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The Russia House Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:03:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Russia House Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: "The Soviet knight is dying inside his armour." "Glasnost" is on everyone's lips, but the rules of the game havent changed for either side. When a beautiful Russian woman foists off a manuscript on an unwitting bystander at the Moscow Book Fair, it's a miracle that she flies under the Soviets' radar. Or does she? The woman's source (codename: Bluebird) will trust only Barley Blair, a whiskey-soaked gentleman publisher with a poet's heart. Coerced by British and American Intelligence, Blair journeys to Moscow to determine whether Bluebird's manuscript contains the truth - or the darkest of fictions. At once poignant and suspenseful, John le Carré's The Russia House is a captivating saga of lives caught in the crosshairs of history. Members Reviews: difficult poetry I personally think LeCarre is one of the most difficult writers to actually read. I finally got the hang of it when I listened to him read one of his novels. He translates himself wonderfully, but this is not always what narrators or film makers can do. Russia House is one of my favorite movies, as much for the music as the story. I read Dawin8u's review and decided to try this narrator because I knew the story well and loved it. Either I am getting better at listening or Jayston understands well enough to translate. He did a wonderful job with a difficult writer. The problem with LeCarre is that a chess game of characters and plots moves into poetry and then dance. He, LeCarre, has not just complex plots but complex interest in the goals of writing. The intellectual and the sensual seem to take equal weight and until one arrives at the willingness to translate these strands into comprehension whole parts of a story refuse to read. There may be something about writers attempting to understand Russia that I like as well. Martin Cruz Smith writes in ways that read like poetry in his Renko books. Spying is Waiting. "The old isms were dead, the contest between Communism and capitalism had ended in a wet whimper. Its rhetoric had fled underground into the secret chambers of the grey men, who were still dancing away long after the music had ended." I love 'The Russia House'. I love the anger; the way the novel seems to capture all the threads that le Carré had woven in most all of his cold war novels and noose both sides. I love it for its humanity. In some ways it reminded me of Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four: with the bureaucracies/grey men of both sides of the Cold War desperate to continue the fight, desperate for an enemy, desperate for perpetual fear for the greater good. While I was knocked over by Orwell's GREAT novel, I never cared for Winston Smith quite the same way I cared for Scott Blair. Le Carré's genius is making you absolutely love his sinners and fear his saints, and then making you forget which is which and who is who. The West is mirrored by the East. We have become what we feared, what we fought.. Ultimately, le Carré's characters become like family. Yes, they are flawed. Yes, they are giants. Yes, they are petty...and, utimately they are you. Dense Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Too long and too dense even for Le Carre.

Rainbow Six Audiobook by Tom Clancy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Fri, 03 May 2002 14:00:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rainbow Six Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: David Dukes Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 498 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: At its heart is John Clark, a master of secret operational missions, and newly named the head of an international task force dedicated to combating terrorism. Clark tries to figure out where a recent string of terrorist attacks is heading, but there is no way to predict the real threat: a group of terrorists like none the world has ever encountered, a group so extreme that their success could literally mean the end of life on this earth as we know it. Critic Reviews: "[Clancy] writes action scenes beautifully. John Clark is a gratifyingly distinctive, three-dimensional hero." (Entertainment Weekly) "The charged clouds of good and evil build toward a typically foreshadowed and explosive Clancy finish." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: GREAT BOOK! (the narrator isn't that bad) I was real nervous about purchasing this book due to the issues everyone seems to have with the narrator. I took a chance, and let me tell you...GREAT BOOK!!!!! The narrator is not as nearly as bad as everyone is making him out to be. He is not the best, but I followed him without a problem and he DEFINITELY did not ruin the story! (It's only a book people! Being just a little to picky!) The story was compelling, the plot got better and better with every moment and the there was never a dull point. If you like military or spy novels, this is the book for you! Narrarator was horrible. This review has nothing to do with the quality of the book itself. I could not finish listening to it because the reader read in sporatic bursts. It was if he was reading the book for the first time and was unsure what tone to use or at what pace to read the passages. One of the worst abridgments that I've heard I guess I will have to buy the book. This has got to be one of the worst abridgements that I've ever heard. The plot is all over the place and the reader, is awful. I wasn't sure that it could get worse then having Dennis Boutsikaris as a reader. David Dukes reads a lot like William Shatner and his characters, especially the women as noted in other reviews, are horrible. Every women character has an annoyingly deep and "breathy" voice. Had these characters been drag queens, this would have been fine. As for the story, it has a lot of potential. Lots of Special Ops stuff. Action from the get-go but I felt like I was missing half of the story. This seems to be one of those books which should never had been abridged. Short But Good, My Favorite Tom Clancy Story To me Tom Clancy in general tends to be a bit "dry". Lots of techno-babble, and light on story, and many of his stories crawl along. Rainbow Six is different. It starts right out of the gate exciting, and doesn't let up. As a result, the book is actually pretty short, I actually wish it were longer, but it's a lot of fun. Tons of action. Typical special ops - a warning. Ok, first off, I love everything fictional Tom Clancy has written. This book is no different. But a warning, if you arn't into special ops, their weapons, or their school of thought, not your book. If you like the Jack Ryan series and want to try something with a bit more action, this is your book. The story is told well, the acting is above par. Overall, about par for Tom Clancy.

The Operator Audiobook by Kim Harrison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kim Harrison) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:59:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Operator Subtitle: The Peri Reed Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Kim Harrison Narrator: January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 211 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On-the-run ex-agent Peri Reed returns bigger and bolder than ever in this second highly anticipated installment in New York Times best-selling author Kim Harrison's new suspense trilogy, The Peri Reed Chronicles. Peri Reed's job eats her mind, but for a special task agent in hiding, forgetting the past can be a blessing. Betrayed by the man she thought she loved and the agency that turned her into the very thing she fought against, Peri abandoned the wealth and privilege of Opti for anonymity riddled with memory gaps and self-doubt. But when a highly addictive drug promises to end her dependency on those who'd use her as a tool for their own success, she must choose to remain broken and vulnerable or return to the above-the-law power and prestige she once left: strong but without will, for whoever holds her next fix will hold her loyalty. Yet even now, as then, a love based on lies of omission might still save her life. Contains an excerpt from The Turn, Kim Harrison's stunning prequel to the Hollows series! Members Reviews: Disappointing I have waited so long to come out. It was not worth the wait. This is such a disappointment. Peri spend most of the book screeching at people. Her comments are "I told you dont call me, don't say that or a threat to do them bodily harm" The best is"I will not let you get in my mind' It reads like the author threw dices to decided which man Peri was going to like, love, hate or be in different to, it changed within minutes. Every man in the book is concern about her welfare and she can kick everyones ass. There is more time spent on the highway picking up or dropping of drugs. She is so impulsive with her decisions. She has a strong character, instead of getting off the drug, so starts injecting herself. One minute she cannot stand Jack and the next she needs him to help. She knows he wants to get in her pants so she ends up bitching at him. The best time is when Micheal goes psycho on his boss. He would take him to the brink of death and then drafted. The next best scene was when Peri was kicking ass in the first park of the book. I really wanted to like this book. There are a couple of new characters that I liked. I am a fan of Kim Harrison. But this falls way short from her usual stuff. I only gave it 2 stars because they at least had drafts that were good. Story is Hard to follow I really enjoyed Kim Harrison's Hollows series but Peri Reed is just a little hard to follow. A little better than the first I had a difficult time liking the first book in this new series and only tried this second installment because I loved Harrison's previous series. Though I like the basic idea of drafting that underpins the new series, I don't much care for the actual story lines or the main characters. In this follow up Peri is a bit more sympathetic and likeable, but I do get really sick of her rhapsodizing about how much she loves/misses expensive cars and clothes and such. And an adrenaline addiction isn't inherently more interesting than any other addiction just because it includes car chases and fight scenes. There needs to be more substance to this chronicle. With the introduction of LB and his crew, this story became a bit more interesting, but most of the secondary characters are pretty flat, frequently inconsistent, or very predictable.

The Midnight Bell Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:57:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midnight Bell Subtitle: Sean Dillon Series, Book 22 Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The new Sean Dillon novel, a knife-edge story of terrorism and revenge, by "the dean of intrigue novelists" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). "The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it." In Washington, D.C., on a night full of rain, a woman is struck down and killed by a hit-and-run driver. But she is not just any woman - she is the assistant to the head of the secret White House department known only as the Basement. And she had secrets of her own. In the Virgin Islands, former president Jake Cazalet receives a warning. He is recuperating on a diving trip after successfully helping Sean Dillon and the rest of the "Prime Minister's private army" defeat an Al Qaeda operation in London. But though AQ may be weakened and facing competition from other terrorist upstarts, it is far from dead - and it intends to prove it. Soon the ripples from these two events will spread and overlap, not only in Washington but around the world. Everyone involved will find themselves in the most desperate battle of their lives - and the midnight bell will toll. Members Reviews: A reunion of old friends If you are a long standing reader of the Sean Dillon series, this book was merely a light visit to the characters we have come to know over the years. Kind of like a visit to family at the holidays - enjoyable but not of any depth. The plot construction was noticeably devoid of the depth we have come to appreciate. If you are considering visiting the team at Holland Park please start with a previous volume. terrible addition to the series Can't truly explain how bad this book was. Very disappointing addition to the series. Nothing happens! Characters endlessly repeat their back stories. Skip this one. Disappointing Sequel Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? After listening to all of the other books in the series, this one is very disappointing. The plot nor characters are very well developed, with the writer just seeming to go through the motions by moving quickly from one scene to the next and repeating the same phrases throughout. Would you recommend The Midnight Bell to your friends? Why or why not? No, worst book in the series. What does Michael Page bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Great accents in an attempt to make this book sound better than it is. Did The Midnight Bell inspire you to do anything? To no longer read any more books in this series. Everything has gotten so formulaic A game I now play when a new character is introduced is live or die? villian, her or or bystander? This is nothing like Thunder Point. The Keystone Cops ultimately beat ISIS Jack Higgins books are normally extraordinary. Well researched, carefully plotted and filled with twists and turns. Even the Sean Dillon series is one where each next book is eagerly awaited. Until now. "The Midnight Bell" doesn't toll for thee or for a good book either. It's almost a Keystone Cops meet ISIS. The secret army bumbles its way through one thing after another that even the most green spy would figure out. The dialogue is really weak, but the most annoying aspect of the novel is the ISIS antagonist on his barge in the Parisian Seine. ISIS or Al Queda, it's never clear which, seems to be able to get anybody's unlisted satellite phone and make untraceable calls.

Our Kind of Traitor Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:34:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Kind of Traitor Author: John le Carré Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 318 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The unrivaled master of spy fiction returns with a taut and suspenseful of dirty money and dirtier politics. For nearly half a century, John le Carre's limitless imagination has enthralled millions of readers, listeners, and moviegoers around the globe. From the cold war to the bitter fruits of colonialism to unrest in the Middle East, he has reinvented the spy novel again and again. As menacing and flawlessly paced as The Little Drummer Girl and as morally complex as The Constant Gardener, Our Kind of Traitor is signature le Carre. Perry and Gail are idealistic and very much in love when they splurge on a tennis vacation at a posh beach resort in Antigua. But the charm begins to pall when a big-time Russian money launderer enlists their help to defect. In exchange for amnesty, Dima is ready to rat out his vory (Russian criminal brotherhood) compatriots and expose corruption throughout the so-called legitimate financial and political worlds. Soon, the guileless couple find themselves pawns in a deadly endgame whose outcome will be determined by the victor of the British Secret Service's ruthless internecine battles. Critic Reviews: Those readers who have found postcold war le Carré too cerebral will have much to cheer about with this Russian mafia spy thrillerLe Carré ratchets up the tension step-by-step His most accessible work in years, this novel shows once again why his name is the one to which all others in the field are compared. (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) le Carré's signature stark prose, pitch-perfect dialogue, authentic characters, and moral indignation have stood the test of timeIntriguing and tense, Traitor shines a blinding, angry, and welcome light on shady international finances and underhanded intelligence agents. (Bookmarks Magazine) The venerable spy master is back with an intriguing story about a pair of novice spies who are aiding intelligence efforts to bring in a Russian businessman. Robin Sachs paints a fine portrait of the couple and shines even brighter for the host of British operatives. But it is as Dima--the Russian with a past--that he excels. The bellowing, likable, and commanding Russian is such a unique personality that he demands a distinctive voice, and Sachs comes through. (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Try another book! I agree with many of the other reviewers that this book was boring, hard to follow and had an unsatisfactory ending. There are a lot more entertaining books out there to spend your time on. Did le Carre die before he finished this book? I blamed a technical glitch for the absence of an ending to this book, only to learn after11 1/2 hours that the abrupt ending was no mistake. Surely he could have made his point in fewer words that bankers, politicians, criminals, and secret government agents are in cahoots to get rich at our expense. Very Disappointed Firstly, I don't often write reviews unless a book is outstanding or so far below par that a warning to potential purchasers is warranted. This book falls into the latter category. This is NOT a book you've come to expect from John le Carre. It is so slow and tedious and you keep waiting for some action...any action but there is none. Towards the end of the second download, I kept trying to give him a chance thinking that there must have been a 3rd download that I missed.

Black Ops Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:48:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Ops Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1027 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Castillo finds the information both infuriating and fascinating, particularly after a recent experience with two CIA traitors whose own deaths were swift and suspicious. Despite there being some similarities, though, he thinks therei??i??s something different with these new cases, something he can't quite put his finger on. At first, it's idle thought, but Castillo expects it's only a matter of time before the commander in chief assigns him and his group of troubleshooters in the innocuously named Office of Organizational Analysis to look into the deaths while all those intel agencies fight among themselves trying to put the pieces together. Meanwhile, Castillo has problems of his own - fallout from recent missions involving a clandestine rescue of a DEA agent from South American drug runners, and the confiscation of some 50 million dollars from thieves in the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal. He's made more than a few enemies, he knows - both foreign and domestic. And then comes another back-channel message, this one delivered personally by his lethal friend, the Russian mobster arms dealer. All that has happened so far, he says, is just a warm-up for what's about to come out of the Kremlin. Could sabers be rattling for a new Cold War? Or worse? Presidential Agent C. G. Castillo is about to find out... Filled with Griffin's trademark rich characters and cutting-edge drama, this is another exceptional work in an exceptional series. Members Reviews: Best of Presidential Agent Series This is by far the best of the Presidential Agent series. Since Griffin's writing style is to repeat the important events of this series over and over again, new readers of the Presidential Agent series can skip earlier book of this series and start the adventures of Charlie Castillo with the Black Ops. The narrator is Dick Hill for the first 5 books who does a great job of bring the characters to life. The most recent book of this series is the Outlaws, which continues the story of Charlie Castillo and his new friends, two former Russian SVR spies. I recommend listening to that book after the Black Ops. The narrator of Outlaws is Jonathan Davis, who does a great job as well. Some reviewers have been critical of Jonathan Davis compared to Dick Hill, but I believe he does an equally great job with the characters as Dick Hill did in the earlier books of this series. I don't know if it was the change in narrators or the addition of WEB IV as co-author, but there is big personality shift in the character of Ambassador Montvale the Director of National Intelligence, who is an arrogant *** in the Black Ops and a good guy in the Outlaws. I have listened to all of the books in the Presidental Agent series several times and recommend the entire series as well as the Honor Bound series. Both of these series use Argentina as the site for much of the activities, since the author (WEB III) lives there for part of the year. Black Ooups Had a very tough time following the story and gettig into the charecters. black ops if you are looking for action this is not for you Worst Listen By far the worst read I have ever purchased from Audible. After finishing a le Carr? novel, which I enjoyed tremendously, I thought I would continue in the spy genre so I purchased this New York Times bestseller. Suffice it to say that it read like the wet dream of a 15 year old video game aficionado undergoing a testosterone storm.

Final Flight Audiobook by Stephen Coonts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Coonts) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:49:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Flight Subtitle: Jake Grafton, Book 3 Author: Stephen Coonts Narrator: Benjamin L. Darcie Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: After a particularly long cruise, the USS United States is in port in Naples, and her crew is enjoying its first liberty in months. But something's not right. Several crew members have not reported back from their leave, and a beautiful American reporter who boarded the United States in Tangiers may not be a reporter, or even an American. When one of Jake's men, in a hotel in Naples, witnesses an assassination attempt led by this woman, Grafton realizes the situation is much more serious than he suspected. What he doesn't know is that Colonel Qazi, an international terrorist, plans to board the United States and steal six nuclear weapons from her heavily guarded arsenal. Nor does he know that the plot is being financed by El Hakim, the power-hungry leader of an oil-rich Arab state. And most important, he doesn't know that he, Jake, past 40 and recently grounded by night blindness, is the only one who can stop Qazi, in one man-to-man aerial dogfight - one "final flight". Members Reviews: Don't worry because Jake Grafton... ...is still alive! The ending makes it appear Jake had been killed, but he's still alive and will appear in at least 15 more novels. It was, however, his last flight as a Navy pilot. I first read Final Flight almost 30 years ago and now I'm going back and listening to the older novels in this and the Tommy Carmellini series (think of the Grafton and Carmellini series as one 18 novel series). This is Book 3 in the series. It is also the last where Grafton is a Navy pilot. It is the first where Grafton participates in espionage, but the rest of his career is in that area. Book 3 takes place 15 years after the end of Book 2. Final Flight is an outstanding novel with a great plot to go along with action and intense suspense. Stephen Coonts, an ex-Navy pilot, is a very talented story teller. The first three novels in the series mirror his own experiences in the same planes he flew. I'm a huge fan of this series and recommend all 18 novels in the Grafton and Carmellini series, but I am not a fan of much of his other work. The books in this series are standalone. (By the way, Tommy Carmellini enters the series in Book 7 which is titled Cuba.) mixed emotions Any additional comments? Very upset with Coonts as to the prolific foul language, which is new for him, and the way the story ends. There are several "Jake Grafton" books that come after this one and they are all very good reads. Wonderful story and edge of your seat action ruined by language and porn. CAG Tour Spine tingling? Maybe? It was one hellova good Navy book. From the boring administrative details of Navy life, to the smashing conclusion; the book was a fun read. And, as always with a Coonts novel, our hero saves the world for democracy and the American way. Newly released originalbook. I find it interesting that a number of authors are bringing some of their earliest publication into the digital age. This is one of them. Grafton is still a leutenant fighter pilot in this 1996 book.It is a fun read and fills in some of his early history. The narration was Excellent. The ending was AWFUL. Coonts doesn't even hint at their being more to come in the Grafton series.

The Loo Sanction Audiobook by Trevanian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Trevanian) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:38:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Loo Sanction Author: Trevanian Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jonathan has gone to England for a vacation, but it is interrupted when British Intelligence needs him for his highly skilled services. Jonathan must take over the mission of an agent whose murder was so bizarre and terrifying that no other agent was willing to replace him. His task is to locate a set of secretly made films that incriminate a number of high-ranking British officials. His target is a top underworld figure who delights in debauchery and torture. Facing this threat, Jonathan is drawn into a labyrinthine network of intrigue and depravity. When the pieces of the dangerous puzzle fall together, he will be forced to attempt one of the most daring escapes ever conceived. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece...." ( The New York Times) Members Reviews: The Loo Sanction Good story and exciting. However, this book was published several years ago and the info that touted the book did not mention this. I purchased this book having forgotten that I had read it when it first came out. If I had been made aware of this fact I would have purchased sonething else. Read All of Trevanian! In general, the novels of Trevanian blow away our current best selling authors who deal in similar genres. Artfully rendered in plot and character complexity, as well as sense of humor, humanity, and language of superb story telling, these are riveting stories that should endure. Though set in his contemporary era of the early 1970's, I think Trevanian is timeless. The narration performance of Joe Barrett is the best that I have ever experienced on Audible (and I have been through many good ones)! He depicts different male & female characters so seamlessly that the listener needs to make no conscious effort to know which character is speaking. A fabulous performance by the narrator, Joe Barrett! I only wish there was more from Trevanian. I recommend reading the earliest to the last. The Loo Sanction This is my first novel by Trevanian and I will certainly be getting more. Can't wait to pick out the next one. Totally engrossing - held my interest for the duration. Dr. Hemlock, I imagine, is like James Bond. Still not quite sure I've always absolutely loved Trevanian, although I've only read Shibumi and The Eiger Sanction. I bought this book with great anticipation, hoping for another masterpiece, yet when I was finished listening I could only think, "Gee. Is that it?" The book is well-read by the narrator, however it's difficult to keep the rather vague story line straight. Things happen and you think, "Wait a minute - when did that occur?" I'm actually listening to it again, because I thought I might have missed a few things the first time (sometimes I'm not awake while listening on the way to work in the morning). I just learned something by going back onto the book's summary page on this site - it isn't really explained in the book why Jonathan is in the UK (a vacation? and where did it say that no other agent would accept the job?) This is all disappointing because Shibumi was such a fantastic read, that I've always wondered why no one has made a movie out of it. I'm still wondering how Maggie came into the story - perhaps listening to it a second time will explain it. I wish I could be more enthusiastic. I think I'm going to download Shibumi, just so I can listen to it again.

Every Crooked Path Audiobook by Steven James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven James) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 12:33:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Crooked Path Subtitle: The Bowers Files Author: Steven James Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Who is the Piper? Special Agent Patrick Bowers returns in an electrifying prequel to the Bowers Chess series from critically acclaimed, national best-selling novelist Steven James. A mysterious suicide and a series of abductions draw Patrick into a web of intrigue involving an international conspiracy where no one is who they appear to be and the stakes have never been higher. Soon Patrick discovers that the secret to stopping the Piper's current crime spree lies in unlocking answers from an eight-year-old cold case - and the only way to do that is by entering the terrifying world of the conspirators himself. Dark, probing, and chilling, Every Crooked Path takes an unflinching look at the world of today's cybercrimes and delves into a parent's worst nightmare as it launches a new chapter of Patrick Bowers thrillers. Members Reviews: Could not stop listening- Excellent!! This is my first Steven James/Pat Bowers book and OMG I am so glad I found this. I could not stop listening. I get up at 5:30am and by 5:35am I was plugged back in and listening again! I will most certainly be purchasing book one after this (since this prequel is actually the last in the series). Anyway, l was a little hesitant about this based on some of the reviews. Let me begin by saying I find anything to do with children being abused reprehensible however I do realize that it exists. I also realize that this is fiction and take it for what it is. I'm not particularly fond of murder or terrorists either but continue to read books dealing with those subjects as well. This book has so much going for it. Child abductions that span a 10 year period. The children are used and abused for months and then their bodies are left where they can easily be found close to their home. There are some messed up adults who are working out their own abusive pasts and unstable futures. But basically it's just plain old good vs evil. The ending is completely unpredictable and blew me away. I can't say anymore or I would spoil it for anyone who wants to read this. Richard Ferrone does a fantastic job narrating. His voice is perfect for this type of character since in my mind I already associate him with Lucas Davenport (John Sanford). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. quite the story - back to the beginning sort of I'm still trying to figure author Steven James out, what his approach to the Patrick Bowers series really is. I read an interview he did where he says there is good and evil in the world and he doesn't want to sugarcoat either side so to speak. So he has really gruesome, violent crimes and bad guys while on the good side he thinks good thoughts and tries to do good deeds for those in his live and those he's trying to protect from evil. I still can't believe an FBI agent would involve his family the way he does. This seems to me to be the hardest part to understand regarding the plots. His books can stand alone just on the psycho killer aspect but he wants to add more. I will say I think this may be the best of the Bowers series. In this book the author takes us back in time to where he has just met his new girlfriend and her daughter who play prominent roles in the series going forward. The world of online child porn is explored in this story in a variety of its manifestations.

The Target Audiobook by Brad Taylor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Taylor) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:42:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Target Subtitle: A Taskforce Story, Featuring an Excerpt from Ring of Fire Author: Brad Taylor Narrator: Erik Singer Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor's thrilling new short story takes us back to before the Taskforce was created, revealing the origins of Israeli agents Aaron and Shoshana as they are tasked with eliminating a former Nazi officer hiding in plain sight. It is 1998. A year after a disastrous mission in Amman, Jordan, Israeli operative Aaron Bergman and his Samson team feel more like outcasts than ever. Fearful that his team is about to be disbanded, Aaron is thrown another curve: a cast-off operative named Shoshana, whom nobody in the Mossad trusts, and whom all feel is a traitor. When the new commander of the Mossad summons them immediately after being sworn in, Aaron's fears are confirmed. The team is cut free from the Mossad but not from serving their new leader. Unsanctioned by the Israeli government, their mission is to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz: a man who stood guard on the wall of death and has since escaped to Argentina, and who is running a lucrative business with his sons. When Aaron and Shoshana accept the mission, it sets them on a collision course with an active operation involving a reborn Nazi web intertwined with Iran, forcing the pair to trust each other as the evil they were tasked with destroying sets its sights on one last strike against Israel no one sees coming. Members Reviews: Riveting This is the first time I have read a book by Brad Taylor. Several people have recommended his books to me. I thought I would use this short story to sample his writing. Taylor is a retired Delta Force Officer who writes military thrillers. This is book #10.5 in the Pike Logan Series. This short story takes place before the task force was formed and features the Mossad agents. It takes place in 1998. The Samson Team, Aaron Bergman and Daniel, are sent off to Argentina on an unsanctioned mission to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz. A new team member has been assigned to the mission, Shoshana a disgraced agent. Shoshana discovers a Nazi web interwoven with Iran that is planning a strike against Israel. To intervene Aaron and Daniel will need to trust Shoshana. Shoshana displays loyalty, endurance and skill. The story is well written and action packed. It is a short story so the pace is rapid. Erik Signer does a good job narrating the story. Singer is a stage actor and audiobook narrator. This one caught me by surprise I was expecting a Pike Logan/Taskforce short story with the new Pike Logan novel being released in 60 days. The Target is set in 1998 which is before the Taskforce was initiated. The protagonists are two Israeli Mossad agents, Aaron and Shoshana, who played major roles in the Pike Logan thriller Days of Rage. Apparently Brad Taylor's fans liked the pair. The target is a rock solid 5 star espionage thriller. Eric Singer narrates which is a surprise because no Brad Taylor audiobook has been narrated by him before and he is not narrating the upcoming Taylor novel. great book great story with a lot of believable interesting twist... well worth the read. take your time. Classic spy-soldier story. I liked the characters and the plot. The narrator performed all right. A good entertainment.

Hunted Audiobook by Matt Rogers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Rogers) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 01:49:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunted Subtitle: A Jason King Thriller, Book 6 Author: Matt Rogers Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Black Force is dead. When the shadowy government division's chief operator used Jason King in Russia for her own personal vendetta, it cast far-reaching consequences throughout the secret world. King, Slater, and Isla are held prisoner onboard a US Navy supercarrier while their fate is determined-but they haven't escaped the madness yet. The Russian oligarchs involved in King's previous operation want him silenced, never able to disclose what he uncovered. In the aftermath of a brazen attack on the warship by a private paramilitary force, the trio flee to Dubai. Hunted by US government forces and ruthless killers alike, they are forced to wage war in an attempt to survive.... Members Reviews: What will happen to Jason now? This is another really good addition to the Jason King series. Jason, Slater and Esla have been taken into custody following their discovery of kidnapped healthcare workers who were being forced to fight to the death in underground caves in Russia. The financing came from very bored, very wealthy men who found this entertaining and had set up broadcasting to those who could afford the price. After the ship the three are being held prisoner on is attacked by Russians King, Slater and Esla escape. They go to an acquaintance of Slater's in Dubai who owes his his life. But is this man really a friend? He seems too willing to make all of his resources available to them. Could he be this altruistic? What follows is a globe trotting and escalating battle that leaves many dead and Jason's whole future in question. This is an adrenaline rush book. Nothing heavy , more fun and exciting and very fast paced. Roger Wayne does an excellent job narrating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You.

The Laughing Monsters Audiobook by Denis Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Denis Johnson) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:51:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Laughing Monsters Subtitle: A Novel Author: Denis Johnson Narrator: Scott Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A post-9/11 literary spy thriller from the National Book Award-winning author of Tree of Smoke. Roland Nair calls himself Scandinavian, but travels on a U.S. passport. After 10 years' absence, he returns to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, to reunite with his friend Michael Adriko. They once made a lot of money here during the country's civil war, and, curious to see whether good luck will strike twice in the same place, Nair allows himself to be drawn back to a region he considers hopeless. Adriko is an African who styles himself a soldier of fortune and who claims to have served, at various times, the Ghanaian army, the Kuwaiti Emiri Guard, and the American Green Berets. He's probably broke now, but he remains, at 36, as stirred by his own doubtful schemes as he was a decade ago. Although Nair believes some kind of money-making plan lies at the back of it all, Adriko's stated reason for inviting his friend to Freetown is for Nair to meet Adriko's fiancée, a grad student girl named Davidia from Colorado. Together the three set out to visit Adriko's clan in the Uganda-Congo borderland - but each of these travelers is keeping secrets from the others. Shadowed by Interpol, the Mossad, and MI6, Nair gets mired in lust and betrayal in a landscape of frighteningly casual violence as he travels with Adriko and Davidia, gets smuggled into a war zone, gets kidnapped by the Congo Army, and is terrorized by a self-proclaimed god ruling over a dying village. Their journey through a land abandoned by the future leads Adriko, Nair, and Davidia to meet themselves not in a new light, but rather in a new darkness. A high-suspense tale of kaleidoscoping loyalties in the post-9/11 world, Denis Johnson's The Laughing Monsters shows one of our great novelists at the top of his game. Members Reviews: Good Very Graham Greene; this would be a good follow up to "the quiet american, " by the same. I found the main character to be similar, but too respectable. Its quick though, and fun, so definitely give it a shot. The narration is strong. One Man's Self-Designed Heart of Darkness Brilliantly written, wonderful (as they are unlikeable) characters. Reads as a hellish travelogue. It's a pseudo-spy novel, more interested in self loathing than in byzantine plot devices. I think some people might be put off by some of the politics expressed in the piece, but I think Johnson (and the piece) draw a distinction between what the protagonist (and perspective-character) wants/thinks and what the world is. It was a clear deliniation for me, at least-- don't need to launch into a whole dang thinkpiece here in the reviews. Very good piece, as you'd expect from Denis Johnson (the only reason it's 4 instead of 5 stars is because I'm not in love with the very tail-end. I expect this may be a taste thing though). Scott Shepherd's performance is fantastic. Acted just enough to be evocative without being distracting (and acted incredibly well, too). Just damn great. Great book, annoying 'voices' The book was great. Exciting journey through Africa. Amazing writing. Relevant to today's American security/secrecy debates. My only complaint is the narrator did the obnoxious voices for all the characters. Some of the voices made no sense.

Without Mercy Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:15:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Mercy Subtitle: A Sean Dillon Novel Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Jack Higgins's acclaimed best seller Dark Justice, intelligence operative Sean Dillon and his colleagues beat back a terrible enemy at an equally terrible cost. One of them was shot, another run down in the street. Both were expected to survive, but only one of them did. As Detective Superintendent Hannah Bernstein of Special Branch lies recuperating in the hospital, a dark shadow sent by a figure from the past steals across the room and finishes the job. Consumed by grief and rage, Dillon, Blake, and Ferguson swear vengeance, no matter where it takes them. But they have no idea of the searing journey, both physical and emotional, upon which they are about to embark - nor of the war that will change them all. Filled with dark suspense, driven by characters of complexity and passion, this is a novel that once again proves that, in the words of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Jack Higgins is the dean of intrigue novelists. He has no equal." Critic Reviews: "Page does a credible job delivering the goods as both sides ruthlessly clash in typical Jack Higgins style." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Voices I am very impressed with the narrators voice and enjoy the book thoroughly what I'm not impressed with is how he changed one of the characters voices the last two books that he narrated Charles Ferguson's voice went from being deep and old mannish to an Irish Scottish voice not impressed with the change for it plays havoc in my mind trying to keep up with the characters Another Higgins masterpiece! Enjoyable story masterfully read and an ending with a surprise. One of my favorites. Looking forward to more! Very exciting read Would you listen to Without Mercy again? Why? This was real page turner for me..I like Jack Higgins a lot..The narration was top noch..and the reader built up to a nice exciting finish..Not overly long, and that I like..The author keeps it interesting..

Win, Lose or Die Audiobook by John Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:09:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Win, Lose or Die Subtitle: James Bond Series, Book 8 Author: John Gardner Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When M receives word that a known terrorist organization is planning to infiltrate and destroy a top-secret British Royal Navy aircraft carrier-based summit of world leaders, James Bond is returned to active duty in the Royal Navy. Promoted from Commander to Captain, Bond is expected to infiltrate the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible and identify potential sleeper agents. As he struggles to complete his mission, a massive war game is being carried out between the American, British, and Soviet Navies. And when Bond gets caught up in a murder investigation the safety of the most powerful leaders on the planet hangs in the balance.... Members Reviews: Good narrative but very slim/unbelievable story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It is fast moving story and it does keep your attention. The narration reminded me of the original Bond books, so it was a relatively pleasant experience. The dumb story line took way form that enjoyment. Would you ever listen to anything by John Gardner again? Yes Which character as performed by Simon Vance was your favorite? Bond Do you think Win, Lose or Die needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No. There is not much story to follow up on. Whether Bond hooks up with the heroine could be woven into any future story - not a follow up to this one. Any additional comments? No simply awful so many basic holes. a lazy pastiche. cashing in on the series. thoughtlessly put together . a set of random words would have been better.

The Lure of Hell Audiobook by RJ Parker Publishing Inc, Bernard Lee DeLeo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (RJ Parker Publishing Inc) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 07:49:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lure of Hell Subtitle: Hard Case, the John Harding Series, Book 2 Author: RJ Parker Publishing Inc, Bernard Lee DeLeo Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-14 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: John Harding launches Harding's West Coast Murderer's Row into Mexico after the Zeta cartel, a Las Vegas sanction fight, and on the trail of three psychopathic serial killers. To achieve these objectives, Harding's CIA boss, Denny Strobert, introduces two new cold blooded killers to John Harding's Oakland crew, Clint Dostiene and Lynn Montoya. Strobert has big plans for Lynn Montoya once she's freelancing with Harding's crew in the future too - he needs a woman on the West Coast Murderer's Row not afraid to get her hands or her knife dirty. Members Reviews: Loved This Bad Girl If you could sum up The Lure of Hell in three words, what would they be? Intense, Scary, and Fun! What did you like best about this story? I loved the palpable fear that Ms. Lynn Montoya elicited right from the pages of the novel. Her patience with her targets was so eerie that it became humorous. Lynn's comment to a potential target during a police interrogation: Dont mind that mean old policeman, let him leave; you and I will work it all out nearly brought me to my knees laughing. The scary part was in knowing she meant every word of what she said. Have you listened to any of Kevin Pierces other performances before? How does this one compare? Hey, Kevin is one of the best. In fact, I decided to discontinue buying books in this series because Kevin stopped narrating beyond book 4. He has the unique ability to left the story right off the pages and arouse the imagination. Kevin patience in narrating allows one to experience the story as though the events were happening in real time. He put the element of reality in fiction. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? You only think that you're Bad! Any additional comments? Give me more of "Bad Girls" in novels. They are delightfully contradictory to "Sugar and Spice".

The Devil's Waters Audiobook by David L. Robbins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David L. Robbins) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:19:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Waters Subtitle: A USAF Pararescue Thriller, Book 1 Author: David L. Robbins Narrator: Benjamin L. Darcie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 358 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: David L. Robbins, author of the war classic War of the Rats, delivers another heart-stopping, deeply researched military adventure, this time right off todays front pages. The US militarys most highly trained and elite unit is the US Air Force pararescuers, known as PJs. All battle-hardened vets, their motto is "That Others May Live". Their singular mission is CSAR: Combat Search and Rescue. But, off the Horn of Africa, one PJ unit is tasked with a desperate assignment that goes against its oath: Take down a cargo ship full of secrets thats been captured by Somali pirates. The team doesnt hesitate, because one of its own is already on board the hijacked ship. There, they will face ruthless Yusuf Raage, a pirate leader who will sacrifice anything and anyone to keep his captured ship. The PJs have only one hour before the ship is destroyed by a missile, with all hands and cargo aboard. Members Reviews: Excellent military/espionage novel There is a tendency for military thriller authors to substitute continuous action and fabricated suspense for a real plot. The Devil's Waters has all of the action and suspense expected while also having a strong plot. This is the first novel in the USAF Pararescue Thriller series. It is a better novel than The Empty Quarter which is the second book in the series (I reviewed it 13 months ago). The team fights Somali pirates without understanding their real mission is espionage against Iran. Some reviewers write that this novel is unrealistic. I disagree! The espionage scenario by the US could easily occur. A good Military action novel I am so glad to see a book about the United States Air Force. At times I feel the authors have forgotten this service. This is a highly engaging fast pace military action story. A big freighter is hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the cargo is top secret, the order goes out get it back at all costs. The only unit close by is a USAF Para-rescue Jumpers (PJ) a combat search and rescue group stationed in Djibouti. They are usually not a combat operation unit but all the men are combat trained medical rescue people. Robbins spend a considerable amount of time researching this book both military framework and the characters. The amount of time spent on character building would imply Robbins is planning this to be a series rather than a stand alone book. There is lots of action, suspense and thrills in the book to keep one glued to the story. If you enjoy a military action story this book is for you. If you wish to learn a bit about the horn of Africa this book would interest you. Benjamin L Darcie did a good job reading the story. Ridiculous story line What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The story line could be reasonable. Has The Devil's Waters turned you off from other books in this genre? I stopped listening to the book with an hour and 20 minutes left, because the story line was so ridiculous and treated the PJs as if the were totally inept. What aspect of Benjamin L. Darcies performance would you have changed? It was okay. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Devil's Waters? Many of the fighting scenes would have been edited to eliminate discussions that would not have occurred at the time.

Dale Brown's Dreamland: Raven Strike Audiobook by Dale Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:40:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dale Brown's Dreamland: Raven Strike Author: Dale Brown Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The mission is classified... and illegal. In the blistering heat of the Sudan, the CIA has gone rogue. On the trail of a notorious terrorist, Agency operatives have overstepped their sanctioned boundaries. And now the ultimate weapon has fallen into the wrong hands. As Danny Freah and his spec-ops team scramble to recover a top secret aircraft that has crashed in Africa, Whiplash Director Jonathon Reid finds himself mysteriously shut off from information about the robot drone and its mission. Maneuvering through the twisted back corridors of the CIA and Washington's power elite, Reid discovers secrets both illegal and highly dangerous, a virtually unstoppable assassin and an out-of-control clique within the Agency. Torn between loyalty and conscience, Reid must find a way to alert the President and avert a national disaster. But with the Whiplash team caught in the chaos of a brutal African civil war and CIA officials desperate to keep Reid from telling what he knows, a monster re-emerges to target its creators. Members Reviews: And the hits go on! This story of the Dreamland Series continues to stay the course with continued storylines from the series and the introduction of new characters. Enjoyed until the last sentence. What did you love best about Dale Brown's Dreamland: Raven Strike? I really enjoy his books but the ending on this left me frustrated. It feels like he missed a chapter and left everything hanging. Also, this is book 12, does it skip to 14?

Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief Audiobook by Dorothy Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Gilman) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:60:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief Author: Dorothy Gilman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: With the aid of Kate Rossiter, a feisty young CIA agent who happens to be vacationing there, Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell discover the truth about the Caesar document, and in the process reveal the identities of the members of a secret - and deadly - cartel. Critic Reviews: "This is a delightful romp, with the quick pacing and well-drawn characters." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Great Story-Wrong Narrator I have long been a fan of Mrs. Pollifax, having listened to the library audio book by Barb Rosenblat. This narration is done by several different people and makes the flow difficult. Why doesn't Audible carry the series narrated by Rosenblat? FINALLY I have been wondering why Audible didn't carry this series! I love reading all of the Pollifax books and now I can finally listen to them. You won't regret this listen if you are looking for a light adventure. I far prefer Barbara Rosenblat as the reader but this is OK. I take away one star for format/reader. A fun book! Gotta love her When I'm in the mood for light fiction, I often turn to Mrs. Pollifax. No romance to speak of, and certainly no sex; just a good story and some human interaction and nothing to get upset about. Actually, I should say I turn to the author, as she has other books besides this series and I have probably read them all. The Story is Great, the Narration is lacking I am a huge fan of Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Polilifax series, and highly encourage you to read all of them. The narrator for this one reads too quickly and it is frequently difficult to differentiate between the female voices. Barbara Rosenblat does the best job with this series in my opinion. Barbara Rosenblat Where Are You!!!! I was so looking forward to this book - and then the narrators began - they all were so hurried in their reading it seemed like they couldn't wait to finish. Ms. Rosenblat reads at just the right pace for Mrs. Pollifax, and gives the right tone and inflection to all the other characters in the story. I just listened to a few minutes of this book and then turned to another Gilman novel, which is being read wonderfully by Ms. Rosenblat.

The Tailor of Panama Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:19:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tailor of Panama Author: John le Carré Narrator: John le Carré Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Le Carre's Panama is a Casablanca without heroes, a hotbed of drugs, laundered money and corruption. It is also the country which on December 31, 1999, will gain full control of the Panama Canal. Seldom has the weight of politics descended so heavily on such a tiny and unprepared nation. And seldom has the hidden eye of the British Intelligence selected such an unlikely champion as Harry Pendel - a charmer, a dreamer, an evader, a fabulist and presiding genius to the house of Pendel & Braithwaite Co. Limitada, Tailors to Royalty, formerly of London and presently of Panama City. Yet there is a logic to the spies' choice, for everybody who is anybody in Cental America passes through Pendel's doors. He dresses politicos and crooks and conmen. His fitting room hears more confidences than the priest's confessional. And when Harry Pendel doesn't hear things as such - well, he hears them anyway, by other means. In a thrilling, hilarious AudioBook, le Carre once again effortlessly expands the borders of the spy story to bring us a magnificent entertainment straight out of the pages of tomorrow's history. Critic Reviews: "Le Carre remains far in front in his field, a startlingly up-to-date storyteller who writes as well about the shadows around the power elite as anyone alive."(Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Read by the author- such a wonderful book This book is fantastic- to hear it read by the author makes this listen sublime. Did not enjoy this book. I did not enjoy this book. The narrator changed the volume of his voice too much, meaning at normal volume other voices were an inaudible whisper, and when turned up to hear the whispers, normal voices were painfully loud. The story I found to be boring, and when the book was over, I wondered to some extent what it was about. A Good Spy Tale I got this abridged version as it was narrated by Le Carre. I liked the story as I am interested in spy novels, and I have read Le Carre in the past. The narration was difficult in parts as Le Carre spoke softly for Harry Pendel, and I had to turn up the volume to get it. Also it is difficult for a man to do a female voice and a spanish accent even more difficult, so the female parts were lost a bit in the narration. If you are looking for a short spy caper then this would be a good one. His Masters voice Yet another wonderful tale by the spymaster in chief. Beautifully read by the author himself.

Potsdam Station Audiobook by David Downing

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Downing) — Mon, 01 May 2017 02:57:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Potsdam Station Author: David Downing Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In April 1945, Hitler's Reich is on the verge of extinction. Assaulted by Allied bombs and Soviet shells, ruled by Nazis with nothing to lose, Berlin has become the most dangerous place on earth. John Russell's son Paul is stationed on the Eastern Front with the German Army, awaiting the Soviets' final onslaught. In Berlin, Russell's girlfriend Effi has been living in disguise, helping fugitives to escape from Germany. With a Jewish orphan to care for, she's trying to outlast the Nazis. Russell hasn't heard from either of them since fleeing Germany in 1941. He is desperate to find out if they're alive and to protect them from the advancing Red Army. He flies to Moscow, seeking permission to enter Berlin with the Red Army as a journalist, but when the Soviet's arrest him as a spy, things look bleak - until they find a use for him that has him parachuting into Berlin behind German lines. Members Reviews: Best of the Station Series, I liked all of them... If you like Bernie Gunther series by Philip Kerr, and are into this Genre, this is for you. Noirish and rich in details. Not a Vince Flynn shootem up, action packed novel and not everyones thing though.

Nigerian Terror Audiobook by Stan R. Mitchell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stan R. Mitchell) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:58:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nigerian Terror Author: Stan R. Mitchell Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Nick Woods and his elite band of shooters from Shield, Safeguard, and Shelter (S3) deploy to Africa on their next mission to deal with an out-of-control terrorist group that now holds more than 20,000 square miles of land. This terrorist group, called the Boko Haram, has finally gotten the attention of America's leaders. Its tactics of abducting children and ruthlessly expanding its territory pose a threat to Nigeria and the countries surrounding it. But when S3 stumbles upon a dangerous plot by Boko Haram's leader, their daunting task transforms into a terrifying matter of national security. S3 must change its focus immediately to tracking down four lethal weapons in an all-out race against time. Members Reviews: Just end it I wish the author would've killed off the main characters of the series would come to a close. This is the last book I listen to from the author. Not nearly as good as previous books. Three were far too many inconsistencies, plot holes and gloss overs. The entire story seemed rushed. Just ok. Story was predictable and lacked any depth. Would not recommend. Jay Snyder is always a great narrator. Read like a B movie... Predictable and no depth Hardly a terror. just cliche. nothing more than one liners, shallow charters and irrelevant details... Not the best of the series. This was a series that started out great but with each episode had lacked more and more depth. Hope it picks up again because I really liked it in the beginning.

A Little White Death Audiobook by John Lawton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lawton) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:05:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little White Death Subtitle: An Inspector Troy Novel Author: John Lawton Narrator: Sara Coward Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: England in 1963 is a country set to explode. The old guard, shocked by the habits of the war-baby youth - sex, drugs, and rock and roll - sets out to fight back. The battle moves uncomfortably close to Chief Inspector Troy. While Troy is on medical leave for a nasty case of tuberculosis, the Yard brings charges against an acquaintance of his, a hedonistic doctor with a penchant for voyeurism and uninhibited young women. Two of these women just happen to be sleeping with a senior man at the foreign office and a KGB agent. But on the eve of the verdict, a curious double case of suicide drags Troy back into active duty. Beyond bedroom acrobatics, the secret affairs now stretch to double-crosses and backroom deals in the halls of Parliament, not to mention murder. It's all Troy can do, fighting off some bad habits of his own, to stay afloat in a country immersed in drugs and up to its neck in scandal. Members Reviews: Rich in Detail, Ponderous to Read Like other Lawton novels, this one is rich in detail, interior monologue and post-war British history. But it flowed like a shallow river in summer: slowly. However, Lawton is a professional and thus, his characters are very well drawn and his England setting is very ably described. Protagonist Freddy Troy, Scotland Yard's top detective, is a memorable character. The book is a continuation of Lawton's Troy series which now brings our hero up to the early 1960s and the racy British sex scandals of that period. I found it all very interesting, but not quite compelling. At some point it became a struggle to keep reading -- it's a long book -- and I grew impatient to finish it. But finish it I did and I will probably read the rest of Lawton's books for his characterizations and his descriptions of England. I just hope they move a little faster than this one did. A Little White Death I stumbled onto John Lawton's books when I was drawn to the cover of his newest, A Lily of the Field. Since that time I have enhaled all of his Inspector Troy series. Sadly, A Little White Death is the last until he produces a new one. I love the blend of history and fiction. The series ranges from the 1930's into the second world war and beyond. Mainly set in England; Russia, Vienna and Paris are also visited. Troy deals with international spies and plots that cross borders and time. The use of the British vernacular is sometimes difficult to fathon, but adds authenticity. Lawton has a great range in vocabulary. I love his books and hope he writes another in the series. another great Lawton novel As I've said before, for his other novels, if you like the period (WW II and thereabouts), and a slightly off-kilter detective, you'll have to love these books. Literate, great characters, great plots. I am actually sad that I have read them all now. Hope to see more in the future. Troy is back This can be read as a stand alone novel, or part of the sequence of novels about this police detective who manages to stumble his way into every important political and historical event in Britain from the 1930s to the 1960s. It is well written, a bit dark, fast and complex. Originally a trilogy? I read recently that the Inspector Troy series was originally intended to be a trilogy.

Deadline Audiobook by L.T. Ryan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (L.T. Ryan) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 02:06:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadline Author: L.T. Ryan Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jack Noble faces off with Frank Skinner one final time. Skinner is judge, jury, and executioner, and he's prepared to carry out a death sentence. There's only one way out. Jack has to break all the rules. One final job to complete. One final life to take. Members Reviews: Awesome..... I want more..... I am addicted to this series. I am rooting for Jack all the way. Narration is awesome Another good one Another crazy ride keep up the great work. Can't wait to start the next book. Stellar! This is a fabulous series! I've spent untold hours listening to the audio books and every one surpasses the previous book. L.T. Ryan is a gifted author and Dennis Holland as narrator has brought each book to life and enhanced the level of enjoyment I've experienced. I'm guessing there is at least one more novel since Jack Nobel has to clear his name. I can tell you without reservation that your money will be well spent on this entire series. Don't miss it! boring until the end of the book I was disappointed with the plot. they were just hunting. No excitement until the end

The Ravagers Audiobook by Donald Hamilton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Hamilton) — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:40:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ravagers Subtitle: The Matt Helm Series, Book 8 Author: Donald Hamilton Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-15 Publisher: Skyboat Media, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It was not a peaceful way to die, but there was nothing Matt Helm could do for his fellow agent. He had found him in a Canadian motel room - his once-handsome face eaten away, corroded by acid. Scratch one agent. The women wouldn't be lining up for him now. But it created further problems. The most likely culprit was a woman Helm had orders to protect - no matter what the cost. Originally released in the era of the James Bond novels, the Matt Helm novels were considered grittier and more realistic than Bond, garnering them critical praise and an ardent audience. This eighth installment in the series is a riveting adventure full of clever plot twists and fierce action. Members Reviews: Excellent. A high point in the series. What did you love best about The Ravagers? I loved the situation Matt was in. He even makes a joke about how typical it is early on in the book. Things go completely side ways and stay that way the whole book. It was a very odd and potentially disastrous set of rules. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Matt's objective was different this time due to some events. It was interesting to see the hero we have come to love with a different goal. His professionalism REALLY shines in this book. Have you listened to any of Stefan Rudnickis other performances before? How does this one compare? Excellent as always. I cant say enough about his contribution to the series in audio form. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Just a private eye. Any additional comments? This was a very interesting change of pace without feeling out of place. Matt's orders and the ethical questions he is presented with REALLY flesh out his character. The author does not disappoint by letting Matt fall to typical tropes of the genre. with out doubt one of the best! this is certainly one of the best helm , and ,as usual, an excellent reading, i certainly enjoy this series of audio books,and look forward to the next installment!!

Act of Betrayal Audiobook by Matthew Dunn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Dunn) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:34:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Act of Betrayal Subtitle: A Will Cochrane Novel, Book 7 Author: Matthew Dunn Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In this riveting entry in the celebrated thriller series, former intelligence operative Will Cochrane - a "ruthless yet noble" (Ft. Worth Star-Telegram) man from whom "Bond and Bourne could learn a thing or two" (Madison County Herald) - comes out of hiding to expose a conspiracy involving a past assassination that reaches to the highest echelons of the US government. Three years ago, intelligence officer Will Cochrane was brought in by a Delta Force colonel to assassinate a terrorist financier in Berlin. After the job, the commander vanished and hasn't been heard from since. The details don't quite add up, and one of the CIA agents who was involved has been investigating the mission. He reaches out to Will for help, but before they can connect, the CIA man is poisoned. Will is determined to uncover the truth about Berlin, even if it means putting himself in the crosshairs. Framed for multiple murders, the skilled former spy has gone deep underground to evade his enemies and the feds. But honor and loyalty to his old colleague thrusts him into danger once again. When Marsha Gage at the FBI discovers that Cochrane - one of America's Most Wanted - has resurfaced, she immediately launches a manhunt, and she won't stop until she brings the former CIA/MI6 operative in. With time running out, Cochrane will use all of his training and formidable skills to outmaneuver the FBI and uncover a shocking conspiracy that will rock the foundations of our nation...if he can stay alive. Members Reviews: Ugh ... Needed a serious editor. Silly, too many characters, preposterous situations, nonsensical sub plots ... a pretty ridiculous story. Much Better Than Last Entry I enjoyed this installment of the series. After the last book, I got the impression the author was throwing the character overboard. Obviously that was not the case. The story was well developed and Will was back to his old self. I am not sure how to interpret the ending of this book...so I hope the author does the right thing in the next book...

Kingdom of Shadows Audiobook by Alan Furst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:15:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kingdom of Shadows Author: Alan Furst Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 263 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In spymaster Alan Furst's most electrifying thriller to date, Hungarian aristocrat Nicholas Morath, a hugely charismatic hero, becomes embroiled in a daring and perilous effort to halt the Nazi war machine in Eastern Europe. Morath is now part owner of an advertising agency in Paris, while his uncle, Count Janos Polanyi, is a minor diplomat stationed in Paris. Polanyi calls on Nicholas to take part in missions against the Hungarian Fascists: carrying letters or bringing individuals back across the border in the course of his business trips. As Nicholas's dinner parties, business deals, and dalliances with his mistress start to take a back seat to the escalating crisis in Europe, his tasks become more complicated, dangerous, and bewildering to him. He knows far less than the reader, who understands that his actions will have far-reaching consequences even beyond the fate of Hungary. Members Reviews: One of Nine Alan Furst/George Guidall Masterpieces What did you love best about Kingdom of Shadows? George Guidall's masterful interpretation and narration of a well written espionage story. George didn't just "read" the novel. With voice inflection, pauses, etc. he told me the story and made me feel that I was a participant/observer of the protagonist. What other book might you compare Kingdom of Shadows to and why? I would compare it to the other 8 Allan Furst/George Guidall books. I have been a recorded book listener for over 20 years and these Furst/Guidall novels are the best I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I have listened to each many times over the years and used to wait with great anticipation for the next novel to be released. Then they changed narrators and that was the end of that. Couldn't even finish the tenth one (The Spies Of Warsaw). Any additional comments? I would compare Furst's writing with John LaCarre' For me Furst is more enjoyable as he just tells a "story" whereas LeCarre' includes a "message", usually critizing SIS. Furst's grease between the gears of history There were moments I absolutely loved this book, but then it would unravel and drop. The whole fabric of the novel was just a tad too rough. The narrative was beautiful, like all Furst novels, but it didn't have much forward momentum. Other than the jumpy, rough plot -- I loved it. You can practically fall asleep in the whole dark, smokey, Hungarian/French flavor. Furst is amazing at describing the grease between the gears of history Another classic from Mr. Furst What made the experience of listening to Kingdom of Shadows the most enjoyable? The characters were believable and the narration by George Guidall was outstanding. We often found ourselves at our destination in the car, but unable to stop listening and the next part of the story unfolded. What did you like best about this story? The way the plot evolved is wonderful. What about George Guidalls performance did you like? Guidall demonstrates what makes voice acting different from simply narrating a work of fiction. He inhabits the key characters fully. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Any additional comments? Hard to go wrong with the 1-2 punch of Guidall and Furst! Very enjoyable throughout!! Historical facts I read many reviews before I buy a book and even then get some rotten apples.

A Small Town in Germany Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:32:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Small Town in Germany Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Best Seller The British Embassy in Bonn is up in arms. Her Majesty's financially troubled government is seeking admission to Europe's Common Market just as anti-British factions are rising to power in Germany. Rioters are demanding reunification, and the last thing the Crown can afford is a scandal. Then Leo Harting - an embassy nobody - goes missing with a case full of confidential files. London sends Alan Turner to control the damage, but he soon realizes that neither side really wants Leo found alive. Set against the threat of a German-Soviet alliance, John le Carré's A Small Town in Germany is a superb chronicle of Cold War paranoia and political compromise. Members Reviews: very good spy/mystery i must preface this review by saying that I came to this straight after listening to the entire Smiley series and thoroughly enjoying all of its intricacies and Smiley himself is a great character and so I didn't quite enjoy this as much as i should perhaps. it is again well written, well narrated, well plotted etc and I enjoy the more cerebral spy novels without all the shooting and blowing things up. the mystery aspect and chess game maneuvering is great in LeCarre, but this one is a touch reminiscent of Forsythe's Odessa File near end, which came first i don't know. still enjoyed it but maybe i need to break from LeCarre for a bit and come back and get a little distance from Smiley, as I keep hoping he will somehow pop up in one of his cameo's. All power corrupts. "All power corrupts. The loss of power corrupts even more." Throughout most of this early le Carré novel, I was convinced I would probably rate it three stars. It was interesting, but plodded at times. It seemed a little provincial, a bit dated, ended up being historically incorrect, and seemed almost like le Carré was writing a Henry James ghost story more than a le Carré thriller. However, by the end I loved it. Chapter 17 (Praschko) right before the Epilogue (a conversation between Praschko, Turner and Bradfield) was absolutely genius. It was one of the most powerful chapters in any book I've come across that wasn't originally written in Russian. Recollects the Tension, Jingoism and Polarization Would you consider the audio edition of A Small Town in Germany to be better than the print version? Michael Jayston is an excellent narrator. Some years ago I heard this same novel read by the author. Jayston's performance is much superior, and he helps to bring the story alive. His English dialects make the characters extremely vivid. Jayston is a professional actor (he played the role of Peter Guillam in the excellent British mini-series Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) and his ability to read life into the book's characters is very enjoyable. What did you like best about this story? Although not a part of the George Smiley/Circus series of novels, this story could certainly take place in that world. Occurring mostly in the British embassy in Bonn, West Germany, the story has a claustrophobic quality not unlike The Spy Who Came In From the Cold. Harking back to Le Carre's earlier books, this is as much of a mystery as an espionage story, and the intriguing melding of the two genres will be perfected in his later masterpiece, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Spy Line Audiobook by Len Deighton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Len Deighton) — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:12:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy Line Author: Len Deighton Narrator: James Lailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited reissue of the second part of the classic spy trilogy Hook, Line and Sinker, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world. Berlin-Kreuzberg: winter 1987. Through these grey streets, many people are hunting for Bernard Samson - London's field agent. He is perhaps the only man who both sides would be equally pleased to be rid of. But for Bernard, the city of his childhood holds innumerable grim hiding places for a spy on the run. On a personal level there is a wonderful new young woman in his life, but her love brings danger and guilt to a life already lacking stability. In this city of masks and secrets lurk many dangers - both seen and unseen - and only one thing is certain: sooner or later Bernard will have to face the music and find someone to trust with his life. Critic Reviews: "Spy Line is vigorous and sleazy, psychologically complex and action-packed. It is always exciting." (Daily Mail) "This is vintage Deighton." (Sunday Times) "For sheer readability he has no peer." (The Standard) "No one can evoke the city of Berlin better than Deighton." (Sunday Telegraph) "Deighton's grip on the tensions of espionage grows ever tighter." (Mail on Sunday) Members Reviews: Cold War Spy story that tells its tales without Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This story represents wonderfully written set of Cold War spy tales without political ideology that otherwise would bore its readers to death. The authors superb gift for developing its characters while telling its readers what seems like simple and yet believable spy narrative is Highly recommend reading...an added bonus is the superb reading performance by Mr James :Lailey, who sounds convincingly as the voice of none other but that of Bernard Simpson ..Five Stars all the way.. Enjoy. Have you listened to any of James Laileys other performances before? How does this one compare? an added bonus is the superb reading performance by Mr James :Lailey, who sounds convincingly as the voice of none other but that of Bernard Simpson ..Five Stars all the way.. Enjoy Bit short thanks goodness it was half price Love these books but this made me feel a little short changed. Read wonderfully, as usual by Mr Lalley Next wonder episode in the Bernard Samson saga Actually number five in this great series. If you know the series then you know just how good they are. If you don't then I recommend that you start at the beginning - go and have a look at 'Game'. Worth the wait, you will arrive at this one soon enough Great part 2 of 3 but what's next? I've listened to all the books in the double trilogy 1 after the other in the car on the way to work. But where is the last book Spy Sinker come on Audiable why isn't it available?? How does this story end? I've been hooked, Lined and now Sinker, as the last book isn't available! The series gets better An already excellent series of books gets a little better with this latest instalment. The story unfolds nicely and the narration is excellent.

The Fighting Agents Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:52:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fighting Agents Subtitle: A Men at War Novel, Book 4 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 205 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The time is early 1943: In the Philippines, a ragtag American guerrilla army battles the Japanese, under a most unusual commander. In Budapest, an agent must keep two key prisoners from being interrogated by the Gestapo, his only choices being to rescue them - or kill them. In Washington, an Army Air Corps captain suddenly finds himself assigned deep under the sea, his mission an improbable one of submarines, supplies, arms, and gold. And in Cairo, an undistinguished pilot named Darmstadter wonders why in the world the OSS is interested in his services, only to find out in the most dramatic way possible -and become a hero in the process. Everywhere adventure crackles, fueled by the narrative realism, rich characters, and special flair for the military heart and mind that have always made Griffin's novels unique. The Fighting Agents is further proof that "Griffin rates among the best storytellers in any genre." (Phoenix Gazette) Members Reviews: Spies Over the years I have read most of W.E.B. Griffins books. Now they are coming out in audio form I have gone back and checked my records for the ones I had missed reading. This book is one of them. Unlike some of the other series this one is about spies primarily the OSS. It is best to read the series in order; this is the fourth in the series. This book has two main plots going on, one with James Whittaker who is being sent to the Philippines to meet with General Wendell Fertig. He is a Lt Colonel that promoted himself to General to unite all the wandering U.S. and Philippino Army members that had fled into the jungle from the Japanese. He managed to gather 30,000 + men to fight as a guerrilla army against the Japanese. General MacArthur refused to recognize him so Donovans OSS went in to help supply him. The other plot was with Canidy and his group bringing nuclear scientist out of Germany. In this particular case they were coming out via Hungry but Eric Fulmar and his scientist were caught for being Black marketers and sentenced to 90 days hard work in a coal mine. Canidy set up a rescue before the SS discovered who they were. The book has lots of action, suspense, some humor. Scott Brick was great narrating the book. If you are into military historical fiction you will enjoy this book. I was particularly interested in the authors comments at the end of the book. Will not tell you, you must read the book to find out. Great The series just keeps getting better and better. character development is very interesting and in depth. Typical Griffin, always entertaining Scott brick is the best in the business. Thank you Scott for hours of entertainment! Keep up the good work Good book, terrible performance! If you could sum up The Fighting Agents in three words, what would they be? great book, fun series Would you be willing to try another one of Scott Bricks performances? NO!!!!!! He is the worst narrator on Audible! Restrict Scott to American stories only, he does not handle non-english words, makes for a very tough listen! addicted to W.E.B Griffin' books I love all of his books. he is one of the best authors in my opinion

The Swiss Spy Audiobook by Alex Gerlis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Gerlis) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:56:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Swiss Spy Author: Alex Gerlis Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 390 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It's not unusual for spies to have secrets, but Henry Hunter has more than most, and after he is stopped by British Intelligence at Croydon airport on the eve of the Second World War, he finds that he has even more. From Switzerland he embarks on a series of increasingly perilous missions into Nazi Germany, all while having to cope with different identities and competing spymasters. In March 1941 in Berlin, haunted by a dark episode from his past, he makes a fateful decision, resulting in a dramatic journey to the Swiss frontier with a shocking outcome. The Swiss Spy is set against the real-life backdrop of the top-secret Nazi plans to invade the Soviet Union. The story paints an authentic picture of life inside wartime Europe: the menacing atmosphere, the ever-present danger, and the constant intrigue of the world of espionage. Members Reviews: Great WWII Espionage Story. Second Gerlis novel I have listened to. Enjoyed the first and would rate this even better. Great characters and story line. Hope author continues with this genre. Very well read by the narrator. If you like this genre you should not be disappointed. Historically Accurate Spy Novel but Frustrating Any additional comments? Characters repeatedly engage in long conversations where the explain EVERYTHING to the person they just met. Aren't they spies? Isn't this life and death? Dear Mr. Gerlis: Please trust us to follow the plot and keep your conversations realistic. Everything else is working for you. The narrator was excellent. A spy with human faults There seems to be a growing genre about sympathetic spies or policemen working in Nazi Germany just before the war. The best of this kind are written by Philip Kerr (the Bernie Gunther series) and Alan Furst whose protagonists are complex and developed. Gerlis's man, Henry Hunter is not of such moral and literary caliber nor is Gerlis's writing the equal of a Kerr or Furst. The Swiss Spy, however is a good read. A reluctant spy blackmailed by the British into spying against the Germans he also finds himself working for the Russians. One too many masters... Is there anything you would change about this book? A whirlwind tour of a WWII spy based in Switzerland who serves multiple masters (including himself) going into the fray in the heart of Nazi Germany. Many interesting details including the Nazi's own internal surveillance networks. I liked the story for its richness in details but it didn't quite hang together as a cohesive whole for me. What did you like best about this story? Lots of little historical details that gave the story an air of authenticity. What three words best describe Derek Perkinss voice? Steady... competent... bland. If this book were a movie would you go see it? This could make a good movie if tightened up. Any additional comments? Overall an interesting WWII spy story with great details. Reveals the Germans Mindset I think this may be the first WWII novel that I have read that reveals the every day life of average Germans in the early days of the war. It certainly doesn't pull any punches. Most citizens were complicit, according to Gerlis, in the evil reign of the Nazi party. Gerlis does a wonderful job recreating the oppressing and fearful atmosphere of living in In Nazi Germany. It's why I gave it 4 stars. But it is also why it is so tragic to read. You should not read this if you are simply wanting an escape.

Fox Hunt Audiobook by James Phelan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Phelan) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:50:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fox Hunt Author: James Phelan Narrator: Adrian Mulraney Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When the world faces a deadly threat from a lost weapon, Lachlan Fox, disillusioned ex-Navy operative, is forced back into action. Lachlan Fox has made a career out of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. As a shore assault specialist in an Australian Navy Clearance Diver Team, he came up against bad guys and even worse odds. Having been discharged from the Navy, Fox tries to enjoy the quiet life, but during a visit from his best friend Alister Gammaldi, Fox's life is thrown out of balance. On a diving trip off Christmas Island the pair recover an obviously military but unidentifiable pod from the sea floor of the Indian Ocean-setting in motion a chain of events that will drag them both into the corrupt world of international politics and arms races. From East Timor and Christmas Island to Grozny, Washington to New York, Venice to Iran, Lachlan Fox is forced back into action to save the world from a deadly threat. Editorial Reviews: Lachlan Fox has retired from his work as diver in the Australian Navy and is hoping to live the quiet life, but he's thrust right back into the action after he discovers a mysterious pod on the floor of the Indian Ocean. The discovery, and what it reveals, thrusts him into an international web of politics, arms sales, intrigue, and corruption, stretching from East Timor to Iran and back again. This is a dark, suspenseful tale with plenty of continent-hoping action, and performer Adrian Mulraney's distinguished baritone lends a touch of class. Critic Reviews: "A rollicking post-Cold-War terrorism tale." (Sun-Herald) Members Reviews: A decent read This book wasn't my usual genre yet managed to keep me enthralled. Definitely one for the boys.

The Parsifal Mosaic Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:39:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Parsifal Mosaic Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Michael Havelock's world died on a moonlit beach on the Costa Brava. He watched as his partner and lover, Jenna Karats, double agent, was efficiently gunned down by his own agency. There was nothing left for him but to quit the game, get out. Until, in one frantic moment on a crowded railroad platform in Rome, Havelock saw his Jenna alive. From then on, he was marked for death by both U.S. and Russian assassins, racing around the globe after his beautiful betrayer, trapped in a massive mosaic of treachery created by a top-level mole with the world in his fist. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Ludlum's narrative imagination is a force of nature." ( The New York Times) "Massive melodrama... Ludlum does know how to put on a show." ( Chicago Tribune) "A crackling good yarn." ( Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Lumbering Ludlum It is a good thing Robert Ludlum writes a good adventure because this book is long and full of great detail. To tell the truth I selected it over several I was considering because of Scott Brick who I think is fantastic. If you are feeling that you want to get lost in an endless story this is a great choice. the narrator isn't right for the story the lilting rhythm of the narrator was completely at odds with the intrinsic tension of the "spy thriller" making it almost unbearable to finish. A twisted spy novel What did you love best about The Parsifal Mosaic? The best thing I liked about this book is the way that they kept you guessing who was the top enemy spy until near the end of the book. What did you like best about this story? Scott Brick does a good job of portraying the characters and keeping them real. Which scene was your favorite? My favorite scene is when the enemy spy master sends people to kill the doctor and his body guards only to find out that it's a trap so he sends another of his teams to take out the first team he sent so they can't get caught in the trap, really cold. Riveting Story Strong story with fairly straight line to end. Gets tedious at times due to "over-telling" (too many details). Overall very good and suspenseful. Once again, goes beyond awesome! It's been awhile since I last read a Ludlum book. I forgot how great of an author he truly was. Exciting storyline that inserts the reader into a worldwide journey.

The Secret Pilgrim Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:54:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Pilgrim Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged, and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess 'the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin'. The Berlin Wall is down, the Cold War is over, but the world's second oldest profession is very much alive. Smiley accepts an invitation to dine with the eager young men and women of the Circus' latest intake; and over coffee and brandy, by flickering firelight, he beguilingly offers them his personal thoughts on espionage past, present, and future. In doing so, he prompts one of his former Circus colleagues into a searching examination of his own eventful secret life. Members Reviews: Excellently read finale for Smiley This collection of short stories is primarily for the Le Carre completist, referring as it does to characters and events from his earlier work, mainly occurring in the Karla trilogy and The Russia House, the full significance of which would be lost on a first time Le Carre reader. The structure is a little laboured, relying on Smiley's reminiscences to a graduating class of new secret service recruits to trigger corresponding memories of the narrator Ned's experiences of life as a spy which are a little too conveniently packaged into extended anecdotes. I'd imagine this creaky device would grate on the written page - it's certainly a sad retreat from the ingenious interweaving timelines of Tinker Tailor -but it's a tribute to Michael Jayston's brilliant performance that Le Carre just about gets away with it. Considering the several unforgettable character studies Le Carre had created by this point in his career Ned emerges as rather colourless and derivative, an ersatz Peter Guillam unfortunately lacking Peter's charisma. The stories themselves are undeniably entertaining but appear just a touch too neat and easily resolved to the die-hard Le Carre fan, a sort of M16 Tales of the Unexpected. They also show a tendency to recycle plot devices, character types and motifs from earlier, better novels. (A trivial but telling example is the remarkable coincidence of several of his jaded heroes in this and other later novels having tricky relationships with estranged sons who are invariably called Adrian - did neither Le Carre nor his editor notice the repetition?) Ironically, considering his reputation as the master Cold War chronicler, the fall of the Berlin Wall may have come at just the right time to prompt him to find fresh themes and settings. Michael Jayston works wonders with the occasionally threadbare material to give one of his best performances as a Le Carre narrator, which is high praise considering his many fantastic readings of Le Carre's work, and is the main reason for my high overall rating for this audiobook. He approaches the material with utter conviction and succeeds wonderfully in not only creating dozens of distinct characters but in setting a haunting tone of regret and loss that I don't think would have fully emerged from the page alone. He also deserves a medal for his sensitive treatment of what could have been an excruciatingly embarrassing sex scene in the second story, bravo! Another great book from Le Carre A more varied and diversified story compared to Tinker Taylor of Smileys People, but still intense and thrilling.

Ghost Force Audiobook by Patrick Robinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Robinson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 04:14:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Force Subtitle: The Admiral Arnold Morgan Series, Book 9 Author: Patrick Robinson Narrator: Erik Steele Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Moscow and Argentina form a devastating secret alliance to control the territory - and the oil rights - of the Falkland Islands. The United States is furious at this act of international piracy - and the fact that their largest oil giant owns those same rights. Under the stern eye of Admiral Morgan, the Navy SEALs bring in legendary Commander Rick Hunter. Their mission is to hammer Argentina's military and free the Falklands. For the fabled Hunter, the assignment strikes close to home. His English brother-in-law and an SAS special forces team are trapped on East Falkland, running from an Argentinean shoot-to-kill manhunt. Members Reviews: Great story terrible narration I am a big Patrick Robinson fan and love this story. But Erik Steele was terrible. Patrick Robinson characters are a little over the top but Erik Steele made them sound cartoonish. I have over 100 audiobooks and have listened to all of them multiple times. But I will never listen to this one again and will never listen to another book narrated by him Erik Steele. Sorry Erik

Eye of the Storm Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:56:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eye of the Storm Subtitle: A Sean Dillon Novel Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Former allies in the IRA, Sean Dillon and Martin Brosnan have chosen different paths. Now Dillon is a terrorist for hire, a master of disguise employed by Saddam Hussein. Brosnan is the one man who knows Dillons strengths and weaknessesand brilliant mastery of espionage. Once friends, now enemies, they are playing the deadliest game of their careers. A game that culminates in a frightening and true event: Iraqs attempted mortar attack on the British war cabinet at 10 Downing Street in February 1991 Blending fact and fiction, Eye of the Storm is pure excitement. Jack Higgins at his best. Critic Reviews: Will leave readers happily breathlesshis most enjoyable book in years. (Kirkus Reviews) "A heart-stopping cat-and-mouse gamespectacular and surprising." (Abilene Reporter News) Members Reviews: YAAA--W--N What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Well, despite the several killings, suicides, and bombings, this was a boring story. Cut out some of the conversation, and maybe it would be better. What do you think your next listen will be? I may listen to the next one just to see if I warm up to the unfeeling protagonist; if not, that will be it for Sean Dillon. What do you think the narrator could have done better? I think the narrator did a fine job. The story was boring. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I read 2 other books in between listenings to this--it was that not engaging.This is not a hero to make my heart pound. He is a sociopath with a warped or dishonest sense of honor (?). His big line is, "I always pay my debts." Except when it is, "I always keep my word." And he expects others to do the same. Maybe I was yawning when it happened, but I missed the part where he could collect his payment even though he hadn't completed his part of the bargain. Now, don't get me wrong, I am happy that the good guys survived and the bad guys didn't, but this was all too weird. This is not honor, even the among-thieves kind. It just made him a jerk. Any additional comments? What right-minded head of Intelligence and Captain aide leave a man for dead without checking? Seriously? If that's what you count on to stay alive, I fear your time is up. I would recommend this to all of my friends the performance by Michael page was phenomenal. I felt he captured the essence of each of the characters in a way that entices the listener to go for the whole story inn one shot Great book, the beginning of fantastic series Jack Higgins introduces readers to one of his most exciting and daring characters possible. Very well written, hated to stop listening. The descriptions make it feel as if you are really present in each scene. Michael Paige is fantastic as a narrator. I recommend this book and the subsequent books in the Sean Dillon series by Jack Higgins. great listen. The story line moves fluently. Characters developed and stay constant. Dillon series is very enjoyable. Better than expected The book was very entertaining and the story moved right along and didn't wander off on too many insignificant details.

Divide and Conquer Audiobook by Tom Clancy, Steve Pieczenik, Jeff Rovin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:16:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divide and Conquer Subtitle: Tom Clancy's Op-Center #7 Author: Tom Clancy, Steve Pieczenik, Jeff Rovin Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Shadowy elements within the State Department secretly cause tensions to flare between Iran and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. They hope to start a shooting war to increase their own power and profit. At the same time, the conspirators decide to up the ante - by deposing the president of the United States. In a treacherous scheme, they convince the president that he is mentally unstable, and a silent coup d'etat is within their reach. On alert, Paul Hood and the Op-Center team race the clock to prevent war, save the president - and expose the traitors. Clancy's imagination is at its fast-paced best in this gripping tale of statesmanship gone terribly wrong. Members Reviews: Robin that is really some to new levels of low. NV prologue almost tells the next story which couldn't be worse than this one and had to be better I'm actually listen to it and yes Reagan did get better the narrator Kramer he's incredible. is internations and inflections that you know who is speaking. If Robin realize this he wouldn't have gone on with the he said she said they did they didn't and so on Well Done! This one had me riveted to the edge of my seat and burning midnight oil to get to the conclusion. Preformance is so bad, can't get into story What disappointed you about Divide and Conquer? The monotone voice of the performance was so dull and bad, couldn't follow the story What was most disappointing about the authorss story? Could never tell, couldn't follow the plot due to performance, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS where are you when reads such as this are still around What didnt you like about Michael Kramers performance? Absolutely nothing You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Couldn't stand listening long enough to make a good judgement call Treason at the highest level! What made the experience of listening to Divide and Conquer the most enjoyable? Being able to follow the audio with the print version of the book just makes the reading experience more enjoyable. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The twists and turns the book takes and discovering who all the plotters in the whitehouse were was edge of the seat stuff. Which character as performed by Michael Kramer was your favorite? Paul Hood is my favourite character as he unravels the plot and doesn't let anyone stand in the way of letting the president know the truth of what is going on with his closest advisors. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I listened in one sitting on my kindle fire. I always speed the audiobook up to get through it faster.

