Corvus

Corvus Cover In an alternate present the minds of teen offenders are uploaded into computers for rehabilitation—a form of virtual wilderness therapy. Zach is a homo cognoscens, one of the new humans who can navigate the Fulgrid. Though still a high school student, he is indentured to the Fulgur Corporation as a counsellor. Laura is a homo sapiens. Their story is part odyssey, part tragedy, part riff on the nature of consciousness.

Weekly serialisation is now complete.

Start reading or listening from Chapter One.

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Ioan Hefin, podcast narrator Corvus is available as MP3 podcasts, narrated by the wonderful Welsh actor Ioan Hefin, whose unstinting generosity and support have made this audiobook project possible.

Ioan has worked as an actor, writer, and director for over twenty years. His most recent works include a one-man show based on the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, which toured in Wales, London, and Brazil last year and is scheduled for a UK / Singapore / Brazil tour during 2013.

Bilingual in English and Welsh, Ioan has also played the part of Berian for the award-winning 'Pen Talar' (Fiction Factory/S4C), James for ‘Gwaith Cartref’ (Fiction Factory/S4C), and Dafydd Wyn for 'Teulu' (Boomerang/S4C).

He appeared in two short films during 2011. 'Nia' (Stray Dog Cinema) was premiered during June and 'I’ve seen Angels' is currently in post-production.

After returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time since 1986 to direct 'Random' for Quad Theatre Company, Ioan is thrilled that 2012 has so far proven to be a very productive year. He has appeared as Captain Lancey in a touring production of 'Translations', recorded 'The Verb' for BBC Radio 3, and appeared in a feature film 'The Darkest Days' for Lindisfarne Films.

In Ioan's own words:

I love it when work is plentiful, challenging, varied and very, very satisfying. I'm fully aware that those sorts of years don't come around very often in the acting world - so I'm thoroughly enjoying myself at the moment!

The one-man show about the life of Alfred Russel Wallace has been on the road again – and plans are well underway for an extended tour next year - the centenary of his death. I'll have to keep my beard for a while yet!

I’ve recently been involved with three series for S4C (our local channel in Wales) and my character in 'Teulu' gave me a great opportunity to play a scheming, amorous rogue.

I've returned to the University of Trinity St David's in Carmarthen to direct a production with BA Acting students and will be working on a site-specific production about an old Munitions Factory after Easter. I love working there - they're a wonderful group of staff and students.

Which bring me back to Corvus. My main aim was to try and justify the quality of the text – I'm still in awe of the writing. I feel truly privileged to have been involved, and the experience is one that will remain with me forever. (Having recorded at home, I now realise why editors curse actors for going beyond one take!)

for free (listen or download chapter by chapter): online | iTunes

for free (entire audiobook): torrent download via ClearBits | single zip download (731 MB, nearly 27 hours of listening)

Please note: It may take considerable time for the single zip download, but it's easier than having to download each individual chapter.

Corvus cover photograph courtesy of Thomas Larsen