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The Children of the Gods Paranormal Romance Books in Order

107 books from Dark Stranger: The Dream (2015) to Dark Destiny (2026). Rated 4.8 across 21,511 listener reviews.

Reading order

  1. Dark Stranger: The Dream

    Book 1 2015 4.0 (1.9k)

    Syssi's paranormal foresight lands her a job at Dr. Amanda Dokani's neuroscience lab, but it fails to predict the thrilling yet terrifying turn her life will take....

  2. Dark Stranger Revealed

    Book 2 2017 4.6 (991)

    While sheltered in the clan's stronghold, Syssi is unaware that Kian and Amanda are not human, and neither are the supposedly religious fanatics that are after her....

  3. Dark Stranger Immortal

    Book 3 2015 4.6 (823)

    When Kian confesses his true nature, Syssi is not as much shocked by the revelation as she is wounded by what she perceives as his callous plans for her....

  4. Dark Enemy Taken

    Book 4 2017 4.6 (643)

    Since the dawn of human civilization, two warring factions of near-immortals - the descendants of the gods of old - have been secretly shaping its destiny....

  5. Dark Enemy Captive

    Book 5 2015 4.7 (561)

    When the rescue team returns with Amanda and the chained Dalhu to the keep, Amanda is not as thrilled to be back as she thought she'd be....

  6. Dark Enemy Redeemed

    Book 6 2016 4.7 (559)

    Amanda decides it's time to stop playing detective and face her real problem - a man she shouldn't want but can't live without....

  7. Dark Warrior Mine

    Book 7 2017 4.7 (497)

    When Andrew is forced to retire from active duty, he believes that all he has to look forward to is a boring desk job. But as it turns out, his thrill ride has just begun....

  8. Dark Warrior's Promise

    Book 8 2016 4.7 (465)

    Sebastian and his men are getting bolder, and the storm that's brewing will shift the balance of power in the millennia-old conflict between Annani's clan and its enemies....

  9. Dark Warrior's Destiny

    Book 9 2016 4.7 (454)

    The new ghost in Nathalie's head remembers who he was in life, providing Andrew and her with indisputable proof that he is real and not a figment of her imagination....

  10. Dark Warrior's Legacy

    Book 10 2017 4.8 (420)

    Andrew's acclimation to his post-transition body isn't easy. His senses are sharper, he's bigger, stronger, and hungrier. Nathalie fears the changes in the man she loves are more than physical....

  11. Dark Guardian Found

    Book 11 2017 4.7 (462)

    What would you do if you stopped aging? Eva runs. The ex-DEA agent doesn't know what caused her strange mutation, only that if discovered, she'll be dissected like a lab rat.

  12. Dark Guardian Craved

    Book 12 2018 4.8 (358)

    Cautious after a lifetime of disappointments, Eva is mistrustful of Bhathian's professed feelings of love. She accepts him as a lover and a confidant but not as a life partner....

  13. Dark Guardian's Mate

    Book 13 2018 4.8 (365)

    While Eva and her crew welcome Bhathian into their home, he proceeds with caution, making an effort to win everyone over and solidify his relationship with Eva....

  14. Dark Angel's Surrender

    Book 16 2018 4.9 (336)

    Get ready for the heart-pounding conclusion to the story of Brundar and Calypso....

  15. Dark Operative: A Glimmer of Hope

    Book 18 2018 4.8 (302)

    As Turner and Bridget’s relationship deepens, living together seems like the right move, but to make it work both need to make concessions. Bridget is realistic.

  16. Dark Operative: The Dawn of Love

    Book 19 2018 4.9 (322)

    Get ready for the exciting finale of Bridget and Turner's story....

  17. Dark Survivor Awakened

    Book 20 2018 4.9 (310)

    Her memory loss must have been catastrophic because almost nothing was familiar. The language was foreign to her, with only a few words bearing some similarity to the language she thought in.

  18. Dark Survivor Echoes of Love

    Book 21 2018 4.9 (294)

    Wonder’s journey continues in Dark Survivor Echoes of Love. Listen to learn more....

  19. Dark Survivor Reunited

    Book 22 2018 4.9 (296)

    Get ready for the exciting finale of Wonder and Anandur's story....