Spook Country Audiobook by William Gibson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Gibson) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:50:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spook Country Author: William Gibson Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 760 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Hollis Henry is an investigative journalist, on assignment from a magazine called Node. Node doesn't exist yet, which is fine; she's used to that. But it seems to be actively blocking the kind of buzz that magazines normally cultivate before they start up. Really actively blocking it. It's odd, even a little scary, if Hollis lets herself think about it much - which she doesn't. She can't afford to. Milgrim is a junkie. A high-end junkie, hooked on prescription antianxiety drugs. Milgrim figures he wouldn't survive 24 hours if Brown, the mystery man who saved him from a misunderstanding with his dealer, ever stopped supplying those little bubble packs. What exactly Brown is up to Milgrim can't say, but it seems to be military in nature. At least, Milgrim's very nuanced Russian would seem to be a big part of it, as would breaking into locked rooms. Bobby Chombo is a "producer" and an enigma. In his day job, Bobby is a troubleshooter for manufacturers of military navigation equipment. He refuses to sleep in the same place twice. He meets no one. Hollis Henry has been told to find him. Critic Reviews: "Gibson's fine ninth novel offers startling insights into our paranoid and often fragmented, postmodern world....Compelling characters and crisp action sequences, plus the author's trademark metaphoric language, help make this one of Gibson's best." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Loved it I listened to this on a trip to Seattle and back. I think the mood of the story goes nicely with air travel and staying in big hotels downtown in cities. It's so moody (this is Gibson after all) and so... disconnected. In a very good way, since he pulls you into his world. The characters will stick with you long after the story is done, even though it really gets off to a slow start. You'll end this and want to grab Zero History, which continues the story, right away. The Future is Marketing GREAT, GREAT, GREAT. This book follows on to Pattern Recognition, and while it is not a direct sequel, it shares the same future (present?). Gibson has captured perfectly the future, which happens to be today. The narrative reads just like a science fiction thriller, but the science fiction devices are all things from our current world. Most importantly, everything is touched by marketing. This, of course, is why I love Gibson's recent work so much. The flavor is like PKD, there is a lot of cynicism here, with a much more consistent style. Gibson's big advantage is that he takes marketing as a key part of who everyone interprets the reality around them. Not a critical analysis of it, but a reality check--the future has arrived, and it is all about consumption. I especially loved the dead-pan delivery of Robertson Dean, which captures Gibson prose very well. Boring and a disappointing ending This novel was disappointing. I found that the final ending was really a let down. All this excitement over something that was ultimately mundane if you ask me. And the merging of the different story lines was awkward at best. The characters all have interesting starts, but the just kind of go nowhere. The references to pop and geek culture were entirely gratuitous --- especially the story about chombo. Give me a break! I'm really sorry I wasted a credit on this one. Great book; so-so reader This is the Gibson of Pattern Recognition, not Neuromancer.

The Chemist - Die Spezialistin Hörbuch von Stephenie Meyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephenie Meyer) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:33:52 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: The Chemist - Die Spezialistin Autor:: Stephenie Meyer Erzähler: Luise Helm Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-08-16 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 10 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sie hat für eine geheime Spezialeinheit der US-Regierung als Verhörspezialistin gearbeitet. Sie weiß Dinge. Zu viele Dinge. Deshalb wird sie jetzt selbst gejagt, bleibt nie länger an einem Ort, wechselt ständig Name und Aussehen. Drei Anschläge hat sie knapp überlebt. Die einzige Person, der sie vertraut hat, wurde umgebracht. Doch jetzt hat sie die Chance, wieder ein normales Leben zu führen. Dafür soll sie einen letzten Auftrag ausführen. Was sie dabei herausfindet, bringt sie jedoch in noch größere Gefahr, macht sie verwundbar. Denn zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben gibt es einen Mann an ihrer Seite, der ihr wirklich etwas bedeutet. Und sie muss alles dafür tun, damit sie beide am Leben bleiben - mit ihren ganz eigenen Mitteln. ©2016 Stephenie Meyer. Originalausgabe erschien unter dem Titel "The Chemist" bei Little, Brown and Company, New York / Für die deutsche Ausgabe: Erschienen bei FISCHER Scherz, S. Fischer Verlag GmbH, Frankfurt am Main. Übersetzung von Andrea Fischer und Marieke Heimburger (P)2016 Argon Verlag GmbH, Berlin

The Bear and the Dragon Audiobook by Tom Clancy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Fri, 03 May 2002 16:04:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bear and the Dragon Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 470 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Newly elected in his own right, Jack Ryan has found that being President hasn't gotten any easier: domestic pitfalls await him at every turn; the Asian economy is going down the tubes; and in Moscow, someone may have tried to take out the chairman of the SVR - the former KGB - with a rocket-propelled grenade. Things are unstable enough in Russia without high-level assassination, but even more disturbing may be the identities of the potential assassins. Were they political enemies, the Russian Mafia, disaffected former KGB? Or, Ryan wonders, is something far more dangerous at work here? Ryan is right to wonder. For even while Russian investigators pursue the case, and some of his most trusted eyes and ears - including antiterrorism specialist John Clark - head to Moscow, forces in China are moving ahead with a plan of truly audacious proportions. Tired of what they view as the presumption of the West, eager to fulfill their destiny, they are taking matters into their own hands. If they succeed, the world as we know it will never look the same. If they fail...the consequences may be unspeakable. Blending the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his hallmarks with intricate plotting, razor-sharp suspense, and a remarkable cast of characters, this is Clancy at his best - and there is none better. Critic Reviews: "Intoxicating, expertly researched - seemingly inside - information, about advanced weapons of war and espionage." (Publishers Weekly) "Frank Muller puts out an amazing performance, whipping off endless Chinese and Russian names - even in dialogue - as if they were his native tongue." (AudioFile) "When the door blows open and the shooting starts, nobody does it better than Tom Clancy." (The Dallas Morning News) Members Reviews: Clancy's World is Fun In Clancy's World, Jack Ryan is president, and man are we ever glad. The Russian's are our friends, the Chinese are our enemy, and even some of the people we think of as our friends, like India, simply are not as great as we'd like them to be. Clancy spins a web where the asian continent would like nothing more than to dominate the west, and would do so through the taking of the world's oil supplies. The premise of the book, a conflict between Russia (the Bear) and China (the Dragon) and the entry of the U.S. on the side of the Bear makes for an enjoyable read. If you like living in Tom Clancy's world, you'll like the technical details and the spying that goes on in this book. It is yet another reason to be glad Tom Clancy is on our side. Good, once you get over the Narrator's voice! This was my first audiobook download, and at first I must say, I was dissapointed! Straight away the Narrator's way he ended the sentences struck a nerve and I thought I'd give up after a few minutes. I stuck with it over my 45min journey, and although I found it slow going to begin, the story got good enough to over-power my opinion of the Narrator. Once into the story, I really enjoyed it! I found the Narration got better as the book progressed, and I really looked forward to the next time I got to listen. Overall it was a positive experience, but I can see how others don't like the Narration. Pretty good This was my first Clancy book and it was exactly what I expected. It didn't seem forced or far out to me.

The Bank of Fear Audiobook by David Ignatius

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Ignatius) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:48:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bank of Fear Author: David Ignatius Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Suspenseful, compelling, and utterly believable, The Bank of Fear is unparalleled spy fiction in the best tradition of Graham Greene and John le Carréa twisting tale of the ruthless greed and money laundering behind todays headlines. Behind the doors of a London investment firm lies a grisly five billion dollar secret that directly involves the Ruler of Iraq. When British financial investigator Sam Hoffman and Iraqi computer analyst Lina Alway decide to expose the secret, they are quickly caught in a deadly maze of deception and terror. Their only hope for survival is hiding in a global computer network of the Internetbut only if theyre smart enough to find it. Members Reviews: Overlong but good suspense This one is way outdated. History has moved on since the book was written. Wonderful performance. Too violent! Outdated Set in the early 90's, this isn't old enough to be historical, but old enough to make me impatient. ("...he was even known to take a cellular phone with him to the movies..."). Also, 95% of the books I've listened to that were narrated by George Guidall have been great, but once in a blue moon he reads in a sort of slower, prissy style, and this is one of those. Maybe I've been spoiled by more modern spy thrillers (such as the unsurpassable Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series). I might have loved it if I'd listened to it when it was new. Good book, but the storyline is dated Is there anything you would change about this book? The premise of this book predates the 2nd Iraq war, and as such requires you to envision a very different outcome than actual historical events.

The Asset Audiobook by Mark Dawson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Dawson) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:02:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Asset Subtitle: An Isabella Rose Thriller, Book 2 Author: Mark Dawson Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Isabella Rose, the Angel, is used to surprises, but being abducted is an unwelcome novelty. She's relying on Michael Pope, the head of the top-secret Group Fifteen, to get her back. When ISIS get involved, the situation becomes even bleaker. Isabella's abductors are in turn abducted, and she finds herself trapped in Raqqa, the capital of the self-styled caliphate. Meanwhile, Pope has problems of his own: a new danger has emerged from the shadows and is threatening both him and his family. His only option is to head for the war-torn border of Turkey and Syria - a murderous, lawless place where potential enemies lurk around every bombed-out corner. Pope knows that he is risking everything to find Isabella, but finding the Angel is not a choice - it's a necessity. The Asset is the second part in a continuing story involving Isabella Rose that started with Act I: The Angel. The story will be continued in Act III. Members Reviews: good to drive in trafgic I love it. hard to turn off when I got to my destination. I as m ready for the next one Good suspense The story moved along and kept my interest with a good amount of tension and suspense. The Isabelle character Is an interesting one in that she is only 15. The plot was a bit predictable but as far as this type of adventure Story goes, it kept my attention and I want to see what happens next. The reader was not my favorite. I did not care for the interpretation of Pope as a deep voiced man. It was kind of cheesy. Overall this was entertaining and did keep my interest The ASSET Great book. l love it so much. l would like to read the rest of this series. The Asset Enjoyed this interesting story and am now reading the first book of this series. It kept my interest during a long trip. A chip off the block; excellent espionage thriller This is the second novel in the Isabella Rose series. Smart and deadly fifteen year old Isabella was taught self defense and more more by her mother Beatrix Rose who was a top agent for British intelligence. Beatrix Rose died of cancer when Isabella was in her early teens. This espionage thriller is much like earlier Mark Dawson's thrillers in the John Milton series and the Beatrix Rose series. This novel is a worthwhile listen.

Valhalla Audiobook by Robert J. Mrazek

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert J. Mrazek) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:20:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Valhalla Author: Robert J. Mrazek Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In remote, icy Greenland, ex-Air Force General Steven Macaulay helps lead an expedition to recover a lost World War II plane. Encased in ice below is a find that will astonish the world - a perfectly-preserved Viking ship, buried for nearly a thousand years, along with the frozen corpses of nine crewmen. Assembling the foremost Viking scholars, Macaulay tasks the gorgeous Lexy Vaughan to translate the ships markings - until her work is cut short when her colleagues are murdered. Stranded on a vast landscape of ice, wind and unbearable cold, Lexy and Macaulay are hunted by a secret cult that will go to the end of the earth to hatch an ancient plot of death and world domination. Members Reviews: Truly enjoyable story from start to finish! Would you listen to Valhalla again? Why? Absolutely! It was a great adventure/mystery story with wonderful characters. There is so much detail I'm sure there are things I missed that would be even clearer the next time I listen. The narrator was greatly skilled with all the different accents and ages of the characters as well as different male and female characters. It kept my interest all the way through, and made me laugh out loud at some points as well as being on the "edge of my seat" at other times. What other book might you compare Valhalla to and why? Some parts are similar to Clive Cussler's "Plague Ship", but the story has much more to it. Have you listened to any of Christopher Lanes other performances before? How does this one compare? Christopher Lane has been one of my favorite narrators ever since I heard him narrating "Lightening" by Dean Koontz. I like his voice and his skill at making many different characters seem like they are speaking with different voices. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, it is a long one, and there are lots of details. Any additional comments? After I listened, I immediately looked to see if this author has any other fiction books available. So far, he has only written two other non-fiction, historical books. I hope that he will write another fiction adventure. I really enjoyed this. HIs characters are interesting and multi-dimensional. He adds humor which is a plus to any adventure story (for me) and he seems to have done lots of research on historical facts. Of course, reviews are only really opinions, so they can be as varied as the diversity of people who give them. I really enjoyed this book and that is nice to be able to say. Really good. Was hoping for more Viking history I really liked this book. The narrator was a little over the top on most of his voices. Some for good, some bad. I was loving all the Viking stuff literally frozen in time and found myself wishing there was much more than there was. But overall really enjoyable. Reminded me of Dan Brown's earlier stuff like Deception Point. Above average action-adventure novel This was an entertaining action/conspiracy novel.

Red Cell Audiobook by Mark Henshaw

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Henshaw) — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:01:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Cell Subtitle: A Novel Author: Mark Henshaw Narrator: Rob Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Red Cell follows Kyra Stryker and Jonathan Burke, two outcasts in the Agency who are brought together in the Red Cell, the agencys out-of-the-box think tank. Stryker is a young and beautiful agent whos struggling to recover from a job gone bad during her first assignment in Venezuela, while Burke is a straight-laced analyst whos pissed off all his colleagues with his knack for always being right, political consequences be damned. When a raid on Chinese spies in Taiwan ends in a shootout, CIA Director Cooke turns to the Red Cell to figure out why China is ready to invade the island nation without any fear of reprisal from the U.S. Navy. Stryker and Burkes only lead is the top CIA informant in China, codenamed Pioneer, and theyre tasked with extracting him before the Chinese can get to him. From the White House to a Navy battleship in the South China Sea, Henshaw takes listeners on a whirlwind race against time as Stryker and Burke try to save Pioneer and discover the hidden threat to Americas power and keeping the peace: Chinas top secret weapon, the Assassins Mace. Members Reviews: Buy the Book Not the Audio The story was good and I wish I had read the book. The narrator was in such a hurry and he didn't vary the voices or the narrated portions at all. I can't remember the last audio book that was this poorly narrated. I'm spoiled by all the other great narrators and I'll remember to avoid ones Rob Patterson does unless he improves. The story was pretty good, however. Very good story ruined by an awful reader I've been an Audible member for over ten years (607 downloads) and I'm hard pressed to think of a worse read than this one. Every conversation sounded the same, whether deciding what to eat for dinner or staring down an incoming missile. Men, women, Americans, Chinese, all sounded the same. This was particularly frustrating when men and women were talking because you had to listen especially hard to figure out who was who. I don't know who Rob Patterson is and what he's done before, but it's as if they pulled some random guy off the street and said, "here, read this novel." "Never done it before?" "No problem." The biggest shame is that the story is actually quite good. Put in the hands of even a competent reader, and it would have been fabulous. As it was, I put this down three or four times and had to push myself to finish it. Interesting and entertaining story The book was quite good. Interesting subject, the story seemed well researched and therefore very plausible. But, this is one of the few times I have been very disappointed with the reader of an Audible book. It was read in a monotone, almost computer like way, lacking any kind of understanding of what was being read. Especially dialogues were very difficult to follow. My apologies to the reader, but it just was very distracting. Well done espionage thriller Red Cell marks the evolution of the spy novel from Soviet / cold war era through terrorism to now China as the major threat. "Red" teams are typically structured as sparing partners for war gaming. Here, the "red cell" consists of a CIA intellectual renegade and a rookie covert operative on the losing end of poorly planned (but not executed) mission.

The Spymaster's Lady Audiobook by Joanna Bourne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanna Bourne) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:48:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spymaster's Lady Author: Joanna Bourne Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 542 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: She's braved battlefields. She's stolen dispatches from under the noses of heads of state. She's played the worldly courtesan, the naive virgin, the refined British lady, even a Gypsy boy. But Annique Villiers, the elusive spy known as the Fox Cub, has finally met the one man she can't outwit... British spymaster Robert Grey must enter France and bring back the brilliant, beautiful - and dangerous - Fox Cub. His duty is to capture her and her secrets for England. When the two natural enemies are thrown into prison, they forge an uneasy alliance to break free. But their pact is temporary and betrayal seems inevitable as the fates of nations hang in the balance. Members Reviews: Highly enjoyable; Audiobook is fantastic This story is fast-paced, with excellent plot twists and brilliant dialog. The love story felt believable, with plenty of physical attraction, as well as intelectual admiration. The spy-related content was exciting, creative, and even funny (think: The Scarlet Pimpernel). I must say this book had me laughing out loud at several of the sarcastic remarks made by the characters. Annique (the lead female), was especially delightful. I found her to be very likable. Her dry wit and quick thinking made it fun to be inside her mind. The lead male, Robert, was more stoic (British), wise, and fierce, and likable in his own right. I also enjoyed the secondary character, Adrian, very well. As far as the audiobook edition goes, I must say that the woman who read it was phenomenal. This is definitely one of those books that is actually made better by being read aloud. The accents (British, French and German) were all very well done, and the narrator's voice is rich and soothing. I generally don't like to listen to women reading (men's voices tend to be deep in a more pleasing way), but I think because a woman was reading the love scenes (especially because they are mostly in the perspective of the main female character), I was able to be transported in the moments, without feeling like there is a third person (the narrator) in the room. (When men read love scenes in audiobooks, I find it more embarassing to listen. Silly, I know.) Honestly, I have huge ammounts of admiration for the voice actress who read this book, and will seek out other works read by her, regardless of author or genre. This is my first foray into the words of Joanna Bourne, and I'm excited to now go read all of her books. Excellent This is a very wonderfully rich novel. I am so pleased with this author (Joanna Bourne) I will definitely be gifting hard copies of this book for Christmas as well as the audible novel. Kristen Potter is truly talented and helped spin the tale delightfully. The male characters are intelligent and witty. The female character is brilliant and enchanting. If you love romance with endearing characters and complex plots you will love this as much as I did. Bravo! A must read- for sure! A must read- for sure! I am now in search of more novels by this author. The Spymaster's Lady I like a well written historical romance, particularly historical romantic suspense, but so often the things that keep the couple apart are so contrived you can't even pretend to believe them. And, the women are often so weak-willed and like every other romance heroine, rejecting the man at first but in time just wanting to be dominated by the love interest.

Escape to Havana Audiobook by Nick Wilkshire

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Wilkshire) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 15:20:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape to Havana Subtitle: A Foreign Affairs Mystery Author: Nick Wilkshire Narrator: Patrick Garrow Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Dundurn Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For Charlie Hillier, a posting to Cuba could be the perfect place to start his new life - if he survives it. With his career stalled and the office abuzz about his soon-to-be-ex-wife's indiscretions, Ottawa bureaucrat Charlie Hillier is desperate for a change. So when the chance at a posting to the Canadian embassy in Havana comes up, he jumps at it, grateful to get as far away as he can from his ex and his dead-end job at Foreign Affairs headquarters. At first, exotic Havana seems just the place to bury his past and start anew, but he didn't count on finding a couple of kilos of cocaine under his bedroom floor, the kidnapping of a fellow diplomat, or the unsettling connection he uncovers between the former occupant of his house and a Colombian drug-runner. Before long, Charlie's only concern is whether he'll survive his posting at all. Critic Reviews: "A highly entertaining, fast-paced mystery." (Publishers Weekly) "A bit of romance, a bit of gentle humor, several bits of official corruption and drug-related violence, and a chance for the mild-mannered hero to rise to an impossible challenge." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Havoc in Havana! Ooh this touched more than one nerve â as well as a funny bone. Having had some experience of working in foreign embassies abroad, there was a lot here that was so true, it brought back many laugh out loud moments as well as others which had me covering my eyes and holding my breath. Iâm happy to say that there is a lot more slapstick and funny events in the book compared to real life â a LOT more â but the events and situations of his every day are familiar in spirit. Charlie moves from Ottawa to Havana â two of my favourite places on earth and he expects Havana to be a rest! Well itâs certainly hotter than Ottawa and a lot more dangerous than Charlie realises. This is a light hearted look at events â I mean politically there is a light dusting of real history to the proceedings but the humour and watching a Canadian in Cuba is the real gem of the book. The Canadian sense of humour, the Canadian spirit mixed with the Havana heat and twists and turns of both the political landscape as well as the streets made me want to stick a flag in it and declare it as a one to revisit. Two cultures, two locations and a lot of diplomatic threads weaving it all together! This is the start of a new series of adventures and I canât wait to read more. Visit thebooktrail.com for even more of a trail to the story A fun new series with this installment set in Cuba Escape to Havana was such a fun read! I love the main character, Charlie Hillier, and think he makes a great addition to my list of favorite mystery protagonists. Having just recently read another mystery set in Cuba, Ghosts of Havana, I frequently found myself comparing the two mysteries, and Escape to Havana was the clear winner. Nick Wilshire does a wonderful job of portraying the personality and culture of Cuba today â the dilapidated buildings, the wonderful food, the anti-Americanism, the ancient cars, and what it is like to live there as an expat. Canadian himself, Wilshire chose to make Charlie Canadian too which allowed Charlie access to Cuba through the Canadian Embassy, something an American could not have done.

A Violent Life Audiobook by Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Lee DeLeo) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:06:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Violent Life Subtitle: The John Harding Series: Hard Case, Book 4 Author: Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-14 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The approaching holidays find John Harding's West Coast Murderers' Row crew in the usual Las Vegas double duty mission. John takes on a rising star in the UFC world nicknamed Rattler, because of snake fast striking ability. On the flip side, Denny Strobert turns the crew loose on a lady drug queen, Victoria Lydia Voltaire. She plans to use her drug network to aid and supply a Muslim Brotherhood offshoot setting up terrorist cells across the country. Thanks to Lynn Montoya, nicknamed Cruella Deville, the crew gets a bonus when she initiates a plan to lure the Muslim Brotherhood gang readying to be dispersed across the nation into a public trap. A successful sting leads out in spiraling directions with terrorist plots involving Alexi Fiialkov's container shipping line. Soon, the crew launches a rescue mission for Fiialkov's granddaughter, and entraps the architect of a weaponized anthrax threat. The kid gloves are off, and the bodies begin piling up. Add in a taste of what happens when Murderers' Row decides to end an infamous start of the 'Knockout Game' in Oakland, and another excursion to help their 'Hollywood Bounty Hunters' reality show favorites take down a deadly assassin returning to our shores - all happening around the holidays, and a dreaded return visit by the in-laws to the Harding household. It's business and humor as usual, but with a final cage rematch like no other. Members Reviews: Fox News Fantasy This books is perfect for those Fox News fanboys who think that torture could fix everything. That people with brown skin are the cause of all the bad in the world. It's either brown skin people from the middle east, brown skin people from mexico or south america or brown skin people from inner city USA. I mean this books has a white character sexually tortures and mutilates a 18 year black girl, then somehow the girl is suppose to be so grateful that the character did this to her that she becomes their freaking maid. What sad is that these aren't characters, this is the author living out his Fox News fantasies about the world. Rocky goes Domestic Rambo Story and reader are okay but something is missing. I never felt like I was engaged into the story line

A Matter of Honor Audiobook by Jeffrey Archer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Archer) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:38:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Matter of Honor Author: Jeffrey Archer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Featuring a bonus interview with author Jeffrey Archer A disgraced British colonel bequeaths a mysterious letter to his only son. The moment Adam Scott opens the yellowing envelope, he sets into motion a deadly chain of events. Within days he's running for his life, pursued by the KGB, the CIA, and his own countrymen. Powerful men plot his destruction, and Adam is betrayed and abandoned even by those he holds most dear. When he finally realizes what he possesses, he's even more determined to protect it, for it's more than a matter of life and death - it's a matter of honor. Members Reviews: Chapter Missing! Chapter 24 was a repeat of a previous chapter so a chapter was missing near the end of the story. Missing 2 chapters Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No, missing chapters. There are actually 2 missing chapters in this Audible version. Chapter 12 is replaced by a repeat of chapter 2, and chapter 24 was replaced by a portion of chapter 6. DO NOT BUY!!! THIS RECORDING IS MESSED UP There are missing chapters in the book and some of them repeat. It makes the book very hard to follow and disappointing that the recording company hasn't fixed it. Messed up audio Several places in the book were interrupted with audio from prior chapters, then fast forwarded to the "next" chapter. Lost some of the storyline. A good book but they need to spend some time listening to what they put out and we pay for. Disappointing Something went very wrong with this recording. It kept jumping back to early chapters which were repeated, this spoiling the continuity of the story. Also vital parts of the story were lost altogether. My usual enjoyment of all Jeffrey Archer's books was on this occasion spoiled. Please sort out and remedy this glitch. Also the narrator seemed to change in the middle!!!!

Noble Retribution Audiobook by L. T. Ryan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. T. Ryan) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:51:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Noble Retribution Author: L. T. Ryan Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: This is the season compilation of episodes 6-10 of the serial thriller Noble Intentions. The books included are the same as the individual episodes. Season two picks up where season one left off. Jack Noble is dead. That's what the world believes, at least. Truth is he's been lying low on the Greek island of Crete. Six months have passed, and with them so has Jack's edge. But then he gets the call, and it's time to return to action. Jack made a mess, and now is the time to clean it up. One way or another, he's determined to repay his debt. But will it cost him his life? Members Reviews: Awesome Series L.T. Ryan had done an outstanding job on this series. The characters are very well developed and seamlessly slip from one novel to the next. I have really enjoyed the intrigue and marvel at the ingenuity of the author's imagination. Awesome This book was very well written and a great adventure for anyone. Mr. Ryan hats off to you sir your one of the best writers out there. Mr. Holland you bring these books to life, keep up the great work. Great read Not usually the genre I read but was hooked on the first book. Now can't wait to start the third. Excellent this was so good, I give no Spoilers. Just know "Season Two is just as good as "Season One " Great read. And it continues. From Greece to New York to Georgia to Iowa to Russia the action doesnt stop, and this one has a surprise twist I didnt see coming well I did, but I thought it would be from a different place that it was. Another wild ride! 5 stars.

The Spy Across the Table Audiobook by Barry Lancet

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barry Lancet) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:18:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy Across the Table Subtitle: A Jim Brodie Thriller Author: Barry Lancet Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In this exciting international thriller featuring Japanese antiques art dealer and PI Jim Brodie, a double murder at the Kennedy Center forces Brodie into a dangerous game of espionage - putting him in the crosshairs of the Chinese, North Korean, and American governments. Jim Brodie is an antiques dealer, Japan expert, and second-generation private investigator. When two theater friends are murdered backstage at a Kennedy Center performance in Washington, DC, he's devastated - and determined to hunt down the killer. He's not the only one. After the attack Brodie is summoned to the White House. The first lady was the college roommate of one of the victims, and she enlists Brodie - off the books - to use his Japanese connections to track down the assassin. Homeland Security head Tom Swelley is furious that the White House is meddling and wants Brodie off the case. Why? For the same reason a master Chinese spy known only as Zhou, one of the most dangerous men alive, appears on the scene: Those murders were no random act of violence. Brodie flies to Tokyo to attend the second of two funerals, and his friend's daughter, Anna, is kidnapped during the ceremony. It is then Brodie realizes that the murders were simply bait to draw her out of hiding. Anna, it seems, is the key architect of a top-secret NSA program that gathers the personal secrets of America's most influential leaders. Secrets so damaging that North Korea and China will stop at nothing to get them. Publishers Weekly said, "Readers will want to see more of the talented Jim Brodie", and The Spy Across the Table is an edge-of-your-seat thriller in Barry Lancet's wildly popular and highly acclaimed series. Members Reviews: Best Espionage book I've heard in a long time! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and did not want it to end! This is the 4th book in the Jim Brodie series. I don't think it really matters if they are read in order as each book is a stand alone mystery, the author gives some background to relationships in each book. This book begins with Brodie introducing his friend and college roommate to a Japanese friend, they are both murdered and Brodie feels extremely guilty. In The meanwhile the First Lady of the US contacts him as his other person killer used to be her roommate in college. Following the murders Brodie goes to Japan for his friend's funeral and the woman's daughter is kidnapped during the service. Here begins a wild espionage story that will keep you not only interested but on the edge of your seat wanting to know more. Traveling through Japan, China and N. Korea Brodie doesn't know who to trust. Even with the President and First Lady assisting from the states Brodie still manages to get himself kidnapped while trying to rescue his deceased friend's daughter. He is tortured for information and scheduled for execution... I have to end my commentary there or ruin this excellent book for someone else. The end was kind of sad and I'm not sure if it will be a lead into the next book or (?). Scott Brick does a phenomenal job narrating. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Best book ever! Japan Town was my first and this book my second, what a Great book and of course Scott Brick makes it Super.

Phantom Audiobook by Ted Bell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ted Bell) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:40:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phantom Subtitle: An Alex Hawke Thriller, Book 7 Author: Ted Bell Narrator: John Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 418 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The first and most bizarre event nearly becomes a monumental catastrophe when something goes awry at an American theme park, wreaking havoc on visitors looking for nothing more than a sun-splashed holiday. In a different part of the country, a USAF F-15 pilot, escorting another jet in the skies over the Midwest, inexplicably loses control of his plane, endangering the lives of several people and deeply puzzling those following his mission on the ground. Then, in the misty calm of a coastal California evening, the worlds premier scientist on the subject of artificial intelligence gets a strange phone call. When he hangs up, he quietly grabs his coat and leaves for an after-dinner stroll from which he never returns. Its up to Hawke and the brilliant former inspector Ambrose Congreve to find out what could possibly be happening. But how does one identifyand fightan enemy one cant see, a real phantom? Even these seasoned operatives are mystified. Is there really such a thing as an ultra-intelligent machine, a cyberweapon that can shift the geopolitical balance of power? In a hunt that takes him from Palo Alto, California, to the Russian frontier, to Cambridge University and the glistening Mediterranean aboard his newly christened and armed super-yacht Blackhawke, Alex Hawke is joined by the unstoppable Stokely Jones and his ex-CIA buddy Harry Brock. As he moves closer to unmasking the scientist behind these extraordinary events, he goes nose-to-nose with an enemy unlike any hes fought beforeand may never again. Critic Reviews: A hero to rival Bond by an author to rival Cussler. (The Bookseller) Members Reviews: Alex saves the world again with a lot of class I think this is Ted Bell's best book yet. Alex has become more arrogant and a bit pompus, even for an elite Brit character. He has absolutely no qualms about killing or being the bad guy, but is a pussycat with now having a family! It is a very interesting mix. I loved every minute and the narration was again superb. John Shea is the perfect narrator for this series. I'd like to listen to more of his books. Don't pass this one up if you like thrillers!! It is excellent :-) AI Gone Amok I found the plot of this book extraordinarily unbelievable. Yes, I realize it is fiction. But, I really don't think artificial intelligence is anywhere near the capabilities described. The story, based on the improbably AI gone amok premise is very hard to get in to. I listened to the entire novel but frankly, couldn't wait for it to end. The narration is terrible and sleep inducing. Don't recommend this one. Wow! Scary times! So glad Hawke is at the helm of this science fiction adventure! Man vs machine! Crazy times that are coming into realty soon - great read! Another excellent well written and verbose novel Intrigue and suspense a very well thought out story, A great midwinter action novel for those long hours of interior living.

Istanbul Passage Audiobook by Joseph Kanon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Kanon) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:35:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Istanbul Passage Subtitle: A Novel Author: Joseph Kanon Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 393 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed, best-selling author of Stardust, The Good German, and Los Alamos - a gripping tale of an American undercover agent in 1945 Istanbul who descends into the murky cat-and-mouse world of compromise and betrayal that will come to define the entire postwar era. A neutral capital straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul has spent the war as a magnet for refugees and spies. Even American businessman Leon Bauer has been drawn into this shadow world, doing undercover odd jobs and courier runs for the Allied war effort. Now, as the espionage community begins to pack up and an apprehensive city prepares for the grim realities of postwar life, he is given one more assignment, a routine job that goes fatally wrong, plunging him into a tangle of intrigue and moral confusion. Played out against the bazaars and mosques and faded mansions of this knowing, ancient Ottoman city, Leon's attempt to save one life leads to a desperate manhunt and a maze of shifting loyalties that threatens his own. How do you do the right thing when there are only bad choices to make? Istanbul Passage is the story of a man swept up in the aftermath of war, an unexpected love affair, and a city as deceptive as the calm surface waters of the Bosphorus that divides it. Rich with atmosphere and period detail, Joseph Kanon's latest novel flawlessly blends fact and fiction into a haunting thriller about the dawn of the Cold War, once again proving why Kanon has been hailed as the "heir apparent to Graham Greene" (The Boston Globe). Critic Reviews: "Istanbul Passage bristles with authenticity. Joseph Kanon has a unique and admirable talent: He brilliantly marries suspense and historical fact, wrapping them around a core of pure human drama, while making it seem effortless. This isn't just talent; it's magic." (Olen Steinhauer, New York Times best-selling author of The Tourist) "Istanbul Passage is a first-rate espionage novel, filled with complexity and thrills, but its greatest success may be in this much more universal literary exploration: how an ordinary man is transformed by extraordinary circumstances." (Publishers Weekly) "With dialogue that can go off like gunfire and a streak of nostalgia that feels timeless, this book takes its place among espionage novels as an instant classic." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Terrific story! I loved this book - it was a bit slow at the start, but it picked up and i found myself listening to it even when I wasn't in the car (my usually listening spot). The reader is fabulous, and I'm only sorry I don't have the hard copy so I can check out all the places in it when we go to Istanbul. What choice do you make when all options are bad? Leon Bauer is, or appears to be, just an agent for American tobacco interests in Turkey. Rejected for military service, he's spent several years in Istanbul, learning the language and customs and steeping himself in the beautiful city that sits between east and west. With his German refugee wife, Anna, he has made Istanbul his home. Even after World War II ends, he has no desire to return to the United States. Leon's other life is on the fringes of the intelligence community. He does occasional side jobs, mostly package deliveries, for a friend at the U.S. consulate.

Pirate Audiobook by Ted Bell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ted Bell) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:55:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pirate Subtitle: An Alex Hawke Thriller Author: Ted Bell Narrator: John Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Aboard the Star of Shanghai in the south of France, an American spy is held captive. He possesses vital, explosive intelligence linking two nations and one horrifying plot. If he is not rescued, he faces certain torture and inevitable death. Nearby, in a seaside hotel, a man still haunted by the loss of his wife two years earlier finds comfort in the arms of a beautiful Chinese actress - but is she to be trusted? So begins Pirate, an electrifying thriller marking the return of international counterterrorist Alex Hawke. In Paris, a ruthless descendant of Napoleon has risen to power, hell-bent on restoring France's former glory. His fiery ambitions are cynically stoked by a coterie of cold-blooded Mandarins, plotting behind the gates of Beijing's Forbidden City. Cloaked in secrecy, this unholy alliance devises a twisted global plan, backed by China's growing nuclear arsenal, that will send America and the world to the brink of a gut-wrenching showdown. With the aid of his old friend,and former Navy SEAL,Stokely Jones, Hawke sets out to investigate the deadly connections that bind the French-Chinese axis. Together, they discover that a powerful German industrialist may hold the key, somewhere inside the walls of his Bavarian mountain lair. Meanwhile, clues to an old and gruesome murder in Paris lead to New York City, where horrifying evidence could finally bring a madman to his knees. In the end, as American and British forces prepare to defend a sovereign and oil-rich Gulf nation against unwilling occupation, the terror is all too real. The world is once more balanced on the knife-edge of a full-blown nuclear confrontation. Critic Reviews: "Ted Bell can really, really write." (James Patterson) "Very Bondlike." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Tom Clancy? 007? Tomcat FA-18 Superhornets? A 660,000 ton aircraft carrier? The deck area of this monstrous carrier is just four and a half acres! It's more than six times the weight of a regular carrier but no bigger as to deck area. What, it extends three hundred feet down into the water? This story is Mr. Bell's attempt to write a Clancy-type thriller (he even takes Clancy's name in vain!) but the problem is he has none of Clancy's knowledge of his subject. Remember the movie ... Hidden Dragon? The characters in this silly story can do similar stunts. No, Really! And all the goofiness of the 007 movies? That is all here, too. The only good thing about this story is that the narrator is very good. He just needs a better story to narrate. Solid and enjoyable series. Characters are well developed and fun. I like reading series like Mitchell Rapp and Gabriel Allon. A Great Story minus one Important Element Pirate is a James Bond like epic replete with international intrigue, historical references, yacht chases and much more. The story line is intricate and hard to hold onto in places. But it was kind of fun piecing the characters together with the right settings; and I didn't feel cheated making the effort -- I felt it was worth it. Throughout the book, however,with all the many characters, there was not a one who I identified with or who I cared about. That made the story a bit harder to get through. Too many logic gaps Disjointed story line Great narration Xxxxxxx xxx x x x x c c d DVD c DVD did sv cf EXCELLENT! I'm a big fan of the series.

A Darker Place Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:00:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Darker Place Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-27-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It's a real coup for the West except for one thing: Kurbsky is still working for the Russians. The plan is to infiltrate British and American intelligence at the highest levels, and he has his own motivations for doing the most effective job possible. He does not care what he has to do or where he has to go...or whom he has to kill. Critic Reviews: "When it comes to thriller writers, one name stands well above the crowd - Jack Higgins." ( Associated Press) Members Reviews: Best Jack Higgins book in several years I 've been a huge Jack Higgins fan for over 20 years. The last several Sean Dillon books that I've read repeated too many of the same formula elements, i.e. the boat ride to Ireland, plane landing in the sea, Blake Johnson getting ambushed, the same quote from Heidegger about resolute living and Dillon getting saved by his titanium waistcoat. A Darker Place does repeat most of these leitmotifs but it goes further and explores many new elements. Sean Dillion is relegated to a relatively minor role. He is in the story throughout, but in the back row of the characters. My interest in the next book in the series is high because of the introduction of one or more new characters that I think can enrichen the cast of usual characters. Enjoy Sean Dillon Glad Sean finally has a girl friend. He's reason I keep reading the books although he's not as prominent as he used to be. It was nice to see how Roper was injured.

Oracle Audiobook by David Wood, Sean Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Wood) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:06:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oracle Subtitle: Jade Ihara Adventures Book 1 Author: David Wood, Sean Ellis Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Gryphonwood Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Sometimes, knowing the future is not enough.... For more than a millennium, the Oracle of Delphi guided kings and conquerors with stunningly accurate visions of the future. But, with the rise of a new God, the Oracle faded from memory. Now, the power of the Oracle is about change the world once more. While excavating a previously uncharted passage beneath the ancient city of Teotihuacan, archaeologist Jade Ihara makes a startling discovery: enormous stone spheres, arranged to resemble a model of the solar system, slowly orbiting a golden sun. Even more fantastic, when Jade attempts to move one of the spheres, she catches a glimpse of the future...a premonition that will save her life and launch her into a desperate race to unlock the mysterious secret of the oracular orbs. Jade is accompanied by her old friend, former Navy SEAL Pete "Professor" Chapman, and pursued by a relentless secret society intent on burying the secret of the Oracle forever. Return to the world of the Dane Maddock Adventures in the first book of a thrilling new series, as Jade crosses the globe in pursuit of the secret of the Oracle. Members Reviews: Science geeks, arise! The archaeologist, the physicist, and the ex-SEAL work together against the misguided and vengeful former colleague, several very wealthy and greedy villains and their mercenaries, an artifact thief and more to find the truth about a side effect of dark matter. Since the authors are David Wood and Sean Ellis, you can bet the farm that there is an abundance of action, adventure, unexpected plot twists, and lots of verifiable learning opportunities. See publisher's blurb for more clues. I read the audio version of this one, and still like Jeffrey Kafer's no nonsense delivery and vocal range. I received this book on request for free in exchange for honest review from an author, publisher, or narrator courtesy of AudioBookBOOM. High Octane Adventure! I loved how this story combined the mythology and history of Oracle of Delphi, with the supernatural element of "black matter" making this an archaeological thriller with a supernatural twist. This story was fast paced with non stop action that kept me engaged from first to the last chapter. I really liked the characters Jade, and Pete who is also know as the "Professor." I thought they worked well together, and would not hesitate to save each other. With Jeffrey's performance, I found myself laughing at the sarcasm, and getting tense during the "dire" scenes. I've listened to other books narrated by Jeffrey and he excels at delivering sarcasm and his deep voice is great for really intense scenes. Awesome story and performance! I look forward to more stories in this series. "This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast dot com." An enjoyable archaeological thriller I've not read anything by Wood before, but I enjoy an archaeology thriller. The writing started off very cool and interesting; the characters were introduced well. The complex plot line was introduced organically and didn't feel like a data dump on the reader. However, the story started to lose me a bit with the dark matter stuff. Not because it was complicated, but because it started to sound unrealistic. I thought Jeffrey Kafer did a good job narrating.

