1984: A Year in the Life of Nobby Clarke by Jason Ayres

1984: A Year in the Life of Nobby Clarke

Time-Traveling Gambler's High-Stakes Adventure

Written byJason Ayres
Narrated byPeter J Matthews
Length7h11m
Release dateFebruary 11, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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Quick Facts

AuthorJason Ayres
NarratorPeter J Matthews
Runtime7h11m
PublishedFebruary 11, 2026
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 on Audible
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Comedy & Humor, Literature & Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

In '1984: A Year in the Life of Nobby Clarke', Jason Ayres serves up a unique blend of time-travel sci-fi and gritty, 1980s London atmosphere. Our anti-hero, Nobby, is a gambler who stumbles upon a time-traveling bracelet, but with a catch - he can only travel back one year. Ayres' writing is lean and fast-paced, reminiscent of a noir thriller, making this audiobook a distinctive listen. Peter J Matthews' narration brings Nobby's rough-around-the-edges charm to life, capturing his wry humor and desperation in equal measure.

Tags: Time-Travel Sci-FiNoir Thriller1980s LondonGamblingHigh-Stakes AdventureUnique Listen

About the Narration

Narrated by Peter J Matthews, this 7h11m audiobook holds a 4.7-star average rating on Audible. The narration brings Jason Ayres's writing to life, making it a compelling choice for audiobook listeners.

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas Editorial Team

Peter J Matthews is the perfect narrator for this high-stakes, time-traveling adventure. His gruff, London accent lends itself well to the story's gritty, 1980s setting, and he expertly captures Nobby's wry humor and growing desperation. The story's pacing is excellent, with Ayres masterfully balancing suspense and character development. My only critique is that some secondary characters could have used more depth, but overall, '1984' is a thrilling, unique listen that's perfect for fans of time-travel sci-fi with a noir twist.

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1984: A Year in the Life of Nobby Clarke by Jason Ayres is available as an audiobook on Audible. You can start with a free trial — the audiobook is yours to keep even if you cancel. Peter J Matthews's narration spans 7h11m.

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