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Lost King Audiobook by H. B. Moore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H. B. Moore) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:39:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost King Subtitle: An Omar Zagouri Thriller, Book 2 Author: H. B. Moore Narrator: Bon Shaw Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Undercover agent Omar Zagouri has been ordered to Giza. A prominent Egyptologist was murdered, and a priceless artifact - the only complete version of the Book of the Dead - is missing. Omar is still reeling from the recent disappearance of his girlfriend, Mia Golding, but he puts his quest to find her on hold to track down the lost piece of history. Omar's mission is not just to locate the sacred book; he must also rescue the two archaeologists kidnapped and forced to translate its hieroglyphics under threat of death. Their kidnapper is determined to discover the text's rumored explosive revelation: that Moses did not receive the 10 Commandments from God but instead copied them from the Egyptians. Though Omar's need to find Mia grows more urgent, he must focus on finding the enemy who will stop at nothing to ignite a controversy that will change history, and the world, forever. Members Reviews: loved it! Just as good as the first volume. looking forward to more. loved the fact that there is no foul language. lost king I was mesmerized by this audio. I looked forward to listen ing every nite read d it you will be glad. You dif Fantastic book I really enjoyed listening to this book. It's the second in a series and I am very glad to have found it. I enjoyed it so much that I listened to the complete book in one day. The story was very good and the timeline in to the history was brilliant. The voice of the narrator deserves a big compliment because you completely forget that it's just the one person doing all the voices. Looking forward to the next book. Boring and Meandering Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No, it just lost me with all of its meandering back and forth between Ancient Egypt and modern Cairo and Tel Aviv. I didn't finish it. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Better editing. The story didn't seem very cohesive and I found it boring. The characters are very flat and need to be better developed. Perhaps they were in the first novel? What three words best describe Bon Shaws performance? He has a nice voice and can do accents well, but the performance seems more like reading and not a performance and was rather stilted. Was Lost King worth the listening time? No, I will return it. Any additional comments? This is the first book I've listened to by this author and I'm not impressed. The story was somewhat "hurky-jurky" and just didn't keep my interest.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:33:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Alec Leamas has ended his time in Berlin. Or his time has ended him. The last of his Eastern agents has been killed, like the others, by the Abteilung. Back at the Circus, Leamas is put on the shelf. He turns to drunkenness and dishonesty and finally disappears from view, a seemingly broken man. But unknown to anyone except George Smiley and his master, Control, Leamas has been given his toughest mission ever. He will have to be himself but more so. He will have to fight off the inevitable softening of middle age and wait a little more before he can come in from the cold. Not even Leamas can know the plan of which he is the instrument. Critic Reviews: "The best spy story I have ever read." (Graham Greene) "Le Carré is one of the best novelists - of any kind - we have." ( Vanity Fair) "Written...with a pitiless, elegant clarity, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a first-rate thriller and more." ( Time) Members Reviews: Outstanding Novel, Brilliantly Read Le Carre's classic spy novel is brought to life by a wonderful reading. Jayston's British voice goes so perfectly with the novel and the character's of "the circus" are brought to life right in front of your ears! This novel is intricate with great depth of characters and twist and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat guessing till the end. The descriptions of the service, the agents, the "circus" and the enemy brings to life this Cold War classic. Do not go past this novel and this reading! Gripping Cold War thriller Would you consider the audio edition of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold to be better than the print version? I first read 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold' in print when I was 12 or 13 and it was the best seller everyone was talking about. In print I tended to rush ahead to see what happened, but the audio version slows you down to savour Le Carre's writing. What other book might you compare The Spy Who Came in from the Cold to and why? Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - a complex story with double-crosses and suspense. Which scene was your favorite? An early scene, when the double agent crosses the border into West Germany on his bicycle. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Oh yes - it will keep you sitting in your car listening to the recording, long after you've pulled into the driveway. Still Chilling It has been a long time indeed since I read this title. I recall it being rather dull and somewhat disturbing for a reason I couldn't quite put my finger upon. Now, with the benefit of time, I understand that I was not old enough to appreciate the chilling undertone to a book, where there is so little violence (although a fair number of people die), but an eerie threat permeates the text. That threat is like a fog that I associates with East Berlin, the Wall and all thinks KGB, NKVD and the other counterpoints to MI6 and the CIA. Listening to the narrative now I appreciate the grit, the ugliness and the end justifies everything mendacity that drove people like Smiley, Leamas, Mundt, Control, Fiedler and others. It is the reverse of the superficial sense of fairness of Liz Gold. This is still a cracker story with a terrific ending. It's not the same as the film (with Richard Burton terrific in the Leamas role) although the core scenes are pretty close.

