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Fever Crumb
- By: Philip Reeve
- Narrated by: Philip Reeve
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Fever Crumb has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the Order of Engineers, where she serves as an apprentice. At a time when women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only girl to serve in the Order. Soon, though, she must say good-bye to Dr. Crumb to assist archaeologist Kit Solent with a top secret project. The assignment involves a mysterious room that once belonged to Auric Godshawk, the last of the Scriven overlords, and Fever must help unlock it.
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Better then mortal engines
- By matt green on 29-03-2020
- Fever Crumb
- By: Philip Reeve
- Narrated by: Philip Reeve
fabulous
Reviewed: 06-06-2019
fabulous book, well read and a captivating romp. set hundreds of years before mortal engines fills in some of the backstory of the world but is a great book by itself!

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The Last Necromancer
- The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 1
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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For five years Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man. Charlie hasn't raised a spirit since she first discovered she could do so five years ago. That time her father banished her. This time she brings even more trouble upon herself. People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her.
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another great read from c j archer.
- By Giles on 08-03-2019
- The Last Necromancer
- The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 1
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
another great read from c j archer.
Reviewed: 08-03-2019
another great read from c j archer. excellent voice work and a great anti hero
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The Magician's Diary
- Glass and Steele, Book 4
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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India and Matt thought all their problems would come to an end once they found Chronos. But the watch magician brings with him as many questions as answers, and a load of trouble. To fix Matt's magic watch, they must find an old diary that once belonged to a doctor magician murdered decades ago. The hunt drags them into a sordid mystery involving two of London's craft guilds. With old and new enemies determined to stop them, and long-held secrets unearthed, Matt and India must work together better than ever.
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still loving the series
- By Anonymous User on 20-06-2019
- The Magician's Diary
- Glass and Steele, Book 4
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
continues to be great
Reviewed: 19-01-2019
can't wait for next one! the story continues more pieces fall into place and secrets revealed abd new ones uncovered.
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The Apothecary's Poison
- Glass and Steele, Book 3
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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When Dr. Hale is murdered, Matt becomes a suspect. With Matt's nemesis Sheriff Payne influencing the investigating detective, India and Matt know they must find the real killer, or risk his freedom, and ultimately, his life. Time is running out as they hunt for a killer capable of turning medicine into poison with a magic spell, as well as continue the search for Chronos. A search that must end in success before Matt's malfunctioning watch stops altogether.
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still going strong
- By Giles on 24-10-2018
- The Apothecary's Poison
- Glass and Steele, Book 3
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
still going strong
Reviewed: 24-10-2018
while not quite as captivating as the first 2 it's still well worthwhile and very enjoyable.
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Superior Saturday
- Keys to the Kingdom #6
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Arthur Penhaligon has wrested five of the Keys from their immortal guardians, the Trustees of the Will. But gaining the Sixth Key poses a greater challenge than any he has ever faced before. Superior Saturday is not just one of the Trustees, she is also the oldest Denizen and the most powerful and knowledgeable sorcerer within the House. She has tens of thousands of sorcerers at her command - and she has been preparing her forces all along.
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Superior Reading, Keys to Kingdom
- By ShazBoo BookOwl on 20-08-2020
- Superior Saturday
- Keys to the Kingdom #6
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
another excellent installment
Reviewed: 05-10-2018
the story continues and the whole family is wrapt. again and excellent performance. make sure you download lord Sunday before you get to the end... it's a cliff hanger.
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The Mapmaker's Apprentice
- Glass and Steele, Book 2
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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When an apprentice from the Mapmakers' Guild goes missing, Matt and India are employed to find him. Going undercover as a married couple, they discover that not everyone at the guild is what they seem, and the lad's unearthly maps caused jealousy, suspicion and fear. With one of the apprentice's magic maps in their possession, India and Matt must use their wits and India's fledgling, untried magic to find him.
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Just brilliant
- By Amazon Customer on 13-09-2019
- The Mapmaker's Apprentice
- Glass and Steele, Book 2
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
good rollicking story
Reviewed: 01-10-2018
captivating, well written and superbly performed, well paced with many concurrent threads woven through the story.
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The Watchmaker's Daughter
- Glass and Steele, Book 1
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
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India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who'll accept her - an enigmatic and mysterious man from America, a man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's ill.
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Couldn’t stop listening.
- By Jennifer on 14-01-2018
- The Watchmaker's Daughter
- Glass and Steele, Book 1
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
excellent
Reviewed: 22-09-2018
enthralling and well read. the story is a well paced and captivating. very enjoyable !
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Steamborn: The Complete Trilogy Box Set
- By: Eric Asher
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
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A supernatural swarm. A treacherous scheme. A tinker's apprentice may be the village's only hope. This collection includes Steamborn, Steamforged, and Steamsworn. Grab it and crank up a whimsical thrill-ride today!
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excellent performance and series. great steampunk
- By Giles on 17-04-2018
- Steamborn: The Complete Trilogy Box Set
- By: Eric Asher
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
excellent performance and series. great steampunk
Reviewed: 17-04-2018
excellent performance and series. great steampunk story in post apocalyptic world. though the age of the main protagonist seems to ipmly the book's for kids the the level gory detail might be better for mood to late teens
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Lady Friday
- The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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Lady Friday tempts Arthur with an unexpected offer - but it is a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir to the Kingdom, or a chance he must seize before Superior Saturday or the Piper snatch it first? Who will win the race to discover the secret of the Middle House?
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excellent series continues.
- By Giles on 15-04-2018
- Lady Friday
- The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
excellent series continues.
Reviewed: 15-04-2018
it's getting a little hard to keep track of all the machinations and players for the youngest listeners but otherwise an excellent story.
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Drowned Wednesday
- The Keys to the Kingdom #3
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world - where one boy is about to venture and unlock a number of fantastical secrets. As Arthur gets closer to the heart of his quest, the suspense and mystery grow more and more intense.
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excellent. my 5 yo loved it! looking forward 4th s
- By Giles on 08-01-2017
- Drowned Wednesday
- The Keys to the Kingdom #3
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
excellent. my 5 yo loved it! looking forward 4th s
Reviewed: 08-01-2017
excellent. my 5 yo loved it!
looking forward 4th episode and following books.
well keeping coming back
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