  20. Dark Widow’s Secret

    Book 23 2019 4.9 (276)

    Vivian and her daughter share a powerful telepathic connection, so when Ella can't be reached by conventional or psychic means, her mother fears the worst....

  21. Dark Widow’s Curse

    Book 24 2019 4.9 (290)

    A simple rescue operation turns into mission impossible when the Russian mafia gets involved. Bad things are supposed to come in threes, but in Vivian's case, it seems like there is no limit to bad luck....

  22. Dark Widow’s Blessing

    Book 25 2019 4.9 (273)

    Get ready for the thrilling finale of the Dark Widow trilogy....

  23. Dark Dream’s Temptation

    Book 26 2019 4.9 (270)

    Julian has known Ella is the one for him from the moment he saw her picture, but when he finally frees her from captivity, she seems indifferent to him. Could he have been mistaken? Listen to find out more....

  24. Dark Dream’s Unraveling

    Book 27 2019 4.9 (260)

    While trying to figure out a way around Logan's silencing compulsion, Ella concocts an ambitious plan. What if instead of trying to keep him out of her dreams, she could pretend to like him and lure him into a trap? Listen to find out…

  25. Dark Dream’s Trap

    Book 28 2019 4.9 (265)

    The trap is set, but who is the hunter and who is the prey? Find out in this heart-pounding conclusion to the Dark Dream trilogy....

  26. Dark Prince's Enigma

    Book 29 2019 4.9 (280)

    As the son of the most dangerous male on the planet, Lokan lives by three rules: Don’t trust a soul. Don’t show emotions. And don’t get attached. Will one extraordinarily woman make him break all three....

  27. Dark Prince's Dilemma

    Book 30 2019 4.9 (242)

    Would Kian decide that the benefits of trusting Lokan outweigh the risks? Would Lokan betray his father and brothers for the greater good of his people? Are Carol and Lokan truelove mates, or is one of them playing the other? Find out....

  28. Dark Prince's Agenda

    Book 31 2019 5.0 (261)

    While Turner and Kian work out the details of Areana's rescue plan, Carol and Lokan's tumultuous relationship hits another snag....

  29. Dark Queen's Quest

    Book 32 2020 4.9 (229)

    A former beauty queen, a retired undercover agent, and a successful model, Mey is not the typical damsel in distress. But when her sister drops off the radar and then someone starts following her around, she panics....

  30. Dark Queen's Knight

    Book 33 2020 4.9 (220)

    As the only member of his clan with a godlike power over human minds, Yamanu has been shielding his people for centuries, but that power comes at a steep price. When Mey enters his life, he's faced with the most difficult choice.

  31. Dark Queen's Army

    Book 34 2020 4.9 (212)

    As Mey anxiously waits for her transition to begin and for Yamanu to test whether his godlike powers are gone, the clan sets out to solve two mysteries: Where is Jin, and is she there voluntarily? Where is Kalugal, and what is he up to?…

  32. Dark Spy Conscripted

    Book 35 2020 by I.T. Lucas 4.9 (233)

    Jin possesses a unique paranormal ability. Just by touching someone, she can insert a mental hook into their psyche and tie a string of her consciousness to it, thus creating a tether. That doesn’t make her a spy, though....

  33. Dark Spy's Mission

    Book 36 2020 4.9 (211)

    Jin’s first spying mission is supposed to be easy. Walk into the club, touch Kalugal to tether her consciousness to him, and walk out. Except, they should have known better....

  34. Dark Spy’s Resolution

    Book 37 2020 5.0 (216)

    Kalugal watched the monitor, following the steps as the program ran through the lockdown protocol. Once the bunker was secure, he pulled his immortal captive's earpiece out of his pocket, put it in his ear, and tapped it to activate....

  35. Dark Overlord New Horizon

    Book 38 2020 4.9 (219)

    Jacki has two talents that set her apart from the rest of the human race. She has unpredictable glimpses of other people's futures, and she is immune to mind manipulation.

  36. Dark Overlord’s Wife

    Book 39 2020 4.9 (216)

    Jacki is still clinging to her all-or-nothing policy, but Kalugal is chipping away at her resistance. Perhaps it’s time to ease up on her convictions....

  37. Dark Overlord’s Clan

    Book 40 2020 4.9 (199)

    As Jacki and Kalugal prepare to celebrate their union, Kian takes every precaution to safeguard his people....

