Gordon Semple
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The Sandman
- Written by: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
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When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence.
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Overproduced
- By Dan Saul on 2020-08-02
- The Sandman
- Written by: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen
A First Time Delight
Reviewed: 2020-09-02
I had never had the chance to read Sandman, but had heard of it from so many sources. It was intriguing, beguiling, and most of all a fabulous listen!
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The Green Count
- Written by: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins
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After the bloody trials of Alexandria, Sir William Gold is readying for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He hopes, too, that the Holy City might allow his relationship with Emile, cousin of the Green Count of Savoy, to develop. But the Roman Emperor of Constantinople has been taken hostage by an unknown enemy, and the Green Count is vital to the rescue effort.
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A rich, detailed tapestry of a tale.
- By Gordon Semple on 2019-10-28
- The Green Count
- Written by: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
A rich, detailed tapestry of a tale.
Reviewed: 2019-10-28
Christian Cameron mixes the practice of a historian, with the character development of a graceful storyteller.
The language of the characters is reflective on the context in which they find themselves, and the author does not shy from second guessing his readers "sensitivities". The men at arms and knights were professional soldiers with all their ideas, ideals, and base instincts intact.
Well done.

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A Brightness Long Ago
- Written by: Guy Gavriel Kay
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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In a chamber overlooking the nighttime waterways of a maritime city, a man looks back on his youth and the people who shaped his life. Danio Cerra's intelligence won him entry to a renowned school even though he was only the son of a tailor. He took service at the court of a ruling count - and soon learned why that man was known as the Beast.
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Sweet sorrow, as always
- By Jen on 2019-05-20
- A Brightness Long Ago
- Written by: Guy Gavriel Kay
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
a Brightness for Today
Reviewed: 2019-05-23
once again Guy Kay delivers stunning storytelling with lyrical prose. Captured within seconds my imagination was swept along with vivid imagery.
the narrator was well suited to the material lending it character and gravitas.
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Galaxy Outlaws: The Complete Black Ocean Mobius Missions, 1-16.5
- Written by: J. S. Morin
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
- Length: 85 hrs and 6 mins
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Meet the galaxy's unluckiest outlaws. Carl Ramsey is an ex-Earth Navy fighter pilot turned con man. His ship, the Mobius, is home to a ragtag crew of misfits and refugees looking to score a big payday but more often just scratching to pay for fuel. The crew consists of his ex-wife (and pilot), a drunkard, four-handed mechanic, a xeno-predator with the disposition of a 120kg housecat, and the galaxy's most-wanted wizard.
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83 hrs. completed in less than a month.
- By tyler on 2018-10-15
- Galaxy Outlaws: The Complete Black Ocean Mobius Missions, 1-16.5
- Written by: J. S. Morin
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
Fantastic
Reviewed: 2019-02-27
An excellent story and a superb performance. Over 80 hours and it isn't enough. I am looking forward to listening to it again.

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The Prophet
- Written by: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Paul Sparer
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Writer, artist and philosopher Kahlil Gibran considered The Prophet to be his greatest achievement. First published in 1923, this collection of poetic essays on life and the human condition has been translated into more than 20 languages, and has become one of the beloved classics of our time. Cherished by millions, the universally inspiring words of The Prophet are here magnificently read aloud.
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Fine poetry with a fine message
- By Gordon Semple on 2018-09-13
- The Prophet
- Written by: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Paul Sparer
Fine poetry with a fine message
Reviewed: 2018-09-13
For nearly 100 years The Prophet has remained a beacon of great messages strung together in true lyrical poetry. With resonant tone this adaptation leads is to the shores of Orphilese and into the hope of our souls. #Audible1
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Neverwhere
- A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation
- Written by: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Christopher Lee, James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
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A BBC Radio six-part adaptation of Neil Gaiman's best-selling novel, starring James McAvoy as Richard and Natalie Dormer as Door. Beneath the streets of London there is another London. A subterranean labyrinth of sewers and abandoned tube stations. A somewhere that is Neverwhere....
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such a fine listen!
- By Gordon Semple on 2018-09-13
- Neverwhere
- A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation
- Written by: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Christopher Lee, James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anthony Head
such a fine listen!
Reviewed: 2018-09-13
with impeccable casting and such fine material there results a great listen! I truly loved hearing Sir Christopher Lee at his grumpier.
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