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Title: Eye of the Needle

Author: Ken Follett

Narrator: Christopher Cazenove

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

His weapon is the stiletto, his codename: The Needle. He is Henry Faber, a coldly professional killer and Germany's most feared deep-cover agent in Britain. His task: to discover the Allies' plans for D-Day and get them to Germany at all costs. It's a task he undertakes with customary relish and ruthlessness - until he encounters Storm Island and a woman named Lucy.

© Ken Follett; (P) Macmillan Publishers Ltd

Critic Reviews:

"A tense, marvellously detailed suspense thriller built on a solid foundation of fact." (Sunday Times)

"An absolutely terrific thriller, so pulse-pounding, so ingenious in its plotting, and so frighteningly realistic that you simply cannot stop reading." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Good story but short

A really well written story that keeps you intrigued throughout. But the main issue is it is effectively a short story. Worth a read though. I did enjoy it.

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Title: The Key to Rebecca

Author: Ken Follett

Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

The stakes are high, for the survival of the British campaign in North Africa is in the balance. Only Major William Vandam, an Intelligence officer, and a beautiful courtesan named Elene can put an end to Wolff's brilliant clandestine reports of British troop movements and strategic plans.

As Rommel's troops come nearer to victory, Vandam pursues Wolff across the merciless desert to a terrifying life-or-death confrontation between the two adversaries.

Members Reviews:

Ridiculous

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The sex was unwarranted and story patchy and ridiculous

What do you think your next listen will be?

The Once and Future King

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

He had no choice

Did The Key to Rebecca inspire you to do anything?

Yes, delete it as soon as possible.

Any additional comments?

No

I listened at the gym and forgot I was exercising!

Riveting! I was on the edge of my seat every time there was a

cliffhanger. One of Follett's bests!

the key to rebecca

unable to put the book down ,not a predictable story very good ending.

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Title: The Machiavelli Covenant

Author: Allan Folsom

Narrator: Jeremy Davidson

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-06

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

For 500 years this despotic order of the supremely rich and powerful has kept a secret manuscript by Machiavelli: The Covenant, a terrifying blueprint for gaining and keeping political power, hidden under heavy guard, and worshiped like some divine doctrine. Bonded by complicity in ritual murder and dedicated to a singular vision of global domination, over the centuries they have prospered far beyond any dreams of power and avarice. Outmanned, outnumbered, and outgunned, three people now stand alone against it: Nicholas Marten, Demi Picard, and John Henry Harris, president of the United States.

Members Reviews:

astounding

Highly imaginative. This book is a discovery. I must admit that I totally overlooked Mr. Folsom's bestsellers. His style is in the class of Mr. Ludlum's and Mr. James Patterson's. This is a must "hear" for those seeking mystery-thriller combo. The twists and turns and the ending keeps you agape.

The story is too far fetched

I think the story is far fetched. Also, the abridged version requires a lot of concentration since a lot of information is given a short time. Summing up, it is entertaining but I would choose the abridged version of a book again.

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Title: Mr. Standfast

Author: John Buchan

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Mr. Standfast, the third in the series of five novels following Hannay's exploits, picks up the story after Hannay has returned home from the Somme. Working for the War Office under an assumed name, he is a brigadier still under 40, taken out of the military for a another round in the spy game.

The only instructions he's given are to take up his old identity as a mining engineer from South Africa and pose as a staunch pacifist. As Hannay himself puts it: "To go into Germany as an anti-British Afrikaner was a stoutish adventure, but to lounge about at home talking rot was a very different-sized job."

Richard Hannay, the South African mining engineer and war hero, again takes listeners along as he navigates the twists and turns of espionage during the turbulent World War I years.

Members Reviews:

For the Buchan die-hard

This reading is let down by the narrator who fails to catch the essence of Hannay's decency by giving him an overly languid 'upper class' accent. Also let down by poor research on pronunciation and the reader's inability to command a Scottish accent or distinguish clearly between the different character's voices. One for the die-hard Buchan fan.

A good story spoiled!

Mr Standfast is one of my favourite John Buchan novels but I wish I had not bothered with this audio version of it. The narrator's intonation is tedious in the extreme and I wish I had paid more attention to the sample before buying it. The rise and fall of his voice bears no relation to the content of what he is reading. I was very disappointed!

If you read the 39 steps....

Any additional comments?

If you read the 39 steps, and want to know what happened to Richard Hannay, then this is the 3rd book of 5 that recount his adventures (read Greenmantle first to keep to the proper order). The book is really two stories, joined together, the first a more classic spy adventure and the second more a story of line on the western front.

Good book

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

It is a good book but did not like the narration, you might like.

What three words best describe Frederick Davidsons performance?

Did not like the voice.

Could you see Mr. Standfast being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

Yes it is an interesting read.

Any additional comments?

Bought the paper version as I did not like the narration on audio.

