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I am a very experienced audiobook narrator who works for Audible, W.F. HOWES, RB MEDIA AND QUEST. I am available to other companies and publishers for freelance audiobook narration. I have a home studio and I use audacity software. My work has encompassed over 40 titles so far of varying lengths and genres, many of which have been series written by best-selling authors.
I use cutting edge techniques in my narration such as sound effects and background music where appropriate or can simply do a standard narration. My strength is in my versatility with character voices of all ages and accents of all kinds. I can record, edit, mix and master audio files in a variety of formats such as mp3, wav, OGG and midi. Enjoy the selection of samples below and if you wish to discuss a project with me, please visit my contacts page.
the d.i. grant series
Written by Amazon best-selling author Anthony Bateman
Read by Joe Mills
Recuperating from an injury at a colleague's holiday home in Cornwall, Grant is soon pulled into a world of murder, corruption and vice. His old boss had given him some cryptic instructions. Again making Grant take on an investigation that could get him killed!
© 2023 A P Bateman
(P) 2023 A P Bateman
RELEASED: MAY 11th 2023
RUNNING TIME: 7.5 HOURS (APPROX)
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I need more Grant!
DI Grant is certainly no choir boy but his sense of justice makes you like him. Grant is staying at the summer home of his former, now deceased, boss. He is supposed to be recuperating from being injured in the line of duty but his boss had given him some cryptic instructions…which leads Grant on an investigation that could get him killed! The story is well written with lots of action. The narration is excellent and immerses you in the environment with sounds effects. Looking forward to more DI Grant!
Vice
I enjoy listening to Joe Mills, who brings out the action and characters to you ears.
Interesting opener
An easy listening type of book the plot and story are there but possibly a bit easy to suss out how it will pan out. Looking forward to the next DI Grant adventure and to see if there’s more intrigue with some added twists and turns.
Great listen to a new favourite series
Well I think I have found my new favourite detective (whatever rank he is at this moment) the story itself was very well written with enough twists and turns even at the ending. Grant is no choir boy.
I liked the setting itself and Cornwall become a character in the story. Bringing in the impact of second homes on the economy was very interesting.
The narration worked really well and each character was unique. I even liked the sound effects which I normally dont like, but they were unobtrusive.
Read by Joe Mills
After breaking a case in Cornwall where he had been recuperating after a terrorist attack DCI Grant threw himself into undercover work until a mistake has cost him the case and his contact her life.
Thrown a career lifeline he is posted to Cornwall and expects his life of dangerous undercover work to be replaced by monotony and a backlog of cases more suited to a junior detective.
But when a young girl goes missing Grant investigates a crime that seems not only impossible to solve, but utterly unthinkable.
© 2023 A P Bateman
(P) 2023 A P Bateman
RELEASED: AUGUST 2nd 2023
RUNNING TIME: 8.1 HOURS (APPROX)
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Taken
This was an excellent follow up to the first book. I like the characters and look forward to reading more about them. Narration by Joe Mills was perfect!
Great listen to a new favourite series
This has the required twists and turns the two plots nicely dovetailed. It was an addictive listen, the narration really worked and added to the story. I just had to complete listening to get to the end but then I was bereft when it was over. Loved the ending set it up right for the next book.
Great story, really well told
I loved this book. It surprised me and kept my attention all the way through. The story deals with difficult subjects in a careful way so as to tell the tale fully without being offensive or salacious. For me, what made the book stand out was the narration. The narrator did a great job on accents, voices, and all the drama you could want from one story. Superb storytelling all around.
Excellent narration and pacy story
Really enjoyable police detective story. A nice mix of detection work and element of danger throughout.
ALSO FROM
A P BATEMAN
Read by Joe Mills
Six guests, a deadly game, one survivor... A new game reserve in South Africa plays host to six people all connected to the mysterious owner. But why are they all here? And how will they survive the weekend?
(C) 2024 AP BATEMAN
(P) 2024 AP BATEMAN
RELEASED: APRIL 23rd 2024
RUNNING TIME: 6.2 HOURS (APPROX)
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Contains graphic scenes of torture and violence.
