Audiobooks by Stuart Lloyd:
History, Travel, Music & More
Step into the world of Stuart Lloyd through audiobooks that bring history, travel, and music to life. From the battlefields of World War II in Asia-Pacific to the rhythms of global music cultures and the thrill of journeys across continents, these titles combine deep research with vivid storytelling. Whether you want to relive dramatic true events, explore far-flung destinations, or discover the people and passions behind great music, Stuart Lloyd’s audiobooks offer immersive experiences told with clarity and heart. With the author himself narrating.
After all, Stuart has worked in radio, and done tons of voiceover work for radio and TV.
Available worldwide on all major platforms -- Audible/Amazon, Spotify, Apple Books, Audiobooks.com, etc --they’re perfect for listening on the go, during travel, or whenever you want to be transported by a story.
Immerse yourself in The Missing Years, the unforgettable POW experience memoir from Changi to Hellfire Pass. Through raw, unfiltered wartime diaries, Capt. Hugh Pilkington recounts being sniped in Malaya, surviving the Alexandra Hospital massacre in Singapore, and enduring forced labor on the Thai‑Burma Death Railway. This gripping, character‑driven story offers true stories of courage, captivity, and survival, capturing the forgotten front of World War II in Southeast Asia—a finalist for ASTW Travel Book of the Year and hailed as one of the best war books in Australia.
Paperback/ eBook/ Audiobook
The Malay Experiment chronicles the heroic formation and battlefield debut of the Malay Regiment—from its origins as a British colonial experiment in 1933 to the gallant homegrown heroics at the Battle of Pasir Panjang and Bukit Chandu during the fall of Singapore, 1942. Highlighting cross‑cultural bravery and loyalty under fire, this short history is a true story from the Asia‑Pacific theatre that redefines the concept of Empire and ordinary heroism.
Paperback/ eBook / Audiobook. Eksperimen Melayu translation eBook
In just over an hour of reading, The Grubby Little Men Who Raped Hong Kong delivers a page‑turning true story of horror and humanity from the Battle of Hong Kong, December 1941. This sharp, shocking account reopens the St Stephen’s College massacre and its brutal aftermath, revealing unexpected links to Singapore’s Alexandra Hospital. Lloyd reconstructs the atrocities with empathy, giving voice to victims and survivors in this little-known yet powerful war story in the Asia-Pacific.
eBook / Audiobook.
Set off the coast of Malaya on 10 December 1941, just after Pearl Harbor, The Depths of December throws you into one of the Asia‑Pacific theatre’s most pivotal naval battles: the sinking of HMS Repulse and Prince of Wales by Japanese bombers. Lloyd’s high‑octane storytelling uses firsthand quotes—“the vibration and speed of Repulse was truly unbelievable”—to place you amid anti‑aircraft fire and chaos. Brilliantly concise, this historical account of the war in Southeast Asia is classic Stuart Lloyd, pure drama on the high seas.
eBook / Audiobook.
Started Out Just Drinking Beer takes you back to the pubs, parties, and paint-splattered studios of one of Australia’s most loved bands. From art-school beginnings to chart-topping hits, Stuart Lloyd’s rollicking storytelling captures the larrikin wit, offbeat creativity, and sheer fun of the Mentals. Packed with anecdotes, sharp one-liners, and the irresistible soundtrack of a generation, this is more than band history—it’s a sing-along, laugh-along ride through the heart of Aussie pop culture. A lively listen that fizzes like the first cold schooner on a Friday arvo.
Paperback/ eBook/ Audiobook
I am trying to get as many of my back-catalog recorded and turned into audiobooks, so bookmark this page and see what new titles I've added. And subscribe to my newsletter below -- that's a great way to keep in touch with developments and get sneak previews.