Call to Treason Audiobook by Steve Pieczenik, Jeff Rovin, Tom Clancy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Pieczenik) — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:39:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Call to Treason Subtitle: Tom Clancy's Op-Center #11 Author: Steve Pieczenik, Jeff Rovin, Tom Clancy Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Tom Clancy is an unstoppable force in fiction, nonfiction, and even on the silver screen. Now listeners can take a journey with America's most proficient covert team as they struggle to avoid full-fledged war in Clancy's latest edge-of-your-seat thriller. Tom Clancy's newest Op-Center is a gripping, powerful profile of America's defense, intelligence, and crisis management technology - from the master of the technological thriller. As with all of the titles in the series, elements of technology, diplomacy, military might, and espionage come together in an utterly believable - and sometimes prescient - manner that will leave listeners anxiously awaiting the next installment. Members Reviews: Narrator drags down my rating Unless the narrator told you which character was speaking you would not know. There are so many good narrators out there why would they pick this one? You could barely tell the female characters from the male. No emotion just reading like you would get with a computer except different voice. I will not buy another book with this narrator. just when you think it can't get any worse Rovin has broken the mold yet again. he said she said they said they didn't say. my God he is really getting worse. Kramer does a great job narrating as he has in the past but Rovin keeps sliding backwards into an abyss. I can't wait for the next installment (not) Horrible narration. No idea which carachtor is talking. Put me to sleep. Tried to listen 4 times. Gave up. Performance is always perfect, story was ok Michael Kramer is always awesome. He's quickly become one of my favorite's. The story kinda felt rushed. Like setups in this book were targeted more towards setups for the next book ( I've not listened to that next one at this time ). Certain characters reactions to stimuli seem far from the "normal" that we ( or at least I ) expect. All and all a good book but leaves me fearful for the future of Ops Center. Again another winner If the story doesn't grab me in the first chapter then I pass. I didn't pass and got right into the plot. Do it again!!!

The Soldier Spies Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:14:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soldier Spies Subtitle: A Men at War Novel, Book 3 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: As Soldier Spies opens, it is November 1942. War is raging in Europe. The invasion of North Africa has begun. In Washington, OSS chief William J. Donovan finds himself fighting a rear-guard battle against an unexpected enemy: the rival intelligence chiefs back home. In Morocco, Second Lieutenant Eric Fulmar waits in the desert for a car containing two top-level defectors - or will it be full of SS men instead? In England, Major Richard Canidy gets the mission of his life: to penetrate into the heart of Germany and bring out the man with the secret of the jet engine, before the Germans grab hold of him first. The only hope? An experimental pilotless flying bomb. Or at least that's what a lieutenant named Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., thinks. Everywhere adventure crackles, fueled by the narrative realism, rich characters, and that special flair for the military heart and mind that have always made Griffin's novels so popular. The Soldier Spies is further proof that "Griffin rates among the best storytellers in any genre." (Phoenix Gazette) Critic Reviews: "Griffin's plot stays hot and moves at quicksilver speed." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Good book, terrible narration! Is there anything you would change about this book? Have someone else narrate, Scott Brick is terrible with words and places that are not native english. What did you like best about this story? Good story What didnt you like about Scott Bricks performance? NOTHING! He is terrible with non-english words and places, mispronounces words and makes it hard to listen! If this book were a movie would you go see it? If the series was a movie yes. Another GREAT book by WEB Griffin What else can I say. Could not stop listening. Full of history and fictional action Another one... Fun little light ditty for the boys Another one... Fun little light ditty for the boys fighting for the good ol USA. KUDOS. Read now listened Any additional comments? I have read everything Griffin has published, now I have started to listen. What an amazing journey. Its like seeing an old friend and rehashing tales of the past. I loved the story when I first read the book but listening adds so much more. Scott Brick is one of the best. Good read A literal page turner. once you start you font w as nt to stop. Very interesting characters well developed.

Remote Control Audiobook by Andy McNab

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy McNab) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:48:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Remote Control Author: Andy McNab Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-07 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: During a heart-pounding chase that takes the resourceful, sometimes ruthless seasoned pro and his frightened young charge from Washington to Florida, and across the Atlantic to England, Stone begins to piece together a shocking global conspiracy. Thrust into a lethal game of cat-and-mouse, Stone is certain of two things: He and Kelly are on their own; no one can be trusted. And his darkest fears about the shadowy link between politics, money, and terrorism are about to be realized. Combining relentless action, daring escapes, and breathless plotting with chillingly authentic operational detail rarely seen in thrillers, Remote Control is a novel so real and so suspenseful it sets a new standard for the genre. Critic Reviews: "Barrett's British accent is perfect for the part of the British intelligence agent, and he portrays the main character with skill." (AudioFile) "McNab reliably delivers the believable, real-life details and keeps readers' attention with steady, careful prose until the predictable but satisfying end." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Main character was creepy. This is the first bad review I have ever left! When the main character wasn't bathing the little girl, he was lying to her and/or manipulating her into endangering her life to save his own. Perhaps the unabridged version doesn't make him seem like such a bumbling creeper. The ending was extremely abrupt, as if even the author was disgusted with the direction in which he had taken the character. The narration was great :-) Not as expected. ends abruptly. Everything seemed like it happened accidentally instead of at least some bit of a plan as you would expect from SAS

SilverFin Audiobook by Charlie Higson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlie Higson) — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 02:03:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: SilverFin Subtitle: Young Bond, Book 1 Author: Charlie Higson Narrator: Nathaniel Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When we're first introduced to young James, he's just started boarding school at Eton in the 1930s. His first adventure is set in the Highlands of Scotland, where James spends a holiday at a remote castle. Mysterious things start to happen, someone has disappeared; then James discovers that the dark waters around the castle contain a sinister secret, and he becomes aware that a very dangerous mind is at work. SilverFin is the story of Young Bond's first mission to thwart a deadly foe. Acclaimed British writer Charlie Higson has written a brilliantly crafted tale that ingeniously uncovers the unknown story of a boy who became one of the most iconic figures of our time. Commissioned by the Ian Fleming estate, SilverFin is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will mesmerize listeners of all ages from the very first minute. Members Reviews: A Pleasant Surprise I've been told repeatedly by fellow 007 fans that I needed to read this series. I'm not really sure why I'd not done this before, but I'm glad I finally picked this one up. I am truly impressed with it! The best way to relate it to the Bond we know is to compare it to the TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. It's the same kind of thing, where you can see the elements that would turn the kid into the man we know. And in this case, the man we know is definitely Fleming's Bond. The setting is in the early 30s when Germany is only beginning its rise to power, and young Bond is still in school, learning to drive a car, and facing off against the local bullies. In this case, the local bully's father happens to be into eugenics. What are the odds? There are plenty of nods to both Fleming and to Connery to make this enjoyable without going overboard with it. And as a bonus, the narration provided by Nathaniel Parker is a first class performance at all turns. Even when the story isn't so credible, Parker makes you believe it. All in all, a solid beginning. I'm looking forward to more! looking forward to the sequel My 12yo (and rabid Bond fan) son and I listened to this on a recent roadtrip. I have to say it was a hit with both of us... a good introduction for young Bond fans who may not be ready for the "Full-Flemming". We look forward to grabbing the sequel from Audible when it is available! FYI - Another good 'starting Bond' is Thunderball - similar to the movie, straight forward, minimal graphic content. Loved this book. This is an excellent, thrilling story. And... what an incredible narrator. if you like Alex Rider, you will enjoy this! James Bond, the Hogwarts years j/k So this takes place WAY before Bond was Bond. This is a school boy on an adventure who just happens to be James Bond. It's interesting though because as slow as it starts (why I didn't give it 5 stars) it really does develop into something nice. I think the lessons, experiences, and mentoring moments in this story translates well into the foundation for James Bond. It's pretty fun, if a bit slow at the start. It wraps nicely and I'm interested to follow this to the next in the series. Awesome Awesome story! Listening to Nathaniel Parker made the story sound British. Always love a good Bond adventure.

JET - Ops Files Audiobook by Russell Blake

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Blake) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:02:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: JET - Ops Files Author: Russell Blake Narrator: Braden Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Janda Management Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: JET - Ops Files chronicles the early years of Maya, who would go on to become the Mossad's deadliest operative: the assassin known as Jet. Members Reviews: A good read and a cure for frustration Purchased on the cheap as Whispersync courtesy of ebookshabit. Paced as fast as an Uzi and as opinionated as a locker room full of female SWAT members, this book of insights into the past of the operative known as JET is well worth the effort whether to background or predetermine one's interest in the series. Won't tell you where I fall, but it's fun for me to note that the operative and I share initials. If justified violence is you style, you will love this series! Wright gives an excellent performance and does add to the text. Prequel to the JET series about an incredible... ...female (Israeli) Mossad agent. The action is fast and furious and the suspense if intense and sustained. This is a wonderful espionage novel and first in the JET series. Braden Wright narrates superbly. Highly recommended!! Not what I expected. I'll be going to the checkout when I push submit here to buy the second book of Jet, originally the first book. I thoroughly enjoyed this prequel so I'm really looking forward to this next one. So why didn't I "five" out Jet-Ops Files? A handful of little things. First of all, this is probably the fourth book in the last 30 days that has had "do overs" that were not edited out so I listened to the same passage twice. Definately messes up the flow of the book, especially an action scene! I lay this at Audible's feet, not the author or narrator. The narrator did a very good job and went from soul introspection to cutting a jugular with a credit card with no problem. His emphasis and emotions were well done, not a "farm report" monotone in the book! A couple of mispronounceations but nothing drastic that takes from the book. So I'm going to spend a credit on the next Jet and hope it's just as entertaining! OK... I'm hooked on Jet OK, I'm hooked on Jet / Mia and can look forward to 3-4 weeks of her adventures. JET is one BAD Chic Love this! Great audio read, just the right amount of tension and nerves. The story is pieced together seamlessly. It's about time we had a female hero that lives to fight another day and boy can she fight and think under pressure!! Can't wait to audio the rest of the series! Go Russell Blake, you have MAD SKILLS!!

Extreme Measures Audiobook by Elisabeth Naughton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elisabeth Naughton) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:16:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extreme Measures Author: Elisabeth Naughton Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 205 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Being prepared for any scenario is the trademark of any good CIA operative, and Eve Wolfe is one of the best. But when her latest mission literally explodes in her face, she wakes up labeled a traitor and - even more surprising - in the custody of elite Aegis Security operative and ex-lover Zane Archer. Although she still secretly has feelings for Zane, hes now demanding the one thing that she cant give him: The truth. When he caught her breaking the rules years ago, Zane let Eve walk away without an explanation. Now someone has not only sabotaged Aegis but also turned an American city into a war zone, and all signs point to Eve. Zane needs answers that can come only from Eves still-tempting lips, and he finally has the elusive operative right where he wants her - at his mercy. The first book in best-selling author Elisabeth Naughton's new steamy romantic suspense series brings a spy in from the cold - and sets her heart ablaze. Members Reviews: Nowhere near as good as book 2 I'd read book 2 and really liked it so was looking forward to this one but was disappointed. I never felt anything for any character. Perhaps the narration had a lot to do with that. The second book had a male, maybe they did that because they realized the problem. Even though he was hyper, it was conducive to the story. This narrator had a nice narration voice UNTIL she spoke as a character. Especially the male. TOO soft spoken and not as all masculine. It was also too soft spoken for scenes that needed emotion. Why did everyone have a southern drawl? I like sex but these characters had no depth & only thought about it over & over & over. They were supposed to be professionals but sure didn't have much control of their thoughts. Halfway through I started fast-forwarding through those scenes because they were flat. Pretty good start to the series :) 3.5-4 stars This was a pretty good story. I liked Eve and Zane and liked their story. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough that I'm likely to read more of her work in the future. Eve is a CIA operative. She lost a fiancee when she was in college and this prompted her joining the CIA. Her parents are dead and she has a sister but there are some difficulties between them, a lot caused by Eve being gone all the time and her sister not understanding why because she doesn't know about Eve's job. Zane used to be part of the CIA but was a bit too much of a black and white (with no grey in between) type of person to be able to handle that job well. He left that job and joined up with Aegis security but when a job went wrong it messed up his head and he left to find the person he thought was responsible. Eve and Zane were involved during an assignment years before. They fell for each other but Eve was freaked out by how Zane affected her (making her feel safe and forget herself) so she ended it and left at the end of the mission, never looking back. When Zane left the CIA and joined Aegis he had a hard time forgetting Eve. When a job went wrong and it looked like Eve might have something to do with it, Zane decided that she'd gone rogue and decided to go on his own to track her down and bring her in. When the story begins, Eve is in Seattle meeting a contact when the contact changes things by showing her a picture of her sister being held captive.

The Spies of Warsaw Audiobook by Alan Furst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:02:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spies of Warsaw Author: Alan Furst Narrator: Daniel Gerroll Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 391 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Autumn 1937: War is coming to Europe, and French and German intelligence operatives are locked in a life-and-death struggle on the espionage battlefield. At the French embassy, the new military attaché, Colonel Jean-François Mercier, a decorated hero of the 1914 war, is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal, and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw. At the same time, the handsome aristocrat finds himself in a passionate love affair with a Parisian woman of Polish heritage, a lawyer for the League of Nations. Colonel Mercier must work in the shadows, amid an extraordinary cast of venal and dangerous characters: Colonel Anton Vyborg of Polish military intelligence; the mysterious and sophisticated Dr. Lapp, senior German Abwehr officer in Warsaw; Malka and Viktor Rozen, at work for the Russian secret service; and Mercier's brutal and vindictive opponent, Major August Voss of SS counterintelligence. And there are many more, some known to Mercier as spies, some never to be revealed. The Spies of Warsaw is Furst's finest novel to date - exciting, atmospheric, and erotic. Members Reviews: The Real Deal in Espionage Stories Fascinating Lt. Col. Mercier is a complex yet loveable man, who is highly intelligent and thrust into a benign role as handler prior to WWI in Warsaw. The plot which draws him into an ever tightening circle of intrigue dovetails unexpectedly and omniously with the feel of a true story prior to the invasion of Poland during WWII. What is best about Alan Furst's books, especially this one is that you are immediately in Warsaw and Paris in Springtime, at that time at that moment, every detail, every nuance enriches the story. If not 1st among spy rivals, a decent place/show A robust, tight and occasionally frisky Furst novel. I am quickly approaching the end of my Furst 'Soldiers of the Night' jag and thus far it has been a fascinating experience. His character-driven novels could easily be bound into one gigantic prewar novel. They all swirl and fugue with similar themes, many of the same characters, and the same dark ambiance. He is detail oriented, historically accurate, writes well AND is one of the best atmosphere writers around. He leaves you feeling the grit, the cold, and the tongue of the WWII night. He is a first-class genre writer that while not quite in the le Carré aristocracy, is certainly in the spy-Master ruling class. 'Spies of Warsaw' is centered around a French military attaché in Warsaw who is struggling with a growing sense of urgency about the inevitable crash of Nazi Germany tanks into France and Poland, while also dealing with a satchel filled with unreliable allies, reluctant spies and self-serving superiors. My favorite Alan Furst novel. Exquisite balance of compelling plot and historical fiction. Captures the intrigue leading up to the fascist expansion of the thirties and forties. And to some, a cautionary tale for today. What a shame! What would have made The Spies of Warsaw better? What a shame to ruin a GREAT series by changing narrators in mid-stream. I certainly hope it was not a money issue, because if so what a waste and what false economy.

The Double Agents Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Thu, 24 May 2007 13:23:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Double Agents Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Canidy, Fulmar, and colleagues in the Office of Strategic Services face an even greater task than ever before: to convince Hitler and the Axis powers that the invasion of the European continent will take place anywhere but on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. "Wild Bill" Donovan's men have several tactics in mind, but some of the people they must use are not the most reliable; they are, in fact, most likely spying for both sides-so the deceptions require layer upon layer of intrigue, and all it will take is one slip to send the whole thing tumbling down like a house of cards. Are the OSS agents up to it? They certainly think so. And then the body is found floating off the coast of Spain. ©2007 W. E. B. Griffin; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. and Books on Tape. All rights reserved. Members Reviews: OK A SPy Novel it ain't Having read the reviews I must agree that this is not your typcial spy novel. It probably wouldn't take more than half an hour to tell the plot of the story without missing out on anz of the facts. However, the fun for me lay exactly in the languid pace. This is NOT a fast pace spy thriller but rather a very slow description of spy work during the war. And as we should know by now spying is 95% boring preparation for 5% thrilling action. WEB gives the 95% a human face and paints a facinating picture of the characters. this a fraud I have read most of W.E.B. Griffin's books.This book is not his. He might have created the outline and created the characters but the prose is by Butterworth the too many. It reads and listens like buttermilk. Don't waste your time or money and if you have, ask for a refund. A good nap would be better. Not the Best in the Series I have read everything ever written by W.E.B. Griffin. I started this series when it was originally published under the pen name Alex Baldwin. I say that to let you know that I am invested in these characters and their stories. This effort was a dissapointment. It lacked the usual action and suspense. The characters seemed shallow and uninspiring. The narrator had difficulty with the military titles and could never keep straight the difference between a lieutenant and a lieutenant commander. If this is your introduction to this series try another book. The Saboteurs was fun. If you have been reading the series all the way through, prepare to be dissapointed. Big fan of W.E.B. I am a big fan of this author, but this unabridged version was one of those stories where I was just waiting for the good stuff to take place (some action). However it never came to pass as I was expecting. The author went into great detail about how the central character was feeling and the operation in england but when the end results came it was over before it started with little detail. Then the book ended and I was confused, I thought there should have been another few chapters of the book to have some closure. Instead I felt as if it was a sequel. If this is going to be your first W.E.B. book please choose another and wait until you're a fan for this one. Double Agents I disagree with most of the reviews I have read about this book. I have really enjoyed the whole thing. To me it is interesting how the author weaves all the different characters into a triller of a story. Peter B.

OMEGA (A Jack Sigler Thriller - Book 5) Audiobook by Kane Gilmour, Jeremy Robinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kane Gilmour) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:21:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: OMEGA (A Jack Sigler Thriller - Book 5) Author: Kane Gilmour, Jeremy Robinson Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: Breakneck Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jack Sigler, Callsign: King, field leader for a black ops organization known as Endgame, is accustomed to feeling capable of handling most any situation. It is a confidence forged in the fires of battle against both monsters and madmen. But the introduction of Asya, a sister he never knew existed, and the kidnapping of his parents has him reeling. Using Endgame's resources, King and his "Chess Team" (Queen, Rook, Bishop and Knight), scour the planet for his parents, tracking a man known to the world as Alexander Diotrephes, but known to King by another name. The legendary Hercules is alive, well and plotting something beyond imagining--something that will affect 2,000 years of history.While the team is spread thin, a masked man walks past their secret headquarters' defenses, sits himself down in the director's chair and waits. When he's discovered by Endgame's coordinator, Tom Duncan, Callsign: Deep Blue, he's easy to identify--Richard Ridley, the team's oldest and most dangerous enemy, who is supposed to be dead.But he isn't Ridley. He is a clone in search of his master, the real Ridley, who yet lives and is being held captive by the same man holding King's parents. Believing Ridley is the only one capable of stopping Alexander's plans, a temporary and tenuous alliance is formed, and Alexander's location is soon uncovered. The team, along with three clones, heads for a citadel buried beneath the ruins of ancient Carthage. Already in the area, King and Asya arrive first to find their parents and a staggering family secret that leads to the end of King's life as he knows it. The rest of the team arrives to find Richard Ridley free to act, an army of high-tech mercenaries bearing down on their location and evidence of their leader's demise.King is dead. Long live King. Members Reviews: Superb! Of all the Chess Team stories I think this is the most shocking. Lots of questions are answered. Page-turningly good. As always the action and characters are written extremely well. I am very please we have not seen the last of the Chess Team....long live King! Kafer does a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. He will have you laughing, gasping and maybe even shedding a tear. read it out It's awesome! well worth the read or in this case the listen! I have become a fan boy of jeremy robinson and his books! To be honest it been hard to find a series that can hold my attention and cause me to remember each character and its history. Jeremy has done it and he blends characters from his other series together in new books seamlessly! Awesome Excellent read. Your the best Jeremy!!!! The book was exciting and one of the best reads Travel through time What made the experience of listening to OMEGA (A Jack Sigler Thriller - Book 5) the most enjoyable? The fellowship between King and Alexander What was one of the most memorable moments of OMEGA (A Jack Sigler Thriller - Book 5)? 2800 year suprise What about Jeffrey Kafers performance did you like? He does a great job bring the characters to life. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? Great Book Wow! This has been the best book of the series so far. So many questions are answered, and many more are posed to keep you thinking.

The Mountain Audiobook by David L. Golemon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David L. Golemon) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:20:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mountain Author: David L. Golemon Narrator: Richard Poe Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In 1863 a meeting takes place between legendary war Ieaders - a secret alliance that will never show up in any American history books. A clandestine arrangement has been struck for a single chance to heal a war-torn nation. The mission is to bring the greatest prize in the world back to American soil - remnants of prehistory's greatest ship and most startling mystery. The prize may lie on a mountaintop inside the fierce Ottoman Empire, yet the men who seek it are only days away from trying to kill one another. In 2007 America's darkest agency, known to only a privileged few as the Event Group, has been tasked by the president to bring home a famous former astronaut who was on a mission to bring back the greatest biblical artifact - Noah's Ark. It will be up to the newly installed director of security at Department 5656, Major Jack Collins, and his team of brilliant men and women to rescue the archeological expedition from forces that will kill to keep the mysterious artifacts inside the territorial borders of Turkey. Members Reviews: A Perfect Prequel for the Event Group This was another excellent installment to the Event Group. The story explores the origins of the Group, and what was essentially the founding mission. I wasn't sure that I'd enjoy it, as it introduces a whole new cast of characters from an earlier time. But it didn't take long until I was hooked. The characters were fascinating, once I could keep them straight as to who was who. And an interesting aside was a really interesting look into the feelings of the various people following the American Civil War. The story offered a view into that situation that I really didn't expect. Although the story didn't tie up as neatly as I'd expected, it still was a satisfying tale, with all of Golemon's trademark spookiness, character development, and plausibility. As for Richard Poe? He is the Event Group. I can't imagine listening to an Event Group book without him as the narrator. His in-imitable style defines the group, and added one more satisfying element to the story. David Golemon Did It Again The Mountain was a great reading experience. I could not stop listening to the story nor put the book down! David Golemon's Event Group Series are some of best book to read. The Mountain Pre-qual brings a new direction for the reader and opens new story lines and characters to enjoy. Good...but not what I expected Don't get me wrong...this is a really good book. I love this author and was anxiously waiting for the next Event Group book. Finally, it's here...or so I thought. This book is really a back story for one of the artifacts. I was truly disappointed that I only got about 10 minutes of Jack and the gang. if your looking for an entertaining story, you got it. If your looking for an Event Group thriller, save your money. Excellent story and narration. If you could sum up The Mountain in three words, what would they be? Thrilling, humorous and unexpected Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I found the plot quite thrilling and entertaining. What does Richard Poe bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He does a great job of creating a cast of distinct characters.

D-Boys Audiobook by Michael Stephen Fuchs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Stephen Fuchs) — Wed, 13 May 2015 03:05:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Boys Author: Michael Stephen Fuchs Narrator: Kevin Arthur Harper Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-15 Publisher: Complete & Total Asskicking Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The world's most elite counter-terrorist operators.... A cyber-security guru suddenly getting shot at and blown up rather more than usual.... And nuclear-armed terrorists rolling with impunity through a lawless and brutal virtual world.... The year is now. Islamist terrorists hack into America's most sensitive defense networks, launch chemical weapons attacks on Western cities, and stage a raid on vulnerable nuclear weapons storage facilities in Pakistan. They are using a massively multiplayer online video game (or "virtual world") as a platform for planning and rehearsing their attacks - forcing a squad of supremely elite Delta Force operators (reinforced by an info-security expert from the Department of Homeland Security) to go inside the game to fight them. But the fight only begins there. Get ready for breath-stealing action in every known battle space - clockwork urban safehouse takedowns, combat helicopter assaults, brutal ambushes in the trackless mountains, waterborne SEAL team ops, precision close-quarters battle sequences, and CheyTac Intervention sniper rifle systems that can kill you from a mile and a half away. These weapons, tactics, tech, and 21st-century warriors will be unlike anything you've ever heard of before. Members Reviews: Wow! What a ride! Where does D-Boys rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This was my first audiobook, so I didn't quite know what to expect. I'd listened to a few audio dramas, but never an audiobook. Once I got the feel of the experience, I was good. It was fast-paced, with a story line that kept you wanting more. What was one of the most memorable moments of D-Boys? The story was very interesting. At first blush it seemed "out-there", but after further reflection seemed plausible, if not a situation being faced now, behind the scenes. What about Kevin Arthur Harpers performance did you like? Kevin did a good job or personalizing each character, while maintaining the ambiance of the book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? The story was fast-paced enough that had I the time, I would have listened to the book in one sitting. That said, I had it finished in three sittings. I never had to force myself to finish the book. Any additional comments? Great book, great listen. :) Creative well-written plot! What did you love best about D-Boys? The concept and plot was like nothing I've ever read before! Fuch's detailed research on how operators act and function. What other book might you compare D-Boys to and why? The Arisen series (same author). Also, Reflexive Fire (Deckard Series, Jack Murphy) - captures the spirit of special operations. What about Kevin Arthur Harpers performance did you like? Solid reading with good character transitions. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Actually no...because then it would be over too quickly! Any additional comments? Need a D-Boys 3 and a story arch that links it to the Arisen series! Great mix of elite warriors with a cyber battlespace It took me a while to get used to the audio book style but once I did, I really go into the story. The narrator is able to create a slew of voices which makes the multiple-character scenes easier to follow and visualize. The story itself is entertaining and fast paced.

Dreamland Audiobook by Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:07:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreamland Subtitle: Dale Brown's Dreamland, Book 1 Author: Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Hidden in the Nevada desert is America's most advanced aerospace-weapons-testing facility. Dreamland is the place where the nation's top minds come to develop artillery and aircraft that push beyond the cutting edge. And where the Air Force's top guns come to test them, on the front lines of a new era in warfare. The fiasco of a spy's infiltration has the Pentagon looking for an excuse to close Dreamland down. To clean up the mess, and save Dreamland from the congressional chopping block, Lt. Colonel Tecumseh "Dog" Bastian is sent in. He's just the guy to shake things up, and does so when a situation erupts in Somalia. Into a hotter-than-hot war zone, he sends his own daughter, the pilot of a Megafortress bomber, with a high-tech, unmanned flight system that could make or break the future of Dreamland. Members Reviews: A lot like Tom Clancy What did you like best about Dreamland? What did you like least? If you like Tom Clancy you'll love it. Every weapon is cataloged, no alpha designation get unused. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Leave out all the excruciating details of weapons' detailed names and just use the real names of things instead of an alphabet soup of mnemonics. The ABC dropped the Xyz123x12 cartridges into his XXX-23 and fired. What? Seriously does the author think I can or want to remember every alphanumeric he drops? Which scene was your favorite? When people were actually talking to one another with something to say. Any additional comments? While I normally read Dale Brown easily, this one was difficult. IT was so full of acronyms and technical detailed weaponry descriptions that I wanted to scream. Also his characters were all very macho, even the women. It seemed that the characters were being rushed in and about with no sense of reality or real character. They were all in exactly the right place and time, highly unlikely plotting, all tough guys (and gals) and the enemy were fools. In an attempt to make it seem topical, America is at odds with Iranian Muslims in cahoots with Somali pirates and the heroes (all of them) come to save the day.It channels Tom Clancy with "See Jane Run" characterizations. Love Dale Brown, I can't believe he wrote this. I'm stunned Dale Brown put his name on this I was so disappointed. It may be the reader but I barely got it finished. It's not good. Book name well chosen What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This is one of most boring books I have ever listened to. It was named well- Dreamland will surely put you to sleep - not good if you listen to books in your car like me. The story was so slow moving and the characters uninteresting I gave up about 1/3 of the way through. I don't think it was the narrators fault it was the material he had to read.

The Paris Option Audiobook by Gayle Lynds, Robert Ludlum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gayle Lynds) — Fri, 14 Jun 2002 17:53:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Paris Option Subtitle: A Covert-One Novel Author: Gayle Lynds, Robert Ludlum Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-02 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 658 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The scientific community does not expect a DNA computer to be developed for years. But suddenly, without explanation, U.S. military jets disappear from radar screens. Utilities across the Western states cease functioning, and telecommunications are interrupted, with devastating consequences. Washington, fearing a panic, assures the public this is merely the work of a supremely clever hacker, but only the enormous power and speed of a DNA computer could have caused such havoc. Under the cover of visiting his friend Marty Zellerbach, severely injured when the Pasteur lab was destroyed, Covert-One agent Jon Smith flies to Paris to find the forces wielding the computer. Following a trail that leads him across two continents, Smith uncovers a web of deception that could cost millions of lives and reshape the world. Members Reviews: The Paris Option (unabridged) I found this book to be a mesmerizing tale that kept my interest right up until the end. Even though this is fiction I believe that there are probably people working on a machine such as this. There were many plot twists that kept you guessing who was the brain behind the plot. I would consider this recommended reading for anyone who likes mystery novels. Great Book in a Great Series The Covert One series has become one of my favorite series. I enjoy the characters and the storyline. While I think some of the plot devices get a little far-out there, I still enjoy the story. This book explores the amazing possibilities of a DNA computer; radical terrorist groups; and megalomaniacs. What more could one ask for? Great characters Ludlum has put together a fun read. The main characters, particularly the good guys, are well developed. I really liked how he weaved different intelligence agencies together through the use of 3 main characters--Jon Smith, an American female agent named Randi, and a British agent named Peter. Because of the central role Randi plays and the fact that she is developed as a thinking, working agent that doesn't really need John's helping hand, this book would make a great read for my wife too. Peter, is a loveable old British agent that draws from his years of experience. Like Randi, he breaks the stereotype of an old man. Peter can handle a gun with the best of them. Love the narrator--he's great as always. Not as much mundane detail as the Janson Directive--another great Ludlum read. The central idea is believable but barely. Edge of you seat Riveting! This was my favorite book in the Covert One series. Funny thing, I bought it not realizing there was a series and my hubby and I listened to it together. We love Marty Zellerbach, and Paul Michael's does such a good job reading him. We were also impressed with Mr. Michael's ease of switching in and out of different accents. This is edge of your seat excitement, and hard to put down! Too many words too little imagination For those of you who can still remember how the Osterman Weekend changed your reading habits and the standards of thrillers forever you will be sorely disappointed by this collaboration on a Lundlum novel published after his death in 2001. Firstly, it is way too long and the permise was just so unblievable... a DNA computer? That morphs into something the more it is used.. is that like DNA? I don't think so.

Scratch One Audiobook by Michael Crichton, John Lange

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Crichton) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:07:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scratch One Author: Michael Crichton, John Lange Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: To prevent an arms shipment from reaching the Middle East a terrorist group has been carrying out targeted assassinations in EgyptPortugalDenmarkFrance. In response, the United States sends one of its deadliest agents to take the killers down. But when the agent is delayed in transit, lawyer Roger Carr gets mistaken for him. Now, with some of the world's deadliest men after him, will he survive long enough to prove his identity? Members Reviews: poor What disappointed you about Scratch One? very pedestrian expected more from the author What will your next listen be? Robert Ludlum latest release Would you be willing to try another one of Christopher Lanes performances? possible If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Scratch One? the drawn out ones Any additional comments? not up to standard

Locked On Audiobook by Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Greaney) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:09:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Locked On Author: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy Narrator: Lou Diamond Phillips Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Although his father had been reluctant to become a field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. wants nothing more. Privately training with a seasoned Special Forces drill instructor, he's honing his skills to transition his work within The Campus from intelligence analysis to hunting down and eliminating terrorists wherever he can - even as Jack Ryan Sr. campaigns for re-election as President of the United States. But what neither father nor son knows is that the political and the personal have just become equally dangerous. A devout enemy of Jack Sr. launches a privately funded vendetta to discredit him by connecting the presidential candidate to a mysterious killing in the past by John Clark, his longtime ally. A shadowy mercenary team is dispatched to capture the former Navy SEAL. With Clark on the run, it's up to Jack Ryan Jr., along with Ding Chavez, Dominic Caruso, and the rest of the Campus team, to stop a threat emerging in the Middle East: A corrupt Pakistani general has entered into a deadly pact with a fanatical terrorist to procure nuclear warheads, which can be used to blackmail any world power into submission. With the breakneck speed and military action scenes that have made him the premier thriller writer of our time, Tom Clancy delivers a novel of high-tech warfare in which the enemy within may be even more devastating than the enemy without. Members Reviews: Classic Tom Clancy Would you listen to Locked On again? Why? i really like the abridged version of Tom Clancy books. the action is not dragged down by information that i do not need, or can get by reading the book, and i enjoy listening to them again and again. NOTE: i first tried to down load this book in enhanced format. it would play for 50-55 min. and stop. i repeated the down load with the same results 4 times. finally i downloaded format 4 version. and it played. What did you like best about this story? i can stay interested in the story. Have you listened to any of Lou Diamond Phillipss other performances before? How does this one compare? Lou Diamond Phillips is excellent. i condersider him one of the best. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? if i had enough time, yes. but, i can spread my enjoyment over 2 days. Any additional comments? get rid of enhanced format. i have had repeated trouble with. it does not sound any better then format 4 and uses 2X the memory My first Clancy novel. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Heck yes ! What was one of the most memorable moments of Locked On? All of the action scenes. Have you listened to any of Lou Diamond Phillipss other performances before? How does this one compare? Never listened to Lou before, but he is an excellent narrator. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It took me back to when I was in the Air Force. I listened while commuting to and from work. I managed not to wreck the car. Any additional comments? Never read a Tom Clancy book. Saw hunt for Red October when it came out. Jumped right in there with this one.

Tatiana Audiobook by Martin Cruz Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Cruz Smith) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 06:28:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tatiana Subtitle: An Arkady Renko Novel, Book 8 Author: Martin Cruz Smith Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Tatiana, Martin Cruz Smith, the master of the international thriller (The New York Times) creates the most compelling heroine of his career and the most realistic, damning portrait of modern Russia in contemporary literature. One of the iconic investigators of contemporary fiction, Arkady Renko - cynical, analytical, and quietly subversive - has survived the cultural journey from the Soviet Union to the New Russia, only to find the nation as obsessed with secrecy and brutality as was the old Communist dictatorship. In Tatiana, Martin Cruz Smiths most ambitious novel since Gorky Park, the melancholy hero finds himself on the trail of a mystery as complex and dangerous as modern Russia herself. The fearless investigative reporter Tatiana Petrovna falls to her death from a sixth-floor window in Moscow the same week that a mob billionaire, Grisha Grigorenko, is shot and buried with the trappings due a lord. No one makes the connection, but Arkady is transfixed by the tapes he discovers of Tatianas voice, even as she describes horrific crimes hidden by official versions. The trail leads to Kaliningrad, a Cold War "secret city" and home of the Baltic Fleet, separated by hundreds of miles from the rest of Russia. Arkady delves into Tatianas past and a surreal world of wandering dunes and amber mines. His only link is a notebook written in the personal code of a translator whose body is found in the dunes. Arkadys only hope of decoding the symbols lies in Zhenya, a teenage chess hustler. More than a mystery, Tatiana is a story rich in character, black humor, and romance, with an insight that is the hallmark of Martin Cruz Smith. Members Reviews: Interesting story but terrible narration What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A completely different narrator would be crucial. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) I never finished the novel. How could the performance have been better? Henry Strozier narrates like a tired old man with a maddeningly slow pace and excessive emphasis on certain syllables. Any additional comments? I've enjoyed Martin Cruz Smith's novels in the past, but I'm afraid this experience has turned me off to him Dead people won't stay dead.... In post-soviet Russia, nothing is what it seems...or is it? One thing that is clear and certain is that murder has taken no leave from the society....Arkady Renko finds himself trying to find a killer...or killers...and as usual the odds seem not in his favor. This novel is a fast-paced and satisfying mystery with an ending that fits the overall story...I liked Gorky Park better, but I was glad to visit Renko again.... Decent story relevant to our times I have long been a fan of the Arkady Renko series though this is the first I have experienced as an audio book. Martin Cruz Smith brings well drawn characters and exquisite turns of phrase to the genre. The world weary Renko seems endlessly adaptable to the ever evolving Russian landscape. Some of the coincidences and plot twists require a fair amount of suspension of disbelief but it's such a pleasure to inhabit Smith's world that I'm easily won over. The only complaint I have is, though the reader had an appealing delivery, he read at a somnambulent pace which got pretty frustrating after a while. He also didn't bother much with differentiating the voices.

Dark Spies Audiobook by Matthew Dunn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Dunn) — Tue, 05 May 2015 23:31:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Spies Subtitle: A Spycatcher Novel Author: Matthew Dunn Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When Will Cochrane encounters a Russian spymaster codenamed Antaeus, who everyone believes is dead, he is thrust into a deadly game set in motion by powerful players deep inside the intelligence community. His orders from Langley are clear: Antaeus must not be touched. Further inquiries require project ferryman clearance. But Will decides to take his own shot at the spymaster, knowing it will make him a marked man. Now the only way to save his career - and his life - is to get into the US and expose the truth about Project Ferryman. But to accomplish that, he's got to outmaneuver deadly Russian assassins and an elite FBI team controlled by shadowy officials who will stop at nothing to keep their sins and secrets safe. Critic Reviews: "Another deep and intense thriller that feels authentic in terms of how it conveys the spy world.... Dunn has crafted another winner in this fine series. The world of spy fiction has a writer who deserves comparison to Ludlum and Fleming." (Booklist) "Just when you think you have this maze of double-dealing figured out-surprise, it isn't what you think. All the elements of a classic espionage story are here. The novel moves with relentless momentum, scattering bodies in its wake." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Best In the Series Yet The Spy Catcher series just keep getting better. I found this one the most suspenseful of all and fastest paced. Even though I missed appearances by Lathe and Roger, Emma turned out to be a wonderful new character, however brief her appearance. This was actually my second listen I just finished. Intelligent and well written enough While we wait for the next Bourne Identity, Tinker, Tailor etc, I think this is a nice pastime. Good character depth, good physical action, and good personal material. A nice book! Recently, I've enjoyed David Ignacious' work which I also like. This is slightly more classic in style. Recommended. Excellent Entry To The Series If you like the Spy Catcher series, you will like this installment. Fast paced, well narrated and keeps you interested. I don't know what took so long to get it to Audible however. Hopefully we will not be plagued by that in the future. If you like spy novels, this one should be right up your alley... Best to Date I have read each book in the series and this is by far the best. I was engaged from the beginning and unlike most books, did not see the surprise twist coming at the end. Very enjoyable. Dunn Sets New Standards For Spy Thrillers Dark Spy's is a great thriller and keeps you in suspense right up until the end. Dunn raises the bar for all others to follow with strong characters and a plot that leads to a conclusion that will surprise all. A great read/listen and Rich Orlow brings it all to life with his usual great talent.