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Title: The Mission Song

Author: John le Carré

Narrator: David Oyelowo

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-06

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Abandoned by his parents, Bruno Salvador has long looked for guidance. He found it in Mr. Anderson of British Intelligence. Working for Anderson in a clandestine facility, Salvo (as he's known) translates intercepted phone calls, bugged recordings, and snatched voice mail messages. When Anderson sends him to a mysterious island to interpret during a secret conference, Bruno thinks he is helping Britain--but then he hears something he should not have.

©2006 David Cornwell. All Rights Reserved; (P)2006 Hodder and Stoughton Audiobooks. All Rights Reserved

Critic Reviews:

"Amid the bursts of humor, le Carré convincingly conveys his empathy." (Publishers Weekly)

"His prose is as lovely and expressive as ever; his ear for dialogue remains wonderfully acute." (Washington Post)

Members Reviews:

Outstanding

Treachery. Suspense. Intrigue. Complicated. Surprises. Love. Disappointments. All wrapped up in an excellent, unusual writing style. A contemporary and realistic story. The emotions and thought processes of the characters are developed to the nth degree. I was spellbound in parts of it. As a boy, I liked the old Western movies where the good guy rides into town and solves the problem. It doesn't always turn out that neatly in Le Carre novels. This book borders on being an historical novel. Salvo was used. The depth of the using did surprise me. It's tempting to disclose my idea of where he ended up, but being somewhat familiar with Le Carre's feelings about the U.S., and having just finished reading "A Most Wanted Man"............

What a Great Writer

I love reading LeCarre'. You do have to take your time, focus, follow every word and sometimes go back and read some things again to make sure you have it. But the stream of consciousness of the character is riveting and sometimes shocking as various events sneak up on you an catch you off guard like you are personally experiencing something totally unexpected that grabs you out of nowhere by the throat. You become the main character. Here are some additional thoughts:

1. There is a lot of thoughtful information about Africa, its beauty, natural resources, and how it is being manipulated by big business and little is being done to help protect the people and the ridiculous bloodshed and horrible raping of the country. Could it be true that USA and GB actually allow some of this to take place?

2. There is a lot of irony in this book. Some of the worst characters turn out to be some of the best and vice versa. It paints a picture of the world that you might not like and yet it also, in the end, leaves some hope.

3. LeCarre' is such a pro at describing the subtleties of spying. This book is full of instructions on how rookies and pros react and handle things. It's obvious that he knows his stuff.

4. As much as I enjoyed it, I still found that there were too many cliches such as the wife Penelope, the magazine she works for, the bad guys in government and Africa, the almost virgin Mary like girlfriend, etc. And yet certain of the characters are unforgettable and hopefully alive and doing well in Africa.

Another great book.

Wonderful story, characters and plot.

I have read all of le Carre and many of them several times.

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Title: The Traitor

Author: Stephen Coonts

Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-06

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Together they uncover an elaborate strategy to infiltrate the highest levels of Al Qaeda with a top-level plant, but who is playing whom? As Carmellini delves deep undercover he finds he is running for his life. Grafton and Carmellini uncover a horrifying plan to shake the West as never before, and a catch 22: Can they stop the conspiracy without compromising the intelligence source that could bring down Al Qaeda once and for all?

Members Reviews:

Another, hard to put down, book from Stephen ...

Another, hard to put down, book from Stephen Coonts, a real page turner.

Coonts has talents which are so varied and totally different genre and characters

This particular series, Jake and Tommy are must reads as are Stephen's journey in his Stearman

and also Black ops

Thanks Stephen, for once again, giving us so much entertainment

Slow and Then Confusing

Starts slow and drags. Way too much excruciating detail on streets and local facts that not relevant to the story line. About put it down midway. When it picked up the plot line was difficult to follow with links spotty and incomplete. Story was difficult to piece together until the end and even then Iâm unsure. Not Coontsâ best by any measure.

Another enjoyable read!

If you enjoy Steven Coonts' writing, then this is surely right up your alley. I've just started on his Tommy Carmellini series, and I like the way he's developing this character. Typical of Coonts, there is more than one storyline going on, and you have to pay attention to the subtle clues he leaves so as to figure things out.

Great Reading!

Stephen Coonts has produced another exciting novel. Tommy Carmellini and Jake Grafton team up in a novel of international intrigue to stop an Al Quada plot to assassinate world leaders at a conference in France.

So much is going on that its impossible to discover who the bad guys are. French Intelligence, the CIA, Israeli Intelligence all play a role as murders surround the search for an Al Quada informant.

Muslim extremists try to kill Tommy Carmellini while mystery surrounds multiple deaths him.

This is an exciting book and definitely one you won't put down. By all means, read this novel!

Bought to replace hardback book

I had this book in hardcover and really enjoyed it. I bought this one for my Kindle app so I could have it mobile.

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Title: Navy Seals

Subtitle: Insurrection Red

Author: Mike Murray

Narrator: Gary Telles

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-06

Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Navy SEAL unit Mobile 4 does not exist. The U.S. military does not acknowledge them. The White House has never heard of them. And no one who has ever seen them in action has lived to tell about them. Lt. Robert Getts and his men have had more than their share of dangerous assignments. But when a mission is sabotaged from within, the best of friends will soon become hunter and prey.