  38. Dark Choices: The Quandary

    Book 41 2020 4.9 (209)

    When Rufsur and Edna meet, the attraction is as unexpected as it is undeniable. Except, she's the clan's judge and councilwoman, and he's Kalugal's second-in-command. Will loyalty and duty to their people keep them apart? Find out....

  39. Dark Choices: Paradigm Shift

    Book 42 2020 4.9 (180)

    Edna and Rufsur are miserable without each other, and their two-week separation seems like an eternity. Long-distance relationships are difficult, but for immortal couples they are impossible....

  40. Dark Choices: The Accord

    Book 43 2020 by I.T. Lucas 5.0 (185)

    The winds of change blowing over the village demand hard choices. For better or worse, Kian’s decisions will alter the trajectory of the clan’s future, and he is not ready to take the plunge.

  41. Dark Secrets Resurgence

    Book 44 2020 4.9 (194)

    On a sabbatical from his Stanford teaching position, Professor David Levinson finally has time to write the sci-fi novel he’s been thinking about for years....

  42. Dark Secrets Unveiled

    Book 45 2021 4.9 (183)

    When Professor David Levinson accepts a friend’s invitation to an old Scottish castle, what he finds there is more fantastical than his most outlandish theories....

  43. Dark Secrets Absolved

    Book 46 2021 4.9 (175)

    Sari and David's story culminates in Dark Secrets Absolved....

  44. Dark Haven Illusion

    Book 47 2021 4.9 (168)

    On a quest to process personal pain, Anastasia joins the Safe Haven Spiritual Retreat. Through meditation, self-reflection, and hard work, she hopes to make peace with the voices in her head. This is where she belongs....

  45. Dark Haven Unmasked

    Book 48 2021 4.9 (178)

    As Anastasia leaves Safe Haven for a week-long romantic vacation with Leon, she hopes to explore her newly discovered passionate side, their budding relationship, and perhaps, also solve the mystery of the voices in her head....

  46. Dark Haven Found

    Book 49 2021 4.9 (155)

    Anastasia is growing suspicious, and Leon is running out of excuses. Risking death for a chance at immortality should’ve been her choice to make....

  47. Dark Power Untamed

    Book 50 2021 4.9 (179)

    Attending a charity gala as the clan’s figurehead, Onegus is ready for the pesky socialites he’ll have a hard time keeping away. Instead, he encounters an intriguing beauty who won’t give him the time of day.

  48. Dark Power Unleashed

    Book 51 2021 4.9 (159)

    Onegus and Cassandra's story continues in Dark Power Unleashed....

  49. Dark Power Convergence

    Book 52 2021 4.9 (177)

    The threads of fate converge, mysteries unfold, and the clan’s future is forever altered in the least expected way....

  50. Dark Memories Submerged

    Book 53 2021 4.9 (156)

    Geraldine’s memories are spotty at best, and many of them are pure fiction. While her family attempts to solve the puzzle with far too many pieces missing, she’s forced to confront a past life that she can’t remember....

  51. Dark Memories Emerge

    Book 54 2021 4.9 (152)

    The more clues that emerge about Geraldine's past, the more questions arise. But she won't find the answers alone. Cassandra and Onegus are there for her, and so is Shai, the immortal who sets her body on fire.

  52. Dark Memories Restored

    Book 55 2021 4.9 (169)

    As the past collides with the present, a new future emerges in this surprising continuation of the best-selling paranormal romance series....

  53. Dark Hunter’s Query

    Book 56 2022 4.9 (168)

    For most of his five centuries of existence, Orion has walked the earth alone, searching for answers. When fate puts Orion face-to-face with the god who sired him, he learns the secret behind his immortality and that he might not be the…

  54. Dark Hunter’s Prey

    Book 57 2022 4.9 (181)

    Alena and Orion join Kalugal and Jacki on a romantic vacation to the enchanting Lake Lugo in China. Their excursion takes an unexpected turn when Jacki’s vision sends them on a perilous hunt for the elusive Kra-ell....

  55. Dark Hunter’s Boon

    Book 58 2022 4.9 (169)

    As Orion and Alena’s relationship blooms and solidifies, the two investigative teams combine their recent discoveries to piece together more of the Kra-ell mystery.