Brokenclaw Audiobook by John Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:50:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brokenclaw Subtitle: James Bond Series 10 Author: John Gardner Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On holiday in Victoria, British Columbia, Bond becomes by intrigued Lee Fu-Chu, a half-Blackfoot, half-Chinese philanthropist who is known as "Brokenclaw" because of a deformed hand. On his return to the UK Bond is tasked to investigate the kidnapping of several scientists who have been working on a new submarine detection system. It becomes clear that Brokenclaw is behind the kidnapping and worse, he has a devastating plan to cause economic meltdown through the collapse of the dollar. Bond has no choice but to enter his lair.... Members Reviews: Not Gardner's best, but okay time passer What did you love best about Brokenclaw? Simon Vance's crisp, smart, and enthusiastic reading helped put this one over the top. If youve listened to books by John Gardner before, how does this one compare? Gardner's Bond stories are always worth the trip, though "Brokenclaw" I found to be only a little bit better than "okay", storywise. Have you listened to any of Simon Vances other performances before? How does this one compare? I've listened to many of Mr. Vance's performances before, most notably his readings of Ian Fleming's and John Gardner's Bond novels. He does his usual polished job here. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, this was an okay Bond story, but I was fine listening to it over the course of about a week in my car. Other Bond stories by Gardner I listened to faster to see how they would turn out. Any additional comments? This one was mainly enjoyable due to the reliably entertaining Simon Vance performance. The story was engaging, but not much more than that. Gripping Brilliant book and keeps you hooked right to the end. Better than watching a film.

Hard Case Audiobook by Bernard Lee DeLeo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Lee DeLeo) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:10:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hard Case Subtitle: John Harding, Book 1 Author: Bernard Lee DeLeo Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-14 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Hard Case begins in a back alley warehouse in East Oakland, CA, where Harding fights for money, and to keep his skills honed, coupled with the fact he likes it. Harding does odd jobs with the only guy he trusts implicitly, his handler and manager, Tommy Sands. They bodyguard, escort tourists around the Bay Area, and do bail bond, skip trace work for a lawyer named Tess Connagher. Two events throw Harding's seamy life in the shadows out into the light. Strobert is ordered to enlist Tess Connagher's law firm to act as an intermediary with Harding in order to protect an outspoken Afghani woman whose family Harding protected long ago. The woman's father requested him, and the state department realizes they'll be off the hook if anything happens to Samira Karim while under Harding's care. Secondly, Harding fights a particularly brutal fight with a Russian mob backed fighter named Van Rankin who hates Harding. They'd had words. The YouTube video of Harding's subsequent beat-down of Rankin goes viral along with many of his prior fights. When Rankin's Russian mobster backer, Alexi Fiialkov pushes for a rematch on the UFC circuit, CIA Agent Strobert sees infinite possibilities since the United Arab Emirates has part ownership in the UFC. Some matches would be taking place in Dubai, where the CIA knows targets of opportunity show up from time to time. Members Reviews: If John dies at the end, there will be blood! What made the experience of listening to Hard Case the most enjoyable? Kevin Pierce really brought the characters to life, and hit all the right notes in menace and humor! Pretty cool! Who was your favorite character and why? John of course. Tess really got on my nerves sometimes, and she never stopped through all the other books. Can I bitch slap her? Which character as performed by Kevin Pierce was your favorite? The Dark Lord was awesome! I laughed so hard people were staring when I was in public! I also really loved Al, and The Cleaner, Director, Crewella, I'll call her whatever she wants! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me laugh, and made me cheer when the idiots were dealt with with extreme prejudice! Mr Deleo pulls no punches, and I really like that he hits so hard! Any additional comments? As stated before, if John dies at the end, there will be blood!! Keep them coming, hurry up I'm waiting!!! Second Time is even better I enjoyed this book the first time I listened to it. I enjoyed it even more the second time. I've listened to all the Hard Case and McCarty books and hope the author will consider writing more. This is what I'm talking about Would you listen to Hard Case again? Why? Yes, but not until I listen to the rest of the series What did you like best about this story? Everything. I listened to Craig Johnson talking about his first book and the editors wanted him to trim the book, I look forward to De Leo's his next book. What does Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Not pleased with the reader but it was still a great book Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? It never stopped. Hooked from the beginning Any additional comments? He needed to take care of the neighborhood gang bangers great easy read book John is a badass and a all American who rides for the brand.

