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The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of Jules Verne's classic underwater adventure, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style.

In der faszinierenden Welt der Abenteuerliteratur entfalten sich Geschichten voller Entdeckergeist und Sehnsucht nach Freiheit, jede Erzählung nimmt die Hörer:innen mit auf eine packende Reise. Eine Hörbuchbox voller Abenteuerlust, spannend und mitreißend interpretiert von Rufus Beck, Max Urlacher, Hans-Helmut Dickow u.v.a.

Reise um den Mond ist ein Roman des französischen Autors Jules Verne. Der Roman wurde erstmals 1870 unter dem französischen Titel Autour de la Lune von dem Verleger Pierre-Jules Hetzel veröffentlicht. Es handelt sich um die Fortsetzung des 1865 erschienenen Werkes Von der Erde zum Mond (De la Terre à la Lune). Die erste deutschsprachige Ausgabe erschien 1873 im Verlag der Gebrüder Légrády in Pest unter dem Titel Reise um den Mond. Es handelt sich um ein frühes Werk des Science-Fiction-Genres, das die Mondfahrt um fast genau hundert Jahre vorwegnimmt.

The Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 1: The English at the North Pole begins the journey of Captain John Hatteras, who is obsessed with reaching the North Pole. Against dangerous icebergs and crew mutinies, his relentless quest pushes the limits of human endurance.

Captain Antifer is a thrilling treasure hunt novel by Jules Verne. When a wealthy Egyptian leaves a hidden fortune to the captain who once saved him, the search for the lost gold spans from France to the Arabian coast, fraught with betrayal, deception, and adventure.

The Blockade Runners is a fast-paced maritime adventure set during the American Civil War. A Scottish merchant, desperate for cotton, builds a speedy ship to evade the Union blockade. But when he gets entangled in a dangerous rescue mission, his plans take an unexpected turn.

Dick Sands the Boy Captain is an exhilarating maritime adventure about a fifteen-year-old boy who must take command of a ship after the captain disappears. Facing treacherous seas, deceitful men, and the perils of Central Africa, Dick must prove his courage and leadership to survive. A thrilling Jules Verne classic.

Doctor Ox’s Experiment is a humorous early Jules Verne short story about a sleepy Flemish town transformed by a scientist’s strange gas experiment. A witty satire on human nature, science, and unintended consequences.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon follows a perilous journey down the mighty Amazon River. Packed with adventure, exotic landscapes, and hidden dangers, Jules Verne crafts a vivid tale of survival and mystery, featuring secret codes and cryptography.

Facing the Flag is a thrilling Jules Verne novel exploring the dangers of advanced weaponry. A brilliant but unstable inventor develops a devastating weapon, and as world powers race to control it, the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a thrilling Jules Verne adventure following three explorers who cross Africa by hot air balloon. Facing wild animals, dangerous tribes, and harsh landscapes, their scientific expedition becomes a test of endurance and ingenuity. A must-listen for lovers of classic exploration tales.

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery is Jules Verne’s satirical take on the Robinson Crusoe genre. When young Godfrey is shipwrecked on a seemingly uninhabited island, he and his dancing instructor must survive against wild animals, cannibals, and mysterious occurrences. But not everything is as it seems—what is the secret behind the island?

The Fur Country is a gripping Arctic adventure following members of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they establish a fort near the North Pole. When an earthquake shifts their landmass, strange phenomena begin to unfold, putting their survival at risk in this thrilling Jules Verne novel.

Bist du bereit, von einem tosend wütenden Sturm in den Bann gezogen zu werden? In Frritt Flacc – Der Sturm von Jules Verne, gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas, erwartet dich ein atemberaubendes Hörbuch-Abenteuer, das klassischen Pulp-Fiction-Flair mit ungezähmten Naturgewalten vereint. Die Erzählung katapultiert dich mitten hinein in ein Szenario voller tobender Winde, peitschender Wellen und spannungsgeladener Momente, die gleichzeitig fesseln und als beruhigende Einschlafhilfe dienen.

Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager set by his friends at the Reform Club.

Master of the World is a gripping techno-thriller by Jules Verne, in which Chief Inspector Strock investigates a series of bizarre incidents—an artificial volcano, an impossibly fast car, and a mysterious sea vessel. As he follows the clues, he discovers the work of a genius inventor who possesses a machine that can travel on land, sea, and air. Can Strock stop this dangerous mastermind before he takes control of the world?

The Mysterious Island is a thrilling survival adventure by Jules Verne. After escaping a Civil War prison by balloon, five castaways land on an uncharted island, where they use their wits and science to build a new civilization. But the island holds secrets—and someone is watching them.

A letter from a sea captain, signed only with cryptic initials, directs an experienced sailor to built and outfit a ship, and to assemble a crew to sail on a dangerous adventure. The voyage starts towards a northerly destination with, as far as anyone knows, no captain aboard. After some time at sea, the captain finally appears and announces his identity, and his plan to sail to the North Pole. The crew faces dangers and hardship as they fight their way through the icy seas, while the captain drives them with single-minded focus to find a passage ever farther north.

The Steam House takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through India aboard a steam-powered mechanical elephant. What begins as a grand adventure soon turns into a desperate struggle against the vengeful Nana Sahib, a hidden assassin, and a long-buried secret. Will they escape this deadly game? A thrilling mix of technology, travel, and danger from the legendary Jules Verne.

Jules Verne’s Topsy-Turvy takes a fascinating and oddly prophetic look at global warming—through the lens of 19th-century adventure fiction. A group of inventors sets out to tilt the Earth’s axis to melt the Arctic ice, all in the name of resource exploitation. As scientific ambition collides with unforeseen consequences, this thought-provoking story raises questions about environmental responsibility and human ingenuity. A must-read for fans of Verne’s visionary storytelling.