  56. Dark God’s Avatar

    Book 59 2022 4.9 (159)

    Unaware of the time bomb ticking inside her, Mia had lived the perfect life until it all came to a screeching halt, but despite the difficulties she faces, she doggedly pursues her dreams....

  57. Dark God's Reviviscence

    Book 60 2022 5.0 (145)

    Toven might have failed in his attempts to improve humanity's condition, but he isn't going to fail to improve Mia's life, making it the best it can be despite her fragile health, and he can do that not as a god, but as a man....

  58. Dark God Destinies Converge

    Book 61 2022 5.0 (142)

    Destinies converge, and secrets are revealed in part three of Mia and Toven's story....

  59. Dark Whispers from the Past

    Book 62 2022 4.9 (142)

    A brilliant scientist and programmer, William lives for his work, but when he recruits a young bioinformatician to help him decipher the gods’ genetic blueprints, he find himself smitten with more than just her brain....

  60. Dark Whispers from Afar

    Book 63 2022 4.9 (145)

    William knows that his budding relationship with the 19-year-old Kaia will be frowned upon, but he’s unprepared for her family’s vehement opposition....

  61. Dark Whispers from Beyond

    Book 64 2022 4.9 (125)

    The sacrifices Kaia and her family have to make for a chance of gaining immortality might tear them apart, and success is not guaranteed....

  62. Dark Gambit: The Pawn

    Book 65 2022 5.0 (123)

    Temporarily assigned to supervise a team of bioinformaticians, Marcel expects to spend a couple of weeks in the peaceful retreat of Safe Haven, enjoying Oregon Coast’s cool weather and rugged beauty....

  63. Dark Gambit: The Play

    Book 66 2022 4.9 (110)

    To get to Safe Haven's inner circle, the Kra-ell leader sacrifices a pawn. He does not expect her to reach the final rank and promote to a queen....

  64. Dark Gambit Reliance

    Book 67 2023 4.9 (76)

    Marcel takes a big risk by telling Sofia his greatest sin. Can he trust her to keep it a secret? Or maybe it’s time to confess his crime and submit to whatever punishment Edna deems appropriate? Three miserable centuries of living with…

  65. Dark Alliance Kindred Souls

    Book 68 2023 4.9 (66)

    In the next epic installment in I. T. Lucas’s best-selling Children of the Gods series, a hardened leader finds reprieve in the arms of an unlikely ally and discovers the healing power of love....

  66. Dark Alliance Turbulent Waters

    Book 69 2023 4.9 (82)

    When a dangerous foe turns the tables on the clan, complicating the Kra-ell rescue operation in unforeseeable ways, Kian and his crew bet all on a brilliant misdirection.

  67. Dark Alliance Perfect Storm

    Book 70 2023 4.9 (49)

    After two decades in captivity, Jade is finally free, her quest for revenge within grasp, but danger still looms large. A storm is brewing on the horizon, gathering momentum and threatening to obliterate Jade’s tenuous hold on hope for a…

  68. Dark Healing Blind Justice

    Book 71 2023 4.9 (61)

    The sanctuary is Vanessa’s life project. The monumental task of rehabilitating the traumatized victims of trafficking doesn’t leave much time for personal life, let alone dating or finding her one and only....

  69. Dark Healing Blind Trust

    Book 72 2023 4.9 (59)

    Riddled with guilt over the crimes he was forced to commit, Mo-red is ready to stand trial and accept the death sentence he believes he deserves, but when the clan’s alluring psychologist offers a new perspective on his past and hope for a…

  70. Dark Healing Blind Curve

    Book 73 2023 4.8 (59)

    Kian is still reeling from the shocking revelations about the twins when a new threat manifests, eclipsing everything he's had to deal with up until now....

  71. Dark Encounters of the Close Kind

    Book 74 2023 4.7 (63)

    Something is very fishy about the stories her brothers have been telling her lately. Her niece, a 19-year-old prodigy with a PhD in bioinformatics, has gotten engaged to a much older guy she met while working on some top-secret project....

  72. Dark Encounters of the Unexpected Kind

    Book 75 2023 4.8 (76)

    Who is Uriel? Is he a lost descendant of the gods or just a gorgeous and charming human who has rocked Gabi’s world....