Spy Games Audiobook by Adam Brookes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Brookes) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:40:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy Games Author: Adam Brookes Narrator: Richard Coyle Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In a world of lies, one man wants the truth. Fearing for his life, journalist Philip Mangan has gone into hiding from the Chinese agents who have identified him as a Western spy. His reputation and life are in tatters. But when he is caught in a terrorist attack in East Africa and a shadowy Chinese figure approaches him in the dead of night with information on the origins of the attack, Mangan is suddenly back in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away on a humid Hong Kong night, a key British Intelligence source is murdered minutes after meeting spy Trish Patterson. From Washington, DC, to the hallowed halls of Oxford University and dusty African streets, a sinister power is stirring that will use Mangan and Patterson as its pawns - if they survive. Deeply steeped in tension and paranoia, Adam Brookes' follow-up to his award-nominated debut is a remarkable, groundbreaking spy thriller. Members Reviews: Dirty Game of Spy-craft Second book in series. Tells a lot about the spy world as it is not as we wish it could be. Tells a lot about the China few know or realize. Will look forward to future books by Mr. Brookes. The Modern Spy Novel If you could sum up Spy Games in three words, what would they be? Globally connected thriller. What other book might you compare Spy Games to and why? Of course, Spy Games can be compared to the first novel in this series, Night Heron, and serves as an excellent follow up. While Spy Games can be taken in on its own, I would highly recommend those interested in exploring this book to begin with the first installment as they do build on each other. Any additional comments? I've been a reader of old-school spy thrillers for a long while, but have found that over the last decade (at least) the classic approaches have really lost their luster, clinging to cold war dynamics. Adam Brookes brings a more contemporary, global, perspective to his work by weaving characters together not only in multiple countries, but through drawing on themes that touch on modern espionage, international industry, and related struggles with inequality. It's particularly notable that within this genre Brookes is one of the few to include rich involvement of characters and story lines that bring China into the fold - and in a rather informed way, to boot! My one issue is that his books (and Spy Games in particular) remain rather short, which make the introduction of such abundant subjects and characters somewhat thin. That being said, it allows for a quick (and fast paced) listen. I look forward to new installments and would recommend Spy Games particularly to those who have read/listened to Night Heron.

The Target Audiobook by David Baldacci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Baldacci) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:44:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Target Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The President knows it's a perilous, high-risk assignment. If he gives the order, he has the opportunity to take down a global menace, once and for all. If the mission fails, he would face certain impeachment, and the threats against the nation would multiply. So the president turns to the one team that can pull off the impossible: Will Robie and his partner, Jessica Reel. Together, Robie and Reel's talents as assassins are unmatched. But there are some in power who don't trust the pair. They doubt their willingness to follow orders. And they will do anything to see that the two assassins succeed, but that they do not survive. As they prepare for their mission, Reel faces a personal crisis that could well lead old enemies right to her doorstep, resurrecting the ghosts of her earlier life and bringing stark danger to all those close to her. And all the while, Robie and Reel are stalked by a new adversary: An unknown and unlikely assassin, a woman who has trained her entire life to kill, and who has her own list of targets - a list that includes Will Robie and Jessica Reel. Critic Reviews: "The Innocent is Baldacci at his absolute best.... Baldacci provides the reader a non-stop pulse pounding ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat into the wee hours of the morning...Five Stars." (Examiner.com) "Baldacci is a master when it comes to writing about small-town conspiracies and a lone hero who fights against all odds to clean up corruption. The narrative moves slowly, so the reader has a chance to solve the case along with Puller. It might seem straightforward, but the final reveal will surprise even hardcore thriller junkies." (The Washington Post on The Forgotten) "This book is a definite one-day, 'edge-of-your-chair' read, with an ending that is a complete surprise. One of the best Baldacci's since Absolute Power, this is one that will have all suspense readers enthralled." (Suspense Magazineon The Innocent) Members Reviews: Reel and Robie Once again the dynamic duo performance was brilliant. Great job and the storyline kept me attached as always. Stick characters and a preposterous plot. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I often find that the "preposterous plot/super action agent/CIA jerk director genre" works well for something that helps pass the time on the exercise machines at gym. But the only redeeming virtues of this one were: 1) It is short; and 2) [Better yet] it's essentially broken into segments that were even shorter. Translation (in the jargon of old melodramas): At least when the train is bearing down on little Nell while she is tied to the tracks, the author does make you endure 50 pages of nonsense to hear what happens next! Has The Target turned you off from other books in this genre? No. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narrators did well. If anything, having an audio performance may have helped mask the that the author's non-development of characters was a disaster. Any additional comments? An author needs to do more than write: 1) This is a good guy.