©2000 Michael Murray; (P)2002 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. and The Cutting Corp.

Members Reviews:

Badly Abridged

This audio book has been so badly abridged that the continuity of the story has been destroyed in places. Things happen that have not been explained and confuse the listener. I would not bother listening to this book when there are so many good books to choose from.

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Title: The Enemy

Subtitle: Jack Reacher 8

Author: Lee Child

Narrator: Kerry Shale

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-05

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

A Reacher as far from the no-credit card, no-last-known-address drifter of the previous eight novels as is possible to imagine.

Critic Reviews:

"Another great book for him, gives us hero Jack Reacher's back-story. Hurrah." (Daily Telegraph [London])

Members Reviews:

Reacher at his best

I love Jack Reacher and will read every book written with him as the character. This book tells you how it all started and you can feel Reacher's frustration with the "military system" and clarifies why he eventually wanted out. Great plot and good reading. Reacher is one of the most interesting characters I've seen in any novel.

A good military read.

My first with this author. A great storyline with tension and intrigue without drawing everything out until the end. I particularly liked his style of letting us into the secrets without giving away too much of the coming plot.His correct use of military terminology is appealing. I am hearing a second Child book now and am hooked on his style. Recommended, a 5* for sure.

A real page turner

This was my first Jack Reacher and I couldn't put it down. Very exciting and gripping. Sent my heart rate up on several occasions. Great for a holiday read.

totally absorbing ...

My first introduction to Lee Child, to Jack Reacher and to the multi-talented Kerry Shale and I can't wait to download my next choice. As a recent immigrant to life in the USofA, I needed a crash course in language, style and priorities. I now know the difference between class A's and BDU's and all so inoffensively absorbed, i also now know how to do a u-turn the american way thanks to Somer !!His visits to Paris were poignant and real, this book was well researched, and accurate, I am spoiled for choice to assimilate more, but i know i am hooked !

One of The Best shorter Reacher Books and Stories

A great early insight to Reacher and the work he did in the US Army military police. Taking no BS from anyone and solving a case you're going to love to listen too. Lee Childs, just love your books, keep them coming.

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Title: Second Wind

Author: Dick Francis

Narrator: Tony Britton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-05

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Publisher's Summary:

Perry Stuart is a TV meteorologist who routinely works before the cameras. His life calm and ordered, his face familiar to every British household, Stuart's profound weather knowledge and accuracy have given him high status among forecasters, but no physical baptism by storm. Not, that is, until a fellow forecaster offers him a Caribbean hurricane-chasing ride in a small aeroplane. By frightening accident, Stuart discovers secrets from the ride, and back in England he faces threats and danger as deadly as anything that nature can evolve.

©1999 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Critic Reviews:

"Francis' writing is smooth and intelligent, moving the reader right along." (Publishers Weekly)

"Francis offers up intrigue, adventure, and a gripping, fast-paced plot." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

winded

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

again have not read print book

Who was your favorite character and why?

no real favorite

What about Tony Brittons performance did you like?

he is a good storyteller

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

the incident in the eye of the hurricane

Another Dick Francis Classic

Another Dick Francis Classic. Great with a fast moving engaging plot, a page turner,a great companion for anyone.

Nothing like a Dick Francis book

Poor story line rubbish ending the worse D F book I have read don't waste your time listening to it

First Class

Never tire of reading Frances' novels nor of listening to Tony Britton bring them alive

Not his best work

I usually enjoy Dick Francis's books, but not this one I'm afraid. Despite flying into hurricanes and some other intrigue I was left with the impression that nothing much happened. I have no idea how the main character came to some of his conclusions. Overall an anti-climax I'm afraid.

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Titel: Die Firma

Autor:: John Grisham

Erzähler: Charles Brauer

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 57 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-29-05

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Bewertung: 2.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Mitch McDeere, erfolgreicher Absolvent der juristischen Fakultät von Harvard, bekommt seinen Traumjob bei der exklusiven Anwaltsfirma Bendini, Lambert & Locke in Memphis. Er stürzt sich in die Arbeit und hat Erfolg. Aber schon bald stellt er Ungereimtheiten fest: Den fünften Stock des Unternehmens darf niemand betreten, er selbst fühlt sich rund um die Uhr beschattet, zwei Kollegen kommen auf mysteriöse Weise ums Leben, das FBI zeigt Interesse für die Vorgänge in der Kanzlei. Mitchs Traumjob wird allmählich zum Alptraum.

(p) 2001 Hessischer Rundfunk, Random House Audio (c) 2004 Random House Audio, Deutschland, Übersetzung: Christel Wiemken

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

gut gelesen, manchmal ein bisschen laut.

gut gelesen, manchmal ein bisschen laut.

And yes, it's in German, like the description indicates, for me it was useful to practice

I could understand since it's all in German

I was told it will be in English waste of credit:/. I will definitely check triple time if needed next time I take a audible from him