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Lockley was working in the mountains on a survey mission when an alien spaceship smashed into a nearby lake. The Earth shook, and the people fled as the aliens swept the ground for miles in every direction with a beam weapon that induced mind-numbing terror and paralysis. Instead of running like everyone else, Lockley realises he has to go towards the alien menace to rescue the woman he loves....

When Feversham’s regiment was called to service in the Soudan, he resigned his commission. His fellow officers sent him one white feather each as a sign that they recognised his cowardice. What follows is an exciting adventure of redemption and a heart-aching love story.... 

This audiobook from 1862 is a collection of published letters discussing the pros and cons of raising regiments consisting entirely of coloured soldiers to fight for the Union during the American Civil War. These arguments present the views of the time, and it's fascinating to see viewpoints so alien to our modern sensibilities. For instance, at the time these letters were being written, half of the members of the Northern government were against allowing any coloured citizens to own or bear arms.

Mysteries come in all sorts, and this collection of seven short stories covers many of them. From the classic detective Sherlock Holmes to the supernatural-refuting Detective Bell, from invisible creatures invading Paris to true crime investigations.

When Miss Morstan arrived in Sherlock Holmes’ rooms, she brought with her a mystery that would challenge the abilities of even the renowned Holmes. Death, treasure, revenge and even war would all take their part in the challenging case.

The Bruce-Partington plans will revolutionise submarine warfare in a way that will make England untouchable. When the plans go missing and the man who stole them turns up dead, the government is in an uproar. Only one man can unravel the mystery, and that man is Sherlock Holmes. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of this Conan Doyle classic.

Have you ever had a feeling that you’re not in control of your own body? Have you ever done something and immediately after wondered why you did it? You’re not the only one. People all through recorded time have had that feeling. What if you truly were not in control? What if another being was slowly taking control of you and your life? FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of The Horla, a weird mystery story by Guy de Maupassant.

When John Booth made his lethal attack on Abraham Lincoln, Charles Leale was the first doctor on the scene. He had been watching the play along with the president, and when the call for a doctor was made Dr Leale was there immediately. As an experienced military surgeon he was able to immediately put his skills to work in an attempt to save the President’s life. This book, as the title suggests, describes the final hours of the President’s life from the moment he was shot to the moment when he breathed his last, told by the attending physician. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of this moving account by Charles A. Leale MD.

In the remote hills of deepest old England, Vaughn is worried when he discovers inexplicable changing symbols next to his home. With no one else to ask for help, he seeks out his old friend and investigator Dyson. Together they work to uncover the mysterious truth about the changing symbols.

Calhoun was assigned the sector because the previous Med Ship inspector had dropped the ball, and the whole sector had gone to rack and ruin. When he starts his first inspection he becomes embroiled in a pandemic driven war between worlds. What can a simple Med Ship pilot in a 50 ton flitter do to bring peace and health back to two worlds on the brink?

When Robert Blake took his lodgings on the Upper East Side he thought that the view across the city would inspire his writing. But the mysterious church steeple across the valley kept drawing his attention. Something was different about it, something mysteriously alluring. Finally he can resist no longer and makes his way to the church. The locals shun the church, which has been locked for decades. So Blake breaks in and finds the unimaginable: horror, and madness, and the Haunter of the Dark.

In this volume of the short story series, we present five more exciting classic science fiction tales. World wide pandemics, missing battleships, super scientists, spies, and the settling of a new world. The stories are: 'A Question of Courage' by J. F. Bone, 'Genesis' by H. Beam Piper, 'Pandemic' by J. F. Bone, 'The Mercenaries' by H. Beam Piper, and 'The Misplaced Battleship' by Harry Harrison.

Friends since childhood, Dan and Edward had a closeness that allowed them to share the deepest of secrets. Yet when Edward's marriage led him into a study of the dark arts it drove a wedge of horror between these best of friends. In this classic stand alone tale of horror, occultism, and madness, H. P. Lovecraft adds to his mythos with a tale that builds on the story of the Escape from Innsmouth. Interestingly it also crosses over with the Robert E. Howard's story called The Black Stone, making this story an essential for fans of Lovecraft and his Cthulhu mythos.

'When I was invited to the large country house of a friend, I expected dances, food, and other entertainments. I never expected to find myself sleeping in a barn haunted by a murderous spirit.' FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Algernon Blackwood’s tale of terror.

When George Crosby ended up in Valencia by accident, everyone he met thought he was a government spy. When he came to leave, he found himself accompanied by the mysterious Mr Jones, whom everyone knew was a spy. FNH audio presents an unabridged reading of Richard Davis' classic spy tale.

The Masters had ruled all space with an unconquerable iron fist. But the Masters were gone. And this new, young race from Terra who came now to take their place - could they hope to defeat the powerful ancient Enemy of All? FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of this classic science fiction story of a war that spans a galaxy.

Conan escapes a bloodbath of slaughter and leaps into an adventure encompassing revenge, monsters, an ancient curse and a beautiful woman. In this short story Robert E. Howard brings Conan, his most famous sword and sorcery hero, into vivid and bloodthirsty life.

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of this Sherlock Holmes classic adventure. Sherlock Holmes' health is suffering from his intense work schedule, and his doctor advises him to take a holiday. With Dr Watson he retires to a small village on the south coast, only to find himself drawn into investigating a bizarre attack that leaves one woman dead and two men insane.

When the Lady Vain sank beneath the waves, the only survivor was Edward Prendick, who managed to make his way into a dingy. Without food or water and drifting, he is saved from the brink of destruction only to find himself cut off from humanity on an island where hideously cruel experiments are being carried out.

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of a much overlooked classic by Conan Doyle. Down in the cells is Wolf Tone Maloney, the only surviving member of the Raiders gang. A murderer many times over, he is hated by everyone, but he thinks he's the good guy. When the institution's doctor starts listening to his story, a friendship starts to form.