Arab Summer Audiobook by David Lender

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Lender) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:17:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arab Summer Subtitle: Sasha Del Mira, Book 3 Author: David Lender Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When a Muslim terrorist group called the al-Mujari kills Sasha Del Miras husband, the former CIA agent comes out of retirement to avenge his death and help stop an Arab Spring uprising intended to overthrow the Saudi government. Out for revenge, Sasha is determined to hunt down the leader of the al-Mujari, a man named Saif Ibn Mohammed al-Aziz. He was once Sashas ally in Saudi Arabia - and her lover. Saifs plot to overthrow the Saudi royals by using religious prophecies leads Sasha and her black-ops team to Islams holiest site, the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Can Sasha stop a brutal, power-hungry terrorist and save the Middle East from a holy war? Or will she be forced to become the madmans wife? The third part of the Sasha Del Mira series, Arab Summer is an intense, intricate thriller that scrutinizes the depths of revenge, redemption, and the power of love. Members Reviews: Another Good Sequel! This newest David Lender novel once again features Sasha Del Mira. Sasha has marries Daniel Youngtblood from the first novel "Trojan Horse". They are a happily married couple. Sasha and Daniel come home one day and are intercepted by a gunman. Daniel is shot and killed. Sasha uses her CIA kill skills to shoot the gunman. After an investigation they discover that the gunman is a contract killer sent by none other thanSaif Ibu Mohammed al Aziz al-Mujari(Saif).Saif is involved in a conspiracy to have Qahtani Ibu Mohammed al-Najd proclaimed as the Mahdi. After clearing all channels with Saudi Arabia and the CIA Sasha goes back to her CIA contract killer status. It is also discovered that Saif and Qahtani are now the head men of al-Mujari. This group intends to take Saudi Arabia over. This erupts into a huge shooting match. This is another good book by David Lender. Finally, the next Sasha book ... I've enjoyed Lender's other books and had been waiting to see if there'd be another book with Sasha from Trojan Horse. She has harder edges in this story - an avenging angel of sorts pursuing the man who had her husband murdered and who spearheads an Arab Spring uprising to take over Saudi Arabia for his own twisted goals. Plenty of action, some mayhem and surprising plot turns near the finale. This is a fast-paced novel, definitely exciting until the very end - Arab Summer will leave you satisfyingly entertained. IS IT HUMAN RIGHTS OR MEANINGFUL REVOLUTION ? A reminder that terrorism is really a world wide threat to world stability.While the story takes place in Sauda Arabia it cleverly outlines the emotions behind an Arab spring. Through the characters David paints the passion of those in other countries who struggle with their government and human rights tied togather with theb beliefs of islam. He outlines what countries will do to maintain their special interest in maintaining a status controllable rather than a unpredictable sweeping change in government. Four Stars I enjoyed this book very much. NICE READ LOVED THIS BOOK I'M ON THE 3RD BOOK NOW GREAT READ I LIKE HER CHARACTER CAN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN AT TIMES

