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Narrator: Joe Hempel

Best known for his captivating, rich narration and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe Hempel has been the driving force behind over 90 audiobooks ranging from Horror, Mystery, and Sci-fi to Romance and Personal Development, and has also been published by Audible Studios, Punch Audio and Listen 2 a Book.

“I love breathing life into amazing characters, seeing where I can elevate the author’s talented writing into something that listeners will love!” — Joe Hempel

Pine Lakes: Episode Two by Christopher Motz (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Brian | January 19, 2019January 26, 2019

Pine Lakes: Episode One by Christopher Motz (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Brian | January 11, 2019January 11, 2019
Sick House

Sick House by Jeff Strand (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Natalie | August 1, 2018December 6, 2020

Audiobook: Unidentified by Michael McBride (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Brian | July 20, 2018July 19, 2018

Midnight in a Perfect World by Ambrose Ibsen (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Natalie | May 11, 2018July 3, 2019

Audiobook: Life After by Katie Ganshert (Narrated by Joe Hempel & Stacey Glemboski)

Katie | March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Audiobook: City of the Dead: Author’s Preferred Edition by Brian Keene (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Brian | January 28, 2018January 26, 2018

The Rising: Author’s Preferred Edition by Brian Keene (Narrated by Joe Hempel)

Natalie | January 24, 2018June 6, 2020

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