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Dangerous Game
What a cracking story! Original and exciting. This is edge of the seat listening from A P Bateman, not for the faint of heart the story is very gruesome at times but it certainly kept me hooked from start to finish. Good well developed characters all with secrets that make them good candidates for what is to come.
Highly recommended. Joe Mills production and narration is excellent with plenty of sound effects and ambient sounds to add to the listening experience.
I'm Game
the narration of Joe Mills, brings the characters, action and suspense to your ears.
This book kept me hooked in from start to finish. The twists and turns will keep you on your toes. Actioned packed, suspense, fast paced. Great thriller.
excellent
Brilliant story line, well delivered by the narrator 👍🏻, I’m looking forward to more stand alone books from Ap Bateman !
the mersey murders series
Written by Amazon best-selling author Brian L. Porter
Death arrives on the morning tide.
Soon after the cargo liner Alexandra Rose steams into the Mersey Estuary, one of the ship’s passengers is found dead, leading to Detective Inspector Andy Ross’s most baffling case to date.
Another death soon follows, and Ross discovers that the case has its roots in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest. A billionaire entrepreneur, mysterious passengers, a team of researchers, and a band of vicious mercenaries all have their part to play.
Ross and his team from the Merseyside Police Specialist Murder Investigation team will need all their skills to solve the case of the Mersey Mariner.
This is a stand-alone mystery and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read or listened to other books in the series.
© 2017 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2021 Brian L. Porter
RELEASED: APRIL 8TH 2021
RUNNING TIME: 13.4 HOURS (APPROX)
THE HUNT FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE KILLER
1966. England wins the soccer World Cup. Same night, a barmaid's body is discovered near an abandoned lighthouse. Two more murders follow; all remain unsolved.
2005. DI Andy Ross is called in when a disturbingly similar series of murders begins in the same location.
If their estimates are correct, Ross and his team have one week to solve the case before the next lighthouse murder takes place.
In A Very Mersey Murder, DI Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake return in a race against time, as they seek to apprehend a vicious killer who seems to leave no clues and no evidence.
This is a stand-alone mystery and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read/listened to other books in the series.
© 2018 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2020 Brian L. Porter
RELEASED: NOVEMBER 4TH 2020
RUNNING TIME: 9.5 HOURS (APPROX)
Andy Ross and his team have an international investigation on their hands.
As the late night train from Manchester to Liverpool approaches the city, it hits the body of a man. After the police look into the case, they learn that the man was a well-known movie director—of the adult variety.
Soon, they find out that the man's list of enemies is almost as long as the railway line from Manchester to Liverpool. Is his murder personal or professional?
With two disgruntled ex-wives—both with a motive for murder—thrown into the mix, Ross and his team attempt to solve the mystery of the Last Train to Lime Street.
This is a standalone mystery, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't listened to other books in the series.
© 2019 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2022 Brian L. PorteR
RELEASED: MARCH 24TH 2022
RUNNING TIME: 9.9 HOURS (APPROX)
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When a monk is found poisoned at the St. Emma’s Priory, the Chief Constable—a friend of the Prior—insists that Andy Ross and his team handle the investigation.
The case turns out to be more complex than they first thought. After a second victim is found with a pitchfork thrust through his body, Ross discovers that to solve the case, they must reopen a cold case from years ago.
When connections to the old East German Secret Police—the Stasi—are revealed, Ross realizes that nothing is as it seems in The Mersey Monastery Murders.
© 2019 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2022 Brian L. Porter
RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 2ND 2022
RUNNING TIME: 9.7 HOURS (APPROX)
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what a Mystery
Loved the narration of Joe Mills, he brings the characters and plot together. You imagine the characters. There is lots of twists and turns and red herrings. A brother of the priory of St Emma's is murdered, but why ?
It's up to DI Andy Ross and DS Clarissa Drake and their team to solve the mystery.
Darkly twisted
The last place you would think of evil taking up residence is a monastery, but here you have it. It became more dark and twisted with each chapter , and kept me on edge for what was to come. When I thought it couldn't get more twisted it did!!! Take a listen. You won't be disappointed. The narrator did a great job with voices and sound effects and brought the characters and story to life.