Dream of Darkness Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:44:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream of Darkness Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-10 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Sairey Ellis's father is writing his memoirs. As an ex-security man whose life work has been in Africa, his revelations will be explosive, blowing the lid off British and Kenyan support for Idi Amin, and exposing the degree of unofficial British connivance in Rhodesian sanctions-busting. He must be persuaded not to publish. This complex thriller from the acclaimed Reginald Hill takes a cool and pitiless look at the role of the security service, and its effect on the individuals, both innocent and knowing, which become caught up in it. Gripping, assured and perceptive in its psychology, here is a chillingly convincing portrait of the repercussions of a life of espionage. Members Reviews: So, So My first and only other Reginald Hill book was The Woodcutter which I loved. Wanting more I tried Dream of Darkness. It was OK, but nowhere near as good as the Woodcutter. I wish there was someway someone could let me know if any of his other books measure up. Stunning as ever, both reader and the writer Hill is full of insight, compassion and perception. He can also be laugh-aloud-funny, 'tho not here, and is always a wicked story teller. Barret is one of the few truly rock solid readers, he never gets in the way of the prose. His characterisation is spot on, pacing and intonation also, so you don't notice you are being read to. Just you and the writer. Reginald Hill never disappoints. Complex and complete character development. Lots of twists & turns. Kept me engaged to the very end. One thing wrong, it was too short! What did you love best about Dream of Darkness? Excellent narration by Sean Barrett. This story is fascinating with deep historical points of interest. Very enjoyable. Pulls you in As always, Reginald Hill writes beautifully; the characters are well limed, the plot... intriguing. Sean Barrett is a brilliant reader. My only regret is the novel wasn't longer.

The Assassins Audiobook by Gayle Lynds

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gayle Lynds) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:51:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assassins Author: Gayle Lynds Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In 2003, in the chaos surrounding the Iraq War and the fall of Baghdad, a team of top freelance assassins infiltrates and then escapes the country with a near priceless treasure. Since then there's been barely a whisper of a rumor of those men, the treasure, and what it actually means. A decade later Judd Ryder returns to the DC area from a covert operation in Iraq to see his doppelganger across the street, a man who is wearing his clothes, living in his house, and pretending to be him. Just as he's about to confront him, Ryder watches as his double is killed in an all-too-convenient car accident. Not only was someone pretending to be him, someone else wanted to kill him. As he soon learns, the key to all of this is a legendary Cold War freelance assassin known as the Carnivore. Ryder and his colleague, Eva Blake, were the last two people known to have had contact with him. Now someone is trying to use them to lure the Carnivore out of retirement or hiding, wherever he might be. At stake appears to be a treasure of unimaginable value. And the players are the most dangerous freelancers on the world stage. Now Ryder and Blake must use every resource at their disposal to outmaneuver the forces allied against them, stay alive, and, if possible, uncover the truth that lurks in the shadows of this deadly game of assassins. Members Reviews: Non Stop Action Would you consider the audio edition of The Assassins to be better than the print version? Yes Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, very fast-paced and highly entertaining Which character as performed by Kate Reading was your favorite? The Carnivore If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Watch your back Any additional comments? A very fast-paced Action Adventure Thriller with great characters that will keep you listening from start to finish. Gayle Lynds is a master of the Thriller and Spy genres. Story is all over the place This story bounces around and for a group of Assassins to get kill so easy and nonchalantly, it takes away how good these guys are suppose to be. Read another book, you will not enjoy this one. this book will entertain you. excellent story. kept me glued to my earphones. was well reserached. the characters were real and the dialogue spot on. Enough Already!! Torturous Cliché Riddled Junk! Do Americans really say "arse" . . . ? As lame and convoluted as this espionage fantasy may be, what I really take exception to is the serendipitous way people die in this novel. Faces and heads explode and lives wink out with all the care and consideration and feeling of a light bulb being switched off. With so many real people dying in real churches and real movie theaters and real school buildings . . . I find myself objecting to the casual, carnal mayhem, Ms Lynds so cavalierly imagines all across this pointless piece of garbage. Maybe I've just grown up to the point where I don't find this kind of stuff entertaining anymore. Cannot recommend I chose this for a reading challenge that included the category of "espionage thriller." I was intrigued by the idea of a female author. However, this is badly written, even for a genre that is not known for high literature. There are words used incorrectly and full sentences that make no sense, and of course a couple of plot holes and a continuity issue.

