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Break Me Down

An audio exclusive starring Yael Stone, Remy Hii and a full cast

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Break Me Down

By: Anna Downes
Narrated by: Yael Stone, Remy Hii, Alan Zhu, Elisa Colla, Anna Downes, Aimee Horne, Lyanna Kea, Airlie Dodds, Taylor Owynns, Jeremy Waters, Angela Tran
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A Penguin Audio Exclusive, narrated by a full cast: Yael Stone, Elisa Colla, Anna Downes, Remy Hii, Aimee Horne, Lyanna Kea, Airlie Dodds, Taylor Owynns, Jeremy Waters, Alan Zhu and Angela Tran.

After years of seclusion, the once-celebrated Australian child star Georgia Lane moves to Los Angeles, determined to make a comeback. But as auditions elude her and bills pile up, she quickly realises that beneath the glitzy facade, LA is a ruthless and unforgiving city.

That is until she meets Henry, an aspiring actor, who sweeps her off her feet, connects her with his agent and brings her to audit a class at the elite acting studio he attends. It's here that Marianna, The Studio's head teacher, takes a special interest in Georgia. As she steps into the intense, ego-driven world of The Studio, Georgia finds herself challenged and invigorated by its unconventional methods, which promise to unlock her full potential, but demand much more in return.

The more she commits to its ways, the more The Studio transforms into a battleground of ambition, jealousy and psychological warfare. With each step forward, she feels the grip of her past tightening, Henry's love turning on her and Marianna's mentorship becoming all-consuming. And as the lines between the pursuit of art and the survival of the self begin to blur, everything Georgia holds dear starts slipping away, revealing the true price of a dream.

Break Me Down is a testament to the power of art to heal, destroy and, ultimately, transform.

©2025 Anna Downes (P)2025 Penguin Random House Australia Audio
Psychological Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

'A master storyteller' - HAYLEY SCRIVENOR

'Absolutely addictive' - SALLY HEPWORTH

'Emotionally charged' - CHRISTIAN WHITE

'Immersive and chilling' - CANDICE FOX

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