A very well written mystery & great narration
A very well written mystery, engaging plot & interesting characters, Highlighted by the great narration.
Good listen
I came into this series with this book but it didn't seem to matter I soon got engaged. This was an enjoyable listen and a lot of red herrings to keep the interest, It really worked. The book was very well narrated and kept my attention throughout. All in all really enjoyed it.
Wonderfully engaging story
This is one 1 of a series, but I was able to pick it up and read it as a stand-alone book. There are subplots and characters that I assumed run through the series. In this book, the reader is given enough info and backstory of the characters that it’s not a problem to read it out of order.
Joe Mills’s narration and sound effects were perfect. He did a great job voicing the many characters, accents and foreign language accents unique to each character. I’m definitely going to read more in this series!
Also by
Brian L. Porter
PESTILENCE
BREATH IF YOU DARE
Read by Joe Mills
by brian l. porter
Breathe...if you dare.
English countryside, 1958.
The idyllic village of Olney has stood in its peaceful location for over 900 years.
Until one day, when two teenage boys are struck by a mysterious illness. The newly arrived Doctor Hilary Newton suspects a common flu to be the cause of their malady. Before long, the doctor and residents of Olney are plunged into a nightmare, as the disease ravages the local population. Despite the doctors employing the latest medicine available, the death toll keeps rising.
Someone in the village knows the reason behind the pestilence that has struck at the heart of the village, but can the medics learn the truth before it’s too late, or will they join the growing list of names that appear on the death roll in Olney St. Mary?
© 2020 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2022 Brian L. Porter
RELEASED:JANUARY 6TH 2023
RUNNING TIME: 9.9 HOURS (APPROX)
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Decent story. Well worth a listen.
Set in post-war England, this story is not what I was expecting it to be, but I was none the less delighted I downloaded it.
It's well worth a listen, with a well thought out, detailed story. The narrator makes all the difference to a story like this, and Joe Mills is one of the best narrators I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
After millionaire Malcolm Capshaw hires Joe Cutler and his team to search for a fabled artifact, they enter a maze of lies, murder, and betrayal.
The real purpose of their search is soon exposed, as an old London crime family displays an unusual interest in an ancient town where Christianity laid its roots in England.
Aided by the enigmatic professor Lucius Doberman, Joe and his team must solve the ancient mystery that lies in the shadows of Glastonbury, or die trying.
© 2014 Brian L. Porter
(P) 2023 Brian L. Porter
RELEASED: APRIL 19TH 2023
RUNNING TIME: 8.3 HOURS (APPROX)
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Joe Mills
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Glastonbury...BUT NOT AS YOU
KNOW IT
I love the narration of Joe Mills, perfect for this great paced book, brings the action to your ears.
Joe Cutler and his team search for Excalibur around Glastonbury. The expert who is there to help them seems only he does is make phone calls. There is action suspense, and twists. That will keep you on your toes.
the pocket history series
Written by
Michael Moorcroft
Read by
Joe Mills
November 5, 1605. By noon, the Catholic conspirators pray Guy Fawkes will have done his job and King James, together with his lords and parliament, will be blown into oblivion.
In the autumn of 1605, treason was being plotted in the shadows of the English shires. A group of Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catseby are planning to do the unthinkable. As Fawkes waits in the cellars of Parliament, the rest of the plotters are ready to put their plans into action.
At the side of the king are loyal men equally determined to keep their monarch safe and to destroy the Catholic threat once and for all.
As the clock ticks down to the hour, the tension rises.
Join the men who would change history in the final 24 hours of the most infamous plot in English history.
© 2017 Storywell
(P) 2018 Storywell
RELEASED: July 9th 2018
RUNNING TIME: 1.1 Hours (APPROX)
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Captivating from the start - a joy to listen to
Enjoyed the audio version of this book. It was engaging and captivating from the very start - a joy to listen to.
a good story very well read!
I loved it... for a short story it held my attention and gave just enough to make me listen to the end... something i rarely do.
Read by
Joe Mills
An alternative and fictional build up to the events of the great fire of London.
Despite warnings that fire would devastate the great City of London, little was done, and when the perfect combination of events conspired, tragedy struck.