Council of Patriots Audiobook by C. G. Cooper

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. G. Cooper) — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:56:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Council of Patriots Subtitle: Corps Justice Series, Book 2 Author: C. G. Cooper Narrator: Daniel Dorse Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-13 Publisher: CARLOS G COOPER Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A beautiful woman butchered... A Congressman blackmailed... A secret cabal of Japanese imperialists... A small group of retired politicians form to protect America. The Council of Patriots is born. Former Marine Cal Stokes, and his team at SSI, head to Las Vegas, to uncover an invisible enemy that threatens to infiltrate the Democratic National Convention. What is their endgame, and more importantly: Who is the American politician pulling the strings? With assassins around every corner, and a supposed ally manipulating both sides, Stokes must carefully utilize his team and the Council to stop the rise of a new empire. Members Reviews: Great Story This was a great story! Filled with intrigue, action and wonderful personal glimpses of the line of characters. Well Done Mr. Cooper! Excellent Excellent book. I really enjoyed the audible book. Since the author is a Marine, his descriptions of scenes and events are written from his own knowledge. Another Hit For C G Cooper! , I enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one surpassed that! Cooper has a way of bringing the characters in his books to life in a big way. I never saw the ending in this book coming. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Don't miss this one. Ok story Wrong Narrator I have listened to the first two books in this series and won't be listening to any more. The story is simple and the story telling plain. The writing, character development, plots and action are all minimal. The characters aren't developed, they are plopped down whole into the story. There is no dribbling out of interesting details or characteristics as they are discovered - they are simply presented. The result is a loss of intrigue or discovery. Actually the story is very predictable. This is not a page turner. There is some action but no suspense, no excitement. The narrator doesn't help. His voice is all wrong - too deep and hard to hear, and he doesn't do voices well. In addition, this and the first book contain only male characters which is totally unrealistic. (the women are either dead or props like a waitress).

Devil May Care Audiobook by Sebastian Faulks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sebastian Faulks) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:17:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil May Care Author: Sebastian Faulks Narrator: Tristan Layton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: An Algerian drug runner is savagely executed in the desolate outskirts of Paris. This seemingly isolated event leads to the recall of Agent 007 from his sabbatical in Rome and his return to the world of intrigue and danger where he is most at home. The head of MI6, M, assigns him to shadow the mysterious Dr. Julius Gorner, a power-crazed pharmaceutical magnate, whose wealth is exceeded only by his greed. Gorner has lately taken a disquieting interest in opiate derivatives, both legal and illegal, and this urgently bears looking into. Bond finds a willing accomplice in the shape of a glamorous Parisian named Scarlett Papava. He will need her help in a life-and-death struggle with his most dangerous adversary yet, as a chain of events threatens to lead to global catastrophe. A British airliner goes missing over Iraq. The thunder of a coming war echoes in the Middle East. And a tide of lethal narcotics threatens to engulf a Great Britain in the throes of the social upheavals of the late 60s. Picking up where Ian Fleming left off, Sebastian Faulks takes Bond back to the height of the Cold War - but also shows Bond facing dangers with a powerful relevance to our own times. Critic Reviews: "With a delivery as cool and dry as a vodka martini, Tristan Layton brings numerous international locals and characters to life in Faulks' homage to Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Tristan must have never watched a Bond movie. What did you love best about Devil May Care? The story is good and it is in the style of the Ian Fleming books. Better than many others I have read. However, the narrator must have never watched a Bond Flim, he miss pronounced Felix Leiter's name; to be fair, he pronounces has it should be, but all movies it is lighter. Loved it! What made the experience of listening to Devil May Care the most enjoyable? Loved the story. Wish it wouldn't end. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It wasn't a suspenseful as some I had listened to before, but it was still entertaining. Attention Grabbing A well written adventure, for most of the novel, you will feel like you are right there. Spoiler alert, no real twist... The only disappointing part. Very close to the original If you enjoy the original Bond books you will definitely enjoy this. I recomend it to fill your Fleming fix. This is definitely one of the post Fleming books that will pull you in and make you think you are listening to the Bond of old. Worst James Bond story EVAR! Would you try another book from Sebastian Faulks and/or Tristan Layton? No. Would you ever listen to anything by Sebastian Faulks again? No. The story makes no sense, the characters' motives are absurd and James Bond behaves like the worst, most incompetent spy in the world. Its a terrible story, and screams with the most clichéd Bond stereotypes of a philandering drunk out to use violence to perpetuate western hegemony. Ian Fleming was no Shakespeare, but at least his stories made sense, his characters were plausible, and Bond had redeeming qualities. This is just rubbish. What didnt you like about Tristan Laytons performance? His foreign accents are pitiful. If you're that bad at accents, don't try. Just read the characters naturally. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. Any additional comments? Save your money or credits.

