Quick Facts
| Author | Dorothy B Hughes |
| Narrator | Ron Butler |
| Runtime | 8h56m |
| Published | April 16, 2026 |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 (26 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Classics, World Literature, African American, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Trainee doctor Hugh Densmore is on his way to a wedding in Phoenix. Just two days later, he is a suspect in a murder investigation. Set under a sweltering Arizona sun, The Expendable Man by award-winning author Dorothy B Hughes shows up the racial, social and moral tensions rife in 1960s America...
Why Listen to The Expendable Man?
- Expert narration by Ron Butler brings every character and scene to life across 8h56m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Dorothy B Hughes, rated 4.5 stars by 26 listeners.
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