J.K. Rowling
The first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in June 1997 by Bloomsbury. The second title Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was published in 1998, followed by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 1999. The fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was published in 2000, next came Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2003, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2005. The seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, published in 2007. Also available to add to your Harry Potter book collection is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2017), audiobook read by Eddie Redmayne.
The best-selling Harry Potter books have been translated into 65 languages and read by hundreds of millions around the world. It was on a train journey between Manchester and London that Rowling began writing the Harry Potter series. What followed was a decade of masterful storytelling as Rowling wrote the seven novels that introduced the world to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.
Rowling published the Harry Potter books under the pen name ‘J.K. Rowling’ because her publisher feared a woman’s name would not appeal to the book’s target audience of young boys. The Harry Potter books are not Rowling’s only works published under an assumed name. In 2013 Rowling published her first crime novel The Cuckoo’s Calling under the pseudonym ‘Robert Galbraith’. The Cuckoo’s Calling is a gripping mystery and the first in a popular series of crime novels following the pursuits of private investigator Cormoran Strike.
Before becoming an author Rowling studied French and Classics at Exeter University and worked as a researcher at Amnesty International in London. Joanne Rowling was born in Gloucestershire, England on 31 July 1965.
Harry Potter Audiobooks
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,532
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,171
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,131
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen Fry was brilliant
- By John on 19-09-2016
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,050
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,036
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,005
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Steven Fry is the perfect narrator
- By Kate on 28-08-2016
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,489
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,541
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,513
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Betty Denley on 13-12-2015
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,306
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,384
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,366
Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings. The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Lizziecat on 16-06-2016
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,532
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,171
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,131
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen Fry was brilliant
- By John on 19-09-2016
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,050
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,036
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,005
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Steven Fry is the perfect narrator
- By Kate on 28-08-2016
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,489
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,541
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,513
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Betty Denley on 13-12-2015
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,306
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,384
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,366
Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings. The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Lizziecat on 16-06-2016
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 29 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,979
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,107
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,087
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I LOVE IT.
- By Anne-Marie Brook on 14-06-2016
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,428
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,655
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,639
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen Fry is a master! Again!
- By Carolyn on 01-08-2016
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 23 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,770
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,699
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,651
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you Stephen Fry
- By Dannielle on 16-03-2016
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 776
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 693
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 688
An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hardcore Nerds, Ahoy!
- By Lucia on 25-03-2017
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 29 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,979
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,107
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,087
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I LOVE IT.
- By Anne-Marie Brook on 14-06-2016
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,428
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,655
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,639
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen Fry is a master! Again!
- By Carolyn on 01-08-2016
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 23 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,770
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,699
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 8,651
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you Stephen Fry
- By Dannielle on 16-03-2016
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 776
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 693
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 688
An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hardcore Nerds, Ahoy!
- By Lucia on 25-03-2017
Audiobook Reviews — Fantastic Beasts by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Eddie Redmayne
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 776
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 693
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 688
An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hardcore Nerds, Ahoy!
- By Lucia on 25-03-2017
“If you are a Harry Potter fan this is a must listen to. Eddie Redmayne did a great job and copies the inflections from his performance as Newt in the movie with the same name. This is not a novelization of the film but more supplementary to it.” Nicholas, Audible listener.
“...for the Harry Potter fan, having one of the schoolbooks of Harry, himself, is a must! It reads like a encyclopedia, which it should, and having Eddie Redmayne narrate is the best possible choice as he IS Newt Scamander.” Renee, Audible listener.
Rowling is also the author of the 2012 novel The Casual Vacancy. The book, Rowling’s first intended for an adult audience, is set in a fictional English village and explores themes of politics, class, and social issues. The Casual Vacancy was adapted for television in 2015.
Rowling is the recipient of many awards and honours, notably receiving an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to children’s literature. She is the founder of children’s charity Lumos, which works to end the systematic institutionalisation of children. Rowling lives in Edinburgh with her family.
J.K. Rowling Audiobooks
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The Cuckoo's Calling
- Cormoran Strike, Book 1
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,257
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,065
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,060
When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger...
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1 out of 5 stars
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Spoiled by bad language
- By Kathleen on 07-02-2019
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Career of Evil
- Cormoran Strike, Book 3
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 17 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,136
When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past whom he thinks could be responsible - and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My favourite Cormoran Strike novel thus far
- By V on 24-10-2015
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The Silkworm
- Cormoran Strike, Book 2
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,756
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,598
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,598
When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. At first, she just thinks he has gone off by himself for a few days - as he has done before - and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home. But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine's disappearance than his wife realises. The novelist has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were published it would ruin lives - so there are a lot of people who might want to silence him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An excellent follow up
- By Jeremy on 29-04-2015
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The Casual Vacancy
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Tom Hollander
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 393
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 359
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Story4 out of 5 stars 358
When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early 40s, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils.... Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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really want a sequel!
- By Helen on 04-05-2017
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The Cuckoo's Calling
- Cormoran Strike, Book 1
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,257
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,065
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,060
When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger...
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1 out of 5 stars
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Spoiled by bad language
- By Kathleen on 07-02-2019
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Career of Evil
- Cormoran Strike, Book 3
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 17 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,136
When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past whom he thinks could be responsible - and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My favourite Cormoran Strike novel thus far
- By V on 24-10-2015
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The Silkworm
- Cormoran Strike, Book 2
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,756
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,598
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,598
When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. At first, she just thinks he has gone off by himself for a few days - as he has done before - and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home. But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine's disappearance than his wife realises. The novelist has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were published it would ruin lives - so there are a lot of people who might want to silence him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An excellent follow up
- By Jeremy on 29-04-2015
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The Casual Vacancy
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Tom Hollander
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 393
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 359
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Story4 out of 5 stars 358
When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early 40s, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils.... Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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really want a sequel!
- By Helen on 04-05-2017
Audiobook Reviews — Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,532
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,171
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 9,131
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephen Fry was brilliant
- By John on 19-09-2016
“I would recommend the Harry Potter series to anyone young (or young at heart). I would also recommend this as a great introductory audiobook for those newly subscribed to Audible. Stephen Fry brilliantly encapsulates the soul of the Harry Potter saga and his background in literature and acting shines through his flawless narration. The imagination, detail, and heart put into this series transcends age and it is for this reason it is already a modern classic beloved not only by children, but adults who wish to feel that wonder again.” Antony, Audible listener.
Audiobook Reviews — Cormoran Strike by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling)
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The Cuckoo's Calling
- Cormoran Strike, Book 1
- By: Robert Galbraith
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,257
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,065
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,060
When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger...
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1 out of 5 stars
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Spoiled by bad language
- By Kathleen on 07-02-2019
“A good old fashioned detective story. I couldn't stop listening to this novel. Great storyline that wasn't stretched in length but the perfect amount of detail. Great characters, read beautifully.” Anna, Audible listener.
“This is my first experience of Robert Glenister as a narrator and my goodness what a find. His voice characterisations are pure excellence, bringing the written characters to life in the most natural of ways. I'll definitely be seeking him out again in the future.” Jacqui, Audible listener.