Agent 6 Audiobook by Tom Rob Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Rob Smith) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:43:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agent 6 Author: Tom Rob Smith Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: THREE DECADES. TWO MURDERS. ONE CONSPIRACY WHO IS AGENT 6? Tom Rob Smith's debut, Child 44, was an immediate publishing sensation and marked the arrival of a major new talent in contemporary fiction. Named one of top 100 thrillers of all time by NPR, it hit bestseller lists around the world, won the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award and the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel, and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. In this spellbinding new novel, Tom Rob Smith probes the tenuous border between love and obsession as Leo Demidov struggles to untangle the threads of a devastating conspiracy that shatters everything he holds dear. Deftly capturing the claustrophobic intensity of the Cold War-era Soviet Union, it's at once a heart-pounding thriller and a richly atmospheric novel of extraordinary depth.... Leo Demidov is no longer a member of Moscow's secret police. But when his wife, Raisa, and daughters Zoya and Elena are invited on a "Peace Tour" to New York City, he is immediately suspicious. Forbidden to travel with his family and trapped on the other side of the world, Leo watches helplessly as events in New York unfold and those closest to his heart are pulled into a web of political conspiracy and betrayal-one that will end in tragedy. In the horrible aftermath, Leo demands only one thing: to investigate the killer who destroyed his family. His request is summarily denied. Crippled by grief and haunted by the need to find out exactly what happened on that night in New York, Leo takes matters into his own hands. It is a quest that will span decades, and take Leo around the world - from Moscow, to the mountains of Soviet-controlled Afghanistan, to the backstreets of New York - in pursuit of the one man who knows the truth: Agent 6. Members Reviews: Well Executed, (but didn't stick the landing) Points off for a lack of plot twists, turns and surprises (there's only a slight veil of a mystery surrounding "whodunnit" in this one). But this slight lapse is more than made up for by the author's strong, deep and fully fleshed-out character development as well as the arc of the main character's journey of discovery. The book spans decades, so we get to see Leo as a young, sharp secret police agent, as well as a "consultant" in Afghanistan who has hit rock bottom. This book is a good read, artfully done. I enjoyed it as much as the first Leo Demidov thriller, Child 44, and even more than the second one, The Secret Speech, which was, still, very well done. Dennis Boutsikaris does a great job in all three. A Real Russian Thriller What a thrilling ride with unexpected twists and new characters all along--well developed. Couldn't wait to finish this book. Highly recommend the first two books in this "series". Well written and researched. A good look into the KGB, their ruthlessness and the change possible in some. Near the end, however, the author has a character watching the sun go down from "Brighton Beach."-- did the author forget that the Atlantic is facing east from this area? Perhaps I misunderstood. Highly recommend this book. Heart Wrenching!!!!!!!!! Oh such a sad end to a great series. This book takes you so many places and follows such a wonderful story line. As a HUGE fan of Child 44 and The Secret Speech this book really took you to another world and covered the most ground.

Sentinel Audiobook by Matthew Dunn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Dunn) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:13:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sentinel Subtitle: Spycatcher, Book 2 Author: Matthew Dunn Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The United States and Russia are on the brink of war and only Will Cochrane - the master spy introduced in the critically acclaimed Spycatcher - can find and unmask the diabolical double agent responsible for it all in this enthralling espionage thriller, written by a real-life former field officer. Fourteen days ago, CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, received a cryptic message from an agent operating deep undercover in Russia: "He has betrayed us and wants to go to war." Unable to make contact, the director of operations is forced to turn to one of his most deadly field officers - Will Cochrane. His mission is simple: infiltrate the remote submarine base in eastern Russia's Avacha Bay, locate the MI6 agent operating under the code name Svelte, and decode his message - or die trying. It's a near-impossible task - even for a man who carries the code name Spartan, a title given to the most effective and deadliest Western intelligence officers. Will successfully locates the base but finds Svelte near death, his last words a final clue: Only Sentinel can stop him. Meanwhile, political and economic tensions between the United States and Russia are rising by the day, with both sides rounding up known enemy sleeper agents within their borders for interrogation. Now it's up to Will - with the help of the top-secret joint CIA-MI6 Spartan Section - to uncover the true meaning of Svelte's message . . . and discover the identity of the legendary operative known only as Sentinel. Members Reviews: Promising but unrealalized potential After reading a few reviews of Matthew Dunn's other books I decided to start with Sentinel. Unfortunately that didn't save it for me. Rarely do I stop listening to a book before the end, but I did with Sentinel. The characters are a flat, not dynamic at all and I found the plot started to DRAG very quickly. I found myself wanting to listen to almost anything else before I'd gotten 1/2 way through. By the 2/3 mark I had to punch out... Additionally Rich Orlow's narration is not my particular favorite. The character's voices get garbled and indistinct after a very short while. Listen to the sample and imagine adding a bunch of characters, something I normally like, but no way to differentiate them. FRUSTRATING. All this is too bad because there are moments that hint at more. But those moments come too far apart for me to continue. I really wanted to like this book, but I am sorry to say I'll be asking for my credit back. Predictable and boring Sorry, burn the super hero Will Cochran is beginning to bore me. Involnerable, always restistant towards beautiful women and always the gentlemen. this is my third book and I think also my last. I'm longing for an English novel, bored to death by the word vehicle. what's wrong with car, lorry, truck? How many times is the word vehicle used in this book? To many! Will Cochrane storyline series is the best. narrator easy to listen to. maybe some things that continually happen to the hero are over the top, a secret agent series that's always captivating. highly recommended Will Cochrane series! The reader distracted from the story Would you listen to Sentinel again? Why? No. The story was okay but the reader was distracting. Most of the action scenes were really far-fetched and the main character seemed too robotic.

Lehrter Station Audiobook by David Downing

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Downing) — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:40:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lehrter Station Subtitle: A John Russell WW II Novel, Book 5 Author: David Downing Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Paris, November 1945: John Russell is walking home along the banks of the Seine on a cold and misty evening when Soviet agent Yevgeny Shchepkin falls into step alongside him. Shchepkin tells Russell that the American intelligence will soon be asking him to undertake some low-grade espionage on their behalf - assessing the strains between different sections of the German Communist Party - and that Shchepkin's own bosses in Moscow want him to accept the task and pass his findings on to them. He adds that refusal will put Russell's livelihood and life at risk, but that once he has accepted it, he'll find himself even further entangled in the Soviet net. It's a lose-lose situation. Shchepkin admits that his own survival now depends on his ability to utilize Russell. The only way out for the two of them is to make a deal with the Americans. If they can come up with something the Americans want or need badly enough, then perhaps Russell will be forgiven for handing German atomic secrets over to Moscow, and Shchepkin might be offered the sort of sanctuary that also safeguards the lives of his wife and daughter in Moscow. Every decision Russell makes now is a dangerous one. Members Reviews: Great view of Berlin after the end of WW2 Is there anything you would change about this book? As this is Part 5 of a series, a few more gentle reminders of who some of the characters were and their 'backstory' could have been woven in to make the current story more understandable and relevant. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I never quite grasped who the lead character was, what motivated him. I enjoyed the series, but the lead character doesn't seem as clearly drawn as those by other authors exploring some of the same territory, such as Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon or Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther. What about Simon Vances performance did you like? I adore Simon Vance's narration and much prefer these fine British actors telling WW2 or spy stories in general. They own them, in my opinion. I see Simon Vance also has a blog speaking about a variety of topics, including history. His blog contains an ad for a contest to compare James Bond movies to the audio narration of the same book. For those of us old enough to have had some of our earliest stories delivered to us without the benefit of pictures, the power of the spoken word has re-emerged as delightful way to enjoy a book, beyond the obvious conveniences of an audiobook, especially when the narration is as good as this one. Was Lehrter Station worth the listening time? Yes, it was. It can be grim at times, but for a story taking place 6 months after the end of WW2, exploring the effects of war on a range of characters, that is to be expected. Any additional comments? This book illustrates the social and political realities in the months following the war through the stories of individuals and does a great job accomplishing that goal. I'm somewhat of a WW2 buff and feel after this book, I now have a much greater grasp of Europe, especially Berlin, in the months after the war ended. One sees the different powers jockeying for their place in post-war Berlin and making tough choices that are easy to question all these years later.

Red Gold Audiobook by Alan Furst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:39:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Gold Author: Alan Furst Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In this sequel to the acclaimed The World at Night, reluctant spy Jean Casson returns in another haunting and atmospheric thriller set in the shadows of occupied Paris. In The World at Night, Alan Furst introduced film producer Jean Casson, who is forced by the German occupation of Paris to abandon his civilised lifestyle and falls into the world of espionage and double agents - until he is forced to flee the country. In Red Gold, Jean Casson returns to Paris under a new identity. As a fugitive from the Gestapo, he must somehow struggle to survive in the shadows and back streets. He is determined to stay clear of trouble, yet as the war drags on, Casson begins, inevitably, to drift back into the dangerous world of resistance and sabotage. Critic Reviews: "This innovative and gripping novel eloquently transports us back to a different era and a different world." (Amazon.com review) Members Reviews: Continues the saga of Jean Casson A decent follow-up to 'The World At Night', 'Red Gold' continues the saga of Jean Casson's struggle to survive both morally and physically in Nazi occupied and collaborating France. I prefer Furst's novels that center on Eastern European characters ('the Polish Officer', 'Dark Star', 'Night Soldiers') instead of French, but it is hard to deny that even though it isn't a major Furst novel, it is still a highly readable one. Using Jean Casson allows Furst to explore the world of those French collaborators, profiteers, and elites of Pétain's France who refused to see the German occupiers for what they were. Furst clearly demarks the fragmented France that was left after Germany's invasion and the Vichy collaboration. This novel should be read closely with 'A World at Night'. Like I wrote about that novel, even though I find this to be a minor Furst novel, it is context that matters. Most spy novelists don't approach the art or the skill of a minor Furst novel. So enjoy. Another Furst masterpiece This latest Furst is another great, atmospheric story of Europe during World War II -- the ordinary and not-so-ordinary human beings who lived every day through terrible times, doing what they thought they had to do just to survive but also to make the world better. Furst takes the reader back into a world we can only imagine now, and brings it completely to life. The grubby details of daily life under totalitarian regimes (in this case, Paris during the Occupation)are very real in Furst's telling, as is the nature of heroism -- ordinary people impelled, for their own reasons, to brave acts of resistance, sabotage, and espionage. George Guidall's reading heightens the atmosphere and brings the characters to life -- his dry, wry, world-weary tone is just perfect for Furst's works, and his adept characterizations help us visualize these people. Unsatifying story Same lead character as book one, but the story just didn't grab me. Felt like too many different threads maybe, and not enough holding it all together? not sure, but just wasn't as good as previous. Soooo Depressing Well, its about Nazi's crushing the human soul. I love George Guidall, but this story was depressing and kept on with a main character that had few redeeming qualities. For me, a very bad choice. Yes. Great book, perfectly read. It's hard to go wrong with Alan Furst.

Orphan X (Evan Smoak 1) Hörbuch von Gregg Hurwitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Hurwitz) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:23:25 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Orphan X (Evan Smoak 1) Autor:: Gregg Hurwitz Erzähler: Stefan Lehnen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 46 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-21-17 Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: 1. Gebot: Keine voreiligen Schlüsse. Seine Nachbarn halten Evan Smoak für einen harmlosen Verkäufer von Industriereinigern. Dabei ist er eine der tödlichsten und geheimsten Waffen der US-Regierung: ein Absolvent des Orphan-Programms, in dem Waisenkinder zu hocheffizienten Killern ausgebildet wurden. 4. Gebot: Es ist nie persönlich. Nach Jahren des Mordens im inoffiziellen Regierungsauftrag, ist Evan in den Untergrund gegangen. Er hilft nun den Verzweifelten, die mit ihren Problemen nicht zur Polizei gehen können - mit allen Fähigkeiten, die ihm zur Verfügung stehen. Dabei hält er sich strikt an seine eigenen Gebote. Doch diesmal bricht er eine der Regeln und sein Auftrag entwickelt sich zur Katastrophe. Nun muss er gegen ein Gebot nach dem anderen verstoßen, damit das allerwichtigste unangetastet bleibt: 10. Gebot: Lasse niemals einen Unschuldigen sterben. ©2017 Harper Collins (P)2017 ABOD Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: 'Orphan X' ist Gregg Hurwitz' bislang bestes Buch - eine meisterliche Demonstration all der Stärken, die seine Thriller ausmachen. --Lee Child Der aufregendste Thriller, den ich seit 'Die Bourne Identität' gelesen habe. Fans von Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp und Jason Bourne werden Evan Smoak lieben. -- Robert Crais Aufregend und überwältigend! Ein perfekter Mix aus Jason Bourne und Jack Reacher. -- Lisa Gardner Mitglieder Bewertungen: Top Read A top read. This is one of those books that is so easy to pick up and read. The plot has potential to lead the reader anywhere. Whoâs the real target? Who can the Nowhere Man trust? Heâs helping two people at the same time, which goes against all his training and his code of âOne mission at a time.â But can he trust either of them? If not, they are really, really good at deception. There are no tell-tale signs. On top of all this thereâs a possible love interest. It could work out, but how can he let someone else into his world? Whatever happens the reader is sure right from the beginning that this book is heading for an explosive climax. But against who? Anyone who loves a protagonist who is daring and audacious, who uses intense force to resolve other peopleâs crisisâs, who works completely alone, who infiltrates dangerous situations with ease, who is a weapons expert and who is exceptionally resilient and destructive, yet who can blend into the background with ease, will just love Orphan X

The Mission Song Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 04:49:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mission Song Author: John le Carré Narrator: David Oyelowo Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 228 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 & 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: Audio Triumph This is the best audiobook I have heard. I think it is probably better as an audiobook than a text because of the incredible narration. It is beautifully written - full of colours and textures. It is not a thriller, but grpping nonetheless. It reminded me of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. mission accomplished An absolute fantastic narrative! A totally worthwhile experience. David Oyelowos reading of the dialogs is as every character comes alive. Heres where a good audio book is far better than the printed version. Taught, tight writing Nobody writes like Le Carr? - so much is conveyed in so little words. The action is cerebral, makes you read between the lines. The bad guys are despicable, the good guys are doomed lovers, the World is corrupt as usual. Excellent read. Superb book with brilliant reader Set against an African background but with the action in the UK, this is a rather unusual story about a secret summit of African leaders which is bugged by MI5 and an Afro-British interpreter who is in deeper than he appears to the delegates. The cultured voice of the reader still carries his racial background in its tenor, and he is able to give dicrete voices to each speaker so the listener is never in doubt as to who is speaking. Le Carre as always gives a twisting tale, and with the end of the cold war he has found other forums for his stories. This one is excellent and believable (alas!) but it is the superb reading which makes this audiobook so engrossing and plausible. good book, good & appropriate narrator These folk who complain about the narrator don't get it. If they can't understand his various accents, well, I'd say that they must not venture far from home. This narrator was completely appropriate for this book and the character he enacted. I enjoyed the book. It wasn't my favorite le Carre book, but it was good. As those who have read him before know, he doesn't adhere to a formula and requires more of his readers than do the writers of most "airplane" mysteries. This is worth a listen.

Robert Ludlum's The Geneva Strategy Audiobook by Jamie Freveletti

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jamie Freveletti) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 06:01:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert Ludlum's The Geneva Strategy Author: Jamie Freveletti Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On one evening in Washington, DC, several high-ranking members of government disappear in a mass kidnapping. Among the kidnapped is Nick Rendel, a computer software coding expert in charge of drone programming and strategy. He is the victim with the most dangerous knowledge, including confidential passwords and codes that are used to program the drones. If revealed, his kidnappers could reprogram the drones to strike targets within the United States. Jon Smith and the Covert One team begin a worldwide search to recover the officials, but as the first kidnapping victims are rescued, they show disturbing signs of brainwashing or mind-altering drugs. Smith's investigation leads him to Fort Detrick, where a researcher, Dr. Laura Taylor, had been attempting to create a drug to wipe memory from soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. But Dr. Taylor's research was suspended almost a year ago, when she was placed in a mental institution. Now, if Smith doesn't figure out the brainwashing drug, and track down the kidnapped Nick Rendel, the kidnappers will soon have the power to carry out drone strikes anywhere in the world.... Members Reviews: Well read Jeff Woodman, the reader, has great command of voices. great story with hints of other plot lines. Covert1 continues Great continuation of the series must read! It is so nice to see the characters continue, carried on by new authors. Love Covert One books. Its good to have a covert one book back in the fold. I have missed them and Jamie Freveletti does a great job if continuing the tradition. Riveting I loved this book. Once I started listening to it I continued listening until I finished it! Excellent Story, Great Performance If you could sum up Robert Ludlum's The Geneva Strategy in three words, what would they be? Complex, exciting, entertaining. What did you like best about this story? There are many facets to the story that are very current, and a few new characters that play interesting roles in the story. I also like the fact that the author has not taken the easy way out by creating a romance between John and Randy. What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mr. Woodman is outstanding with voices and accents. He has dramatic ability and timing that are perfect for this type of story. There is one character I actually began to hate, and the sound of his voice made me want something bad to happen to him. That is the talent of this narrator. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A tag line would do a disservice to a complicated story. Any additional comments? No.

Fallout Audiobook by James W. Huston

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James W. Huston) — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:49:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallout Author: James W. Huston Narrator: Adams Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: With Fallout, James W. Huston scores big with his most riveting and thought-provoking thriller yet. The plot twists and turns with excitement until the startling conclusion. Members Reviews: Definitely worth the listen The story was very compelling. I found myself looking forward to my commute so I could listen to more of the story. It was exciting and absorbed my interest, making the drive fly by. Having said that, I think there was a lot of military and governmental security stuff that maybe didn't have enough explanation for my knowledge base. For example, why was it a good thing to have a private military fighter school in existence? I had issues with the believability of the story. I can't say it couldn't happen for sure, I just like to believe such a cluster-something couldn't happen. The other thing is the narrator. He was okay, but was mostly just reading the story. I had trouble transitioning from what one character was saying to the next character. But I was totally spoiled by the narrative team in the Ender Saga, and the narrator of the Da Vinci Code, so this guy has some stiff competition in my mind. mediocre book, poor choice of reader The story was only mediocre, which could have been disguised with a really great reader. This reader sounded like an English college student and was a poor choice for this book. It often sounded like the characters, in a moment of high drama, were discussing which pub to go to for lunch rather than whether someone was a threat to national security! It was often difficult to distinguish one character from the other also--the voices were pretty much the same. There were also many pauses in the reading that were extraneous to what was going on and detracted from the current action. Not worth the Journey Similar to watching a bad movie just wanting to get to the ending to see how the characters you have invested time in turn out, but you just cant make yourself do it. I had to buy the book and listen to it in my own voice as the narrator completely destroyed the story. An english accent does not do an american fighter pilot justice no matter how talented one's voice could be. However, in this case, there is no talent as the narrator simply reads the story as he was in the third grade. Sorry, I would pass on the audio. Buy the book. Great book, horrible reader. The guy reading the story is no good. He tries too hard to separate words, making it sound horribly unnatural. Sorry it was done Wish there was a sequel. Maybe give a little credit to a superior being when the miracles happened.

Outlaw Audiobook by Mark Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Sullivan) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:30:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outlaw Subtitle: A Robin Monarch Novel, Book 2 Author: Mark Sullivan Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 335 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: While conducting top-secret negotiations aboard a tanker in the South China Sea, the U.S. Secretary of State and the foreign ministers of China and India are kidnapped, and the tanker they are on is hijacked. The Sons of Prophecy take responsibility and issue an ultimatum: If their demands are not met in seven days, the three will be beheaded live on the Internet. With the presidential election in only eight days, sitting President Sands, about to leave office, calls in former CIA operative and master thief Robin Monarch and convinces him to save the diplomats before the threatened execution. In Outlaw, Monarch and his counterpart, a mysterious Chinese agent named Song Le, embark upon a dangerous journey into the underbelly of Southeast Asia, a world of corrupt Vietnamese Army officers, fanatical pirates, Hong Kong triad leaders, and volatile mercenaries living around the red light districts of Thailand. As they get closer and closer, with time quickly running out, Monarch learns that the daring kidnapping and ransom pot diabolical plot is only a front. Behind it is another plot, one designed to alter the outcome of the election itself, a conspiracy that reaches deep inside the White House, back to the very people who hired Monarch in the first place. Members Reviews: Robin Hood for today is Ribin Monarch Would you listen to Outlaw again? Why? Good story, good narration. When I need a good listen an have nothing lined up, sure I would listen to this again Any additional comments? I really like this new series. Sullivan is proving himself to be included with authors like Ben Coes, Mark Greaney etc. the books have complex plots with many curves along the way and once solved , the conclusion is not the end, that's when hidden agendas are revealed. GREAT!! The most incompetent hero ever. I bought this book on the recommendations. Although it is your average pulp fiction, it is rather ludicrous. The hero, Robin Monarch, is hired by the president to find the captured secretary of state. His credentials is that he is ex CIA, Special Forces, and allegedly the world's best thief. Okay, that is standard fare. But the real issue with this book is that the guy gets caught in every situation. He always manages to fight his way out, but to be caught every time?. In one scene he wants to rob an office in the world's tallest tower so of course he has to jump out of a helicopter and land on the side of the building with super magnetic gloves (although the author states the building is covered in stainless steel which is non magnetic). He finally gets in the office and two minutes later the owner walks in a catches him. How about the old tried and true criminal technique of the lookout? There are much better books in this genre, not sure would waste a credit here. Meh, it was okay Robin is never all that competent but the book was entertaining. A little more action and a lot better writing and it would have gotten another star. Monarch is back Robin Monarch is a new kind of crook. Just as likable as Mitch Rapp or Dewey Andreas from some other books in this genre. Sullivan has something good here and Jeff Gurner gives a good voice to Robin. Keep them coming. To be continued... I was well entertained. Moves along, fast paced. Our thief has more lives than a cat. Not a believable novel but it was fun. Kind of like a James Bond, fun but not real. Narrator did a pretty good job.

Raising Atlantis Audiobook by Thomas Greanias

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Greanias) — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:21:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raising Atlantis Author: Thomas Greanias Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-05 Publisher: Atlantis Interactive Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 848 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Thomas Greanias builds excitement and suspense every step of the way in this daringly original, thought-provoking adventure that moves with electrifying force. This is the ultimate voyage, a journey to the center of time, as awe-inspiring as the dawn of man...and as inevitable as doomsday. This is Raising Atlantis. Critic Reviews: "Raising Atlantis is a wonderfully honed cliffhanger, an outrageous adventure with a wild dose of the supernatural. A thrill ride from start to finish." (Clive Cussler) "A gripping page-turner....I think it's a lot like The DaVinci Code, but I like the ending on this one better." (CBS News) "A remarkable first novel. Raising Atlantis grabs hold of you from the first page and pulls you into an astonishing world of scientific fact and fiction, suspense and good old-fashioned adventure. Thomas Greanias is a superb writer who knows how to tell a tale with style and substance. Thoroughly entertaining." (Nelson DeMille) "It's not hard to see why this techno-thriller has already been such a success: a gripping plot about the discovery of an island believed to be Atlantis, not in the Aegean but buried under the ice of the South Pole; some colorful characters, including a father-and-son team of archeologists; and some clean, no-nonsense writing that adds to the reading speed and suspense." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Stargate+Da Vinci Cod= Raising Atlantis Raising Atlantis is like reading a weird hybrid between DaVinci Code and Stargate. Lets see, you have the annoying whiningly-superior academic protagonist: check. Obscure government experiment: check. Catholic conspiracy involving the Vatican: check. Someone who can decipher ancient codes and text: check. Someone spouting cryptic religious messages: check. Characters with extremely dysfunctional parents: check. Pyramid and Alien connection: check. All that was missing was a Tielk-like sidekick, and Robert Langdon's obscure preaching about cryptic philosophical points... Oh wait... There's Conrad. Okay, all joking aside, I enjoyed Raising Atlantis, but I found myself gritting my teeth when the ex-nun character was summoned to the Vatican. The story lost a great deal of punch when the character "Mother Earth" became involved. (Seriously does every action novel these days have to involve the Pope or the Vatican?) Then there's Conrad. Golly, if I have to listen to Conrad whine one more time about how his daddy don't love him as much as he loves his military career, I wanted to slap the character. Seriously, did anyone like Conrad? He was whiney, irritating and self-centered. I don't blame his dad for wanting to throw him in the brig. I think this book had some great adventure. But I can't help but wonder what it would've been like with protagonists I actually LIKED. 4 stars. I couldn't disagree more I have read review after review of this book that proclaim it to be horrible drivel with *maybe* a good idea for a story but was badly realized with characters that were poorly developed, etc. Well, for this genre, I couldn't disagree more. I came back here to see if there was a sequel because it was clearly setup for one, and I enjoyed this book so much I am looking forward to it. It should probably be loosely categorized in the Science Fiction genre, not Suspense, and especially not Espionage.

The Saboteurs Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 07:38:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saboteurs Subtitle: A Men at War Novel Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: James Naughton Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The Battle of the Atlantic is at its peak. Packs of German U-boats are hunting down and sinking U.S. supply ships, and ships are being burned at their moorings in U.S. ports, is it accident or is it sabotage? Meanwhile, Allied forces are secretly preparing to invade first Sicily and then Italy. As the war heats up, Wild Bill Donovan's agents, answerable only to the president, find themselves battling on two fronts at once, and fate is just about to deal them a surprise. Brimming with action, character, and the deep understanding of the military heart and mind that have made Griffin's books so outstanding, The Saboteurs is irresistible storytelling from a master of the craft. Critic Reviews: "Readers who have a strong interest in WWII home-front history should be satisfied." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Disappointing Abridgement I thought: "Well, even an abriged WEB is better than none." After listening, I'm not so sure. There are gaping holes in the plot, and I'd like to have found out how the final chapter of the adventure came out. Also, there were some surprising research errors (like having a character carrying a .357 revolver--I believe this pistol was a creature of the '50s and not a WW II weapon). The loud music overlaid upon the narration at the beginning of many chapters drove me nuts. I had to turn my car stereo up to "boom box" levels to hear the narration over the music and road noise. Still . . . It was a W E B Griffin (& Son) novel, and that can't be all bad. I'm not sure it was worth the wait If you have been a fan of the Men at War series since back in the day, you may be a little disappointed in this offering. I guess it would depend on exactly what you are expecting. For some strange reason, I expected the story to pick up where we left off with Canidy and Fulmar escaping from Hungary, Jimmy in the Philippines, and Bitter and Douglass, Jr. working on the Aphrodite project. I guess it did but it was just a little off. Jimmy and Douglass, Jr. were mentioned in passing but Bitter didnt exist at all. What about the new young pilot character, Darmstardt, that he spent so much time developing in the last book? He also fell off of the face of the earth. I was also not happy with the personality transplant that some of the characters seemed to undergo during the interim. Now for the story. It was a good story and very plausible. There were a couple of glaring editing mistakes where characters have information that they were never given. There was also time spent introducing a character that never appeared. It makes you wonder if he was edited out and they forgot to go back and clean up the foreshadowing. I also didnt like the whole Anne Chambers side story. That was not well written. All in all if you are a longtime fan you may be disappointed. Hopefully this new team will get better with the next installment. There's got to be a pony in here somewhere! What a disappointment! I have enjoyed every W.E.B. Griffin book that I have read or listened to. I anticipated this one greatly. Once I started trying to listen to this recording, though, I was really put off by the lousy production. The writing was probably excellent, and the narration was good--when the producer let you hear it. The wretched, loud, and unnecessary music at the beginning of chapters was awful.

JET II Audiobook by Russell Blake

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Blake) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:36:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: JET II Subtitle: Betrayal, Book 2 Author: Russell Blake Narrator: Braden Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-13 Publisher: Janda Management Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Twenty-eight year old Jet, the former Mossad operative from the eponymous novel JET, must battle insurmountable odds to protect those she loves in a deadly race that stretches from the heartland of Nebraska to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., from the lurid streets of Bangkok to the deadly jungles of Laos and Myanmar. Fans of Kill Bill, the Bourne trilogy, and 24 will be delighted by this rollercoaster of action, intrigue and suspense. Members Reviews: Monopolizing This is book two in the Jet Series. Jet is the code name of Mossads greatest female operative. At the end of book one Jet discovers her daughter was not dead but living with an adopted family in the USA. Jet flies to the States to obtain her daughter and just after stealing her she is apprehended by the CIA. They insist she assassinate the White Devil, a former CIA agent and also obtain the 50 million dollars worth of diamonds he stole from them. Apparently he is running a large criminal organization in Thailand. The story then moves to the streets and jungles of Thailand and Myanmar; she finds the story is not what it seems to be. The book is well written and the plot twists and turns keeping the reader alert as does the fast pace action. The suspense builds throughout the story. As with book one it helps, at times, to suspend belief and just enjoy the story. Looking forward to book three in the series. Braden Wright does a good job narrating the story. Wright is an actor, voice over artist and audiobook narrator. It is "okay" if you were looking for YA flavor Bit weaker than book 1 in the series... probably because the time line was "collapsed" here. Instead of writing it as a sequential series of events where the main character works her way through challenges, she just seems to miraculously jet (pun intended) from one locale to another and one urgent event to another. And, of course, there was a "true love" hiatus mid-story which was not well done and not believable (but also not detailed or graphic). Actually, the entire story is not graphic or detailed, which makes it feel like a young adult action novel. As such, it is a decent book. If you are looking for a mature/dark struggle-filled story line, you won't find it here. The narration is fine. There is no sex or graphic violence and I don't recall any swearing. nail biting keeps you thinking all the way through. just where is this book headed. excellent read. excellent narrator. Another Edge of Your Seat Thriller A home run by Mr. Blake, who has a knack of weaving words together in a mesmerizing way. Narration was great, but the story's the star here. Go, Jet, go! Love this series so far. The ultimate kick-ass female espionage agent JET was Mossad's most successful agent before leaving. Now she just wants to live her life with her young daughter, but fate requires much, much more of her. JET is one deadly operative. Most espionage thriller authors write one or maybe two book each year. Russell Blake averages six or more. This means he does most of his research online rather than by visiting the actual locals. The quality of Blake's work is very high. Great espionage thrillers combine outstanding character development and suspense, intense and sustained. Blake is as good as anyone at writing superb espionage thrillers. He utilizes the talents of actor Braden Wright as narrator of the JET series.

Rath's Deception Audiobook by Piers Platt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Piers Platt) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:41:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rath's Deception Subtitle: The Janus Group, Book 1 Author: Piers Platt Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-04-15 Publisher: Piers Platt Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 677 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On the cut-throat streets of Tarkis, orphaned teens like Rath end up jailed...or dead. So when the shadowy Janus Group offers Rath a chance to earn riches beyond his wildest dreams, he seizes it. But the Janus Group is as ruthless as the elite assassins it controls. Rath will have to survive their grueling, off-world training, and fulfill all 50 kills in his contract before a single cent comes his way. And ending so many lives comes with a price Rath can't anticipate. It'll certainly cost him what's left of his innocence. It may well cost him his life. Members Reviews: Boring I just could not get into this book. I gave it a little over 2 hours, but the plot is overdone and the characters are not interesting. The narrator did not help. Skip this one Standard story with thin characters & bad SF For a book with a space station on its cover, this is some of the thinnest science fiction I have read recently. If you call paper "data scrolls," airplanes "FTL travel," and drones "drones" you have the level of worldbuilding that Platt brings to the table. It is such halfhearted stuff that you wonder why the author didn't just write this as a mediocre present-day Mafia story, which is what it aspires to be. Unfortunately, it fails there, too, because the characters are so thin and badly drawn that they barely exist. Our conflicted central character, who murders people on orders, is only conflicted because Platt makes sure to tell us he is, not because there is any sign of actual emotion or motivation in the character. There is also a grizzled cop and a beat reporter (sorry, "blogger," because we are obviously talking far, far future here), if you felt there weren't enough stock characters involved. A few fun-ish action scenes work, but otherwise this is pretty terrible. I found myself hate-listening for awhile just to see if it would get better. It didn't. Rather Shallow This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? May appeal to mystery buffs. Has Rath's Deception turned you off from other books in this genre? Not turned me off. But no more books by Piers Platt or narrated by James Fouhey. How could the performance have been better? A more professional narrator would have helped. I found Fouhey to be too monotone in his delivery. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment in time wasted by listening to the entire book. Any additional comments? Not a fan of author's writing style. Not a fan of the narrator. Story was not detailed nor interactive enough for this reader. A great, original story If you could sum up Rath's Deception in three words, what would they be? Gripping, Exciting, Incredible What did you like best about this story? The main character is just a kid that is thrust in to the world and things unfold in front of us,. teaching us that decisions have a result. What about James Fouheys performance did you like? He's steady and shows great depth in his characters. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Assuming I had an unlimited amount of time to listen to it, absolutely. I found myself in a parking lot waiting to come in from lunch on more than one occasion. Any additional comments? I could call this a sci fi book for people that don't love sci fi.

Extraordinary Powers Audiobook by Joseph Finder

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Finder) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:14:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extraordinary Powers Author: Joseph Finder Narrator: Christopher Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Harrison Sinclair, director of the CIA, has been killed in a car accident. His son-in-law, Ben Ellison - an attorney and ex-agent - instantly hears rumors of sinister forces within the Agency. The hunt for the truth will rush Ben headlong into a web of conspiracy beyond his control, where he is compelled by an artful, inescapable maneuver back into the employ of the CIA, and lured into a top-secret espionage project in telepathy that will endow him with "extraordinary powers".... The audio includes an excerpt from Vanished, the first Nick Heller novel. Critic Reviews: "Finder's pacing, wit and style make this thriller a standout." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Disappointing This is an interesting story line and a bit different for an espionage novel. Unfortunately I think the narrator really ruined it, at least for me. The storyline was a bit choppy but well thought out. If you are debating using a credit for this or another, I would think twice about using it here. Great story, better narrator needed Scott Brick would have nailed this book. But, as it was, the narrator seemed like the disembodied voice of a GPS some of the time (especially the beginning). This hurt the book, in that the emphasis was often put on the wrong or inappropriate word in a sentence or dialogue. Often, it was confusing, and sometimes even conveyed an entirely different meaning. While you were trying to figure out what the character was really trying to say, the audiobook advanced, and you either had to rewind or miss some of the dialogue. It would have served the narrator better if he had read the book, or read it more than once, so he was aware of the inflection and meaning of the sentence he was characterizing. He appeared to read with the same "voice up and down" pattern no matter what was being said. It was like simplified narration 101--put some inflection in your voice while reading--but the idea should be to do it when and where it is meaningful and suitable. Good authors like Finder should insist on well-versed and talented narrators who don't make their work suffer. I couldnt take it. Plodding. Boring. I read half and stopped. Its hard to explain what was wrong. Part of the problem was too much internal pondering. Ben is thinking whats going on? Is it this? Is it that? I did enjoy a few scenes where Ben used his mind-reading power. But the rest was too dull to keep me interested. The author wrote some excellent books later like Paranoia. This was his third novel. The audiobook narrator Christopher Burns was ok, but I didnt have a good feeling about him. Again, not sure why. Genre: mystery suspense. A solid Finder story I enjoyed this book although it wasn't among Joseph Finder's best. It was still pretty good, with vague supernatural overtones. Not super-intriguing, but easy to follow. I didn't have a problem with the narrator as others have, in fact, I found his voice suitable to the first-person narration, if a little hesitant. The characters were all well-fleshed out, the story takes some crazy leaps which one won't expect and perhaps the wind-up is a little bit contrived.

The Nearest Exit Audiobook by Olen Steinhauer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Olen Steinhauer) — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:08:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nearest Exit Author: Olen Steinhauer Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 463 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The Tourist, Steinhauers first contemporary novel after his award-winning historical series, was a runaway hit, spending three weeks on the New York Times best seller list and garnering rave after rave from critics. Now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to turn back to his old job as a tourist. Before he can get back to the CIAs dirty work, he has to prove his loyalty to his new bosses, who know little of Milos background and less about who is really pulling the strings in the government above the Department of Tourismor in the outside world, which is beginning to believe the legend of its existence. Milo is suddenly in a dangerous position, between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested men, between patriots and traitorsespecially as a man who has nothing left to lose. Members Reviews: Elegantly written spy story I recently started listening to Mr. Steinhauer's latest book, An American Spy, and realized that I would need to re-read The Nearest Exit in order to follow the intricacies of the plot. What a pleasure to listen to this book again. It was so fresh, with a plot elegantly woven and characters that intrigued. Please don't hesitate to listen to this book - it is definitely worth reading once - and yet again. Entertaining and a different kind of "Hero" Gud listen . . too many location changes for me and can't always keep the character names straight. . . but then I am getting old and senile. Definitely worth the price. Very good follow to a very good book I read The Tourist early in 2009 soon after it came out and I rated it as one of my top fiction books that year. These are both spy books. They are post 9/11 spy books, so they are not wrapped up in cold war like the original Borne books. They are as good, or better, than Robert Ludlums version of Borne. In many ways I would compare them to the movie version of Borne. They are consciously post-cold war. Like the movie version of Borne, the bad guys are both inside and outside the US government and the controllers of the tourists (the black-ops arm of the CIA) may be as bad as the bad guys they are trying to defeat. The Nearest Exit follows right on the heals of The Tourist, but you do not realize it at first. I listened to this on audiobook and so I may have missed some of the written clues about the changing timelines. I was about half way through before I finally put all the clues together and remembered enough of the first book (it has been over a year) to finally figure out what was going on. From that point, it was much clearer and much more enjoyable book. I often read several books at a time. But this one I listened straight through, more than 12 hours in just 3 days. I do not read many spy books, but these are good. I am a fan of tainted heroes. Milo Weaver, the hero of these books, is definitely not perfect, but he also is not one of those tainted heroes that you just do not want to like. He has a struggling marriage and devotion to his daughter. He is less of a super-hero than Borne. I am not a fan of heroes that walk out of serious car accidents like nothing happened. Weaver gets hurt, gets blindsided by other spies, etc. There is a clear ending in this book, but an opening for another sequel.