  73. Dark Encounters of the Fated Kind

    Book 76 2023 4.9 (75)

    As Aru and his team embark on a perilous mission, their past and present converge in a meeting that holds the key to their fate....

  74. Dark Voyage Matters of the Heart

    Book 77 2023 4.9 (75)

    As Annani and Syssi set out to unravel the mysteries of Syssi's visions about the gods’ home world, the long-awaited wedding cruise sets sail with Aru, Gabi, and Aru’s teammates on board....

  75. Dark Voyage Matters of the Mind

    Book 78 2024 4.9 (68)

    As conflicting expectations strain Dagor and Frankie’s budding relationship, they join a shore excursion to the ruins of Tehuacalo, where an ancient map of dubious origins claims a powerful amulet is buried....

  76. Dark Voyage Matters of the Soul

    Book 79 2024 4.9 (75)

    As the Silver Swan leaves Acapulco, Frankie and Dagor expect smooth sailing, eight more wedding celebrations, and, hopefully, Frankie’s transition, but fate has other plans.

  77. Dark Horizon New Dawn

    Book 80 2024 4.9 (62)

    What begins as a carefree vacation quickly spirals into a heart-pounding adventure when a chance encounter with a mysterious woman entangles Margo in a shadowy world of deceit and danger.

  78. Dark Horizon Eclipse of the Heart

    Book 81 2024 4.9 (67)

    Margo's life takes an unexpected turn when she reunites with old friends aboard a cruise ship and discovers a world beyond her wildest dreams.

  79. Dark Horizon: The Witching Hour

    Book 82 2024 4.8 (73)

    Margo's Story continues in Dark Horizon: The Witching Hour.

  80. Dark Witch: Entangled Fates

    Book 83 2024 4.8 (66)

    Jasmine's quest for her prince charming takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself on a luxurious cruise ship steeped in secrets.

  81. Dark Witch: Twin Destinies

    Book 84 2024 4.8 (65)

    As Jasmine embarks on a thrilling quest to the remote mountains of Tibet, she must learn to trust her intuition and harness her untamed abilities to locate the long-lost Kra-ell royal twins.

  82. Dark Witch Resurrection

    Book 85 2024 4.9 (62)

    The cards have spoken, and their message is as clear as if shouted from the rooftops. It's a new beginning—the closing of one chapter of Jasmine's life and the start of a grand new adventure.

  83. Dark Awakening: New World

    Book 86 2024 4.8 (62)

    The seer's prophecy has come true. Ell-rom and his sister are safe, surrounded by people who care for them and want to help them heal, which is in stark contrast to where they came from.

  84. Dark Awakening

    Book 87 2024 4.9 (45)

    As Ell-rom's latent abilities resurface, he confronts an unexpected nemesis – himself.

  85. Dark Awakening Echoes of Destiny

    Book 88 2024 4.9 (64)

    Secrets unravel and loyalties are tested in the gripping finale of the Dark Awakening trilogy. As Ell-rom and Jasmine face their most daunting challenges yet, a young prodigy's awakening abilities threaten to upset the immortal community's…

  86. Dark Princess: Shadows

    Book 89 2024 4.9 (69)

    After millennia in stasis, Morelle is lured out of her slumber by a seductive storyteller with a velvet voice. As she awakens to twenty-first-century Earth instead of the primitive planet she's been expecting, she struggles to adapt, but…

  87. Dark Princess Emerging

    Book 90 2025 4.8 (60)

    While the clan wages war against humanity's darkest elements, Morelle learns to navigate an unexpectedly complex Earth, explores unfamiliar feelings, and discovers powers that make her both invaluable and dangerous to her newfound family.

  88. Dark Princess Ascending

    Book 91 2025 4.9 (69)

    Finally safe with her new family, Morelle is ready to embrace her future, but when an unexpected burst of power reveals abilities beyond her understanding, she must face the truth about her nature and choose between sharing it with those…

  89. Dark Rebel's Mystery

    Book 92 2025 4.9 (63)

    Some warriors are born. Others are chosen by fate and forged by circumstances. In the mountains of Kurdistan, a mysterious woman fights for freedom while her own past remains locked away.

  90. Dark Rebel’s Reckoning

    Book 93 2025 4.9 (55)

    Torn between intense emotions, fragile alliances, and buried secrets poised to upend her future, Kyra is driven to uncover the truth behind the darkness she once believed she’d left behind.