Using some true times, dates, locations and characters along with a liberal sprinkling of creative narration, Moorcroft delivers yet another masterpiece of short read alternate history reading for your delight.
© 2020 Storywell
(P) 2020 Storywell
RELEASED: July 28th 2020
RUNNING TIME: 2.1 Hours (APPROX)
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Joe Mills
A short listen of historical fiction
Sarajevo, June 1914. As Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, tours Bosnia, dark forces are at work to free the Southern Slavs from Vienna.
An extraordinary sequence of mistakes and mishaps is fated to change the world forever, and one man stands in the midst of it all. In the space of 24 hours, history stumbles wounded and delirious as the world descends inexorably into a war that will encompass the globe.
Seen through the eyes of the key players, this is the story of that terrible day when destiny closed its eyes.
© 2017 Storywell
(P) 2018 Storywell
RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 25th 2018
RUNNING TIME: 2.2 Hours (APPROX)
the rob stone series
Written by Amazon best-selling author Anthony Bateman
Read by
Joe Mills
When Rob Stone gives a ride to a woman on the run, he has unwittingly crossed a drugs cartel. With the DEA, FBI and local cops closing in on America's most wanted, it's time for Stone to stop running and start fighting. But south of the border on the cartel's own terms, the fight is altogether more brutal...
(c) AP bateman 2024
(p) ap bateman 2024
RELEASED: FEBRUARY 22ND 2025
RUNNING TIME: 7.5 HOURS (APPROX)
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beware the cartel
Joe Mills narration, brings the pace, action, angst and drama to your ears, making this a great listening experience. Perfect.
We find Rob Stone, right back in the action. No rest for him. Saving those from bullies and making sure the bully knows not to do it again. All at the same time ducking and diving from three government agencies who want him dead or to capture him. Rob has been framed and these agencies making his life one of action , but keeping his code of honour all the way through.
Excellent
Very enjoyable and brilliantly narrated by Joe Mills,
I hope Joe continues to narrate this series.
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2018 Award Winner - Best Parenting & Family - Pacific Book Review
Ever wondered what would happen if mom went back to work and dad stayed home with the baby?
The award-winning Daddy Day Care is an outrageously funny and honest account of what happens when one dad stays at home for six months to bring up his baby daughter.
It shows what it’s like being the only bloke in playgroup and how to bluff your way through mom chat. How it’s ok to mix up Humpty Dumpty with some Prince and David Bowie, and how your sidekick provides a cheap alternative to the gym!
Aimed at dads (and curious moms), Daddy Day Care offers a truly alternative look at the poo-soaked chaos of full-time childcare.
Best served with beer - or strong coffee (for the chronically sleep-deprived parent).
© 2018 Jonathan Tindale
(P) 2018 Jonathan Tindale
RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 27TH 2018
RUNNING TIME: 4.3 HOURS (APPROX)
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Fun book
Interesting and hilarious look at infant care through a father's perspective. truly enjoyable and worth the listen. the best parts are the descriptive accounts of trying to keep squeeky sleeping to no avail, something any parent can honestly relate to. as a stay at home mom I often wondered where my days went, now I know. THE NARRATOR Was absolutely brilliant!
The new novel from the Guardian Not the Booker-shortlisted author of Real Monsters. Longlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker prize 2016.
When we moved into the wild, the wild moved into us. When a troubled advertising salesman loses his job, the fragile wall between his public and private personas comes tumbling down. Fleeing his debtors, Adam abandons his family and takes to sleeping rough in a local park, where a fraternity of homeless men befriend him.
As the months pass, Adam gradually learns to appreciate the tough new regime until winter arrives early, threatening to turn his paradise into a nightmare.
Starving, exhausted, and sick of the constant infighting, Adam decides to return to his family. The men, however, have other plans for him. With time running out and the stakes raised unbearably high, Adam is forced to question whether any of us can truly escape the wildness within.
Liam Brown brings us another enthralling survival tale which questions human belonging in either nature or society. Adam gambles with his life in this Lord of the Flies style struggle as he tries to escape back to modern society with his sanity intact.