Breaking Point Audiobook by Suzanne Brockmann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzanne Brockmann) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:07:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Point Subtitle: Troubleshooters, Book 9 Author: Suzanne Brockmann Narrator: Melanie Ewbank, Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Uncommon valor in the line of duty and unconditional devotion in the name of love are the salient qualities of the daring men and women who risk it all in the heart-pounding thrillers of New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann. Crafted with precision and power, her characters come alive with a depth of emotion few writers have achieved. Now, with Breaking Point, Brockmann breaks even further through the pack and delivers a stunning payload. As commander of the nation's most elite FBI counterterrorism unit, agent Max Bhagat leads by hard-driving example: pushing himself to the limit and beyond, taking no excuses, and putting absolutely nothing ahead of his work. That includes his deep feelings for Gina Vitagliano, the woman who won his admiration and his heart with her courage under fire. But when the shocking news reaches him that Gina has been killed in a terrorist bombing, nothing can keep Max from making a full investigation - and retribution - his top priority. At the scene of the attack, however, Max gets an even bigger shock. Gina is still very much alive - but facing a fate even worse than death. Along with Molly Anderson, a fellow overseas relief worker, Gina has fallen into the hands of a killer who is bent on using both women to bait a deadly trap. His quarry? Grady Morant, a.k.a. "Jones", a notorious ex - Special Forces operative turned smuggler who made some very deadly enemies in the jungles of Southeast Asia... and has been running ever since. But with Molly's life on the line, Jones is willing to forfeit his own to save the woman he loves. Together with Max's top agent Jules Cassidy as their only backup, the unlikely allies plunge into a global hot zone of violence and corruption to make a deal with the devil. Not even Jones knows which ghosts from his past want him dead. But there's one thing he's sure of: there's very little his bloodthirsty enemies aren't willing to do. Members Reviews: Breaking Point Suzanne Brockmann is a wonderful storyteller that creates characters who live on in the imagination. The narrators do such an excellent job of bringing those characters to life. Great! This was a great ending to the Max/Gina and Grady/Molly's stories. The beginning was a little weird with the time hopping, but overall it was a great read, an excellent addition to the Troubleshooters series. Breaking Point The story was good overall but I didnt like the time jumps at all. Idk how else the author could have told the story, but I still didnt like it. It was rather dizzy-ing, jumping around, back & forth. But thats just my opinion. It might not bother anyone else. Plus Max was a bit of a d*ck throughout the whole series, much less in this story. I have no idea why Gina loved him. The author didnt focus very much on his redemption, imo. I wouldve liked it if Max had softened a bit more, earlier in the story, rather than waiting till the last chapters. YMMV. Love the Toubleshooters. I love the Troubleshooters and Suzanne Brockmann. I have my favorite characters and story lines for sure and this is definitely one of them. The Good, Bad & Ugly The Good: Suzanne Brockmann demonstrates a good sense of humor, which adds some lightness to help balance out some of the graphic violence.

Air Battle Force Audiobook by Dale Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:38:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Air Battle Force Author: Dale Brown Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Chased out of Afghanistan, Taliban fighters are planning to invade the neighboring oil-rich Republic of Turkmenistan, an isolated and wealthy central Asian state. As alliances form and forces collide, the impending battle for control of the world's largest oil deposits threatens to tear apart the tenuous peace created by America's victories in Afghanistan. It's up to McLanahan and a handful of American commandos half a world away, aided by an untested and unproven force of robotic warplanes, to win a war in which everyone, even "friendly" forces at home, wants them to fail. Critic Reviews: "This absorbing psychological novel of revenge shows British author McDermid at the top of her form....Outstanding pacing, character and plot development, plus evocative place descriptions, make this another winner." (Publishers Weekly) "Masterful mixing of forensic science with brisk plots and in-depth characterization." (Booklist) "Cunningly plotted." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Spellbinding Keeps you at the edge of your seat. Makes you want these aircraft and want to fly them yourself. In the long version, there are times that it drags. But the characters have enough other stuff going on that it is OK. You cannot have action every minute of a 14 hour book! The action here is great though. Brown Still Aflight Engaging characters and plot as always. A lot of fast-paced action and of course, plenty of toys. What some listeners may find distasteful are some of the questionable alliances formed by the heroes in the story. At any other point in history, they may simply have added intrigue but probably not a good move on Browns part in this political climate. Some enemies are those of circumstance; some are those of principle. Excellent read Had to go back in the series to find out how certain characters came about... I was NOT disappointed. If you like the Dreamland series you have to have this in your library. ABF Awesome book, okay narrarator. He sounds like an idiot when he does the Rebecca's voice. Overall, awesome. good book, annoying narrators While to story is good the narration is distracting. It sounds like they wanted to dramatize it on the cheap. I can't tell if there is more than one narrator of if the reader is just trying to change the pitch of their voice. In any case this distraction keeps me from rating it any higher.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Dramatised) Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:01:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Dramatised) Author: John le Carré Narrator: Simon Russell Beale, Anna Chancellor, Alex Jennings, Kenneth Cranham, Bill Paterson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Smiley, wrestling with retirement and disillusionment, is summoned to a secret meeting with a member of the Cabinet Office. Evidence has emerged that the Circus has been infiltrated at the highest level by a Russian agent. 'Find the mole, George. Clean the stables. Do whatever is necessary.' Reluctantly Smiley agrees, and so embarks on a dark journey into his past a past filled with love, duplicity and betrayal. Starring the award-winning Simon Russell Beale as Smiley, and with a star cast including Anna Chancellor, Alex Jennings, Kenneth Cranham, and Bill Paterson, this epic dramatisation brilliantly depicts the complicated moral dilemmas of those who practice post-war espionage and illuminates the murky corners of le Carré's classic spy thriller - the first in the Karla trilogy. Members Reviews: Atmospheric, powerful production I have read and listened to different interpretations of John le Carre's work over 20 years this is as good as any previous productions including the those with Bernard Hepton and Alec Guiness. Simon Russell Beale has just the right air of world weariness for George Smiley, Ann his wife's part has been extended beautifully to add context. This production adds to others I have and I shall enjoy it again and again. Poor dramatization of a masterpiece There are many bad things about this dramatization, but the worst is the casting of Smiley. You get the impression that he's young and talkative, which is absurd. The people who did this should have listened to previous renderings, including the reading of the unabridged version on Audible, which with all its faults is far superior to this. I wish I hadn't bought it. Poor substitute for a good reading I have the Listen for Pleasure releases of the John LeCarre Smiley series on cassette. Bad assumption on my part that these dramatizations would be comparable. If you love the John LeCarre series of Smiley books. Don't listen to these, they'll put you completely off the genre! This is the first Audible selection that I actually deleted out of my library. Difficult to follow This is the first dramatized audio book I have listened to and I found it very hard to follow. It's like radio, and I often couldn't distinguish the characters, nor follow the story line. I was intrigued but frustrated. I didn't finish it. This story was too complicated to listen this way. It fails Lacks narrative power. Cheesy effects distract rather than entertain. And chopped to fit. Procrustean solution failed. Blurred a good book.

Icon Audiobook by Frederick Forsyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frederick Forsyth) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:47:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Icon Author: Frederick Forsyth Narrator: Stephen Lang Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It is summer 1999 in Russia, a country on the threshold of anarchy. An interim president sits powerless in Moscow as his nation is wracked by famine and inflation, crime and corruption, and seething hordes of the unemployed roam the streets. For Igor Komarov, one-time army sergeant who has risen to leadership of the right-wing UPF party, the chaos is made to order. As he waits in the wings for the presidential election of January 2000, his striking voice rings out over the airwaves, offering the roiling masses hope at last - not only for law, order, and prosperity but for restoring the lost greatness of their land. Who is this man offering the promise of a Russia reborn? A document stolen from party headquarters and smuggled to the West sends nightmare chills through those who remember the past, for this Black Manifesto is pure Mein Kampf in a country with frightening parallels to the Germany of the Weimar Republic. Officially the West can do nothing. But in secret a group of elder statesmen sends the only person who can expose the truth about Komarov into the heart of the inferno. Jason Monk, ex-CIA and "the best damn agent-runner we ever had," had sworn he would never return to Moscow, but one name changes his mind. Colonel Anatoli Grishin, the KGB officer who tortured and murdered four of Monk's agents after they had been betrayed by Aldrich Ames, is now Komarov's head of security. Monk has a dual mission: to stop Komarov whatever it takes and to prepare the way for an icon worthy of the Russian people. But he has a personal mission as well: to settle the final score with Grishin. But to do this he must stay alive. Members Reviews: Great Book I read this book a few years ago. There are some things I miss in the abridged version, but the story is still amazing. Moreover, the narration is really, really good. If you like spy / mystery novels, you'll love this book. I just can't stop hearing Catching story. Forsyth at it's best. This book honors the day of the jackal. Excellent Wonderful Wonderful, as usual another great story with interesting characters and suspense. Forsyth at his very very best..... I have to say that this maybe my favorite audio book ever. I have listened to it many many times and each time I find something new. Forsyth's ability to construct a plot around real events is just amazing. If you buy you'll be entertained and you'll learn lots as well. I didn't like this I didn't like this and I didn't listen to more than the first few pages. It was a big disappointment because I enjoy Frederick Forsyth's books, his style of writing etc, and I had enjoyed listening to 'The Afghan'. As Forsyth is such an English writer, I was surprised and disappointed that the reader is American. I hadn't realised that. I find it very difficult to listen to American readers - I've found that with other audiobooks.

Ghost Hörbuch von Robert Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Harris) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:12:12 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Ghost Autor:: Robert Harris Erzähler: Hannes Jaenicke Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 38 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-02-07 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Für einen Vorschuss von acht Millionen Dollar soll der britische Ex-Premierminister Adam Lang seine Memoiren veröffentlichen. Nach dem dubiosen Tod seines Ghostwriters recherchiert dessen Nachfolger genauer als verlangt und macht eine Entdeckung, die zu einem weltpolitischen Chaos führen kann. War der Premier im "Krieg gegen den Terror" eine willige Marionette der CIA? Kritik Bewertungen: Robert Harris ist ohne Frage der beste englische Thrillerautor. --The Times

The Confidential Agent Audiobook by Graham Greene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graham Greene) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:12:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Confidential Agent Author: Graham Greene Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Trusted by no one, trusting nobody, the Confidential Agent is sent to England. But before his mission has barely begun, he comes face to face with an agent from the other side. As the car he is driving is run down in the fog, a thought strikes him: "It isn't probable - not in England, but it seems to be true, nonetheless - they're going to kill me." ©1941 Graham Greene (P)1988 Recorded Books Members Reviews: approach it as a fable This is not meant to be a Tom Clancy thriller. Even when trying to write what Greene called "entertainments" (versus his more literary works) to make a living, Greene is still quite deep, making moral statements with brilliant dialogue. This is also far from being one of Greene's best novels, though. He wrote "Confidential Agent" (circa 1938-39) to put food on the table while he was working on "The Power and the Glory," but, being Graham Greene, it's not just a spy story even if that's what he was aiming for- it's kind of archetypal. The characters are not supposed to be well developed, I think, but sketches of types found in situations of injustice and rebellion and global economic disparty. You can read into it that the espionage revolves around the Spanish Civil War, but it is meant to be a generic situation. Imagine the audience for that in pre WWII England. My problem with the audiobook is the narration --afer a few chapters I got used to it, but found it irritating at first. I am unfamiliar with the narator; he is either British and (rightly) affecting a nondescript European accent for the main character (whose nationality is not given in the novel on purpose)-- or someone using a British accent and trying to do so. In reviews of other books, I read that some U.S. listeners find some Brit accents hard to follow; if that is your circumstance, avoid this download because the narrator swallows a lot of vowels in this work, whatever his nationality. I wish there were more of Greene's novels on this site. Audible, please give us more Greene (and his best novels) so more Americans (and Canadians like me) can rediscover the man who has been termed the "best Catholic novelist of the 20th century" (though I suspect the currrent pope wouldn't agree). An unexpected treasure I had read the reviews, and was unfamiliar with the author when I decided to purchase the book. I am truly glad I did! Patrick Tull is untouchable as a narrator and his ability to impress a unique personality and breath life into an entire cast of characters is in full effect here. A touching story told by a main character who must continue after his own personal tragedies during a time of war that manages to be at once felt and experienced through these words. You will enjoy this story as it unfolds in a series of experiences, and feel all the richer by the last page. Well done! Worst of Greene's books Would you try another book from Graham Greene and/or Patrick Tull? I like Greene as an author. I just felt this book didn't have much to say and the plot was confused What could Graham Greene have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Greene is dead - Rest in peace. There is very little he can do now to make this book more enjoyable. How could the performance have been better? This story needed a more youthful and compelling narrator You didnt love this book...

Under Siege Audiobook by Stephen Coonts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Coonts) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:49:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under Siege Subtitle: The Jake Grafton Series, Book 5 Author: Stephen Coonts Narrator: Benjamin L. Darcie Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jake Grafton races against time to extinguish a harrowing terrorist plot in Washington, D.C., and prevent all-out catastrophe from enveloping the nation. When the psychotic Colombian drug lord Chano Aldana is extradited to the United States for trial, he brings his army of vicious mercenaries with him. And as Aldanas hit men target the President of the United States, the capital is plunged into chaos that only veteran fighter pilot Jake Grafton can stop. With the help of an investigative journalist and an undercover agent, Grafton must find the deadly assassins before they can strike again. But time is running out, and the future of the country hangs in the balance. Members Reviews: Narco Terror? What if narco terrorists with lots of money hired mahem and anarchy in the US? Applied the same strong arm tactics to the USA as to Columbia or Venezuela? That's the thesis of this book and Jake Grafton plays a small but crucial role. I was surprised that the US leadership did not apply interdiction in Columbia to the story; it would have improved some. Instead, the author stayed with tactical roles, even making the CJCS a tactical commander. I liked the book and am looking forward to the next in the Grafton series. Geeeez. What a mess. Everyone loves thoae multiple and separate character pathways that converge ....peak...and follow through. The book does that for about 8 chapters too long and with Character names that are so close in sound .....it is almost impossible to follow. Multiple starts and finally I just crept painfully along u til Chapter 12 and the story started. .....Geeez I never thought I would ever see Jake Grafton enter the story as a main character. Stephen Coonts failed me for the first time. Ugg. Don't buy thia book unless you has 30 hours to spend on a 17 hours book. Too complicated! Too many plots and sub plots. I felt it was confusing and too many different things going on were a major distraction. Also, way too long! A few hours too long This was surprisingly difficult to listen to. It was all over the place. I must have pressed fast forward over 100 times because I was so bored. Too little time was spent on the parts that would have made it a good book. I am extremely disappointed and do not recommend this book. Another good story from Steve! You'll enjoy the constant movement and situations Jake and company continue to find themselves in but it's all on the Ground! All the pilots are walking...

The Wings of the Eagle Audiobook by JJ Toner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (JJ Toner) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:49:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wings of the Eagle Subtitle: The Black Orchestra, Book 2 Author: JJ Toner Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: 1943: Kurt Muller and a young colleague parachute into southern Germany to rescue a British-Canadian agent. The Allies have won the battle of the Atlantic, and German forces are retreating on all major fronts. The war in Europe is effectively over, but the Nazis will never accept defeat. An Abwehr deserter and member of the German resistance - the Black Orchestra - with a price on his head, Kurt quickly finds himself in a deadly race to prevent the Nazis from developing the first atomic bomb and changing the outcome of the Second World War. Members Reviews: A Remarkable German on Our Side This is second book of the Black Orchestra series and every bit the equal of its predecessor. Kurt Mueller turns himself in to British authorities, risking his life doing so. Having escaped Germany with false papers, he would be tried as a spy or incarcerated for the remainder of the war. But knowing he was uniquely qualified to damage the Nazis he meant to persuade the British to use him as a spy. The British warily agree to send him on a rescue mission, but early on its clear someone there wants him to fail. It's a great game of cat and mouse. He is aided again by division within the Germans which he understands more than any other. The writing is wonderful and the narration matches it. Fun sequel to The Black Orchestra This was a fun sequel to The Black Orchestra! Lots of high adventure and tense twists and turns. It was a faster pace with less nuances than the first but a first rate spy romp to the last! Buy it!! A superb historical WW2 thriller JJ Toner uses impeccable research to paint the picture of everyday life wartime Germany as the backdrop to a gripping and suspense-packed espionage thriller as Kurt Muller attempts to derail the Nazis plans for the first atomic weapon. If youre a fan of Len Deighton, Jack Higgins and/or Robert Harris, this is for you!

The English Assassin Audiobook by Daniel Silva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Fri, 22 Mar 2002 06:11:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The English Assassin Author: Daniel Silva Narrator: Campbell Scott Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Filled with knife-edge suspense, rich characters, and unexpected reversals, The English Assassin cements Silva's position as a new master of the thriller art. Critic Reviews: "This superbly crafted thriller puts Silva at the forefront of his generation of foreign intrigue specialists." (Publishers Weekly) ...[it] moves at a brisk clip, with clean, lucid exposition and characters who are thoughtfully drawn. (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Campbell Scott brings Just as the ability and range of the actor can bring a play to life, so is the vocal range and intonations of the narrator of an audible book. "The English Assissin" is very intriguing. I could have read it and been completely captivated by it. But, Campbell Scott's narration had me mezmerized. No other way to describe it. The combination of the book and narration was excellent! do the unabridged Fun to listen to but the unabridged would have added more detail to make the story more enjoyable. Overall fun. enjoyed - lots of twists and turns This was a really good book that held my interest. The climax was full of twists and turns. Altogether an enjoyable & spellbinding read Fun to listen to. Silva's spy novels are a lot of fun to listen to and this was no exception. Its like watching a good action movie. I am not sure why this was called English Assassin. This book had more to do with Swiss secrecy of looted art. Surprisingly entertaining This was my first Silva thriller, and it was a pleasant surprise. I am a great fan of espionage/political suspense, and it is difficult to find new (to me) authors that are both entertaining and interesting. Silva had just enough twists and turns, along with careful plotting to keep one guessing, as well as providing enough stereotypical characters to keep it familiar and comfortable. Highly recommended.

The Swimmer Audiobook by Joakim Zander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joakim Zander) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:50:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Swimmer Subtitle: A Novel Author: Joakim Zander Narrator: Peter Ganim, Elisabeth Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A deep-cover CIA agent races across Europe to save the daughter he never knew in this electrifying debut thriller - an international sensation billed as "Homeland meets Stieg Larsson" that heralds the arrival of a new master sure to follow in the footsteps of Stieg Larsson, John Le Carré, and Graham Greene. In the end, you cannot hide who you are. Klara Walldéen was raised by her grandparents on a remote archipelago in the Baltic Sea, learning to fish and hunt and sail a boat through a storm. Now, as an EU Parliament aide in Brussels, she is learning how to navigate the treacherous currents of international politics: the lines between friend and enemy, truth and lies. But Klara has accidentally seen something she shouldn't have: a laptop containing information so sensitive that someone will kill to keep hidden. Suddenly, she is thrown into a terrifying chase across Europe, with no idea who is hunting her or why. Meanwhile, in Virginia, an old spy hides from his past. Once, he was a man of action, an operative so dedicated that he abandoned his infant daughter to keep his cover. Now, he is the only man who can save Klara... and she is the only woman who can allow him to lay old ghosts to rest. Members Reviews: Addictive I listen to tons of audio books, since I am a) very short sighted and b) travel a lot. Most of my listening I do for entertainment and do not expect much in the way of "deep and meaningful". So this book was a total surprise. An exciting espionage story not full off predictable heroism and clear good and evil camps. if this story would happen, it wold happen like this. The discrepancy between US and European views and attitudes is brilliantly depicted and the narrators do their part bringing this story to life. Outstanding thriller Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It did, because it moves back and forth between the story of a repentant CIA operative in the 80s and 90s and several young Swedes in 2013 caught up in a deadly hunt to destroy them. Have you listened to any of Peter Ganim and Elisabeth Rodgers s other performances before? How does this one compare? I haven't, but I have to say that Elizabeth Roger's rendering of male voices is not very convincing. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There were several, but I won't say so as not to spoil it for other readers. Any additional comments? I heartily recommend this book for readers who are interested in contemporary international intrigue. Spy Thriller with Heart First off, I need to say that the narration was fantastic and was a central reason I enjoyed this book so much. The emotions and personality of the book's characters would not have resonated as deeply. Hearing their voices made it so much more authentic. I think in written form some might have come of more as caricatures. I'm not normally someone who enjoys the spy thriller genre but this one hooked me. The desire of one character to atone for a past incident and connect with a loved one was the strong thread that held this story together for me. It was fast-paced, had a wide variety of characters and provided an interesting look at the ramifications of "the war on terror" and the US' interference in the Middle East. I did find the ending of the "thriller" part of the book a bit too easy.

Sea of Fire Audiobook by Tom Clancy, Jeff Rovin, Steve Pieczenik

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:55:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sea of Fire Subtitle: Tom Clancy's Op-Center #10 Author: Tom Clancy, Jeff Rovin, Steve Pieczenik Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: America's most proficient covert operations team, hand-picked for its intelligence, analysis, and crisis-management skills, has had many a tough situation thrown at it. Years ago, before North Korea made its belligerent intentions known to the world, Op-Center's first mission was to thwart a crisis on the Korean peninsula. Since then, it has dealt with the machinations of Russian hard-liners, prevented the resurgence of age-old hatred in Germany, gone underground to prevent Kurdish terrorists from destabilizing the Middle East, subjugated the tensions of rebellious Basques, rescued the entire United Nations from mercenaries, and prevented an all-out war between India and Pakistan. Is it up to the challenge of preventing the next war? Absolutely. Members Reviews: A great no fuss read Would you consider the audio edition of Sea of Fire to be better than the print version? yes What was one of the most memorable moments of Sea of Fire? The end - the character twist where the pilot and Op-Centre intelligence chief discovered they both have the same name - Bob Herbert. What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His familiarity with the entire Op-Center series which ensures that character interpretations through voice and accent changes are consistent. the delivery style is such that the listener is drawn into the suspense of each scene. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? there were occasions when i chuckled but i couldn't describe my emotional reactions as "extreme." Any additional comments? i have almost completed the op-center series, and the tendency to review incidents from previous books has become slightly irritating. the secondary strand running through the series of paul hood's separation is, by the time of sea of fire, seems irrelevant. sea of fire does still rate as a very good read in its own right. Exciting This was an exciting read. The narrator did a great job. I had no trouble getting through the book. Kramer gets better, but ............
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where does indeed continue to surpass as a narrator, but Rovin seems to get worse. not much else to say This is so thin it should be binned. If this is what is now going to come out of the Clancy stable, this horse is bolting. It misses any of the rich characterization the TC sewed into his books of the past. If TC cannot write anymore do not fool the public to assume he is at the helm. If he is then he as asleep! TC you have just loss me as a customer. Good luck and let us know when you, yourself pen another piece of work. Great narrator but poor script. What did you like best about Sea of Fire? What did you like least? I'm not really able to say because I could not bring myself to finish listening to the book. The narrator was very good but the script was unbearable. Has Sea of Fire turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes, it could have turned me off Tom Clancy's books but I have listened to a few others of his books which were very interesting. Have you listened to any of Michael Kramers other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to other performances of Michael Kramer before and they have always been phenomenon. He performed very well here but this script was a really bad one.

Intrige Hörbuch von Robert Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Harris) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:05:18 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Intrige Autor:: Robert Harris Erzähler: Hannes Jaenicke Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 16 hrs and 22 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-28-13 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Am 22. Dezember 1894 wird der französische Hauptmann Alfred Dreyfus von einem Kriegsgericht wegen Landesverrat zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt und auf die Teufelsinsel vor Französisch-Guayana verbannt. In den Wirren der Affäre, die ganz Frankreich erschüttert, gibt es nur wenige, die zu ihm halten. Oberstleutnant Marie-Georges Picquart, der neue Geheimdienstchef, ist zunehmend von Dreyfus' Unschuld überzeugt und rollt den Fall neu auf. Weshalb er bald selbst zwischen die Mühlräder der Macht gerät und das Ziel dunkler Machenschaften wird. ©2013 Heyne Verlag (P)2013 Random House Audio

Amberlough Audiobook by Lara Elena Donnelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lara Elena Donnelly) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:09:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amberlough Subtitle: A Novel Author: Lara Elena Donnelly Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From author Lara Elena Donnelly comes a debut spy thriller, Amberlough, where a gay double agent schemes to protect his smuggler lover during the rise of a fascist government coup. Trust no one with anything - especially in Amberlough City. Covert agent Cyril DePaul thinks he's good at keeping secrets, especially from Aristide Makricosta. They suit each other: Aristide turns a blind eye to Cyril's clandestine affairs, and Cyril keeps his lover's moonlighting job as a smuggler under wraps. Cyril participates in a mission that leads to disastrous results, leaving smoke from various political fires smoldering throughout the city. Shielding Aristide from the expected fallout isn't easy, though, for he refuses to let anything - not the crooked city police nor the mounting rage from radical conservatives - dictate his life. Enter streetwise Cordelia Lehane, a top dancer at the Bumble Bee Cabaret and Aristide's runner, who could be the key to Cyril's plans - if she can be trusted. As the twinkling lights of nightclub marquees yield to the rising flames of a fascist revolution, these three will struggle to survive using whatever means - and people - necessary. Including each other. Members Reviews: Loved my first read, loved listening to it even more! This is such a fantastic debut. Mary Robinette Kowal's narration truly brings this book to life. So far this has been my favorite 2017 release! This book is both relevant and electric. Gorgeous at every turn, Donnelly' writing shines under the ministrations of Mary Robinette Kowal. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves debauchery, deco and deviousness. good story, terrible voices the voices were painful to listen to, although the story was good. Read this via e or paper book, not audio.

Reload Audiobook by David McCaleb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David McCaleb) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:01:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reload Subtitle: A Red Ops Thriller Author: David McCaleb Narrator: Paul Costanzo Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A sinister enemy is stalking elite military operator Red Harmon and his loved ones. Turning the hunter into his prey, Red uncovers a plot that spans nations and draws him into the remote snow-covered ravines of North Korea. His objective: penetrate the darkest prisons of this mysterious nation to restore national security - and save all he holds dear. Red's not the only one who's been living with secrets. His wife Lori is a lot more than the typical suburban soccer mom she appears to be, and she's stumbled onto something massive. The future of world peace depends on them - and on an enemy soldier with a powerful personal agenda. If Red's mission fails, the balance of superpowers may never recover. Members Reviews: Lack of action If you are looking for non stop action , read another book. This one took a little over 50% to get into the plot and then it slowly slowly developed into mundane action. Pass on reading this book. Open Ending I still am not sure on this,For this type of book I like a little closure,not a open ending! Five Stars I love this series, can't wait for the next one! Action packed with great characters. Three Stars hard to keep interested in the story Ok read. Serial ending, jumped around a little to much to establish character back stories. Kept my interest.

Imaginary 12: Final Fantasy Audiobook by Dakota Diamond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dakota Diamond) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:58:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Imaginary 12: Final Fantasy Author: Dakota Diamond Narrator: Roxanne Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Todd Jean Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Imaginary 12: Final Fantasy is like few others in the secret agent realm. The secret agent codebreaker is you, the listener, in fantasyland. Explore 12 short stories and fantasize about the experience of a truly different realm of obtaining top secrets as yourself, the spy. So you're a wannabe spy, are you? Well, you came to the right place. First, what are your intentions? Are you looking to save the world or are you looking to destroy it? Make up your mind! Are you the secret agent we've been looking for? Obtain this audiobook and continue to expand your mind. Get the imaginary 12 codes, you will need them as an agent.

The Amateur Audiobook by Robert Littell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Littell) — Wed, 24 Dec 2003 21:03:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amateur Subtitle: A Novel of Revenge Author: Robert Littell Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 639 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In this "first-rate thriller" (Chicago Tribune), Charlie Heller is an ace cryptographer for the Company. He's a quiet man with a quiet job in a back office. But when terrorists shoot his fiancee in cold blood and Heller learns that the Agency has decided not to pursue those responsible, his life takes an abrupt turn. He was not a blackmailer but he will force the CIA's hand. He was not an assassin but he will penetrate the Iron Curtain with the intent to kill. Driven by an obsessive need for revenge, targeted for elimination by the CIA itself, Heller is an amateur with a one-in-a-million chance of success. With last year's publication of his New York Times best seller The Company, Robert Littell reestablished his position as one of our top writers of intelligent, ironic, and always entertaining espionage thrillers. After many years The Amateur, a cult classic among aficionados, is finally available in audio. Critic Reviews: "Superb...real terror...a hall-of-mirrors showdown...plus last-minute twists...Littell is in top form." (Kirkus) "A taut, chilling plot and a protagonist as memorable as one of Len Deighton's, or le Carre's George Smiley." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Robert Littell is no amateur If you enjoyed The Company, you'll love The Amateur. Both books are well-written and excellently narrated. Shorter than The Company, but long enough for hours of entertainment. More CIA from Littell Not quite as good as "The Company" but excellent nevertheless. Great ending. Wished it were longer. just average I would hardly call this book "a fast paced thriller". At times, the book was downright boring. Perhaps it is one of those books that would actually be better to read, not listen to. Scott Brick is excellent, but even he needs a little more to work with than this ho hum novel. I'm sorry I wasted the book credit. Short Work for Littell The Amateur is an engaging short story, by Littell's standards - see The Company - that is a predictable but enjoyable listen. Much of the action after Heller's plans are in motion is telegraphed during his extorted training from the CIA. If you are into vengance, there is plenty of it here, but not many surprises. Impeccable narration is provided by Scott Brick as usual. A great listen! I enjoyed this book thoroughly, as I did "The Company". Littell has the consistent ability to make his characters come alive and includes some interesting development of a few of the characters found in "The Company". I particularly enjoyed the very last line of this book - it made me laugh out loud. The narration by Scott Brick was, as usual, exceptional.

Live and Let Drood Audiobook by Simon R. Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simon R. Green) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:04:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Live and Let Drood Author: Simon R. Green Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of the Nightside series, Simon R. Green has won widespread acclaim and an immense following for his Secret Histories novels featuring Eddie Shaman Bond Drood. In Greens action-packed riff on everyones favorite superspy, Eddie once again finds himself at the center of supernatural intrigue. And even though protecting humanity from the forces of darkness is nothing new to Eddie, he now faces a threat thats leaving him both shaken and stirred. Members Reviews: Weird. . . I liked this book. Having said that, the end is kind of a cop out. You can see what's coming fairly early on. It sets up the next few books in the series. The Regent is a pretty awesome character. Emery did his usual job. His Molly cracks me up. My Favorite Drood Tale I listened to this one straight through. The narration was outstanding. I liked this because it was more plot centric rather than non-stop random violence. Without giving anything away, Molly has become less edgy (more of a wuss) and didn't respond the way I would have expected based on a major revelation. Her sisters were also a bit more forgiving than I would have thought. I downgraded the story to a four because of that. I still enjoyed the whole experience and look forward to the next one. Another book that I wish didn't end... Any additional comments? I love the books that make me curse them for ending too soon and wishing for another right away. This...is one of those books. Full of surpises Eddie and Molly at it again Would you listen to Live and Let Drood again? Why? Maybe if this is the last one of the series We hope Mr Green will keep up the good work What other book might you compare Live and Let Drood to and why? Not sure it has an interesting ending which will lead to a new series if we are lucky What does Gideon Emery bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? We like Mr Gideon he does it right and we enjoy listening to him Keep up the professional work Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Sorry we are a group of truck drivers who only get 4-5 hours max to listen, but we burn up good books like our trucks burn fuel Any additional comments? We hope Mr Green will continue his stories alot of us enjoy them with his varied charactors Drood and let Listen Sorry about that chief! I really enjoy listening to this series. I'm a fan of Mr. Green and I think this series is the best so far. The banter between Molly and Eddie is enjoyable but sometimes its a little adolescent (one love and all that delusion). Even though it gets kind of irritating, I would still buy the next audible book. Thanks for making my evenings more enjoyable and light hearted!

The First Counsel Audiobook by Brad Meltzer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Meltzer) — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:24:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Counsel Author: Brad Meltzer Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 535 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It's a world all of us have heard about but few of us really know. A world where power is an aphrodisiac, your father is the President, your close friends wear earpieces and carry guns, and everyone watches your every move. Like most, Michael thinks he can handle the pressure. Until, while together late one night, he and Nora witness something they were never meant to see - and become ensnared in a secret scheme by a White House insider that includes betrayal and murder. Suddenly, this young Washington power broker, who just yesterday was out on a dream date, finds himself trusting no one, not even Nora, in a battle to prove his innocence. It's a battle that will shake the walls of the Oval Office to their foundations - and may ultimately cost Michael Garrick his life. Members Reviews: Not even Scott Brick could save it I am an attorney who typically enjoys "legal fiction". When I saw this book,read by my one of my favorites, it was irresistable. A legal fiction best seller being performed by my favorite reader was something I could not pass up. I should have. I have never wished to "return" a selection for the 2 years I have been an Aubible member until this one. The story progresses in difficult to follow fits and starts. Meltzer tries too hard and ends up with an overcomplicated, unbelieveable story that lacks depth in important areas. The story quickly became such a chore to follow, I gave up about three quarters of the way through the program. Save your money, there are many much better choices if you are looking for Brick's work. One of the few I haven't finished I've read and listened to many books, but none with such tedious narration and chopped dialogue. Fully a fourth of his conversations are clipped in the middle of the sentence, making listening a chore. Such as...... "How could you think that I ...... Do you mean to say that you believe I would just waltz in....... You can't say things like...... Now I'm really......" None of these sentences were finished; they were just clipped as righteous indignation, which runs rampant in this book. The main characters are all certified paranoid schitzophrenic! Nora is a loony-tune, Michael needs a surgically implanted backbone, his friends are untrustworthy, and the evil boss is just that: evil. I just finished with the ninth CD of this tome, and decided to put it away. I just can't go any longer thinking this thing will pick up soon and get interesting. Honestly, if the dialogue wasn't so incredibly tedious, I think I'd have given it a better chance of improving. But Meltzer just keeps on writing the same words coming from the same insecure characters in the same unlikely situations. A book I read called "Difficult Conversations," (a five star read)defines the parts of a conversation. First is "WHAT ARE THE FACTS." Second is "WHAT WERE THE INTENTIONS." This book spent more than 10 hours so far in conflict about "THE INTENTIONS" and so little on the story line. One brief outing yields hours of psycho-babble about why someone did this or that. Exceptionally untidy writing. Sorry to write such a scathing review. I'm a real fan of this author and this theme, but this book is a total bust. Waste of time The narration is so poor as to make it unlistenable.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Abridged) Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:57:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Abridged) Author: John le Carré Narrator: John le Carré Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Featuring George Smiley, this New York Times best seller is the first instalment in John le Carrés acclaimed Karla trilogy. The man he knew as 'Control' is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement - especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying on only his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognises the hand of Karla - his Moscow Centre nemesis - and sets a trap to catch the traitor. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is now a successful movie, directed by Thomas Alfredson and starring Gary Oldman as George Smiley. Critic Reviews: "A great thriller, the best le Carré has written." (The Spectator) Members Reviews: loved it great narration a great well written story, but very surprised about the authors skill in narration. thoroughly enjoyed just wish it was longer

Leben und sterben lassen (James Bond 2) Hörbuch von Ian Fleming

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Fleming) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:07:60 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Leben und sterben lassen (James Bond 2) Autor:: Ian Fleming Erzähler: Oliver Siebeck Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 38 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-01-12 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Kritik Bewertungen: Ein turbulenter Thriller an farbenfrohen Schauplätzen. -- Krimi-Couch.de

The Accidental Agent Audiobook by Andrew Rosenheim

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Rosenheim) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:33:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidental Agent Subtitle: A Jimmy Nessheim Novel, Book 3 Author: Andrew Rosenheim Narrator: Tristan Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The spellbinding conclusion to the Jimmy Nessheim trilogy, by the author of Fear Itself. Fall, 1942. In the midst of war, Special Agent Jimmy Nessheim has asked for extended leave from the FBI. Becoming a law student at the University of Chicago seems like the perfect way to reenter normal civilian life. But the University of Chicago is home to more than an erstwhile FBI agent. Deep under the stands at Staff Field, renowned scientist Enrico Fermi is beginning work on what will become known as the Manhattan Project, research that could not only change the course of the war but change the face of war itself. Perfectly placed to assist, Nessheim is persuaded by his superiors to return to duty to guard this precious research. Soon he begins to suspect a Nazi infiltrator has gained access to the project, and he must track down the traitor. Almost simultaneously, Nessheim's old flame, Madison, an heiress with left-wing sympathies, finds him in Chicago. But is her reappearance a coincidence? Drawn once again into a web of international intrigue, Nessheim faces his most deadly threat yet. Members Reviews: Wrong place, wrong time, right man Even after leaving the Bureau to pursue a degree, Jimmy is pulled in by "happy" coincidence of attending University of Chicago to assist w/the security of the Manhattan Project, to wit, the construction & operation of the first nuclear power reactor enabling controlled power generation derived from fission of radioactive material. What was suppose to be a part-time job grows into a full-time game of shadows no less deadly than the overt conflict of WWII. This series keeps getting better and better This series keeps getting better and better. Can't wait of the next one. If you have read the first two books then you will be surprised by some of the events that happen to the main characters this time around. How close the US came to a falling into the CCCP's trap Rosenheim has laid the groundwork for the next in this series moving towards Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers and Klaus Fuchs. His noting FDR's kindness towards Jews is misguided at best. Roosevelt was a 'died in the wool' Anglo-Saxon elitist - his charm was very very useful with this masquerade of concern.One hopes the script moves towards the 'mole' Harry Hopkins and his role in acting as an unpaid member of the GRU. Very entertaining and fast moving = a good read!

Red Dragon Rising Audiobook by Larry Bond, Jim DeFelice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry Bond) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Dragon Rising Subtitle: Shadows of War Author: Larry Bond, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the not-too-distant future, massive climate change has wracked the globe. China's rice-growing regions have been devastated by typhoons, while its western breadbasket is suffering from three years of drought. Riots threaten to tear the country apart. With the old-guard Chinese government paralyzed by the crisis, a young, charismatic party leader steps to the fore. His solution to the unrest is a time-tested one - conquest of China's neighbors...and after that, the world.Josh MacArthur, a mild-mannered American scientist studying climate change in northern Vietnam, is the only witness to a clever attempt by the Chinese to make it appear that Vietnam started the war. Escaping a massacre, he manages to gather critical evidence that could turn world opinion against China.Unfortunately, the Chinese learn of MacArthur's survival and of the information he carries. A former Ch'an fighting monk turned commando is sent to capture him. Mara Duncan, a CIA agent, is also on MacArthur's trail. The American scientist has become the subject of a deadly race in the jungles of northern Vietnam, with the fate of the world in his hands. ©2009 Larry Bond and Jim DeFelice (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Once you get pass the premise, it's a good book. What did you like best about Red Dragon Rising? What did you like least? The general plot was great, and mostly what I expect from the authors. It's a good story about how and why a war is fought, and the details of what actually happens. That much I enjoyed and is why I purchased the book. Would you recommend Red Dragon Rising to your friends? Why or why not? I don't have many friends into these kinds of books, and those who are, I would recommend other series well before this one. Perhaps, like me, if you already gone through all of Clancy, et al of the 80's/90s, more recently Brad Thor, and other Larry Bond stuff; then this is a good series. Which character as performed by Luke Daniels was your favorite? I think both Mara and Josh were performed well. But the portrayal of the SEALs nearly took me out of the story. To be fair, the material Daniels had was as bad as the portrayal. It's very hard to believe Larry Bond wrote both about the SEALs in this book and Exit Plan. Did Jim cover them in this? Did Red Dragon Rising inspire you to do anything? Look for a new series. Any additional comments? Ok, Audible's default question didn't really hit the problem with this book/series. The problem is the premise is (not a spoiler, as the books starts with this) massive global climate change has affected the Chinese economy causing them to push expansion into Vietnam for fertile fields to feed their population. This is set in the present, and it is ridiculous. I just completed reading "Shattered Trident", that also had a war between China and Vietnam, which was extremely plausible. The premise for this series requires the worse of global climate change to actually already occurred, and it hasn't. The financial numbers rattled off at the beginning are absurd. Yet, besides the premise being the cause of war and occasionally mentioned in dialogue. The actual plot has very little to do with it.

