Investigate paranormal mysteries in The Dirt Bike Detective audiobook by Douglas L. Hoover, performed by multiple award-winning narrator Ramon De Ocampo
Hello again, dear audiobooks friends! Today is my absolute pleasure to introduce you all to The Dirt Bike Detective, a great audiobook about a group of 12-year-old misfit kids who solve paranormal mysteries in their school and the surrounding area.
This is the first in a series, with the second novel called The Beast in the Shadows on its way, and it is written by Douglas L. Hoover but what is even more exciting for us audiobooks listeners is the fact that this 16 hours long audio production is performed by multiple award-winning narrator Ramón de Ocampo, who we all know is one of the best in the industry and can take an author’s work to an entirely new level with skill and passion.
Now, let’s take a look at the Publisher’s Summary in order to learn more about the story and after that, I’ll do my best to introduce you to our esteemed author and award-winning narrator.
When Oliver’s great-grandfather’s pocket watch is confiscated at school, Chase, a budding detective, vows to help him get it back.
A self-proclaimed authority on paranormal activities, Chase convinces Oliver and his friends, Eduard and Gio, to go along with investigating the curious happenings at their school.
What begins as the simple task of reclaiming Oliver’s pocket watch swiftly turns into a full-fledged investigation into the paranormal happenings at Raven Ridge Academy, as they also face bullies, rivals, and Oliver’s annoying little brother. And don’t forget Jax, the girl of Oliver’s dreams….
As the kids delve further into their investigation, they find themselves caught in a web of trouble with their lives in peril, the fate of the world at stake, and time running out. Will they solve the mystery before it’s too late?
The Dirt Bike Detective is an epic, entertaining tale for the entire family, combining endearing characters, intricate mysteries, humor, and excitement for all ages.
Douglas L. Hoover is a Colorado native who is rumored to possess superhuman powers of imagination far beyond those of mortal men. He maintains a secret identity by day, posing as a surfer/MMA fighter/rock star, but he becomes a writer by night—saving the world from reality.
Ramón de Ocampo is an accomplished Television, Film, Stage, and Voice actor! Ramón was raised just outside of Washington, DC, in Virginia. He graduated with a BFA (summa cum laude) in Acting from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, in Pittsburgh.
Ramón is a well-known actor in the audiobook industry, where he has been telling stories for years, narrating more than a hundred books. His titles include the Best-Selling Adult Fiction book “This is Where I Leave You” by Jonathan Tropper, the Fantasy series “World of Warcraft: Traveler”, and he is the voice of the nearly decade-long best-selling “Diary of A Wimpy Kid” Children/Young Adult series. His audiobook work has garnered many awards including 11 Earphone awards from Audiofile Magazine for excellence in narration, including “Best Voice” two years in a row, and is a winner of a prestigious AUDIE Award.
As a philanthropist, Ramón is a member of “Charitable Living”, an organization that volunteers and raises money for multiple charities year-round. He is also a teaching artist – specializing in teaching Shakespeare at juvenile detention centers.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress, and photographer Lauren J. Irwin.
Be sure to check out the Audiobook Blog in October for a full review of The Dirt Bike Detective, but until then, take care, stay safe, and don’t forget, always listen with your heart!
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