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Annie faces an impossible decision and embarks on a journey in search of answers. The Doll Makers, which won an international Crime Writers’ Dagger in 2004, is a dramatic and intriguing crime thriller written by Yorkshire based author Penny Grubb. 

Opening Doors by Penny Grubb is a Fantabble audio short. It is expertly read by acclaimed actor, Penelope McDonald and post produced by sound guru, Simon Woolcott.
This is a Red Room production for Fantastic Books Audio.

Music at Full Moon is a horror Fantabble, written by Melodie Trudeaux, read by Penelope McDonald with post production by Simon Woolcott. This horror short is a Red Room production for Fantastic Books Audio.

John Connor was born in 1964 and has been writing poetry since he was sixteen. Following the death of his Mother and Father, John noticed that his poetry had changed. He wrote to give himself comfort and when he shared his words with others found his poems also gave comfort to them. 

Now, with thousands of followers on Facebook and a regular spot writing poetry for a grief management site called ‘Healing Hugs’, John is surprised at his sudden rise to fame. His work has also appeared on the ‘Words of Wisdom’ site which currently has over a million followers! 

A down to earth family man who dreams of going to America due to his love of 1950s music, John wants his poetry to touch the hearts and souls of those lost in grief. 

This is his second collection and he hopes his poetry will continue to inspire and comfort you in your daily lives. These poems have been beautifully illustrated with 10 pictures by Polish artist Jolanta Dziok, created exclusively for this collection. 

As a thank you for all their continuing important work, John has agreed to donate 10% of the proceeds from this, his second collection to Healing Hugs, who have helped him spread his healing poetry to those most in need of it.

John Connor was born in 1964 and has been writing poetry since he was sixteen. Following the death of his Mother and Father, John noticed that his poetry had changed. He wrote to give himself comfort and when he shared his words with others found his poems also gave comfort to them. Now, with thousands of followers on Facebook and a regular spot writing poetry for a grief management site called ‘Healing Hugs’, John is surprised at his sudden rise to fame. His work has also appeared on 'Star Bright Angels' and the ‘Words of Wisdom’ site which currently has over a million followers! A down to earth family man who dreams of going to America due to his love of 1950s music, John wants his poetry to touch the hearts and souls of those lost in grief.

This is his third collection and he hopes his poetry will continue to inspire and comfort you in your daily lives. These poems have been beautifully illustrated with 10 pictures by Polish artist Jolanta Dziok, created exclusively for this collection. As a thank you for all their continuing important work, John has agreed to donate 10% of the proceeds from this collection to St Helea Hospice.

John has dedicated this collection to his sadly departed wife Sam Connor, who lost her battle with cancer just a few weeks before this collection was finished.

Written by John Harper under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite: Dangerous. 

Robert Garry, ex-military officer, wants nothing more than to maintain his integrity and his team’s safety despite a career change to pirate leader but a cargo freighter he targets proves to be holding much more than he bargained for. Will he escape with his own life, let alone the lives of his crew? He has always shunned the ‘folk hero’ label but is he in danger of becoming an arch villain in the process…

10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Wellington Cancer Society, a local division of a New Zealand wide charity that helps combat cancer with education, prevention, care, support and also runs local projects.

4Gb USB Cards feature the cover artwork and all files are DRM-free meaning you can listen to them wherever you like. Audio version performed by Scott Ainslie, music by Steve Wilson. A Radio Theatre Workshop production for Fantastic Books Audio. ACEO Collector card artwork created by Alice taylor from character profiles supplied and approved by the author.

Follow John on his website here: andherethewheel.co.nz

Written by Chris Booker, Darren Grey, Tim Gayda, Allen Farr, Lisa Wolf, Ulla Susimetsä, Marko Susimetsä, Rose Thurlbeck, Alexander Saunders, Gareth Bailey, Nicholas Hansen, Ramon Marett, Frederick Burbidge, Matthew Benson, and Christopher Jarvis under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite: Dangerous. Cover design by Heather Murphy.

Enjoy 15 scintillating tales in this eclectic collection where characters seek honor, truth, retribution, and in one case, a place to sell 300-year-old Lavian brandy.

The stories:

Crossing the Line by Chris Booker

The Comet's Trail by Darren Grey

A Question of Intelligence by Lisa Wolf

The Easy Way Out by Ramon Marett

The Maledict by Tim Gayda

Children of Zeus by Christopher Jarvis

Pinacotheca by Alexander G Saunders

Blood is Thicker by Ulla Susimetsä

Beyond Civilization by Marko Susimetsä

Cat's Cradle by Rose Thurlbeck

Nature's Way by Gaz Bailey

A Game of Death by Allen L Farr

Mission (almost) Completed by Matthew Benson

Research Purposes by Fred Burbidge

Ode to Betty Cole by Nicholas Hansen and Darren Grey

4Gb USB Cards feature the cover artwork and all files are DRM-free meaning you can listen to them wherever you like. Audio version performed by Toby Longworth and Penelope MacDonald, music by Allen Stroud. A Radio Theatre Workshop production for Fantastic Books Audio. ACEO Collector card artwork created by Alice taylor from character profiles supplied and approved by the authors.