Black Flagged Vektor Audiobook by Steven Konkoly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Konkoly) — Tue, 12 May 2015 03:59:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Flagged Vektor Subtitle: Black Flagged, Book 4 Author: Steven Konkoly Narrator: John David Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Stribling Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: With the most recent bioterrorism threat against the United States neutralized and it's architect, Dr. Anatoly Reznikov, in custody, CIA Deputy Director Karl Berg proposes a more permanent solution to prevent future attacks: A covert raid by General Sanderson's Black Flag unit against Vektor Labs, deep inside Russia...to destroy a bioweapons program that should have ended with the Cold War. The United States isn't the only nation looking to tie up loose ends. The sudden abduction of a CIA officer in Stockholm exposes the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service's (SVR) ruthless campaign to discover the truth behind the massacre of an elite Spetsnaz team sent to silence Reznikov. When the SVR investigation takes a turn that could threaten the mission against Vektor, Berg goes "off the books" like never before. Through an intricate web of unsavory alliances, deviously orchestrated political maneuvers, and shockingly brutal black-ops sanctions, Karl Berg will set in motion an unstoppable chain of events with the potential to ignite a new cold war. Black Flagged Vektor continues the series' tradition of gritty, unapologetic storytelling, plunging listeners even deeper into the murky, shark-infested waters navigated by covert operators and their puppet masters. Members Reviews: There are still Soviet style secrets What did you love best about Black Flagged Vektor? Gives a fairly good impression of how drab and different Russian cities and apartment buildings, and life in them, can be. It can be an amazing country, but sometimes also very grey. Did John David Farrell do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? The narrator's characters are very good. The story bits between characters are not so good, a bit wildlife documentary. One thing I can't get past, and the reason for this review is I hate his consistent mispronunciation of Spetsnaz - its an S (from the cyrillic C, pronounced Ss) not Shhhhpetsnaz. Its really annoying. The SF group in Russia is Vimpel, not Vymepel, but that's less annoying as it doesn't get used as much. There are some other Russian words which are a bit off too, which is sort of understandable - but you'd think with key storyline elements such as how you say 'special forces' correctly in Russian would be kind of important. Outstanding I don't usually get the audiobook but when I heard a sample of this one, I had to have it. This is one of the best read book I have ever heard. Narrowly researched, If i Heard Novosibirsk like i had no clue where it was was pedantic, a Vince Flynn wannabe.

Mexican Heat Audiobook by Stan R. Mitchell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stan R. Mitchell) — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 22:11:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mexican Heat Author: Stan R. Mitchell Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Nick Woods is tired of waiting. America's greatest sniper has spent the better part of two years up in the mountains of Montana, waiting for the government to double-cross him and try to come get him. He has good reason to be wary. The government has betrayed him twice already, but Nick's a hard man to kill. And just waiting in isolation, with his wife Anne gone and his paranoia at dangerous levels, is killing him day by day. And so Nick ventures out. Carefully, like Nick does everything. But what Nick doesn't know is that the Mexican government stands on the verge of complete collapse. A brilliant madman has united the drug cartels into a deadly alliance, and the Mexican president holds a perilous grip on power. Now, Mexico's leading businessman - a multibillionaire who owns much of the country - is about to exit the country, selling off his businesses and taking his capital out of the country. Such a move would lead to an exodus of other businesses, and just like that America would face one of its largest catastrophes in recent times: a third world country on its borders, run by a drug cartel whose reach spans from South America into deep within the United States. America has already sent special forces to deal with this cartel, but that proved a catastrophe. The country needs Nick Woods again, and it needs him now. Members Reviews: OMG - Mitchell goes from strength to strength here Would you listen to Mexican Heat again? Why? Stan R Mitchell is a top author who will thoroughly entertain you and draw you into a detailed world with Mexican Heat! This story builds upon the last book without making it required reading. You can just as easily dive into this book without reading the first. The pacing is fast. I enjoyed listening to an action movie in my mind. Mitchell has really found his stride in Mexican Heat. The characters, not just the lead but the ancillary ones as well, are detailed and have enough depth that you are interested in them and can actually see them as real folks. Mitchell has a skill that I rarely see in modern action fiction. He successfully balances an effectively paced story with enough detail and background that you don't feel spoon fed but also don't feel like you missed a page somewhere. His development of Nick in this book is superb. I'm hooked and you will be too. As I've said in a review of book one in this series, if you enjoy Mark Greaney, especially the Gray Man series - you'll LOVE this series. Give it a try! Who was your favorite character and why? Nick Woods, but let's not forget our ninja either... What about Jay Snyders performance did you like? Jay never fails to embrace a story and bring it to life with effective dialog voicing and solid vocal rendering. His involvement in this series is a real coup. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Not that I can reveal here without spoiling the story for others. Any additional comments? BUY THIS BOOK! You will not regret it. The ending is amazing, you won't believe it but you will love it! Writing is fantastic, storylines and characters are real life! The series is off to a great start! Looking forward to book number #3! Jay Snyder once again crushes it. OK, but not as good as "Sold Out". Mexican Heat is the second novel in the Nick Woods series. The first book in the series is Sold Out which is outstanding.

Aurora Hörbuch von Robert Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Harris) — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:40 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Aurora Autor:: Robert Harris Erzähler: Karlheinz Tafel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 57 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-18-12 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Als der britische Historiker Kelso Einzelheiten über ein bislang unbekanntes Notizbuch Stalins zugespielt bekommt, wittert er eine Sensation. Kurze Zeit später wird der Informant ermordet, und es beginnt eine lebensgefährliche Jagd, die Kelso quer durch Russland führt. ©2006 Heyne (P)2012 Random House Audio

The Minotaur Audiobook by Stephen Coonts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Coonts) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:39:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Minotaur Subtitle: Jake Grafton, Book 4 Author: Stephen Coonts Narrator: Benjamin L. Darcie Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: At the height of the Cold War, Captain Jake Grafton becomes entangled in the hunt for a spy selling high-tech military secrets to the Soviet Union. Naval pilot Jake Grafton flies fighter jets with ice water in his veins. But when hes assigned a desk job in the Pentagon as the head of a top-secret stealth bomber program, his nerve is tested as never before. Colleagues die mysteriously, test flights are sabotaged, and the program is threatened at every level. America faces a deadly, catastrophic threat. If Grafton cant infiltrate a web of espionage and counter-espionage centered round the deadly traitor, code-named the Minotaur, embedded in the highest reaches of the U.S. government, he stands to lose much more than just his career. The Minotaur is an exhilarating mixture of cutting-edge aviation, spies, and counter-spies, all set in the complex world of military technology R&D. In this unique espionage thriller written early in his career, Coontss extraordinary talent is brilliantly displayed. Members Reviews: Great Story Enjoyed the story. I found myself entranced. I recommend this book. Beats the hell out of Clancy. great book. was a little droolish from the reader, but over all a great book... .. .. loved it! Coonts delivers another great installment of the Grafton series! Great character development and awesome flying scenes. Was a bit slow to start as he set the stage, but took off from there and was hard to put down once started. Narrator is excellent and gives characters their own distinction through his voice. First Time Reading this Author This book has extremely long chapters. I've never read this author until now so I'm not sure if this is his normal writing style. Also I didn't like how the author described every little thing to the fullest. There seemed to be alot of characters that didn't add to the story. I did however like the narrator of the book voice. NOT ENOUGH POLITICIANS LEFT TO DIE BY THE MINOTAUR Not very realistic. Except the normal corruption of Government Politicians, and Military/Industrial Complex Evil Crooks.

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Objective Audiobook by Eric Van Lustbader

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Van Lustbader) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:31:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Objective Author: Eric Van Lustbader Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 405 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Facing down mercenaries in Africa, Jason Bourne witnesses the death of an art dealer named Tracy Atherton. Her killing dredges up snatches of Bourne's impaired memory, in particular the murder of a young woman on Bali who entrusted him with a strangely engraved ring - an artifact of such powerful significance that people have killed to obtain it. Now he's determined to find the ring's owner and purpose. But Bourne never knows what terrible acts he'll discover he committed when he digs into the past. The trail will lead him through layers of conspiracy to a vicious Russian mercenary, Leonid Arkadin, who was also a graduate of the Central Intelligence training program Treadstone. A covert course designed to create ruthless assassins for C.I., it was shuttered by Congress for corruption. Yet before it was dismantled, it produced Bourne and Arkadin, giving them equal skills, equal force, and equal cunning. As Bourne's destiny circles closer to Arkadin's, it becomes clear that the eventual collision of these men is not of their own making. Someone else has been watching and manipulating them. Someone who wants to know, Who is the more deadly agent? Members Reviews: Very hard to follow. It didn't flow well for me. Too many characters and too much jumping around. Listen to one of the originals While I am sure that Mr. Van Lustbader suffers from comparison to the original author, this book was simply not a Bourne novel. The story was a bad mix of Clive Clusser and Dan Brown. If you want to read about lost gold or secret societies, I would recommend those authors because they are much better at it. What next for Bourne; a tangle with mystic aliens? Page Turner but Disappointing Story The book will keep you interested but barely; for sure my least favorite Bourne novel... Van Lustbader ruined what could've been great The overall story line is interesting, it was kind of a mix of Dan Brown's novels, with Indiana Jones, and the Bourne series. However, the Author added way too many characters that didn't add much value to the story. Plus all the Russian people had last names sounding almost the same. I believe every Russian's name ended with an "ov". Plus, adding the whole Russian storyline really didn't add much value. If the author wanted, he could've excluded that all together. I also think the whole Dan Brown thing is sort of cool, but that's not Jason Bourne's world. Temples, magic/alchemy, secret crazy temples with traps, illusions, common! The author went overboard. I'm on a 5 week vacation in Europe, and have been driving, so it has given me something to do, but as far as writing and story, I think my 2 stars is pretty generous. The Narration is very good though. I bet this guy could pull off a one man play. Too bad the author played a one man joke of a book. The Bourne Inanity Silly sound effects and inappropriate background music and a narrative so convoluted you need GPS to find out where you are in the story. Pure torture. Just might be the worst audio book I've ever listened to . . .

Projekt Orphan (Evan Smoak 2) Hörbuch von Gregg Hurwitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Hurwitz) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:09:04 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Projekt Orphan (Evan Smoak 2) Autor:: Gregg Hurwitz Erzähler: Stefan Lehnen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 37 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-03-18 Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Evan Smoak ist der "Nowhere Man". Ein geflüsterter Name unter Kriminellen, den manche für einen Spuk halten. Er hilft denen, die keinen Ausweg mehr haben. Dies ist seine Art sich seine Menschlichkeit zu erhalten, nachdem er jahrelang unter dem Decknamen "Orphan X" im geheimen Auftrag der US-Regierung getötet hat. Während er einer Jugendlichen hilft, den Fängen eines Mädchenhändlerrings zu entkommen, wird er überwältigt und entführt. Jetzt muss Evan all sein Können aufbringen, um sich selber zu befreien, bevor es zu spät ist... Denn es gilt weiterhin sein 10. Gebot: Lasse niemals einen Unschuldigen sterben. ©2017 HarperCollins (P)2017 ABOD Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: Orphan X ist waffenfähiges Thrillermaterial eines modernen Meisters. -- The Guardian Spannung, die einen die ganze Nacht nägelkauend wach sein lässt. -- Harlan Coben Orphan X ist herausragend. Ein smarter, stylisher, state-of-the-art-Thriller. -- Washington Post

Never Dream of Dying Audiobook by Raymond Benson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raymond Benson) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:55:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Dream of Dying Subtitle: James Bond Series, Book 34 Author: Raymond Benson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It begins at a movie studio in Nice where a police raid goes horribly wrong, killing innocent men, women, and even children. It continues in an English prison, where a dead man discloses an intriguing secret about the brutal criminal organization called the Union. The trail leads James Bond to Paris, where he meets the tantalizing movie star Tylyn Mignonne and embarks on a voyage of sensual discovery. But Tylyn is in mortal danger. Her husband, a volatile French film producer, has not forgiven his glamorous wife for ending their troubled marriage - and he is connected to the Union's thugs. Meanwhile Bond's friend, French agent Mathis, has disappeared while tracking down the Union's mysterious leader, Le Gerant. Bond's journey takes him to a thrilling underwater brush with death, a chase through the Corsican wilderness, a surprise encounter with an old friend - and a final confrontation with a twisted criminal genius. Members Reviews: Way too many illogical or impossible plot points A few good scenes, but many ridiculous choices by characters and some serious plot errors. Pretty good 007 book - feels like the real Bond Keeps well within the style of Fleming. Pretty girls, fast cars, evil geniuses and armies of minions to dispatch. Narrator is the best.

Buried Secrets Audiobook by Joseph Finder

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Finder) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:15:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried Secrets Author: Joseph Finder Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1504 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Joseph Finder introduced Nick Heller, a private spy who finds out things powerful people want to keep hidden, to widespread acclaim from the critics and wild enthusiasm from the readers, in the New York Times best-selling novel Vanished. Now, in Buried Secrets, Nick Heller returns, finding himself in the middle of a life-or-death situation thats both high-profile and intensely personal. Nick has returned to his old home town of Boston to set up his own shop. There, hes urgently summoned by an old family friend. Hedge-fund titan Marshall Marcus desperately needs Nicks help. His teenaged daughter, Alexa, has just been kidnapped. Her abduction was clearly a sophisticated professional job, done with extraordinary precision. Alexa, whom Nick has known since she was young, is now buried alive, held prisoner in an underground crypt, a camera trained on her, her suffering streaming live over the Internet. Shes been left with a limited supply of food and water and, if her father doesnt meet the demands of her shadowy kidnappers, shell die. As Nick begins to probe, he discovers that all is not quite right with Marshall Marcuss business. Hes being investigated by the FBI, he has a lot of shady investors, his fund is in danger and now he has a lot of powerful enemies who may have the motivation to go after Marcuss daughter. But to find out whos holding Alexa Marcus hostage, Nick has to find out why. Once he does, he uncovers an astonishing conspiracy that reaches far beyond anything he could have imagined. And if hes going to find Alexa in time, he will have to flush out and confront some of his deadliest opponents ever. Members Reviews: Entertaining and Riveting Listening I've never read any of Joseph Finder's books and noticed on former reviews of other books some customers didn't like Holter Graham's narration. I thought the narration was excellent. It's difficult to narrate a book while making it dramatic and more than interesting, especially when you're a man with a deep voice portraying women characters. I personally liked the way the narrator handled the young, teenage voices (example teenage girl buried alive underground, trying to stay sane and alive) as well as dialects of various characters. I'm almost at the ending and am truly enjoying the audio book. This was an entertaining download for me that keeps my attention. Ooooh the plot thickens. I'm only chapters away from the ending. Great book! I really enjoyed this book. It held my interest throughout. Very well written and narrated. This is my first book by Joseph Finder and I plan to read more. A pleasant surprise! First time Finder reader and bought "Buried Secrets" because of the price promotion. Really enjoyed the book and narrator. Will be going back to buy the first Nick Heller book, "Vanished". Interesting concept, lots of loose ends. An interesting and nearly terrifying concept, but the book left me and my partner feeling curiously unfulfilled. I felt the book had great potential, but certain threads simply disappeared, and the main reason for the entire plot when completely explained at the end, made absolutely no sense. The book is wonderfully read but overlong for the somewhat poorly developed plot.

From Russia Without Love Audiobook by Stephen Templin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Templin) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:20:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Russia Without Love Subtitle: [#2] A Special Operations Group Thriller Author: Stephen Templin Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: Stephen Templin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: SEAL Team Six veteran Chris Paladin left the Navy to become a pastor, but CIA spook Hannah Andrade pulls him back into Special Operations Group to locate the White House Chief of Staff's kidnapped son-in-law before he is executed by Greek terrorists. Cantankerous Army Delta Force operator Sonny Cohen reunites with Chris and Hannah as they race the clock to save the hostage. In Athens, Chris and his teammates discover that Russia is secretly behind the kidnapping, part of a murderous plan to attack the flow of natural gas in Europe. The Cold War has heated up again. Chris and his crew's rescue quickly changes into a mission to capture or kill a Russian spy. Members Reviews: SOG Thriller Great continuation to the series! Can't wait to see what surprises the author has up his sleeve. High energy thriller Would you consider the audio edition of From Russia Without Love to be better than the print version? I have not read the paper book version but I did really enjoy the audible version. What did you like best about this story? This story had so much to offer the reader. I enjoyed the depth of all the characters. Sonny's character was a comical relief to ease the tension of all the excitement throughout the book. Chris Paladins character brought some reality this read. A former navy seal turned pastor who has a dual "personality". Being a former elite operator and now a pastor you hear his struggles of his current life imposing on his old ways of a highly trained Navy seal. All the characters through the novel developed extremely well. Have you listened to any of Brian Troxells other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes I have listened to Tridents first gleaming and The life and legend of Chris Kyle. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would have loved to but unfortunately not able to. Any additional comments? I am mainly a non fiction reader but I have enjoyed both of Stephen Templins novels. Looking forward to see what he comes out with next. Great author: will listen again This was the first time for any Templin product. I'm very impressed with the story. The pace, action, and ideas. Highly recommended this book. The voices are done with amazing use for the story. B grade writing It is kind of intriguing to have a minister go on spec-ops field trips as it allows the character to muse over what this sort of activity does to one's psyche or soul. It allows him to not kill in anger, and to be very careful about innocents. I guess it works. What didn't work so well was the juvenile conversations and immature personality of the minister. He has an adolescent attraction to a beautiful woman who just happens to be the daughter of the #1 bad guy so he lets his guard down. When she eventually pulls a gun from under her skirt (didn't see that one coming, yeah right) he then describes her as "untrustworthy." That was a laughable line. I actually did laugh, and shake my head. The actual take-down of said #1 bad guy was another head shaker. First our guy tracks him to a lonely cabin where an axe is seen on a chopping block. Our guy comments that this "really was a weapon of opportunity" but he doesn't take it! How stupid was he? Of course the bad guy does take it, but the axe is not the final weapon used.

The Bourne Identity: Jason Bourne Series, Book 1 Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:58:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bourne Identity: Jason Bourne Series, Book 1 Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-12 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: He was dragged from the sea, his body riddled with bullets. There are a few clues: a frame of microfilm surgically implanted beneath the skin of his hip; evidence that plastic surgery has altered his face; strange things he says in his delirium, which could be code words. And a number on the film negative that leads to a bank account in Zurich, four million dollars, and a name for the amnesiac: Jason Bourne.Now he is running for his life. A man with an unknown past and an uncertain future, the target of assassins and at the heart of a deadly puzzle. He's fighting for survival and no one can help him - except the one woman who once wanted to escape him... Members Reviews: Histrionic performance ruined this book for me! I've read The Bourne Identity many times. It's a great thriller - full of excitement, well-paced and well-constructed. It's a little old-fashioned nowadays, I guess, but I was really excited when I saw it was available from Audible and bought it straightaway. What a disappointment!!! The reader, Scott Brick, who is billed as an outstanding performer, gave an over-the-top histrionic performance which completely ruined this talking book for me! "And he LOOKED over the BOAT'S RAILING and he SAW ...". Enough of that - you get the picture. Every noun and every verb was declaimed in a tone of almost complete hysteria. I was driving the car down a country lane while I listened to the start of the book and I had to pull off the road after about 20 minutes and stop the performance. I just couldn't stand any more! I'll never listen to The Bourne Identity now, sadly -- what a total waste of an excellent book. And why on earth did the reader feel the need to do this?? I'll be watching out for books read by Scott Brick in future -- to make sure I avoid them ... Such a pity - but mostly excellent Huh? What did he say? Unfortunately Mr Scott Bri has the tendency to use a soft voice with some parts so if you are listening in a noisy environment, like in a moving vehicle, you tend to lose the las par of some wo. (And possibly some sentences too?) The book is exceptional. The story much better than the story in the movie but I see it as a bonus (similar stories in the same vein). I thoroughly enjoyed the story and look forward to the next in the series (Supremacy) BUT I am going to opt for the abridged version narrated by Jeff Harding, even though it is 20 hours shorter. From the sample it sounds acceptable. The performance of the narrator is mostly top notch but I hate it when people do not finish their words or sentences. If a word is worth saying then say it, dont sa i. Scott Brick improvised by far too much! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes. The book is great; a page turner. But this audio book is a bit annoying. Why? See below. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yep. What three words best describe Scott Bricks performance? Improvisation, Dissident, Character. Any additional comments? Scott's performance isn't bad, but it's more an interpretation than reading the book. Certain passages got completely altered by Scott, which makes it hard to follow when listening to the audio book and reading the book at the same time. His characterization is believable, though. The story comes to live.

Live and Let Die Audiobook by Ian Fleming

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Fleming) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:29:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Live and Let Die Author: Ian Fleming Narrator: Rory Kinnear Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-12 Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When 007 goes to Harlem its not just for the jazz. This is the kingdom of Mr Big, master of crime, voodoo baron and partner in SMERSHs grim company of death. Those who Mr Big cannot possess, he crushes like his beautiful prisoner, Solitaire, and her would-be saviours James Bond and Agency man, Felix Leiter. All three are marked out as victims in a trail of terror, treachery and torture that leads from New Yorks underworld to the shark-infested island in the sun that Mr Big calls his own. 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. Rory Kinnear, a renowned theatre actor, won the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his performances as Angelo in Measure for Measure and the title role in Hamlet, and gained an Olivier Award for his portrayal of Sir Fopling Flutter in The Man of Mode. His TV credits include Count Arthur Strong, Lucan, Women in Love and Black Mirror, and he played Bill Tanner in the Bond films Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. Critic Reviews: "Speed tremendous zest communicated excitement. Brrh! How wincingly well Mr Fleming writes." (Sunday Times) "Tense; ice-cold, sophisticated." (The Evening Standard) "Dont blame me if you get a stroke." (The Observer) "This is an ingenious affair, full of recondite knowledge and horrific spills and thrills." (The Times) "The second adventure of his Secret Service agent fully maintains the promise of his first bookcontaining passages which for sheer excitement have not been surpassed by any modern writer of this kind." (Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: A product of its time Nicely performed and written. Rory Kinnear sounds a little condescending but JB is not a boy scout. He is a cold blooded killer who is very professional and lucky. He gets hurt, he feels pain and he has ambition. He is human, something the movies seem to only touch on as they need Bond to have sex. A little hard if you don't feel. Yes this book is dated in language and attitude, but it was written back in 1954. I am so glad they didn't update the language as it would be all wrong. Would be nice to see Ian Fleming's James Bond novels made into a TV series set in the 1950s without all the stupid gadgets and over the top explosions. A decent read to pass the time Ian Fleming's second 007 novel is probably not the most intense or action-packed of his repetoire, but it is a fairly enjoyable read. Bond's investigation into illegal currency trafficking leads him into a culture entrenched in voodoo superstition. Rory Kinnear does a great job of narrating the story. His crisp British tones are perfect for the story and he brings Bond to life superbly. His voicework for Mr Bigg's goons is a joy to listen to, however his attempts at American accents are terrible and thankfully infrequent. One thing this audiobook has done is instill in me an incentive to get the next in the series. I've always been a huge fan of the Bond films, but never read the books.

The League of Night and Fog Audiobook by David Morrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Morrell) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:30:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The League of Night and Fog Author: David Morrell Narrator: George Ralph Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When the agents, weary of their own covert wars, begin to investigate, they are pulled into a terrifying cycle of revenge that began in the heart of World War II - and is now forcing sons to pay for their fathers' darkest sins... Critic Reviews: "Morrell, an absolute master of the thriller, plays by his own rules and leaves you dazzled." (Dean Koontz) Members Reviews: Poor narration The voice actors had very limited range when playing different characters. Women sound like men and everyone has the same accent, even characters from different countries. All characters had two ranges, monotone or excited and nothing in between. The written story is probably better. More of the same Nothing new here. Tired characters, tired story, tired narration. Once upon a time this book had a cherished place on my bookshelf - it is now on the giveaway pile.

Rough Justice Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:03:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rough Justice Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 162 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: This action will have considerable consequences, not only for Miller and Johnson, and their associates, including Britain's Sean Dillon, but for a great many people, all the way to the top of the governments of the United States, Britain, and Russia. Death begets death, and revenge leads only to revenge, and before the chain reaction of events is done, from Kosovo to London to Beirut to Ireland to Moscow, there will be plenty of both. Filled with all the ingredients that have made him justly admired, Rough Justice is further proof that, in the words of the Associated Press, "When it comes to thriller writers, one name stands well above the crowd - Jack Higgins." Members Reviews: Suspended in mystery Mystery, suspense,murder and intrigue. Nonstop action and plotting with never a drag. The secret organizations of the Brits, The Russians,The followers of Ossama. Wonderfully narrated. It will keep you thinking. Good Story, Great Narration . . . but . . . Jack Higgins is certainly an entertaining writer (his best is probably the WWII thriller, "The Eagle has Landed") and this story, which is set in a kind of fictional alternate universe in a post-9/11 world, certainly holds one's interest. The narration by Michael Page is also expertly done -- he manages to give almost every character (especially male characters) different-sounding voices that are remarkably diverse. The problem with the book is that it's actually intended as a continuation of a series of novels (apparently, this is no. 15) involving the character Sean Dillon. Dillon actually has a secondary role in this novel, but there are a number of places where Higgins refers to events that have already happened in other novels, and one gets the feeling of having walked in during the middle of the play. So, it's an entertaining and well-read audiobook -- but I wouldn't have chosen it if I had known it was part of a series. Same old thing. But that's okay With any Sean Dillon book, much is familiar. The same characters. Same descriptions. Just occasionally rearranged. In this book, Dillon and friends go to war with an international panoply of villains. For all that, it's still fun and well written. I like this narrator much more than the fellow who read the previous books. Technical issues The narrator was excellent and the story good, but it was irritating that every 15 minutes or so, a small section of the book would repeat itself. Usually no more than a few lines of text, but it did not lend itself to an enjoyable read. Great story, Well read! I enjoyed the plot and suspense, which made the audio hard to put down.

Black Skies Audiobook by Leo J. Maloney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leo J. Maloney) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:26:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Skies Author: Leo J. Maloney Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In his most explosive thriller to date, Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney goes deep inside a vast global conspiracy bent on the annihilation of the United States - by land, by sea, and by air Black Skies. A team of Navy SEALs wiped out in a surprise attack. A motorcade of dignitaries ambushed - and the U.S. Secretary of State abducted. But this is no random act of terror. A vision of evil unprecedented in scope has been triggered. The enemy will not stop until the skies over America are black with death and destruction. CIA veterans Dan Morgan and Peter Conley - code names Cobra and Cougar - are America's last chance at averting an unthinkable scenario of bloodshed Members Reviews: Excellent espionage thriller! My first exposure to Leo J Maloney and his Dan Morgan series was the three hour novella Twelve Hours which is one of the best books I have listened to this year. Black Skies is not as good, but it is an excellent thriller well worth listening to. five stars Maloney needs to be more. An entertaining writer and story teller. I've enjoyed all the Dan Morgan books. more more please loved the authenticity of storyline, great characters, great book by an author whose seen and done it all Boiler Plate Would you try another book from Leo J. Maloney and/or John Pruden? Perhaps. Only with a stronger story line/plot. Entire passages were so predictable that maintaining focus on the narrator was difficult. What three words best describe John Prudens voice? Not the best or worst I've heard from Audible. Wouldn't listen to a book solely based on his narration. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Loss. Loss of a perfectly good credit. Very entertaining This was a very entertaining book. It kept me interested the entire time. I look forward to more of his books.

Heiß (John Finch 2) Hörbuch von Gerd Schilddorfer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerd Schilddorfer) — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:07:48 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Heiß (John Finch 2) Autor:: Gerd Schilddorfer Erzähler: Wolfgang Wagner Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 21 hrs and 33 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-04-14 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein alter, weiser Künstler im Hindukusch, grausam ermordet. Eine schöne Archäologin, niedergestochen in Alexandria. Ein Berliner Nachtwächter mit durchgeschnittener Kehle. Die Spuren führen zu einem sagenumwobenen Grab in der Sahara, seit Jahrhunderten bewacht von Skorpionen, dessen Geheimnis so kostbar ist, dass Menschenleben wenig zählen... John Finch, der nicht mehr ganz junge, dafür umso tollkühnere Pilot, erhält einen fast unmöglichen Auftrag: Er soll den Polizeichef einer pakistanischen Kleinstadt ausfliegen, der hinter dem Mord an dem alten Mann westliche Geheimdienste vermutet und so plötzlich zum Gejagten wird. Für Finch ist kein Auftrag zu gefährlich - doch in Europa angekommen, beginnt für Finch und seine Verbündeten ein Wettlauf um ihr Leben. Sie haben in ein Wespennest gestochen: Ihre Gegner sind nichts weniger als dem unbekannten Grab Alexanders des Großen und einem verschwundenen Geheimdienstarchiv auf der Spur. Eine atemlose Jagd rund um den Globus und quer durch die Zeiten beginnt... >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2013 Hoffmann und Campe (P)2014 Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Spannender Thriller. Und was man über die Kalash erfährt, eine ethnische Minderheit im Nordwesten Pakistans mit auffälligen genetischen Beziehungen zu Griechenland, dürfte für fast alle Leser so aufregend sein wie das gesamte Buch. -- Rainer Rönsch, Sächsische Zeitung, 07.09.2013

A Perfect Spy Audiobook by John le Carré

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:03:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Perfect Spy Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Magnus Pym, counsellor at the British Embassy in Vienna, has suddenly vanished, believed defected. The chase is on for a missing husband, a devoted father, and a life-time secret agent. Pyms life, it is revealed, is entirely made up of secrets. The race is on to find the perfect spy. Members Reviews: The Best This is by far my favourite of le Carre's books.Although not a spy story as such,it is a story about the making and breaking of a spy. A story about love,friendship and a tormented man,living in so many different worlds,balancing within himself conflicting characters. His analysis of Pyms character,as to what goes into making him a perfect spy is riveting. Ricki Pym,the father,is an enchanting rogue,love and hated,and there is a superb cast of supporting characters,Musspole,Perce Loft,and many others,all vividly alive. For a novel where so much of the plot is background and family history,and so little takes place in the present,my attention was held from the start.The writing is superb. Even though I knew the ending I was spellbound as to the depth of the authors sympathy and understanding of his tortured,confused,loyal and traitorous hero. I have read the book several times and shall listen to this audibook again and again. Michael Jayston is excellent,as ever Good story, but not one of le Carre's great ones Would you listen to A Perfect Spy again? Why? Don't think so, its a nice read/hear but not significant enough for a re-read Any additional comments? Made a very nice reading for my daily commute A Masterpiece In my view, his best work. Certainly on a par with Tinker Tailor. The slow unwrapping of the Character with constant flashbacks, the layering, the atmosphere, are the work of a master story teller still at the top of his game. Micheal Jayston as always reads absolutely superbly. Unturnoffable!! A Masterpiece In my view, his best work. Certainly on a par with Tinker Tailor. The slow unwrapping of the Character with constant flashbacks, the layering, the atmosphere, are the work of a master story teller still at the top of his game. Micheal Jayston as always reads absolutely superbly. Unturnoffable!! I don't think i will ever get to the end Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Every ten days or more i try to carry on listening...Gosh is it hard work, makes me feel stupid that i just cannot get into it. All jumbled up for me. I wanted a story and got...not sure what. Excellent narrator. I got this audio awhile back and was holding on before reviewing. But i think i will just give up trying to read it, gracefully. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? When something actually does happen, which i forget what, because the rest is memories which i find depressing and a bit boring..sorry. What aspect of Michael Jaystons performance might you have changed? He was perfect. Did A Perfect Spy inspire you to do anything? not listen to anymore of John le carre novels. But i did read Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy a long time ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. So i will be trying A Smiley spy series further down the line

Rogue Warrior Audiobook by Richard Marcinko, John Weisman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Marcinko) — Thu, 10 May 2001 19:09:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue Warrior Subtitle: Detachment Bravo Author: Richard Marcinko, John Weisman Narrator: Richard Marcinko Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-10-01 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Relegated to head up a special op organization made up of Brits, SEALS, spies, and NSA operatives, the Rogue Warrior is on the hunt for a high-tech hired army launched by two self-financed, new-generation terrorists. This murderous wing of the IRA is waging its own vicious little war - smashing the Good Friday Peace Accord and killing a half dozen American and British CEOs. Refusing to be contained to Irish turf, their next planned assault promises to stun the world. Marcinko and his merry band are determined to stop them, but there are a few unknowns: they don't know the target, they don't know the date, and they don't know where the terror is going down. From top-secret diplomatic tunnels beneath London to the high seas off the Azores, Detachment Bravo is a fast-paced, furious, in-your-face adventure...just what the Rogue Warrior was made for. Members Reviews: It's a Marcinko book alright! The first Rogue Warrior book I ever heard / read was Red Cell - this was back when that book first came out (mid-90's) and it blew me away - the story, the action, the detail, the overall content. This book I didn't feel was quite as good, but still entertaining none the less. If you like "special forces" or "navy seal" type stories, especially where the good guy looks to be stuck in a hard-spot and must take down the bad guy, give this one a whirl! Audible - Please get the rest of Richard Marcinko's Rogue Warrior books, especially the first one, his auto-biography...these would be the top of my shopping list and definitely worth the effort to have available! :o) Great Story I have read all of the 'Rogue Warrior's' books and have always imagined what his voice sounded like. I wasn't disappointed. Very compelling and fast paced story-line. I hope that the rest of his other books will be put on this site. I want the 10 commandments please get dick's other books! The rogue warriors success books are great! I would also like to be able to buy his auto biagraphy. 2 Thumbs Up for being Very Rouge-ish I enjoyed this book thouroghly....Richard Marcinko takes you into the very mind of a Navy SEAL and tells it like it ought to be told. The life of a rogue and the job of protecting the free world from terrorism is dirty work but somebody has to do it. Thank the God of War that we had someone like Dirty-Dick and his rough-house rogues to get rid of the deserving "tangos" (For all you non-milpers types...that translates to targets!!) On a more personal note....a heartfelt thanks goes out to these members of SEAL Team 6. Hoooyahhh trigger time! Dick writes a good book! Great escapism colourful language - A book about rough people who do harm to others, so we can sleep soundly in our beds at night!

Bad Company Audiobook by Jack Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Wed, 04 May 2005 01:05:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Company Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Patrick Macnee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Filled with hairpin twists and high-tension action, with characters as dark and surprising as any he has created, this is Higgins working at the peak of his powers. Members Reviews: Higgins has written better Higgins can spin a great WWII yarn, but this is not one of them and the reader doesn't help matters. After 2 hours I decided there were better books on this website and I stopped listening altogether... A Bit Weak Unlike Angel of Death, Thunder Point and the other books of the "Sean Dillion series", this book didn't grab my attention. It seemed that Higgins rehashed the plots and rolled them into a new book. If you a fan of the characters then you might enjoy it but if you've never heard/read any of Jack Higgins' works then I suggest trying one of his other books. worst ever narration, it was so bad it hurt! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Was the worst narration ever. So bad, i laughed at first and now it pains me to listen. his off timing tones and randomness was just unbelievable. This is the first bad review i have ever done for anything, but it was that bad... If youve listened to books by Jack Higgins before, how does this one compare? yes. i love almost every book so ,far and ever narrator. Would you be willing to try another one of Patrick Macnees performances? NEVER, in fact i will avoid them Once again Sean Dillon saves the day Would you try another book from Jack Higgins and/or Patrick Macnee? Yes from Jack Higgins, no from Patrick Macnee. What didnt you like about Patrick Macnees performance? all of his characters sounded the same. Sometimes you weren't sure who was speaking. So sad for a Sean Dillon suspense. Did Bad Company inspire you to do anything? Hold out for a new Sean Dillon novel with Michael Page as narrator.

No Biz like Showbiz Audiobook by Julie Moffett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Moffett) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:50:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Biz like Showbiz Author: Julie Moffett Narrator: Kristin Watson Heintz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-14 Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Lexi Carmichael: helping geeks everywhere get some. Okay, so it's not exactly as it seems, but that's what's happening on the dating reality show called Geeks Get Some that I, geek extraordinaire Lexi Carmichael, have been called to work on. Not that I'm a fan of reality shows (I can barely deal with my own reality). Still, I've been sent to Hollywood to find a hacker who's screwing with the results of the show's online voting system. So what happens when I get there? Well, the producers convince me to continue my investigation from the inside. And what should be an easy hunt for the hacker turns ugly when he sets his sights on me. Add to that a studio obsessed with ratings, a bunch of nerdy contestants, and my own confusing love life, and unraveling this mystery might make me a star... or get me killed. Meet Lexi for the very first time in No One Lives Twice! Members Reviews: Lexi Grows Up What did you love best about No Biz like Showbiz? I loved that Lexi finally seems to come into her own. She and Slash begin a relationship of which I am glad because he is a terrific character. He is strong and loyal and always backs her up. She gets out of her comfort zone and tries different things. Always finds the hacker and treats him/her to her wrath which is usually fair. What other book might you compare No Biz like Showbiz to and why? Can't help but compare Lexi to Stephanie Plum and Slash to Ranger in that series but only in the character development. I love both series and will continue to read both. Lexi is smarter than Stephanie in that Lexi is a geek and knows all the electronics stuff. I love electronics. What does Kristin Watson Heintz bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She has the voice to convey Lexi's innocence and her smarts. sometimes her voice annoys me but that is usually when the dialog is annoying such as the over use of 'Jeez' and some other juvenile words but you must remember that Lexi and her geeks are older in age but not so old emotionally so that explains it. But over all Ms. Heintz is terrific. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me laugh out loud in parts but no crying. Any additional comments? Love, love these books. Keep them coming in audible. The Book 5 is NOT in audible. I would have bought it. Showbiz is No! Any additional comments? Occasionally I enjoy a funny series. I work outside a great deal and books with twist and turns become an arduous undertaking. Julie Moffett's series has provided a few "laugh out loud" moments. However, No Biz Like Showbiz, is not a book I would recommend. I do not like the characters. I do not like the development of the story line. I knew very quickly where the story was going. Writing books, writing a series of successful books is undoubtedly difficult to do. I am respectful of the author. Nevertheless, I would skip this one. Your listening library will thank you. Love this series! Lexi and slash crack me up! Perfect books for a light read with lots of humor Surprisingly good I was skeptical at first because there were a lot of negative reviews and encouragement to skip this book. In this one she sets out on her own and there was less interaction with the supporting characters we've met along the way.

