Author:Jonathan Swift,Robert Louis Stevenson,Arthur Conan Doyle,H.G. Wells,John Buchan,Tony Turner,Kenny Blyth,Michael Bertenshaw
Unabridged readings of five gripping adventure stories
This thrilling anthology contains five action-packed tales of incredible journeys, a murderous treasure hunt, invaders from outer space and international espionage - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. With over 33 hours of exciting listening, tracked by chapter, let yourself get carried away with these classic adventures.
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift's dark satire following Lemuel Gulliver's fantastical travels through strange and exotic lands. Read by Tony Turner.
Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of David Balfour's youthful adventures on the high seas and across the Scottish Highlands. Read by Kenny Blyth.
The Sign of the Four
Arthur Conan Doyle's intriguing locked-room mystery follows Holmes and Watson as they uncover a murky tale of theft, betrayal and greed. Read by Kenny Blyth.
The War of the Worlds
HG Wells' iconic sci-fi story about the battle to save Earth from a Martian invasion. Read by Michael Bertenshaw.
The Thirty-Nine Steps
John Buchan's stirring tale of derring-do, secrets and spies set in the shadows of war. Read by Kenny Blyth.
Credits:
Gulliver's Travels
Read by Tony Turner
Produced by Ross Burman
First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 1 November 2019
Kidnapped
Read by Kenny Blyth
Produced by Ciaran Bermingham
First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 24 August 2019
The Sign of the Four
Read by Kenny Blyth
Produced by Ciaran Bermingham
First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 22 August 2019
The War of the Worlds
Read by Michael Bertenshaw
Produced by Martha Littlehailes
First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 23 August 2019
The Thirty-Nine Steps
Read by Kenny Blyth
Produced by Karen Holden
First broadcast on BBC Sounds, 1 November 2019
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© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
In Deighton's best books - like this one - the narrative glides forward on rollers, and the scenes and characters fit perfectly into place. The result is marvellous entertainment.
—— IndependentVintage, treble-crossing, East-West intrigue ... written with Deighton's usual punch and economy.
—— Daily MailLen Deighton is the Flaubert of the contemporary thriller writers.
—— Michael Howard , Times Literary SupplementDeighton's outstanding achievement is the nine-volume series chronicling the life and times of Bernard Samson ... Deighton's Samson trilogies are as much about the elusiveness of human interactions as espionage. Spying is not a secret world sealed off from ordinary life but an extension of the world we all live in.
—— John Gray , New StatesmanWith a genuinely terrifying opening, fans of Big Little Lies will enjoy this slice of twisty domestic noir with a distinct south Dublin flavour.
—— Sinead Crowley, author of ONE BAD TURNAll Her Fault drops you straight into a nightmare scenario that plays on some of our worst fears. The delicious equivalent of a binge-watch, I powered through this book in one sitting. Think Big Little Lies meets The Undoing - I had a blast accusing everyone of everything, as each chapter introduced a new twist or revelation to undo my prior conviction. A fantastic, immersive read, proving that people behaving badly really do make for the best company!
—— Jacqueline Bublitz, author of BEFORE YOU KNEW MY NAMEA wonderfully twisty nightmare of a domestic thriller.
—— Emma Curtis, author of KEEP HER QUIETOne of Mara's myriad talents is identifying those subterranean paranoias of modern life - the vulnerability of an online presence, the trust we place in strangers - and masterfully worrying at these fears to keep us hooked and horrified in equal measure all the way to the last page. All Her Fault simmers with unbearable anxiety before the gut punch of its charged and riveting climax. You cannot look away.
—— Sophie White, author of UNFILTEREDGripping and twisty.
—— Andrea CarterFrom its heart-stopping opening through to the twist on the final page, I raced through All Her Fault. It says a lot about Andrea Mara's fantastic plotting that I never guessed whodunnit - and I more or less suspected everyone.
—— Nicola Rayner, author of THE GIRL BEFORE YOU and YOU AND MEI couldn't put down All Her Fault, so many wicked, wicked twists! Utterly gripping, so believable and just the most perfect ending. Superb!
—— Sam Blake, author of THE DARK ROOMIt was gripping and emotional and I couldn't put it down. The twist was intricately woven into the storyline, but so cleverly done that I didn't see it coming at all. I loved the relationship between the women, and the wonderful portrayal of female friendship developing even in the darkest of circumstances.
—— Eleanor Ray, author of EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFULA thought-provoking rollercoaster of a read with a shocking but satisfying twist - highly recommended!
—— Roz WatkinsAll Her Fault is a fantastic read. Gripping and real, with a whole host of flawed characters, it explores motherhood, relationships and friendship in a twisted unravelling of every parent's worst nightmare.
—— Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYALWow, All Her Fault gripped from the first page and didn't let up! It played on my worst fears and kept upping the stakes . . . Great plotting, I didn't predict any of the twists and turns! Superb characters that were brilliantly crafted. This book will fly!
—— Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of THE SANATORIUMA dark and twisted thriller which will make most parents triple check their security settings! This is another cracking read from a writer who is at the top of her game and wow... that twist floored me!
—— Claire Allan, author of HER NAME WAS ROSEHer best yet, and a truly gripping, twisty tale.
—— Sunday IndependentAndrea Mara writes twisty mysteries that keep you turning the pages.
—— Jo Spain, author of THE CONFESSION and THE PERFECT LIEA taut and twisty domestic thriller that throws readers into the nightmarish situation of a missing child and the subsequent paranoia that creates suspects out of anyone and everyone. The unexpected twist will have your jaw to the floor.
—— CultureFlyAn intensely twisty thriller guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end - perfect for weekend reading.
—— New MagazineA suspense builder - shocking lies and unforgivable betrayals emerge as a desperate search for a child ensues.
—— Woman's OwnSecrets are uncovered at every twist and turn of this domestic thriller, in which you're thrust into the action from the very first page. A gripping, intricately written story that's easy to devour.
—— HeatSharp, sophisticated, and full of suspense - everything you need for a perfect summer read.
—— Cara Hunter, bestselling author of CLOSE TO HOMEAll Her Fault is a brilliant premise, wonderfully executed . . . a taut, superbly designed suspense novel.
—— Business PostThis book is excellent. Pacy and clever and intriguing.
—— Eithne Shortall, author of THREE LITTLE TRUTHSAll my greatest fears on the page and yet I couldn't stop reading. Congratulations, Andrea Mara, you evil genius.
—— Sarah Breen, co-author of OH MY GOD, WHAT A COMPLETE AISLINGSomeone has taken Marissa's child; the fun in this fiendishly twisting narrative is trying to work out who that might be.
—— Irish IndependentThis is a book which would probably reward a second reading, perhaps a few months later, when the details have faded a little from memory. It's really that good.
—— Irish ExaminerGripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. Truly original
—— Paula DalyIntelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable
—— Jane CorryBrilliantly written
—— Fiona BartonA thrilling mystery with a strong emotional heart
—— Woman & HomeIngeniously constructed, with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense
—— Louise Candlish