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Short Stories - Volume One
- Narrated by: James A. Gillies, Nigel Patterson, Greg Wagland, Malk Williams, Tim Bruce, Liam Gerrard, Helen Lloyd
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. H. G. Wells, as he is universally known, is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in “The Land Ironclads” - part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television. Amongst his writings are dozens of short stories; some are very well known, others less so.
When planning this collection, Raconteurs sought stories that we enjoyed ourselves and which embody the range of H. G. Wells’s imagination and talent. This collection of 13 short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you - and leave you wanting to hear more.
H. G. Wells’s Short Stories - Volume One is produced by Raconteurs in partnership with Spoken Realms and includes:
- “The Magic Shop” - read by James Gillies
- “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” - read by Nigel Patterson
- “The Door in the Wall” - read by Greg Wagland
- “The Man Who Could Work Miracles” - read by Malk Williams
- “The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham” - read by Tim Bruce
- “The Diamond Maker” - read by Liam Gerrard
- “Miss Winchelsea’s Heart” - read by Helen Lloyd
- “A Moonlight Fable” - read by James Gillies
- “The Red Room” - read by Nigel Patterson
- “The Star” - read by Greg Wagland
- “The Land Ironclads” - read by Malk Williams
- “The Jilting of Jane” - read by Tim Bruce
- “The Cone” - read by Liam Gerrard
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony.
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2 out of 5 stars
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very disjointed story telling
- By Amazon Customer on 08-29-24
By: Stephen Crane, and others
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50 Greatest Short Stories
- By: Terry O'Brien - editor, Terry O'Brien - introduction
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi, Deepti Gupta
- Length: 22 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
Selected from the best of the world's short fiction, 50 Great Short Stories brings together writings by great masters of the genre. Carefully picked for their timeless quality, listeners are sure to be delighted by the inclusion of such favourites as 'The Gift of the Magi', 'The Lady with the Dog', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', 'Rain' and 'Mrs Packletide's Tiger', to name but a few.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very Disappointed
- By Nicole Singer on 12-14-18
By: Terry O'Brien - editor, and others
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Stories
- By: Garrison Keillor
- Narrated by: Garrison Keillor
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 127
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4 out of 5 stars 67
In this delightful audio collection, Garrison Keillor reads 14 of his own favorite stories from his many years as a writer for The New Yorker and from two of his best-selling books, Happy To Be Here and We Are Still Married. These selections embody all of the qualities that make Keillor such a beloved storyteller; his effortless blending of humor and poignancy, his keen observations and gentle insights, and his rare ability to bring a sense of truth to every tale he tells.
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4 out of 5 stars
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good for fans
- By Chris Dorosky on 12-06-05
By: Garrison Keillor
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,831
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,642
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,644
Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking. Listeners will thrill to this chilling masterpiece as man boldly takes evolution into his own hands for the first time. Dr. Moreau, a scientist expelled from his homeland for his cruel experiments, continues his transplantations on a small South Pacific island, creating hideous creatures with manlike intelligence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Oldie but a Goodie
- By David Thomas on 01-19-15
By: H. G. Wells
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The H G Wells BBC Radio Collection
- Dramatisations and Readings Including the Time Machine, The War of the Worlds & Other Science Fiction Classics
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Amy Hoggart, Bernard Cribbins, Bill Nighy, and others
- Length: 29 hrs and 12 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
H. G. Wells wrote dozens of novels and short stories and is often called the 'father of science fiction'. Here we collect together the works of H. G. Wells as broadcast on BBC Radio. With full-cast dramatisations of novels including The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, Ann Veronica, The First Men in the Moon and The Wonderful Visit; plus readings of The Invisible Man, Love and Mr Lewisham and several short stories including The Inexperienced Ghost and In the Abyss.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- By Colin Husband on 07-17-23
By: H. G. Wells
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,280
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,000
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,987
Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Largely enjoyable.
- By lk on 06-24-19
By: H. G. Wells
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The Short Story Collection
- Classic Short Stories
- By: Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Anton Chekov
- Narrated by: Frank Muller, George Guidall
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony.
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2 out of 5 stars
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very disjointed story telling
- By Amazon Customer on 08-29-24
By: Stephen Crane, and others
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50 Greatest Short Stories
- By: Terry O'Brien - editor, Terry O'Brien - introduction
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi, Deepti Gupta
- Length: 22 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
Selected from the best of the world's short fiction, 50 Great Short Stories brings together writings by great masters of the genre. Carefully picked for their timeless quality, listeners are sure to be delighted by the inclusion of such favourites as 'The Gift of the Magi', 'The Lady with the Dog', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', 'Rain' and 'Mrs Packletide's Tiger', to name but a few.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very Disappointed
- By Nicole Singer on 12-14-18
By: Terry O'Brien - editor, and others
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Stories
- By: Garrison Keillor
- Narrated by: Garrison Keillor
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 127
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4 out of 5 stars 67
In this delightful audio collection, Garrison Keillor reads 14 of his own favorite stories from his many years as a writer for The New Yorker and from two of his best-selling books, Happy To Be Here and We Are Still Married. These selections embody all of the qualities that make Keillor such a beloved storyteller; his effortless blending of humor and poignancy, his keen observations and gentle insights, and his rare ability to bring a sense of truth to every tale he tells.