"Compelling, chilling investigation into the dark instincts of masculinity." (Guardian)
© 2016 Legend Press Ltd
(P)2019 Legend Press Ltd
RELEASED: NOVEMBER 15TH 2019
RUNNING TIME: 7.5 HOURS (APPROX)
A vicious killer is on the hunt for his next victim and CID Inspector Prav Shira is fatigued by the lack of progress. With reluctance he brings in psychologist Dr. Arliss Grey to aide in the investigation.
But Arliss is a woman plagued by her own demons, and wrought by a dark secret from her past what she soon uncovers brings her closer to a sinister conspiracy that weaves itself into the halls of power.
And to make matters worse former MI5 Agent Prav Shira's involvement in a 20-year-old cover-up only adds to that stress, and it's not because he's flawed, Shira has his vices - vices that could very well end his career.
Breaking Arliss is a tightly-woven thriller that keeps you guessing right up until the very end. And with unforgiving consequences, no one is safe.
© 2017 John Lyes
(P) 2019 John Lyes
RELEASED: JULY 17TH 2019
RUNNING TIME: 13.4 HOURS (APPROX)
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Joe Mills
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Joe Mills
"A baby is born and placed in his dead mother’s arms...
When the funeral shroud is cast over her, his father names his son Pall. It will soon become a name that strikes a shiver of fear into the hearts of those who hear it in combat.
A lone survivor on a battlefield many years later, Pall dazedly recovers from the wounds of war. Despite the dead cast about him, everything he looks upon is unfamiliar to him. Wandering away from this scene of carnage, he encounters John Savage, a giant of a man who puts Pall within the sight of Savage’s seven-foot, nocked longbow.
What ensues from this deadly encounter is an elusive journey for truth. Yet, while it is haunted by a ravening demon that is out to destroy Pall and John, the vision and prayers of a startlingly beautiful young woman protect them from afar."
(C) 2019 By A. Keith Carreiro
(P) By Wordwooze
RELEASED: JANUARY 4TH 2024
RUNNING TIME: 6.3 HOURS (APPROX)
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Good Listen
This is the first Keith Carreiro book I've listened to and it's A well written story with interesting characters. The book is fast paced and keeps the listeners attention. Joe Mills narration is top notch and brings the story to life. I'm not sure I'd want to continue this series but this first book was well worth listening to.
It is 1777. The Battle of Saratoga, a turning point of the Revolutionary War, encourages the American Continental Army with their first great victory. But there seems little to celebrate for one patriotic woman forced to nurse wounded British soldiers right in their war camp.
Thrust into deception by a cruel Loyalist uncle, Abigail lies in order to survive, all the while dealing with doubts that challenge her faith. Then ... Two hundred years later, on the anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, thousands arrive from Europe and the United States to celebrate the event including descendants from the war. One young American, Abby, meets the offspring of a British soldier.
When she is threatened, Abby turns to the only person she knows at the event her British ally. Can she trust him with her life? Or will he betray her in the same way loyalist spies betrayed her ancestors? Perhaps letters from long ago will reveal the truth.
(C) 2016 Elaine Marie Cooper
(P) Elaine Marie Cooper
Released: July 27th 2018
Running Time: 8 hours 19 mins
non - fiction
Read by Joe Mills
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"Candy Jones" was the stage name of Jessica Wilcox (b. 1921) who became famous as a model and "pinup girl" in the early 1940s. Her story seems too bizarre to be true. One of America's most famous models, brainwashed by the CIA? Yes, it is another example of truth being stranger than fiction.
The story begins with Candy's wedding to Long John Nebel, New York's most successful radio talk-show host. During the wedding, and regularly thereafter, Candy's personality would seem to shift. She would suddenly change from her affable, self-effacing self to a brusque, aggressive "stranger". For the first few months of the marriage, these shifts were infrequent enough that Nebel didn't worry much about it, but as time went on, they got worse.
Nebel began trying to relax his wife by hypnotising her. Although Candy insisted that she couldn't be hypnotised, she slipped easily into a relaxed state and then into a healthy, deep sleep. But during the third session, with no suggestion from Nebel, Candy spontaneously regressed to a young age.
