This page lists audiobooks for which I hold the audio rights. I am selling these audiobooks directly from my own store. If you are an indie author or a narrator with audio rights, I would be happy to work with you through HANDS Digital Publishing, dedicated to helping audio rights holders sell their work directly from their websites.
Walking to Hell: The Story of a Confederate Soldier is a sweeping, emotionally charged novel that blends historical fiction with the intimacy of memoir. Told through the eyes of Ezekial McNair, a centenarian reflecting on his youth as a Confederate soldier, this story spans generations, wars, and the haunting legacy of violence. With vivid detail and raw honesty, McNair recounts the brutality of battle, the bonds of friendship, and the ghosts that never left him.
Author Knud E. Hermansen masterfully weaves humor, heartbreak, and humanity into a narrative that feels both epic and deeply personal.
Perfect for readers who love character-driven historical fiction, this book is not just about war—it’s about memory, redemption, and the stories we leave behind.
Hard Living Easy Dying – A soldier’s truth, told without glory. Hard Living, Easy Dying continues the fictional memoir of Ezekial McNair, a Confederate cavalryman whose voice is as raw and real as the war he survived. From the muddy roads of retreat to the chaos of ambushes and the quiet heartbreak of loss, McNair’s story is a deeply human account of camaraderie, courage, and the cost of command.
With vivid detail and dark humor, Knud E. Hermansen brings the Civil War to life—not as a grand narrative, but as a series of unforgettable moments lived by ordinary men.
For readers who crave immersive historical fiction with grit, heart, and authenticity, this novel delivers a powerful ride through one man’s war-torn youth.
Outhouse adventure read by Jim Patton
Drunk Irish Confederate spy behind the Yankee lines
read by Jim Patton
Into Modern Times with O. Henry – O. Henry’s short stories are famous for wit, twists, and humanity–but they also tackle cultural issues still relevant today. This carefully curated anthology brings together some of his most powerful and entertaining works, each introduced with context to highlight its themes and explain references that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.
Whether exploring crime, race, gender, social image, or the nature of trust and love, these stories prove that O. Henry’s voice still resonates more than a century later.
Included Stories & Themes:
- The Guilty Party (19:10) — Violent crimes by minors
- A Municipal Report (51:39) — Shifting views on race
- Elsie in New York (23:29) — Exploitation of women
- The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes (15:27) — A playful parody of Sherlock Holmes
- The Hiding of Black Bill (35:52) — The limits of trust and friendship
- Vanity and Some Sables (18:27) — Image consciousness, echoing today’s social media
- The Trimmed Lamp (33:29) — Social competition in a modern-seeming mirror
- The Duplicity of Hargraves (38:46) — Honor, image, and challenging racist stereotypes
- Past One at Rooney’s (37:29) — Love at first sight, despite deception
- Shearing the Wolf (17:06) — One con answered with another
- The Gift of the Magi (16:40) — The timeless story of faith, love, and generosity
- The Ransom of Red Chief (30:39) — A mischievous boy outsmarts his kidnappers
- The Cop and the Anthem (19:08) — One man’s desperate answer to homelessness
- Memoirs of a Yellow Dog (14:34) — Enduring love for dogs, then and now
- The Last Leaf (20:21) — Faith and sacrifice help a young woman fight illness
This anthology blends performance with insight, making O. Henry’s classic stories as meaningful, and as entertaining, as ever.
O. Henry might be considered the Saturday Night Live satirist of his day. While his messages are serious, quite often he doesn’t take himself or his characters too seriously. It’s almost like listening to comedy sketches from the 1910’s, and they are performed in that light.
A dog transforms his miserable existence
A sick woman is inspired to keep living
Love Insurance – Lord Harrowby came to Lloyds of London with a most unusual request. He wanted to ensure that nothing would prevent his imminent wedding and expected a big policy payout if things didn’t work out. It was insurance man Dick Minot’s responsibility to make sure everything worked smoothly. Trouble is, Dick Minot fell in love with the bride! What to do?
Hilarity ensues as Dick tackles one crisis after another with a conflicted heart in this 1914 farcical romantic comedy. Kidnapping, jewelry heists, blackmail, past infidelity–all trying to foul up the works in a tropical paradise. Written by the world-famous creator of Chinese detective Charlie Chan!
Our hero is unexpectedly invited to a posh dinner party.
The Spoilers – Set in the lawless frontier of Nome, Alaska during the gold rush, The Spoilers is a gripping tale of corruption, romance, and rebellion. Roy Glenister, a young miner, returns to reclaim his fortune—only to find his claim stolen by a powerful syndicate using the courts as weapons. Torn between frontier justice and the rule of law, Glenister must choose: fight with fists or trust a system rigged against him.
As tensions rise, Glenister is drawn to Helen Chester, the judge’s niece, whose ideals challenge his instincts. But betrayal, jealousy, and a brutal conspiracy threaten everything he holds dear. With unforgettable characters, explosive action, and a love story forged in fire, The Spoilers is a classic American adventure that still resonates today.
Perfect for fans of Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and historical fiction with grit and heart.
Men fight to protect woman being chased
Leave the Troubled Skull Behind – Lina Patton crafts a haunting, darkly funny pastiche inspired by Tobias Wolff’s Bullet in the Brain and true stories from the life of her father, audiobook narrator James Baxter Patton. When Baxter, a sharp-tongued, tech-weary octogenarian, finds himself in the middle of a surreal bank robbery, his final moments become a kaleidoscope of memory, irony, and revelation.
As the bullet slows through his brain, Baxter doesn’t recall his career, his family, or the world’s unraveling headlines. Instead, he returns to a racetrack in childhood—blue sky, horse hooves, and the fleeting magic of feeling the universe on his side.
This poignant, satirical short story explores what truly matters when everything else falls away. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, character-driven narratives, and stories that blend humor with heartbreak.
Baxter finds himself front and center in a bank robbery.
