Oaf

The Vagabonds of Dublin , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 610min

Dublin, Ireland is a city rich in character. John Doyle, second-hand bookseller, is a kind man, a noble fellow, and a lousy businessman. Mac Malone, a vagabond living rough on the streets, is a ridiculous oaf whose personality is defined by jealousy, lust, gluttony, sloth, greed, fear, and pride. As John’s passion is corrupted by outside influences, Mac runs through the city like a ramshackle knight errant, battling the Seven Deadly Sins that hold his soul hostage.The stories of John and Mac intertwine and their adventures at times become one: the vagabond feast and the subsequent Duel To the Humiliation, an Irish bar fight that will make you want to hop the next flight to participate in one, the break-in of a spectacular castle with riotous consequences, as well as Mac’s exploits dealing with those pesky Sins...these are the tales that make up the essence of The Vagabonds of Dublin.Throw into that mix the most important ingredient, the people, a cast of eccentrics that would make a jump from the Cliffs of Moher seem dull, and you have a wildly entertaining novel. A grand adventure, a wild ride, a humanistic comedy about the evolution of the mind and the corruption of ideals...The Vagabonds of Dublin is all of these. It’s also a fun romp in the body of a profound drama, big on heart, and chock full of laughs. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Patrick Martens. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/202087/bk_acx0_202087_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Every Boy Should Have a Man , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 322min

A riveting, poignant satire of societal ills, with an added dose of fantasy, Every Boy Should Have a Man takes place in a post-human world, where creatures called oafs keep humanlike "mans" as beloved pets. One day, a poor boy oaf brings home a man, whom he hides under his bed, in the hopes his parents won't find out. When the man is discovered, the boy admits it is not his - but the boy is no delinquent. Despite the accusations being hurled at him, he's telling the truth when he says he found the man wandering aimlessly in the bramble. Nevertheless, he must return the man to his rightful owner. But when the heartbroken boy comes home from school one afternoon, he finds wrapped up in red ribbon a female man with a note around her neck: "Every boy should have a man. You're a fine son. Love, Dad." Thus begins Every Boy Should Have a Man, Preston L. Allen's picaresque journey into uncharted territory in earth, sky, and firmament. This audiobook traces the story of the boy and his three "mans," Brown Skin who is not his, the tragic Red Sleeves who has no voice, and her quick-witted daughter Red Locks, whose epic journey takes her from the backbreaking drudgery of the mines, to the perils of the battlefield, to the savagery of cannibalism. Oafs and mans each gain insight and understanding into one another's worlds, and the worlds that touch theirs - ultimately showing that oafs and mans share a common "humanity." Filled with surprising twists and turns, this audiobook is in part a morality tale that takes on many of today's issues, including poverty, the environment, sexism, racism, war, and religion, all in lighthearted King James prose. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael McConnohie. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/013081/bk_adbl_013081_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Karma Box Set , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1568min

The entire Karma series. Karma People say karma's a...well, you know. Personally, I don't think I'm that bad. It's not like I wanted this job. I wasn't even in my right mind when I accepted the position. Now, I'm surrounded by crazy coworkers like Lady Luck, who's a bit of a tramp, and Murphy's Law, who's a bumbling oaf. But the worst is Fate. He's got a problem with transfers like myself, and I have to see him constantly. It's unavoidable. We're hunting the same man, my murderer. Jinxed Karma, it's what they call me and the very essence of who I am. When I died young, I was recruited by the agency that keeps the Universe running smoothly. As someone with a human past, most of my coworkers consider me inferior. But not everyone. Something evil has been stalking me for centuries. It's been biding its time, waiting for the moment when it will strike and it needs me to do it. Its methods of recruitment are tearing apart every aspect of my life. I'm slowly losing myself, both mentally and physically. I don't know who I can count on but I'm finding out how much I'm willing to sacrifice to save the ones I care about. Fated Settling the cosmic score is what Karma was drafted by the Universe to do. But what happens when all the humans start going to the dark side? She's got to find the source and the most likely suspect is her long time rival, who outclasses her in both power and resources. Luckily, she's got a new partner, Fate, but he comes with his own set of complications. The confirmed bachelor has a target of his own. The Agency This is a short Karma prequel. This was written after the series was complete to give more insight into the events prior to Karma. It can be read at the beginning or end of the series. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Angel Clark, Andrew B. Wehrlan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/086944/bk_acx0_086944_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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