atomic science, examining its implications for humanity's future. Campbell presents a compelling narrative that blends scientific speculation with philosophical inquiry, raising thought-provoking questions about progress, responsibility, and the ethics of harnessing such immense energy. Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi and scientific futurism, this audiobook offers a gripping insight into the early imagination of nuclear technology and its profound impact on society.

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  The Unreliable Nature Writer

  Claire Carroll

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  Is this the type of confetti made from lots of tiny dead flowers? 
  Yes. Seems to be. It’s quite popular nowadays I think, as a sustainable alternative— 
  Pretty morbid to throw dead flowers over our friends. 
   
  Meet the Unreliable Nature Writer: a macabre product of late capitalism, climate anxiety and personal loss. Finding herself alone at a wedding, tailed by an unctuous and infatuated fellow guest, she proceeds to have her fun – plunging us into a potpourri of disturbing, darkly funny visions of a near future. Aloof, evasive and sardonic, she will be our guide; her stories will bare truths about how the world we’re changing so violently might affect us in turn… 
   
  In suburbia, a woman – a beloved wife and mother – begins a sordid affair with the humanoid robot her husband has brought home. 
   
  In a grand mansion, a woman recounts a dream of social stability and home ownership to a bizarre tribunal that will determine her future. 
   
  At a campsite, ordinary families swarm to pass their sweltering summer holiday – while just off the coast, the rich and powerful enjoy a very different kind of holiday from static cruise ships.

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