Black Site: Das Geheimlager (Kolt Raynor 1) Hörbuch von Dalton Fury

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dalton Fury) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:24:19 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> Titel: Black Site: Das Geheimlager (Kolt Raynor 1) Autor:: Dalton Fury Erzähler: Stefan Lehnen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-18-17 Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Erschreckend aktuell und realistisch! Aus Kolt Raynor ist ein Säufer geworden, der keinen Sinn mehr in seinem Leben sieht. Vor drei Jahren wurde er aus der Delta Force gefeuert. Damals endete ein Einsatz in einer Katastrophe: Er traf eine Entscheidung, die seine Männer mit dem Leben bezahlen mussten. Da wird Raynor gebeten, noch einmal zurückzukehren in die Berge von Pakistan. Einige Soldaten sollen überlebt haben. Er soll sie finden und nach Hause bringen. Dies ist Raynors Chance auf Erlösung, aber sie hat ihren Preis... Raynor sucht nach einem geheimen US-Gefängnis, doch er weiß nicht, dass die al-Qaida dasselbe Ziel hat. Er ahnt auch nichts von seinem unbekannten Verfolger, der vor nichts zurückschreckt, um sicherzustellen, dass Raynor die Mission nicht erfüllt. ©2017 Festa Verlag (P)2017 ABOD Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: Ein beindruckender Thriller, aufgeladen mit Tempo, Spannung und harter Action. Dieses Buch kann man nicht aus der Hand legen! -- Brad Thor Fury schreibt frontline-action fiction. -- Kirkus Reviews

Deep Black Audiobook by Stephen Coonts, Jim DeFelice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Coonts) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:35:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deep Black Author: Stephen Coonts, Jim DeFelice Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Working for the NSA, ex-Marine sniper Charlie Dean is dispatched to Russia, hooking up with former Delta Force trooper Lia DeFrancesca to find out what happened to the plane. The Deep Black team stumbles across an even more alarming secret - a plot to assassinate the Russian president and overthrow the democratic government by force. The coup could have dire consequences for Russia and the world. With no clearance from the government it's called on to protect, the National Security Agency goes to war. But before Lia and Dean can unravel the conspiracy, they learn that one of the spy plane's passengers - an NSA techie - survived the crash. Critical information could fall into enemy hands. And that enemy is playing to the death. Critic Reviews: "Coonts knows how to write and build suspense." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Find a plot and stick with it This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Have no idea who would enjoy it. Has Deep Black turned you off from other books in this genre? No. I love the genre and typically like the author. This book was so bad, I seriously wonder if Coonts simply received a check for allowing someone to use his name. There are five separate plot lines running simultaneously and none are wrapped up at the end. It's almost as if the author realized the story was getting long and only had one chapter left to finish the book. What didnt you like about J. Charless performance? Different characters require different voices, and those voices should stay the same throughout the story. I found myself on MANY occasions rewinding because I didn't realize he had switched characters. There were also many instances where the accent for a character switched in the same scene. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Any additional comments? I listen to books while traveling. This one put me to sleep on the plane so often that I thought perhaps I didn't like it because I was only getting a few pages at a time before I'd nod off. I decided to try it AGAIN while making an 8 hr drive, thinking it would be easier to follow. It WAS easier, but only because the traffic on the freeway kept me awake. Great espionage thriller Listened to by my husband: Really enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the complexity of the missions. Only complaint was that the narrator read the book way too fast, and had to slow down the playback to catch everything and everyone in the story. Planning on getting all the Deep Black Books after this first sample. And the plot was? Did we finish? That's it? What disappointed you about Deep Black? There are so many sub-plots that never get tied together or wrap up that the entire book left me wondering what was the point. What happened to 'Wave 3?' What was the point of the defection of the pilot? (That entire plot line seemed worthless). Was this book about 'lasers' or the assassination? What dies any of it really have to do with Deep Black? This book was a mess of topics that never tied together. Has Deep Black turned you off from other books in this genre? No. But I will give the series another chance. Perhaps this (book 1) leaves alot open for the next one. What didnt you like about J. Charless performance? First, pick a dialect for the character and stick with it.

Charon's Landing Audiobook by Jack Du Brul

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Du Brul) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:58:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charon's Landing Author: Jack Du Brul Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: But Kerikov hasn't allowed for geologist Philip Mercer, who has a talent for being in the right place at the right time. When Mercer discovers that an apparent accident was actually murder, he investigates and soon begins to untangle Kerikov's web. At his side is Aggie Johnston, right hand woman to the eco-terrorist, who has begun to question her leader's motives. Members Reviews: Too Much Would you try another book from Jack Du Brul and/or J. Charles? Yes. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The ending was well written with enough closure regarding all the main characters. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes. Any additional comments? The author(s) did not need to include so much adult sexually explicit material. It did nothing to cause me to want to recommend this book. Many great authors use implied concepts to express what this book stated in a blatant if not annoying way. I kept waiting to like this book, never happened The dialog is devoid of anything interesting. All the law enforcement people are dumb as a bag full of hair. The main character, whom you are supposed to like is a weird alcoholic that sees a woman at a formal dinner and comments on how he is becoming sexually aroused in public, and that is about it for his personality. The villein is able to kill large numbers of people associated with each other at will in public with an entourage and is impossible to spot. The president is a heroic meathead that decides, not only to ban all foreign oil imports but to also limit domestic production and cripple the entire United States and for that is treated as an heroic figure. If you have a brain, and blood is moving through enough of it so that you are not on life support you will hate this book. Really good book Mercer is a great character in this book and the plot and action were great. I will definitely look for more books in the Mercer series. Very well worth my time listening to A great story with lots of action! The lead character of this story, Philip Mercer, has more endurance than any person I can imagine. The story takes Mercer across the North American continent to the Alaskan frontier and bordering ocean and then on to the Middle East. This story never lacks for suspense because the author entwined three simultaneous events in a global plot to disrupt environmental and energy programs. A MUST READ for 'action enthusiasts '. Good performance poor story line Come on, liquid nitrogen to stop Alaskan oil pipeline. I have read or listened to all Clive Custer and Jack Du Brûl books and this one is a reach.

The Bourne Deception Audiobook by Robert Ludlum, Eric Van Lustbader

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:01:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bourne Deception Author: Robert Ludlum, Eric Van Lustbader Narrator: Jeremy Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Meanwhile, an American passenger airliner is shot down over Egypt by what seems to be an Iranian missile. A massive global investigative team is assembled to get at the truth of the situation before it can all escalate into an international scandal. Jason Bourne's search for the man who shot him intersects with the search for the people or the group that brought down the airliner, which leads Bourne into one of the most deadly and challenging situations in his entire life. With the threat of a new world war brewing, Bourne finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth and find the person behind his assault, all the while being stalked by his unknown nemesis. Critic Reviews: "Reading a Ludlum novel is like watching a James Bond film...slickly paced...all-consuming." (Entertainment Weekly) "Don't ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day." (Chicago Sun Times) Members Reviews: should have read the reviews After suffering through this audiobook, I am again reminded of the value of customer reviews. Ludlum it is NOT. Tedious The author takes forever to finish each scene. It seems as if the words are written with the purpose of simply making the book longer. It Is a Deception Jason Bourne may be back, but it's a simple fact that Robert Ludlum is, sadly, no longer with us. Ludlum wrote in a particular style with a predictable, yet enjoyable formula. Ludlum must have taken both his style and formula to the grave as both are clearly missing in this latest attempt to trade on one of Ludlum's best characters.. We may have a great movie script but we definitely have nothing approaching a Robert Ludlum novel. "The Bourne Deception" is much more appropriately named than Van Lustbader could have ever intended. Bourne Deception good title The reader is the one deceived. Poor writing hard to follow. Don't waste your money. The Decline of the Identity This book follows the previous and really does a dis-service to the legacy that the Identity created. Really sad to see this going this way. I will give the authors one more book to fix my perception, then i'll be done with the book set.

The Afghan Audiobook by Frederick Forsyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frederick Forsyth) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:51:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Afghan Author: Frederick Forsyth Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 649 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The Day of the Jackal, The Dogs of War, The Odessa File: the books of Frederick Forsyth have helped define the international thriller as we know it today. Combining meticulous research with crisp narratives and plots as current as the headlines, Forsyth shows us the world as it is in a way that few have ever been able to equal. And the world as it is today is a very scary place. When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize, but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Or is it? The Afghan is Izmat Khan, a five-year prisoner of Guantanamo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban. The Afghan is also Colonel Mike Martin, a 25-year-old veteran of war zones around the world; a dark, lean man born and raised in Iraq. In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before, pass off a Westerner as an Arab among Arabs, and pass off Martin as the trusted Khan. It will require extraordinary preparation, and then extraordinary luck, for nothing can truly prepare Martin for the dark and shifting world into which he is about to enter. Or for the terrible things he will find there. Filled with remarkable detail and compulsive drama, The Afghan is further proof that Forsyth is truly master of suspense. Critic Reviews: "A cut above...other post-9/11 spy thrillers." (Publishers Weekly) "When it comes to espionage, international intrigue, and suspense, Frederick Forsyth is a master." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Somewhere In Between The reviewers of this book either loved it or hated it, thought the plot profound or boring, and the reader great or dreadful. My view is that it is one of the few books that I think I would have been better off reading - and not because of the reader. The problem with this book in audible format is that the multiple sub-plots and characters are switched between abruptly and frequently. I have to believe that in written format that there are double spaced lines or some other visual clue that would alert you to the change. In audible format I often missed those cues. Further, it is one of the worst books to "rewind" that I have ever encountered. If you had an interruption or lost concentration and tried to return to where you were in the story, it was very difficult to find the break point. I certainly would not discourage anyone from buying this in audible format if your reading time is all verbal. If you have time to read in written format, however, I think that would be a better way to go. Slow Part 1 - Great Part 2 Part 1 is slow. You can start at Part 2 and it will stand on it's own as a great story. Reader's Voice Complements Tension The reader (Robert Powell) is perfect. The tension builds and the plot is interesting. Very entertaining, I thought. In the last quarter, the plot wobbles but it works overall. Another Good Forsyth book Not his best but well written and altough it was not completly beleivable for me it was still a good listen and I recommend it. A great peek into terror networks This is a tremendous sagea of the very optimistic view of the west's views, understanding & response to one of the multiple, far fetches terrorist plots against the west designed to surpass 9-11....

Mission to Paris Audiobook by Alan Furst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:02:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission to Paris Author: Alan Furst Narrator: Daniel Gerroll Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author and the "modern-day master of the genre" (Newsday) comes a gripping novel of espionage and deception in 1938 pre-war Paris. At the center of the intrigue is Hollywood star Frederic Stahl. September 1938. On the eve of the Munich Appeasement, Stahl arrives in Paris, on loan from Warner Brothers to star in a French film. He quickly becomes entangled in the shifting political currents of pre-war Paris - French fascists, German Nazis, and his Hollywood publicists all have their fates tied to him. But members of the clandestine spy world of Paris have a deeper interest in Stahl, sensing a potential asset in a handsome, internationally renowned actor. Ranging from the high society of glittering Paris to film set locations in far-away Damascus and Budapest, Alan Furst's new novel confirms his status as a writer whose stories unfold "like a vivid dream" (The Wall Street Journal). Members Reviews: Cary Grant Goes to Paris This is my first introduction (other than by reputation) to Alan Furst, and while the novel was interesting and well-researched from a historical perspective it just wasn't a great spy thriller. Perhaps, I was hoping Mission to Paris would be grittier, but it seems like Furst was more interested in telling this pre-WWII spy novel in the tone and style of a Cary Grant/Gary Cooper movie script. Stahl is a pawn in a political/spy/war game between big power; a lover of a lot of attractive and dangerous women; a reluctant hero, a smoldering spy. Yeesh. It wasn't THAT over-the-top, but it just wasn't what I expected. Predicable, and almost throw-away, but still enjoyable. Mission to Paris is a good vacation or beach read, just not a spectacular spy novel. The narration was dynamic. David Gerroll, like Furst himself, pays attention to the details. Average story with unexpected delights This is not Alan Furst's best novel, by any stretch. The plot and the characters are good but not unexceptional and, if it's not wasted money to buy this book, you probably will be able to put it down long enough for convenience breaks. I enjoyed Daniel Gerroll's reading very much. He doesn't act out the characters and scenes although he gives each character a different voice. What was unexpected and a great delight is to have the impression, very often, of hearing Peter Sellers' Pink Panther in many of the dialogues. Same tone, same inflection, same way to end a sentence by letting it die down. The Best Alan Furst novel I read the reviews of this novel and wondered whether or not I would like it. What finally made me choose to buy it was the reference to Cary Grant. In my view this is better than a Cary Grant feature. I like Cary Grant yet this is better than any feature film of Cary Grant. I only wish he had been able to do this work on film. This is a feel good to be an American book and I love it! I think the best characteristics of being an American are noted here in this story. I enjoyed this book. It made me feel so grateful to be an American living in America! An Exciting Story of a Darkening Europe Alan Furst is one of very few authors whose books I automatically read as they are published, without waiting for either professional or readers reviews. Ive yet to be disappointed, and his newest, Mission to Paris, is among his best works.

The Faithful Spy Audiobook by Alex Berenson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Berenson) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:42:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Faithful Spy Author: Alex Berenson Narrator: John Heffernan Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Now, on the orders of Omar Khadri, the malicious mastermind plotting more al Qaeda strikes on America, Wells is coming home. Neither Khadri nor Jennifer Exley, Wells' superior at Langley, knows quite what to expect. For Wells has changed during his years in the mountains. He has become a Muslim. He finds the United States decadent and shallow. Yet he hates al Qaeda and the way it uses Islam to justify its murderous assaults on innocents. He is a man alone, and the CIA, still reeling from its failure to predict 9/11 or find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, does not know whether to trust him. Among his handlers at Langley, only Exley believes in him, and even she sometimes wonders. And so the agency freezes Wells out, preferring to rely on high-tech means for gathering intelligence. But as that strategy fails and Khadri moves closer to unleashing the most devastating terrorist attack in history, Wells and Exley must somehow find a way to stop him, with or without the government's consent. From secret American military bases where suspects are held and "interrogated" to basement laboratories where al Qaeda's scientists grow the deadliest of biological weapons, The Faithful Spy is a riveting and cautionary tale, as affecting in its personal stories as it is sophisticated in its political details. The first spy thriller to grapple squarely with the complexities and terrors of today's world, this is a uniquely exciting and unnerving novel by an author who truly knows his territory. Critic Reviews: "Graphic and chillingly real." (Publishers Weekly) "One could hardly ask for a more skillful, timely, and well-rounded translation of our worst fears into satisfying thrills." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The title tells it all. A far-fetched tale of a spy who came in from the heat and saved New York from disaster while holding off the CIA and Arab/Pakistani/Jihadi terrorists and their diabolical plans. Moments of suspense. Unrealistic (exaggerated) characters. Dialogue uninspired. Probably OK for a long ride across country, but not the best of audibles out there. (Try Grisham or Connelly). Excellent Listen I found this audio book hard to put away and I thought the narrator's voice was the perfect match for this type of book. This book has a "Sum of All Fears" feel to it and will definitely make you think about homeland security. Wow Great story that moved quickly. Finally a replacement for Alex Cross. Can't wait to read the next book. A real page turner! This is a well written book about a timely topic. I enjoyed the narration very much too. I enjoyed it and believe you will too. Over Abridged A good written book has been spoiled by having too much of it taken away in this audiobook.

Iron Wolf Audiobook by Dale Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:01:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iron Wolf Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dale Brown Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 237 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Dale Brown goes beyond the headlines in this high-tech, high-tension military thriller in which a resurgent Russia enflames sectarian unrest and violence in Ukraine and Poland, setting off a stealth robotic war and escalating an international crisis. In the spring of 2017, the US economy is rebounding under President Stacy Anne Barbeau, the country's first female president. But her leadership is about to be severely tested: Russian president Gennadiy Gryzlov has sent special troops, disguised as pro-Russian activists, into Ukraine and Moldova. Though NATO is outraged, its response is tepid. Refusing to let Russian aggression go unpunished, former US president Kevin Martindale approaches Polish president Peter Wilk with a radical solution: a counterattack using a covert force of Cybernetic Infantry Device (CID): manned robots. Underwritten by the wealthy Wilk, Operation Iron Wolf is launched - without the knowledge of the Americans or its NATO partners. The CID's initial strikes are successful, infuriating Gryzlov and propelling President Barbeau to pledge Western help to investigate the attack. With international tensions at the boiling point, Martindale's secret alliance, supported by the best military technology, is determined to outmaneuver the Russians. In this battle that will determine the fate of Eastern Europe, just which side will win? Members Reviews: Great book Even thoughI had no prior knowledge of military equipment I understood what they meant when they said something like CID or XF 111 when they said it. Wolf Really enjoyed it. I felt I was part of the action and couldn't believe how Barbo reacted. I want to follow up on what happens next. A bit too far fetched. I know it is fiction but this book was too far fetched. Also it kind of just ends. Not my favorite narrator, also not the best book The narrator has some strange timing and enunciation that grated on me a little. however this also was far from the best Dale Brown book. The story line is tanking with the far fetched concept of the CID now keeping McClanahan alive. I like fantasy, but sometime you keep to let a character die as part of the story. If your wings don't swing you aint .... I enjoyed the story greatly. Mr Brown is a fantastic storyteller. I have read 6 books starting with flight of the old dog. I was happy to see you use F 111 as a subject as I was an aircrew life support tech at RAF Lakenheath 1977 to 79. Thanks Gary L

The Spy's Daughter Audiobook by Adam Brookes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Brookes) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:43:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy's Daughter Author: Adam Brookes Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The stunning third novel from multiaward-nominated author Adam Brookes is paranoid, tense and spy fiction at its very finest. In many ways, Pearl Tao was a typical American child. She spent summer days at the pool, played softball and lingered at suburban barbecues in her home city of Washington, DC. Yet she is also an academic prodigy, with a university place sponsored by a secretive advanced technology corporation. Only now, aged 19, has she begun to understand the terrifying truth of what her role is to be. What her parents intend her to become. Pearl's only hope of escape lies with two British spies: one, Trish Patterson, sidelined in disgrace; the other, former journalist Philip Mangan, gone rogue and following a trail of corruption. Helping Pearl might be the most important and dangerous thing either will ever do. Editorial Reviews: "Authentic, taut and compelling. Brookes is the real deal." (Charles Cumming) Members Reviews: An excellent third installment .... This was an excellent third book in a truly gripping series of spy novels. I found it hard to stop listening whenever I started. Cannot wait for the next one... Best book of the three so far. Really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next. Now that I know the characters well from the previous two books I found that I could concentrate more on the story. Each time I finished a chapter I immediately wanted to listen to the next. The story was gripping throughout and I didn't want it to end.

The Grid Audiobook by Harry Hunsicker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harry Hunsicker) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:10:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grid Author: Harry Hunsicker Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A former federal law enforcement contractor with a somewhat spotty record, Jon Cantrell has seen - and done - just about everything. Now he's a sheriff, keeping the peace in small-town Texas. He thought that he'd finally settled into a quiet, less-complicated life - until his deputy gets himself murdered. Soon Cantrell's search for the killer points to an online-dating site designed for extramarital affairs and to a woman who may have been the unfortunate deputy's last date. Meanwhile, someone is staging a series of seemingly random attacks on the regional power grid, and Cantrell is reluctantly pulled back into the federal fray when he accepts an off-the-books assignment to uncover the culprit. With the power company and the feds impatient for an arrest - and clues in his deputy's case pointing to something more sinister - Cantrell must run parallel, conflicting investigations. But will he find what he's looking for? Or is he about to take a fall? Members Reviews: Good book brilliant twists. This was one of the best books I have read lately. There were brilliant plot twists and you got into the characters. I read the series out of order but glad that I did. I would recommend this book to someone who likes action and wants a page-turner. If you are looking for in-depth meaning, and hidden concepts than this is not for you. Good old suspense. Good Storyline I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and a difficult time putting it down. We all understand the electrical grid is vulnerable, and though the story is about this; there is much more to discover! More than a few murders, and a diabolical discovery as to why and how- all wrapped up in a story within a story. A mystery reader's delight! A solid three... This is an easy reading thriller. I picked it up because of the title...The Grid...I'm interested in alternative energy, smart grid, etc. , and was amused to see a thriller with this theme. The author almost lost me in the first few small chapters with his use of dialog. Especially egregious was his use of "po po," I mean come on, the author is an older, white man (no offense), and his character's use of that dialog was out of place. Was this the author attempting to be "hip" or relevant? It didn't work...sounded contrived, and frankly, stupid. I stuck with it, though, and his earlier lapse ended up an anomaly. The remainder of the book avoided trite dialog, the characters were reasonably developed, and the story was entertaining. My favorite so far. Number 3 is my favorite Jon Cantrell novel so far. It has the gritty feel of the first two novels, but the plot twists in this one were particularly convoluted and suspenseful. Also, not every character was dirty. The first two novels left me with the feeling that the entire world was populated by nothing other than corrupt opportunists. This novel was different in that it was sprinkled with a dose of hope...hope that not everyone is a bad person. Sometimes the cacophony of bent individuals drown out the lives and voices of the normal people... but the normal people are still out there. That came through in this novel.

Blood Moon Rising Audiobook by Mark Dawson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Dawson) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Moon Rising Subtitle: Beatrix Rose, Book 2 Author: Mark Dawson Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-14 Publisher: Mark J Dawson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 175 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Mark Dawson (author of the best-selling John Milton series) continues the action-packed quest for revenge begun by Beatrix Rose in In Cold Blood. Ten years ago, Beatrix Rose headed an off-the-books hit squad that did the dirty work of the British Government. When she discovered that the commander of the squad was corrupt, he sent five of his assassins to rub her out. But they failed. Bad mistake. There were six names on Beatrix's Death List, and now there are four. She's going to account for the others, one by one, even if it kills her. Beatrix has returned from Somalia with a fresh target in her sights. Bryan Duffy is in Iraq, surrounded by mercenaries, with no easy way to get to him and no easy way to get out. Will Duffy prove to be a challenge too far? Fans of In Cold Blood will know all about the unlimited action, but until you've listened to Blood Moon Rising, you'll only know one third of the story! Members Reviews: Loved Blood Moon Rising This is the second Audible book I've listen to ofMark Dawson's. As with the first book I've given it five stars. A fabulous listening story. I listen to audio books on my daily walks and Mark Dawson's books make my walk go past so quickly that I don't even notice that I've walked for over 2 hours. Just wish they were a bit longer. But fantastic all the same. Highly recommended. Awesome audio book . Would you consider the audio edition of Blood Moon Rising to be better than the print version? Yes the audio version makes you feel like you were right with Beatrix. What was one of the most memorable moments of Blood Moon Rising? How she helped the brother and sister get to a safe place/ What does Mark Deakins bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He makes you feel like your right there. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes it made me cry when she hugged the brother and sister goodbye before they went to their relatives. Any additional comments? This is the first book I have listened to and will now be looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Also this book stands alone so you can read the series out of order. Wonderful espionage thriller in a wonderful series Those who like espionage thrillers should listen to Mark Dawson's novels. My favorite Dawson series is Beatrix Rose. In Blood moon rising ex-British espionage agent is getting some revenge as she dies of terminal cancer. She is also teaching her teen daughter Isabella how to protect herself after she (Beatrix) dies. Action is constant and suspense is extreme in the four novels in this series. Mark Deakins' narration is pitch perfect. Beatrix Rose Rocks Beatrix Rose is one of those kick ass females which need to be written about more frequently. I wish this series would continue far longer than it currently is Another solid entry into my read category. This one left me looking for the next book. Excited to read on. thank you.

The Masters CIA Thriller Series Audiobook by Helen Hanson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Helen Hanson) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:54:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masters CIA Thriller Series Subtitle: Box Set, Books 1 - 3 Author: Helen Hanson Narrator: Patrick Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-16 Publisher: Domino INK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Over 250,000 words to keep you up nights. 3 Lies Will kidnapping a sick woman alter the course of a nation? At CIA headquarters, officers fear that terrorists commandeered the computers to launch an unauthorized mission. Elsewhere, conspirators abduct seemingly unrelated people to use as pawns in their treachery. Two disparate ambitions - Clint Masters becomes the reluctant link in the chain of danger. After meeting a woman who doesn't treat him like a commodity, Beth unexpectedly disappears. In spite of the evidence, her family refuses to admit she's in danger. And without routine dialysis, Beth will die. While a CIA young gun tracks his quarry, Clint must find Beth before her kidneys fail. The Masters Key Someone wants Clint Masters to suffer and will burn down the city to get revenge. Clint's company makes devices that manage the city's infrastructure, making him a respected member of Boston's elite-until one of his products causes a deadly accident. While the public accuses him of terror, he's not allowed to reveal the truth about the tragedies. As his CIA contacts discover, not everyone at the Agency wants to expose the killer. Amid city-wide panic, the public demands Clint's arrest. He must choose. Does he go on the run to find the real terrorist or watch from a jail cell while his city burns? Dead Storm Hackers can access your bank accounts, take control of your car, or read your personal files. What if one gripped your beating heart? Whatever. Clint's got his own problems. As his city smolders from a saboteur's plot, Clint's company sinks in the morass. As the stock price tanks, it's not a problem he wants to face sober. When a medical hacker seizes control of the First Lady's heartbeat regulator, Clint's products pose a new threat. With their own on the line, the D.C. elite won't let Clint rest. They expect him to search for the one man Clint doesn't want to find. This time it's personal. But can he stop a bomber determined to commit mass murder? Members Reviews: painful - Thank God it's over The story could be told in about 2 hours vice 10. The beginning was interesting and engaging - all went downhill from there. Too many unimportant details and the number and frequency of analogies were ad nauseum. Blatantly obvious that a woman wrote the story - some of the dialogue spoken by the men were utterly ridiculous and added an element of unbelievability to the already droning - long drawn out story. We actually couldn't stand another word after the climax and stopped short of the ending. All I can say is Thank God it's over. Great Stories from start to finish! you really feel for Clint. how such a successful man can be do innocenct of people around him

Land of Fire Audiobook by Chris Ryan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Ryan) — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 02:59:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Land of Fire Author: Chris Ryan Narrator: Steven Pacey Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-07-05 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Twenty years on and an Argentine military junta is returned to power. They determine to reinvade the Falkland Islands. Now a senior NCO, Hood is back in the South Atlantic, haunted by memories he thought he had buried. British air defences have been knocked out in a sneak attack and once again Argentine forces are being secretly readied for an assault on the Islands. A team from the crack SAS Mountain Troop is inserted by submarine. But has the mission been compromised from the start? When fate throws Hood together with the girl from his past, he is faced with a conflict of loyalties. Can he trust her now? And can they prevent an all-out war? Members Reviews: Love the show Strike Back! Love the show Strike Back and as soon as I found out what the show was based on, I had to get Mr. Ryan's books! I love the books just as much as the series. Mr. Ryan's books are just as exciting as the show. Tough and Gritty Action An excellent book with a great setting and a good plot. The villain is a bit obvious but doesn't detract from the suspense too much. The physical feats are brought to life with the conviction of one who knows what they are like, making it totally believable and absorbing. You can really feel the cold, the wet, the fear and the adrenaline through the authors own experiences Non-stop excitement I'm reviewing the audiobook version of this story and right from the start this was the sort of book that had your attention - and kept it. Sometimes we had to pause it whilst driving as our attention was so taken by the story that we weren't paying enough attention to the route. That's not something that happens to me very often and was a notable aspect to this book. The story covers two events, the Falklands campaign in 1982 and a revisit to the Falklands twenty years later. The hero, Mark Black, is a young and fresh SAS member during the first campaign, struggling to find his own position in the SAS with his overprotective brother shielding him. Their major operation during the war goes wrong and they end up having to walk out to the border with Chile, an excellently described journey of a week in the freezing and inhospitable environment. Having also had to contend with a helicopter crash, a ship sinking, loss of fellow SAS men and even the discovery of a young Argentine female spy, there's a lot going on in young Mark's life. The story moves on twenty years when Mark is on his last tour with the SAS and is a completely different sort of character, older and wiser and with failed relationships in his past. When he and the rest of the team are asked to carry out an observation mission on an Argentine airbase it seems like a fairly straightforward, if dangerous, job. However as they leave the Falklands it seems there may be sabotage and as they arrive in Argentina and suffer losses of personnel and almost constant danger, Mark finds himself teaming up with an unlikely new comrade and being one of the few people who can potentially avert the Argentinians retaking the Falklands. There's danger, double-crossing, firefights, secrecy and more. It's always a gripping ride. Although overall I loved this book there were a few negatives.

Binary Audiobook by Michael Crichton, John Lange

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Crichton) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:55:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Binary Author: Michael Crichton, John Lange Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Political radical John Wright is plotting an act of mass destruction - and federal agent John Graves has him under surveillance, trying to figure out what the plot is. When a government computer is hacked and a high-security shipment of nerve gas gets hijacked, Graves puts the pieces together - but can he stop Wright from unleashing his weapon before it kills a million people...including the President of the United States? Members Reviews: Good early Crichton This is a decent Crichton thriller. Its got a fast pace, increasing tension and reasonably good characters. The evil genius villain is a bit overdone, and some of the story requires significant suspension of disbelief. But overall it works even if you can guess some of it Fast paced, explosive, and fun. Looking for a quick read that doesn't require too much thought or attention, but also doesn't insult your intelligence? Look no further. Binary is a fast paced thriller that will keep you turning the pages as quickly as you can read. Easy to complete in 1 or 2 sittings. Great characters, strong plot, and a good villain male this a read that will keep you entertained from the first page to the last.

The Nick Bracco Omnibus Audiobook by Gary Ponzo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Ponzo) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:20:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nick Bracco Omnibus Subtitle: Books 1-2 Author: Gary Ponzo Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 162 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A Touch of Deceit, book 1: FBI agent Nick Bracco can't stop a Kurdish terrorist from firing missiles at random homes across the country. The police can't stand watch over every household, so Bracco recruits his cousin, Tommy, to help track down this terrorist. Tommy is in the Mafia. Oh yeah, it gets messy fast. A Touch of Revenge, book 2: FBI agent Nick Bracco heads an elite group of antiterrorist specialists known as The Team. When his team members start showing up dead, Nick suspects a Kurdish terrorist who has revenge on his mind. As the terrorist closes in, Nick resorts to using an unconventional weapon - his cousin, Tommy. Tommy has a quick wit and valuable connections throughout the Mafia. Sometimes even the bad guys can be patriots. Members Reviews: Two FANTASTIC Books In One!! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? YES! This is the type of book I like listening to but so many fall short I have had the first in this series in my wish list for a long time but have been on the fence. When this came out I could not have been happier and bought it immediately. SORRY I waited so long Have you listened to any of R. C. Brays other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes I have and as always R C Bray gave a superb performance. He has made it onto my Top 5 narrator list. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed both of these books. Nick Bracco is a man who is great at his job of tracking down terrorists but they are tracking him as well. When they can't get him they choose his wife instead to draw him out. Even after he retires there are still terrorists out for his blood with a vendetta. Nick has a secret weapon, his Italian family who happen to be mob related. It's funny but you find yourself rooting for bad/good guys! They're kind of "nice" bad guys?¿ These books have well written plots, excellent character development and very believable situations. I looked for more but none, I sincerely hope that there are future books in this series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Now I have two favorite narrators. Thanks Mr Bray! Very talented! Loved this, can't wait for the next one! Excellent narration by R. C Bray. I plan to listen to him. Action Packed, Loved the characters! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would absolutely recommend this to my friends and have. I'm usually a Sci-fi and Horror kind of guy but this book had me hooked from the go! What does R. C. Bray bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? R.C. Bray is definitely one of my FAVORITE narrators. His unbelievable range of characters and voices cant help but take every book he narrates to the next level. Dynamic duo RC Bray is top notch. Gary Pongo tells a great tell. What else can you say? There's trouble in them hills Would you consider the audio edition of The Nick Bracco Omnibus to be better than the print version? I thought the audio version was well worth the credit and I know the way the characters were presented was as any characterization I could have created. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Nick Bracco Omnibus? Woah? Pick one ...that would be impossible, but the scenes with Tommy are outstanding. Tommy a views on life are classic, Which character as performed by R. C.

Voyage of the Damned Audiobook by Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Publishing Inc

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Lee DeLeo) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:60:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voyage of the Damned Subtitle: Hard Case III, The John Harding Series Author: Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Publishing Inc Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-14 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: John Hardings Murderers Row uncovers a name while on a standard protection gig. Soon, theyre plunging into a South American jungle stronghold on a snatch and grab rescue. Under Lynn Montoyas knife, they learn the kingpin financiers identity spreading chaos around the world. Harding and his crew race from one locale to the next, one step ahead of a brutal financial puppet masters plans to wipe them out even after his death. In addition to his ongoing missions, Harding has agreed to fight a behemoth nicknamed The Destroyer' in the converted Oakland warehouse with rigged judges. Throw in a little show business consultation, and John has his hands full with the usual: violence, Americas safety, love, and of course humor. Members Reviews: DeLeo Doesn't Disappoint True to form, DeLeo tells some well integrated stories about the adventures of his hard-assed, no-mercy, covert team. And there's a little cage fighting again in this book - much appreciated! The first couple of chapters are page turners, followed by a slow one where you can catch your breath. There's plenty of action to follow. Most of the team's missions feature a sexy, sadistic, and deadly female knife fighter. She joins the team as their master interrogator (torturer), with no holds barred. The missions are compelling and hard-hitting, including breaking up a ring of preadolescent-girl slave traders, conning a cartel, thwarting a school bombing, and dismantling a vicious crime syndicate (none done exactly gently!). Yet they also include an endearing but funny story about setting a deserving guy straight. And the most exciting mission of all is saved for last and ties in nicely with one of the early ones. In the second half of the book anticipation of an illegal cage fight builds. When it happens, David (John) goes up against a Goliath (Demetrius) sponsored by a Mideast gang. DeLeo's at his best in describing these fights, and I'm not even going to hint about whether history repeats itself in the David and Goliath encounter. Nor will I divulge an aftermath involving a prior opponent, The Big O. While the book is very well composed, DeLeo and Parker should definitely thin out their highly repetitious descriptions of guffaws after people get ragged - they are particularly dense in the first part of the book and become tedious. And it wouldn't hurt to add a list of characters with one-line descriptions. (Psst - and the objective case of I is me.) One thing I particularly enjoy about DeLeo's writing is that he doesn't abruptly jerk you back and forth at the high points of different subplots as so many authors do. Rather, he integrates them seamlessly so that you're never cut off in the middle of some action to be sporadically popped back into it after visiting other subplots. And I like happy endings. All in all, the book is an excellent addition to this series. And, by the way, it's a stand-alone read should you have had the misfortune to miss the earlier ones - you can go back to them later. The good guys are flawed but love their country The Hard Case books have been enjoyable for me. The good guys are flawed but love their country. The bad guys are really, really bad and get what they deserve. I have read some reviews of this series that compare it in type to Dexter. I agree up to a point.

A Foreign Country Audiobook by Charles Cumming

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Cumming) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Foreign Country Author: Charles Cumming Narrator: Jot Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 204 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From the internationally acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author of The Trinity Six, Charles Cumming, comes A Foreign Country, a compelling tale of deceit and betrayal, conspiracy and redemption. Members Reviews: After a good start, story drifts What did you like best about A Foreign Country? What did you like least? After an interesting beginning, the story loses some steam and the plot gets a little far fetched. The reason for the French secret service being the bad guy is given a weak explanation. Over all, this proved to be just an ordinary audiobook. Jack in Marin Would you be willing to try another book from Charles Cumming? Why or why not? Yes! I have listened to several other Cumming books. I enjoy the stories involving the WWI nurse. What does Jot Davies bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The reader did a good job and made it easier to finish the story. Had I read the book, I might have given it up. Could you see A Foreign Country being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? It is not a blockbuster story. I doubt it is unique and/or compelling enough for a movie or TV show. Any additional comments? I enjoy my Audible membership. On the rare occasions that I have had problem your customer service staff resolved them promptly. Worth listening So many reviews promise spy thrillers similar to le Carre and Greene. This one does have echoes. I liked it much more than Steinhauer, whose characters I can't seem to care about. Cumming's ending wouldn't have come from le Carre or Greene (planning a series?) but this was the first thriller in a long time I wanted to listen to without a break. Another reviewer suggested it's a slow starter; but I was hooked from the first paragraph. Narrator Great, Story Starts Very slowly Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I enjoyed this book because the narrator was excellent (none of us chronic Audible devotees think the narrator is of marginal importance, of course). But the story got off to a VERY slow start. Once it got rolling, it was worth the wait, but persistence is required. What does Jot Davies bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He has a wonderful facility with the differentiation of accents and gender. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Depending on the casting, the book would make a good movie. great intrigue! this was my first book by Charles Cumming and I thoroughly enjoyed it. those who liked Night Heron and Red Sparrow will enjoy this one. Kept waiting for it to get interesting It felt like a summary, not a complete book. Narrator did not hold my attention.

Corridor of Darkness Audiobook by Patrick W. O'Bryon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick W. O'Bryon) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:38:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/570/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corridor of Darkness Subtitle: Corridor of Darkness, A Novel of Nazi Germany, Book 1 Author: Patrick W. O'Bryon Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-14 Publisher: Patrick W. O'Bryon Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Two desperate fugitives face a nightmarish pursuit across the Third Reich, where violence and deception are tools of the trade, and torture and death wait at every turn... 1930's Berlin - unrestrained, decadent, torn by political and social strife - and dashing Ryan Lemmon intends to make the most of every moment. The young American reporter loses himself in the dark underbelly of the capital, only to have a violent death bring him face-to-face with the growing menace. As Hitler's stranglehold grips the nation, Ryan becomes involved with a spirited German blonde, but her relationship with a sadistic Nazi powerhouse puts them both at risk of an agonizing end. Having already lost one friend to Nazi brutality, Ryan and his former flame must now escape the all-powerful Gestapo. And she agrees to steal intelligence which can save the lives of millions, but only if it reaches the right hands in Washington. Inspired by the contemporary journals of the author's late father, Corridor of Darkness evokes the cruel heart of pre-World War II Germany, where any missed beat could be the protagonists' last. Members Reviews: Great WWII Historical Fiction Low Expectations, but I really enjoyed this! Highly recommend for anyone who likes the era and the genre. Says Book 1, hope it is a series as story starts pre WW2 in mid to late 30's. Really looking forward to the next installment, reminds me of Furst and Kerr, outstanding first book a great thriller in the tradition of Philip Kerr that keeps you in suspense right to the end. Patrick O'Byron has a great future ahead of that we can be sure! Great narration, OK story What would have made Corridor of Darkness better? I liked the narrator so much in this book, that I actually bought the second in the series (there are three total). Tim Campbell's pronunciations, enunciation and character voices were all remarkable. As far as the story goes, it was just so-so. While entertaining, it pales in comparison to the WWII stories written by Philip Kerr. I will not buy book three or any other by Mr. O'Bryon. There are much better writers out there. War is hell Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? You can tell the author did extensive research into the era. The attention to detail really places the reading in the story and atmosphere. You can feel the tension and brutality of war. Who was your favorite character and why? Rene, I easily relate to his personality and actions. Which character as performed by Tim Campbell was your favorite? Ryan, through the narration you can feel that you are in the story, that Ryan is talking to you. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Without giving anything away, the Rene and Horst scene is the most riveting and crushing. Any additional comments? Excellent book! Scene Setting To A Fault This story starts out very slowly as the author falls in love with the act of scene setting...for a long time. As the book progresses though, you get to a story which ends up being quite entertaining...if you like WWII intrigue, I think you will ultimately enjoy this book...just be patient!