After that, Nebel began to record their sessions.
The result of these sessions was that Nebel discovered his wife had been brainwashed into have a second identity, "Arlene", whom a CIA doctor had used to carry messages all over the world. Eventually, Candy was tortured at CIA headquarters, so that her doctor could display her "successful" programming.
The Control of Candy Jones sent shockwaves through the corridors of power when it was first published in 1976. After reportedly being suppressed by the CIA, it became an instant classic and remains so today.
(c) 1983 Saucerian Press (
(P) 2018 NEW SAUCERIAN LLC
RELEASED: JULY 31ST 2018
RUNNING TIME: 7.3 HOURS (APPROX)
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Forty years on from the Falklands Conflict, veteran Paul Cardin reflects on his own experiences while asking probing questions about what really went on before, during and after those 74 days of hostility.
As a 22-year-old radio operator in the Royal Navy, Paul was stationed on HMS Yarmouth when it was anchored in San Carlos Bay, known colloquially as Bomb Alley. During his time there, he saw ships being bombed and sunk and watched his friends and comrades being injured and killed.
Return to Bomb Alley 1982 is part memoir, part critical account of the way in which the Falklands Conflict was handled. Although often referred to as a war, neither Britain nor Argentina ever made a formal declaration but the days which followed the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands saw more than 900 people lose their lives and many others left with lasting physical and mental injuries.
This book is a gripping listen for anyone who wants to know more about the Falklands Conflict. As well as telling his own story through diary extracts and a timeline, the author takes a thorough and journalistic approach to this period of history, asking tough questions about why and how certain decisions were made, what was really going on in the background. Just what was the role played by the British Government and Margaret Thatcher? What were their main motivations and how did they use the conflict to their advantage in the years which followed?
© 2022 Paul Cardin
(P) 2023 Paul Cardin
RELEASED: MARCH 22ND 2023
RUNNING TIME: 2.7 HOURS (APPROX)
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The Great Awakening!
A fantastic first hand account of the FW littered with nuanced details of which many I wasn't aware of. The FW like all wars past and present are contrived by our death cult slave-masters for financial gain, political gain and the ultimate and complete enslavement of humanity. All being played out right now with the NATO proxy war in Ukraine backed and financed by the same psychopaths that are always behind these atrocities.
This book gives me faith that humanity is finally waking up to the reality of the world we live in. I would recommend this book to anyone with an open mind and a functioning brain to gain an understanding of why the FW, like all wars are completely unnecessary and only benefit a minuscule amount of wealthy psychopaths that infect our world. How many million men and women have died in unnecessary wars to further the agenda of the few?
Bomb Alley
It didn't take me long to appreciate the candid and honest perspective the author was taking. He mix's the politics and remembered situations with an objective hindsight, that could only be written by a man who has been through the Falklands and the current day conflicts on both civilian and military members.
I totally understand how such experiences have shaped the authors journey back then, and through current times. Thank you for writing this book, I enjoyed it very much. I hope others can see the dangers to which you point the finger of experience. Bravo Paul Cardin and Joe Mills.
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JOE MILLS
Contains newly unearthed, never-before-heard interviews with Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and other key figures in Manchester United’s history
Provides the most complete and rounded picture of Matt Busby—the man and the manager—ever written, from an author widely regarded as the best Manchester United historian alive today.
The world’s biggest football club comes under scrutiny like no other sporting institution on earth. Yet how did Manchester United become the global behemoth it is? And how and why did Matt Busby take the club to the summit of the game—and build an empire that lasted for decades?
Football, Taught By Matt Busby delves into the DNA of Manchester United, the world’s most famous football club, exploring the identity and philosophy of the team from its beginnings in Newton Heath to its global prominence today.
At a time when the club’s identity has been questioned following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, Wayne Barton seeks to unravel the core principles that have shaped the club’s success over decades, through research spanning over a decade, and interviews with key figures associated with the club.
Drawing on never-before-heard interviews with Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as conversations with over one hundred former players, managers, coaches, and officials, this book is the definitive study of Manchester United’s playing style and heritage.