  91. Dark Rebel’s Fortune

    Book 94 2025 5.0 (67)

    After decades as a freedom fighter with nothing to lose, Kyra has finally found what's worth living for—a daughter she can't remember, a family who needs her protection, and a connection with Max. But her struggle is far from over.

  92. Dark Rover’s Luck

    Book 95 2025 4.8 (60)

    For five decades, Fenella has led the life of a ghost, wandering from place to place and relying solely on herself. Now, while seeking refuge in the immortals' hidden village, she uncovers an unexpected connection that may inspire her to…

  93. Dark Rover’s Gift

    Book 96 2025 4.8 (55)

    Fenella has led the life of a nomad, wandering the world, relying solely on herself, and encountering hardships that left deep emotional scars.

  94. Dark Rover’s Shire

    Book 97 2025 5.0 (62)

    Fenella has finally found home in the village and Din's arms, but just as she's learning to trust in forever, duty calls them across the world.

  95. Dark Shaman

    Book 98 2025 4.8 (57)

    Eluheed believed he was the only immortal on Earth, carrying the weight of a sacred duty—to protect and recover the sacred treasures buried beneath Mount Ararat.

  96. Dark Shaman: Love Found

    Book 99 2025 4.8 (44)

    Eluheed has spent months hiding his true nature while serving Lord Navuh. When he's granted access to the immortal ladies of the harem, he's drawn to Tamira—an ancient immortal whose exquisite mind captivates him as much as her ethereal…

  97. Dark Shaman: Eternal Hope

    Book 100 2025 4.8 (45)

    Celebrating 100 Books in the Children of the Gods Series! For one hundred books, you've journeyed alongside Annani's clan of immortals—celebrating their triumphs, lamenting their setbacks, and, most of all, cheering them on as they pursued…

  98. Dark Island: Rescue

    Book 101 2025 4.7 (40)

    What fate awaits Tula and her child? Will Tamira be reunited with the son taken away from her over a century ago? Can Eluheed find a way to retrieve the sacred treasures buried beneath Mount Ararat? What is Navuh hiding in the basement of…

  99. Dark Island Revolt

    Book 102 2026 4.9 (48)

    Sometimes, when the best-laid plans shatter like glass on rocks, the Fates reveal their true design. Sometimes, when prisoner becomes protector and saved becomes savior, love blooms even in darkness.

  100. Dark Island Bargain

    Book 103 2026 4.9 (37)

    Secrets buried for millennia become bargaining chips for survival, impossible quests require extraordinary measures, and love forged by fate demands releasing the past to claim the future.

  101. Dark Alchemy: Catch 22

    Book 104 2026 4.8 (48)

    She was captured and enslaved. He was freed only to be conscripted. Both are trapped.

  102. Dark Alchemy: House of Cards

    Book 105 2026 by I.T. Lucas 5.0 (43)

    The traps have been sprung, the secret is out, and the house of cards is falling. As the empire crumbles, Mattie and Dimitri fight for survival and a love that ranscends transformation.

  103. Dark Alchemy

    Book 106 2026 4.9 (36)

    On Navuh's island, secrets are currency and trust is a luxury no one can afford. When an unexpected offer promises freedom, Dimitri and Mattie must decide how much they're willing to risk, and how much of themselves they'll need to…

  104. Dark Chains: First Link

    Book 107 2026 4.8 (39)

    She knew him as Yaaf, the scrawny boy with long legs and an infectious smile who was her best friend. Six years later, he's back, and the boy has grown into a handsome man. Powerful. Disturbingly different.

  105. Dark Chains: Second Link

    Book 108 2026 4.7 (43)

    She was his childhood best friend. Now she is the woman he would risk everything for, even if it means breaking the connection that keeps him alive.

  106. Dark Chains

    Book 109 2026 4.9 (50)

    She was his childhood best friend. Now she is the woman he would risk everything for, even if it means breaking the connection that keeps him alive.

  107. Dark Destiny

    Book 110 2026 4.9 (41)

    The Fates are moving pieces on their cosmic chessboard, and a wait of five thousand years approaches its reckoning.

About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for The Children of the Gods Paranormal Romance is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.