Desperate to save their child, the couple became detectives – searching for a stranger they had never wanted to need. First published in May 1997. Written by Michael Bowker. Read by Zoe Meunier
This is the real story of a prisoner at the infamous Alcatraz prison, incarcerated at the same time as mobster Al Capone. First published in April 1938. By Bryan Conway, as told to T.H. Alexander. Narrated by Zoe Meunier.
At last, the ultimate guide to reaching this elusive goal was now online. Sign me up! First published December 2019. Written by Lisa Fields. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Some insect populations around the world have gone into alarming decline. What does it mean for the rest of life on Earth? First published November 2019. Written by Brooke Jarvis, adapted from New York Times magazine. Read by Zoe Meunier.
Caroline had told Steve many times about the fear that haunted her. But now it was for real. First published May 1998. Written by John Dyson. Narrated by Zoe Meunier.
The largest of the Zeppelin airships was built to represent Nazi superiority. It was a dangerously fragile behemoth. Written by A.A. Hoeling. Read by Zoe Meunier.
When Sally Pratley saw that a little boy was missing, she knew she had to help. Written by Helen Signy. Read by Zoe Meunier.
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About RD Talks
From the publisher's feed
Sit back and listen to some of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine.
RD Talks brings you the real-life unforgettable crime investigations, dramas in real life, and inspirational and heart-warming moments you’ve come to expect from the magazine. Each one will amaze, stir your emotions and have you celebrating the courage of everyday heroes.
From sinister brutal husband/wife murder mystery, The Case of the Missing Keys, to the tear-jerking story of a sweet natured baby boy in Family for Freddie, who finally finds the perfect loving home just in time for Christmas.
There’s also a terrifying tale of survival in Crocodile Attack, a freak hot air balloon accident in Ascent to Terror, and The Man Who Wouldn’t Die, that sees a hard-working family man start a normal day at work only to face the horror of being encased with bitumen. Will he survive?
But it doesn’t end there. Dozens of real life tales will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Carefully selected and recorded by the team at Reader’s Digest (Australia) magazine, episodes range from 10-30 minutes.