About this audiobook

A story of domestic violence told through the voice of a child who sees everything. In a quiet Australian coastal town, Schuman watches his mother Anna slowly lose herself inside a toxic relationship while she works to keep the family afloat. Conrad — her German husband, unemployed, controlling, and unpredictable — uses fear, guilt, and threats to keep them all trapped. When Conrad raises a fist to Anna and Schuman intercedes, the illusion of safety shatters. What follows is a desperate struggle for freedom: a move, broken promises, and false police reports Schuman’s Story is a raw, honest and heartbreakingly intimate look at coercive control that shines a light on the hidden realities of parental manipulation, and reveals a mother’s fierce courage and determination to protect her children. Some monsters don’t hide under the bed — Some live in the next room. A powerful, unflinching read for anyone seeking to understand the silent battles so many families face behind closed doors.

Audiobook details

GenrePsychology

Length8 hrs 21 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 24, 2026

LanguageEnglish

About the author

Hannah Caveney

Based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, I draw inspiration from the landscapes and communities that shape most of my stories. My writing explores people under pressure within broken systems, where power, control, and survival collide. Spanning psychological thrillers, science fiction, and both historical and contemporary narratives, my work delves into the human psyche—examining what happens when ordinary lives are pushed to their limits and the truth refuses to stay buried.View all by Hannah Caveney