For the first time, the intricate details of the club’s football philosophy are connected, from the Busby era to Ferguson’s reign, and beyond. This book is set to become a vital reference point for fans, historians, and coaches alike.
© 2025 Wayne Barton
(P) 2025 W.F. Howes Ltd.
RELEASED: AUGUST 28TH 2025
RUNNING TIME: 11.5 HOURS (APPROX)
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LOVED IT
Great listen and you don’t have to be a Man U fan as the stories told in most could be shared by other teams in football and in sport in general. Excellent narration, engaging and a very easy listenING voice.
Read by Joe Mills
“Make it do,” his mother said. And somehow, he always did. What if you were flying into war with barely three weeks of training? What if your first dogfight ended with your guns still on safety? What if a single wrong turn landed you in a prison camp halfway across Europe, unsure if you'd ever see home again?
This is the extraordinary true story of Ken Cam, a young RAF Spitfire pilot hurled into the chaos of World War 2 far from ready - but never backing down. From that uncertain beginning, Make It Do follows Ken’s astonishing wartime journey.
(C) PETER CAM 2025
(P) PETER CAM 2025
RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 16th 2025
RUNNING TIME: 8.5 HOURS (APPROX)
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Excellent
What a story and what a man. The quiet humility despite being and absolute hero is so refreshing! The narrator knocked the delivery out the park too! Highly recommended.
Wow!
Superb. They were built differently back then! Couldn’t recommend this audiobook enough! The narrations is great and the story so poignant.
Great Listen
What a great listen! This is a truly heroic account of one man’s experiences as a Spitfire pilot during the Second World War. Told in the first person with genuine humility, Ken Cam’s story is both punchy and fascinating from start to finish.
Joe Mills’ narration is spot on, his natural accent, tone, and delivery totally captures the spirit of the tale. It sounds authentic and perfectly matched to the material.
A gripping and inspiring listen. Highly recommended.
One of the best books in my Audible collection
I spotted this title on Amazon & after reading the introduction, I knew it was book, I had to have. Luckily it was available as an Audible book, so I ordered it immediately & what an awesome book it was as it accompanied me on my daily walks.
If you’re like me & enjoy the stories of the RAF during WW2 then this is a title you must have. This book follows the author through his early life before he joins the RAF & how he starts military life square bashing before he begins his training on different aircraft types.
There is so much content here in the story. The narration is really excellent as well. I won’t say anymore other than highly recommended this to you. It’s one of those books that you will listen to more than once.
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JOE MILLS
“Telling them what Jimmy did... it’s the most important thing you can tell a young player who is representing Manchester United,”—Sir Alex Ferguson
This updated, family authorised biography of Manchester United hero Jimmy Murphy celebrates the career of the man who managed the club after the Munich air disaster and took charge of Wales at the 1958 World Cup.
Alongside Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, nobody in the long history of Manchester United is as important as Jimmy Murphy.
As legendary Manchester United manager Busby lay in an oxygen tent in his hospital bed, recovering from the horror of the Munich plane crash, he clutched the friend of his close friend and faithful right-hand-man Murphy. Murphy stepped into Busby’s shoes and answered United’s call in their hour of need. More than that, he provided the spark which would see a phoenix spectacularly rise from the flames.
Murphy would be at Busby’s side as the club famously conquered England and Europe, driven by a new generation of Babes. Murphy would remain United’s assistant manager up to 1971, going on to become a club scout, unearthing and recruiting famous talents like Gordon Hill and Steve Coppell. In his other role as Wales’ football manager, he would mastermind his country’s appearance in the World Cup finals–taking Wales to the brink of the semi-finals in 1958.
The Man Who Kept The Red Flag Flying has been written in full cooperation with Murphy’s family, with unique insight from sons Nick and Jimmy Junior. It features contributions and comments from Sir Alex Ferguson, George Best, Tommy Docherty and Ron Atkinson, among many, and rare excerpts from the Daily Mirror and Manchester Evening News archives. This updated title will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Manchester United’s 1965 First Division title and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Murphy at Old Trafford in 2023 in its honour.
(c) wayne barton 2018
(p) w.f. howes ltd. 2025
released: october 10th 2025
running time: 10 hours 9 minutes (approx)
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