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4 out of 5 stars
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good for fans
- By Chris Dorosky on 12-06-05
By: Garrison Keillor
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,831
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,642
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,644
Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking. Listeners will thrill to this chilling masterpiece as man boldly takes evolution into his own hands for the first time. Dr. Moreau, a scientist expelled from his homeland for his cruel experiments, continues his transplantations on a small South Pacific island, creating hideous creatures with manlike intelligence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Oldie but a Goodie
- By David Thomas on 01-19-15
By: H. G. Wells
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The H G Wells BBC Radio Collection
- Dramatisations and Readings Including the Time Machine, The War of the Worlds & Other Science Fiction Classics
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Amy Hoggart, Bernard Cribbins, Bill Nighy, and others
- Length: 29 hrs and 12 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
H. G. Wells wrote dozens of novels and short stories and is often called the 'father of science fiction'. Here we collect together the works of H. G. Wells as broadcast on BBC Radio. With full-cast dramatisations of novels including The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, Ann Veronica, The First Men in the Moon and The Wonderful Visit; plus readings of The Invisible Man, Love and Mr Lewisham and several short stories including The Inexperienced Ghost and In the Abyss.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- By Colin Husband on 07-17-23
By: H. G. Wells
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Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 01
- Science Fiction Short Stories in the Classic Style of the Golden Age of Science Fiction.
- By: The Shadowplay Collective
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 3
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Story3 out of 5 stars 3
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with The Shadowplay Collective's Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 01. This collection of short stories will take you on a journey through time and space, exploring the depths of the human mind and the mysteries of the universe. Whether you're a die-hard science fiction fan or a newcomer to the genre, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you. Seven Enrapturing Stories: THE UNWANTED. THE UNCONTROLLED EXPERIMENT. KILLER SISTERS. FORTUNE'S FEAST. THE BLUE BEYOND. THE TIMESTREAM. THE MARTIAN BARRIER. The stories in Science Fiction Short Stories...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just what it says
- By KyleBC on 06-18-24
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
- A Suspense Magazine Anthology
- By: Jeffery Deaver - editor and contributor, Joseph Badal - contributor, Lindwood Barclay - contributor, and others
- Narrated by: Matt Godfrey, Emily Sutton-Smith
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Teaming up with New York Times best-selling author Jeffery Deaver, Suspense Magazine offers up a nail-biting anthology titled Nothing Good Happens After Midnight. This thrilling collection consists of 13 original short stories representing the genres of suspense/thriller, mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Short stories vs full length stories
- By Anonymous User on 12-18-21
By: Jeffery Deaver - editor and contributor, and others
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Robur the Conqueror
- By: Jules Verne
- Narrated by: Robert Blumenfeld
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4 out of 5 stars 33
Robur the Conqueror is a science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story begins with strange lights and sounds, including blaring trumpet music, reported in the skies all over the world. The events are capped by the mysterious appearance of black flags with gold suns atop tall historic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining yarn of flight, predicting airplanes
- By Amazon Customer on 01-22-16
By: Jules Verne
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Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 03
- Science Fiction Short Stories in the Classic Style of the Golden Age of Science Fiction.
- By: The Shadowplay Collective
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6
Looking for an escape from reality? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 03 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories will take you on an adventure through the depths of space and the unknown depths of the human mind. With each turn of the page, you'll find yourself transported to a different world, filled with wonder, danger, and excitement. In Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 03, The Shadowplay Collective has created a universe that is both familiar and completely alien. From the bustling streets of a futuristic metropolis to the endless expanse ...
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Ok Collection of Science Fiction Stories - Automated Narrator
- By Frank Donnelly on 09-05-24
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The World's Best Classic Short Stories
- By: O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, and others
- Narrated by: Cathy Dobson
- Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 63
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 61
A glittering collection of some of the world's finest short stories.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I just can't listen to this narrator
- By Jennifer Greenberg on 09-04-16
By: O. Henry, and others
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The World Set Free
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Shelly Frasier
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4 out of 5 stars 38
In this thought-provoking masterpiece, H.G. Wells predicts the inventions that will inadvertently lead to mass destruction, forcing the world to "start over." You will see many similarities between H.G. Wells' new world and today's world due to the recent technological revolution. This stimulating novel will leave you wondering if and when the remaining predictions will come to pass!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantasy, not Reality
- By Peter Wexler on 03-07-17
By: H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells Short Stories, Vol. 3
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Malk Williams, Greg Wagland, Liam Gerrard, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 18
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 17
H. G. Wells was known as the father of science fiction, but his creative genius encompassed far more that a single literary genre. He was also a visionary, a satirist, a sociologist and an historian. This third audio anthology of H. G. Wells’ Short Stories produced by Raconteurs Audio in collaboration with Spoken Realms, brings together some his lesser known short stories.
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2 out of 5 stars
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H. G. Wells’ short stories
- By Maureen on 06-07-23
By: H. G. Wells
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Stalking the Nightmare and Other Works
- By: Harlan Ellison
- Narrated by: Luis Moreno
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
The following books are included: Over the Edge and Stalking the Nightmare.
By: Harlan Ellison
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The Outline of History
- Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 44 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance