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Title: The Deceiver

Author: Frederick Forsyth

Narrator: Christian Rodska

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Sam McCready is The Deceiver, one of the Secret Intelligence Service's most unorthodox and most valued operatives, a legend in his own time. The end of the cold war has, however, strengthened the hand of the Whitehall mandarins, to whom he seems about as controllable as Genghis Khan, so Sam is to have his fate decided at a special hearing.

As part of the proceedings, four of Sam's key operations are reviewed: a clandestine mission into East Germany in 1985 to contact the top Russian spy General Pankratin; a KGB colonel who wants to defect; an audacious Qaddafi-inspired plot to ship arms to the IRA; and the occasion when McCready presided over the aftermath of political murder and mayhem in the Caribbean....

Members Reviews:

The master storyteller

Excellent

Forsyth at his finest.

Left me wanting to hear more about Sam McCready. Narration is superb.

superb short stories

Where does The Deceiver rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Again this is Fredrick Forsyth at the top of his game. Each story is really well crafted. Very different from each other and full of excitement. All to do with the secret service and the cold war.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character in all the short stories McCready was my favourite. He triumphs in all the stories, and so he should he was very, very good

What about Christian Rodskas performance did you like?

Really, really good. He has the ability to change accents so well. Because it is short stories each story is in a different location and Christian Rodska is brilliant at each and every voice. It makes the listening so much more enjoyable, rather like listening to a play rather than a book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would love to have listened to it in one sitting, but it is 17 hours long, as it is I stayed in my kitchen cooking and baking far too much so that I could listen for longer.

Any additional comments?

I have over 200 audio books and Fredrick Forsyth is so near the top of my all time favourite books, I listen to them several times and always hear something I missed first time round.

Not what I expected

What made the experience of listening to The Deceiver the most enjoyable?

I'm not sure how true the characters are behind the book, but they seem very very real and that just makes the book a great listen. It's as though I'm there alongside the action.

What did you like best about this story?

How close it seemed to real life

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

How some situations appeared so normal and then they turned out to be so dangerous. The jobs some people to keep us safe.

Any additional comments?

Just great, thank you as a first Frederick Forsyth book it was superb

Frederick Forsyth at his best..

What did you like most about The Deceiver?

I've always liked Frederick Forsyth - his plots are intricate and the detail total convincing. He is a thorough writer who totally pulls you into the plot. This is one of his best I think, almost several stories in one book, all linked together.

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Title: Quiller KGB

Subtitle: Quiller, Book 13

Author: Adam Hall

Narrator: Antony Ferguson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-17-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Quiller is asked by London's Bureau to accept a mission with a completely new twist: To work with Russia's formidable and ruthless KGB. The Soviet Union's charismatic leader is headed for a diplomatic visit to East Berlin at a time when tensions surrounding the hated Berlin Wall are at their height. Quiller uncovers more than one conspiracy as he tries to stop a highly sophisticated assassin from killing Russia's General-Secretary.

Members Reviews:

Classic

Excellent late Cold War espionage, quality writing and performance. Highly recommended if you like this genre.

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Titel: Operation Rainbow [German Edition]

Autor:: Tom Clancy

Erzähler: Frank Arnold

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 35 hrs and 46 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-24-13

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Bewertung: 2 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

"Operation Rainbow" ("Rainbow Six", 1998) ist inhaltlich der zehnte Roman aus der Reihe um Jack Ryan und/oder John Clark.

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Title: The Black Stiletto: Stars & Stripes

Author: Raymond Benson

Narrator: Chet Williamson, Arielle DeLisle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-13

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

It's 1960. The Black Stiletto, in her civilian persona as Judy Cooper, volunteers to work for John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, only to become involved in a devious behind-the-scenes plot that could change the course of history. Is the mysterious eastern European man she briefly dated associated with a Cuban/Soviet spy ring? Closer to home, the Stiletto must challenge dangerous tongs in Chinatown after befriending a teenage boy whose father was killed by the gangs. She soon discovers what a different and very deadly world exists in lower Manhattan.

In the present, Martin, the Stiletto's son, must deal with his mothers worsening Alzheimers symptoms, his own mental health issues, and the dilemma of whether or not to reveal his family's secrets to the new woman in his life. Meanwhile, his daughter, Gina, continues to bring trouble to herself, exhibiting behavior that suggests she is closer in spirit to her grandmother than Martin would like. Every major character, past and present, experiences a turning point in this third chapter of The Black Stiletto series.

Members Reviews:

Totally hooked!

Again the story and characters are outstanding. I'll be starting book 4 and hoping that the book won't end.

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Title: Midnight Sun

Author: Basil Sands

Narrator: Basil Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-16-12

Publisher: Sandman Production Studios of Alaska

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

They should've let him go. They should've let him retire in peace. They should've left his woman out of it.

Kharzai Ghiassi has served the US Government his entire adult life. The best infiltration agent they've ever had. Death is not just his business, death is his life. He's gone off the CIA's radar and all they know is that someone is in danger.

When a former soccer star turned Islamic terrorist shows up in Anchorage Alaska, retired Marine Corps Special Operator Marcus Mojo' Johnson and his State Trooper wife Lonnie team up with the FBI's Mike and Hilde Farris to put a stop to the threat that hangs over the city like a hammer about to fall. No one is safe. No one can hide in the Land of The Midnight Sun.

Members Reviews:

Midnight Sun

Where does Midnight Sun rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Midnight Sun is a good thriller with non-stop action from start to finish.The first chapter is well-written, compelling, gut-wrenching, and offers some excitement and tension along the way.

Midnight Sun

All of my favorite characters from previous Basil Sands stories. Sweet, exciting, & emotional. A few problems with the quality of the audio but still worth a listen for Sands fans.

Wish I could return

Total waste of a credit

Wish they hadn't changed the return policy

Don't waste your time

Writer should not narrate

Excellent!

Another wonderful book by Basil Sands! I would love to see his books become a tv or movie series. Action packed, suspenseful, and just plain awesome! If my husband were to read books, he would love these! I have and would recommend this book to others. can't wait to hear more of his work.

The narration was great as always! I can't say anything bad about this book or any of his books! keep them coming!

Fun listen

It was a bit of a pulp story. The narration was quirky. I enjoyed the story and the characters that Basil created.

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Title: Trevayne

Author: Robert Ludlum

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Brilliant, fearless, incorruptible, Andrew Trevayne was a self-made millionaire at 35, former undersecretary of state, current head of one of the nation's most prestigious foundations. Now, at the express wish of the president, Trevayne undertakes an investigation into the "secret government" - and is swept up in a tidal wave of intrigue and danger beyond the corridors of official power...into a nightmare maze where Mafia leaders and billionaires mingle...where Congress and even the presidency itself can be bought and sold.

Here, in this sizzling world of mystery, seduction, and betrayal...where his family's survival and his own hinge on a hair trigger...where sinister forces are poised to exact a chilling conspiracy...here, a man like Trevayne can become a dreaded enemy, a duped pawn - or a king.

Members Reviews:

Not as expected

I Would have liked a little faster pace than this. Still it kept me interested enough to finish it.

A master at work

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Ludlum wrote the book under the name Jonathan Ryder around the time of Watergate. His disdain for corrupt politicians and corporations comes through with incredible intensity.

Which scene was your favorite?

The conversation with Bonner when he discovers what's really going on...

Any additional comments?

His writing style is amazing, the words just flow through the story. The narrator who performed the book does an incredible job!

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Title: Arctic Fire

Author: Stephen Frey

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 181 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

The story went something like this: Troy Jensen, who sailed solo around the world and conquered the seven summits, fell off a crab boat called Arctic Fire and drowned in the Bering Sea. Troys brother Jack, who doesnt buy the story for a minute, heads to Alaska to uncover the truth. Jack discovers a connection between Troy and a secret intelligence organization known as Red Cell Seven (RCS) that will stop at nothing to protect America from threat (even if they have to kill thousands of Americans to do it). The problem is, the more Jack learns about Troys involvement with RCS, the more RCS learns about Jack. Arctic Fire is an adrenaline-pumping tale of one mans descent into an underworld populated by terrorists, assassins, and viciously bad good guys.

Members Reviews:

very cool,

loved it, it is very cut throat but it was well done

might even consider more books by this author

Fuel for the edrenaline junkie!

In "Arctic Fire," Stephen Frey introduces us to Red Cell Seven (RCS), an ultra-secret arm of the U.S. intelligence apparatus. RCS has been operating for over 40 years and is apolitical, protecting the interests of the United States rather than any one political ideology. The new president, however, is not willing to let RCS operate with impunity any longer and is threatening to dismantle the organization. Certain rogue elements within RCS will not allow that to happen, no matter what it takes to survive.

Troy Jensen is an operative in RCS, unknown to all his family except his father, former Marine Colonel and CEO of one of the worlds largest banks. Jack Jensen, Troy's adopted brother, thinks Troy is just a spoiled rich kid, traveling the globe in search of adventure. But while Troy is off climbing mountains or fighting bulls, he is actually gathering intelligence and using his "hobbies" as cover. His latest adventure sees Troy working on a crab boat in Alaska, one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. But it would seem Troy tempted fate once to often and his family is notified that he was washed overboard by a wave during a storm.

Jack had never come to terms with his being adopted. In addition to wondering who his real parents were, he never could seem to live up to Bill's expectations. Troy was seemingly the perfect son and the pride Bill had for him was painfully evident. Jack thought part of the reason was that blood was thicker than water. But Jack cared for Troy as only brothers can, adopted or not, and he did not believe the story of Troy's death. Troy was a survivor. There was no way Troy would have been the only person washed overboard. If anything, he would have been the one to save the others as he had done in the past. Jack quits his job as a bond trader and treks to Alaska in order to find the truth. But Jack makes some very dangerous people nervous and is soon running for his life.

This was an enjoyable read, fast paced and full of action. The plot was, for the most part, very believable if not somewhat scripted. The ending was a stunner and seemed to come out of left field. I am not really sure what the author was intending with it. It is obvious he was setting it up for a sequel, but the ending seemed to raise more questions than necessary. That being said, if you are an action junkie, then you will enjoy this book.

Choppy in places but overall good read

I really enjoyed the story concept however I think at times the author was looking for page fillers.

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Title: Thunderball (with Interview)

Author: Ian Fleming

Narrator: Jason Isaacs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-12

Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Ernst Stavro Blofeld, leader of the terrorist organisation SPECTRE, has hijacked an American plane loaded with atomic weapons. Unless his demands are met he will destroy one of the worlds major cities. With only one week to locate the missing bombs, Bond goes to the Bahamas where he encounters Blofelds right-hand man, Emilio Largo and his mistress Domino. With time running out, Bond learns that sharks are not the only killers in the Caribbean Sea.

Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Jason Isaacs.

Ian Fleming was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Eton and worked as a journalist in Moscow and a banker and stockbroker in London before becoming personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence during the Second World War. He wrote his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1952 at Goldeneye, his home in Jamaica. Since then James Bond has gone on to become a global phenomenon.

Jason Isaacs is a BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor. His film work includes playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Colonel Tavington in The Patriot, Captain Hook and Mr Darling in Peter Pan, as well as starring in the war movies Black Hawk Down and Green Zone. On TV his credits include Jackson Brodie in Case Histories, Sir Mark Brydon in The State Within, Michael Caffee in Brotherhood and Michael Britten in Awake. He is currently filming the action-adventure event series DIG for USA Network from the minds behind Heroes and Homeland, to premiere in late 2014.

Critic Reviews:

"A highly polished performance, with an ingenious plot well documented and plenty of excitement" (The Times)

"A mystery story, a thriller, a chiller and a pleasure to read." (New York Times)

"Fantastic how persuasively Mr. Fleming writes about it all" (Oxford Times)

"The mixtureof good living, sex and violent actionis as before, but this highly polished performance, with an ingenious plot, well documented, and plenty of excitement" (The Times)

"Springing from a sensational imagination, but informed by style, zest andabove allknowledge." (Sunday Times)

Members Reviews:

Best Bond audiobook - Most up to date story and great performance

This book is spectacular. The best Fleming book in the series. It feels very up to date in many aspects and the characters are round and have depth in them.

Jason Isaacs performance is superb and enjoyable.

Terrific!

Would you consider the audio edition of Thunderball to be better than the print version?

Yes

What about Jason Isaacss performance did you like?

Jason's ability to capture the accents and personalities for all of teh characters added so much to the enjoyment of this book.

Great story, well read...

Would you consider the audio edition of Thunderball to be better than the print version?

I read all the original book as a teenager, what a treat to hear it again in my 40's on my daily commute. Jason Isaacs does a wonderful job.

Hello to Jason Isaacs!

Sorry...

I could listen to this narrator for a long time, Great story and perfect narration. Probably my favourite narration so far, I'm listening to these Audio Go releases in order of the original releases.

Dark Bond

Having never read the books and only watched the movies, I was surprised at how dark and cynical this novel was. It is well narrated and worth listening to, but it is also a novel of its time too.

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Title: Goldfinger

Author: Ian Fleming

Narrator: Hugh Bonneville

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-30-12

Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

A game of canasta turns out crooked and a golden girl ends up dead. It seems that Auric Goldfinger is a bad loser when it comes to cards. Hes also the worlds most ruthless and successful gold smuggler. As James Bond follows his trail, he discovers that Goldfingers real game is the heist of fifteen billion dollars of US government bullion. The final hand is played at Fort Knox, in a spectacular display of deception and intrigue.

Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Hugh Bonneville.

Ian Fleming was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Eton and worked as a journalist in Moscow and a banker and stockbroker in London before becoming personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence during the Second World War. He wrote his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1952 at Goldeneye, his home in Jamaica. Since then James Bond has gone on to become a global phenomenon.

Hugh Bonneville is perhaps best known for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in the hit series Downton Abbey. Other TV credits include W1A, Twenty Twelve, Lost in Austen, Bonekickers, The Silence and Rev. On the big screen hes been seen in Monuments Men, Iris, Notting Hill, and the James Bond movie, Tomorrow Never Dies.

Critic Reviews:

"FantasticNobody else does this sort of thing as well as Mr. Fleming." (Sunday Times)

"A superlative thriller from our foremost literary magician." (New York Herald Tribune)

"Highly entertaining." (New York Times)

"Maniacally readable." (Observer)

"Gilt-edged Bond." (Sunday Times)

Members Reviews:

Surprisingly different from the movie

Great story with a no less great interpretation from Hugh. Was surprised to see a difference in the final narrative that climaxed the story as opposed to the movie, but nonetheless effective at keeping me interested in the story. Goldfinger is still my favorite movie in the franchise, and the book is by now my favorite as well.

Bond at His Best

Where does Goldfinger rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It's up there among the best. I've listened to this read by Rufus Sewell in the past which was excellent, and I feared listening to the 'Earl of Grantham' do Bond may feel odd, but the narration was great.

What did you like best about this story?

This Flemming at his best. Bond is on excellent form having been on night duty for a number of months and when he gets his chance to head out into the field again he grasps it. The golf scene is a real classic.

What about Hugh Bonnevilles performance did you like?

I liked the fact that I barely noticed it was wasn't Connery. Hugh Bonneville doesn't attempt any awkward Connery impression, he does it in his own style and it works.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Um... The name's Bond, James Bond.

Any additional comments?

Well worth a listen.

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Title: The Scarlatti Inheritance

Author: Robert Ludlum

Narrator: Stephen Hoye

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-28-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Her weapons: Money and Power. Her target: The most dangerous man in the world...her son. Elizabeht Wyckman Scarlatti has a plan - a desperate, last-minute gamble - designed to save the world from her own son, Ulster, an incalculably dangerous man who is working under the name of Heinrich Kroeger. Unless she can stop him, he is about to give Hitler's Third Reich the most powerful triumph on earth.

Critic Reviews:

"Has that sense of drama and impact that only the best storytellers have." (San Francisco Chronicle)

"Drive and excitement from first page to last." (Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather)

"Gripping...Ludlum writes with imagination and convincing authority." (Baltimore Sun)

Members Reviews:

Typically fun and engrossing!

If you like Ludlum this is a great one. Hoye does a great job narrating. He doesn't get in the way of the story but enhances it. Definitely a fun book.

Return to college

First Ludlum book I read back in college at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Contemporary lit. 35 years have passed. Enjoyed anew.