The Fourteenth Protocol Audiobook by Nathan A. Goodman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nathan A. Goodman) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 02:47:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fourteenth Protocol Subtitle: An FBI Terrorism Thriller, Book 1 Author: Nathan A. Goodman Narrator: Bill Fike Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-16 Publisher: Thought Reach Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A terrorist on the loose, a country in panic, and time is running out. After an 11th terrorist attack, the American people are at a breaking point. But when a fledgling special agent stumbles across the one clue that could break the case wide open, she uncovers a secret CIA spy operation and becomes the only asset that can stop it. Come inside this spider's web of espionage, conspiracy, and intrigue, and witness young Agent Baker's struggles against evil and her own fears as they take her to the edge of the abyssand the clock is ticking. One hundred five-star reviews for the unrelentingly fast-paced espionage thriller book. Critic Reviews: "Ripe with suspense, espionage, and riveting action.... I've found a new Brad Thor espionage book collection...a spy series thriller novel that keeps you guessing and an ending that will leave you hungry for more." (Michael Lucker, screenwriter for Paramount, Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, and Universal) "Conspiracy wrapped by intrigue and suspense, then tied in knots." (Kevin McLaughlin, special agent, DEA) "The plot is a mix of James Bond, 24, and Call of Duty." [Russ Atkinson, special agent, FBI (ret.), thriller book author] Members Reviews: The book stops before the end. The story is good, but the book stops before the end and wants you to go to the authors web site to get the end. I will get a refund instead. Bizarre ending. I wasn't sure if I had the correct book for the longest time. Don't know where you get to here the actual ending. Not sure about continuing the series. Cheated What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I'm half way through my run and the story quits on me. "Stay tuned for the next installment" - not. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I liked it until, at the very end, it dunked me in the cold water. Can't skip to the last chapter... It's not there The characters are well developed, the plot is interesting and keeps you thinking. My problem with this story (I'll try not to spoil anything) is that The CIA would never be involved in the things they were involved in on US soil as they were in this book. The story line would have been better if Goodman found a more believable rouge group or an outcast individual to perpetuate the crimes within the story. I also found the lack of research done by the author to be a distraction. Inaccuracies around weapons and military equipment should not be so difficult to incorporate into the story line accurately. One example: One character looks into an Apache Helicopter and sees another character sitting next to the pilot. It is a very basic detail of Apache and Cobra helicopters that the cockpit is a tandem configuration. The pilot and navigator sit with on seat in front and one elevated behind. There is certainly no way for two people sitting next to one another. Finally, the last chapter is not in the book. Goodman writes that he left the ending open for the reader to fill in the ending the way they want and that he had no idea that there would be a book to follow.

Die Attentäterin (Gabriel Allon 16) Hörbuch von Daniel Silva

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:20:02 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> Titel: Die Attentäterin (Gabriel Allon 16) Autor:: Daniel Silva Erzähler: Axel Wostry Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 15 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-09-17 Herausgeber: Harper Collins bei Lübbe Audio Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein verheerender Bombenanschlag des IS im Pariser Marais-Viertel zwingt Geheimagent Gabriel Allon ein letztes Mal ins Feld: Anstatt seinen Posten als Chef des israelischen Geheimdienstes anzutreten, hilft er den französischen Behörden, den Drahtzieher des blutigen Terroraktes zu suchen. Außer dessen Namen - Saladin - weiß man nichts über ihn. Allon sieht keinen anderen Weg ihm nahezukommen, als die Terrorgruppe durch einen Spion zu unterwandern. Und so schickt er die junge Ärztin Nathalie Mizrahi mitten in das Reich der Finsternis... ©2017 HarperCollins bei Lübbe Audio (P)2017 Lübbe Audio

Foreign Correspondent Audiobook by Alan Furst

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:45:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Foreign Correspondent Author: Alan Furst Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: An underground newspaper reporter becomes the target of a European spy web in the looming shadow of World War II Paris in this heart-pounding thriller from the master of international intrigue, Alan Furst. Paris, 1938: a sensational story hits the tabloids: a murder/suicide in a lovers' hotel of an Italian political emigre and the wife of a prominent French politician. The assassination soon emerges as the work of Mussolini's secret police; the male victim was the editor of a clandestine newspaper that opposed Italian fascism. This is the story of Carlo, the man who replaces the victim as editor of the newspaper - the man who becoms the next target for Mussolini's police, Stalin's propaganda apparatus, the M16 and of the Gestapo, even as the war grows closer every day. Critic Reviews: "America's preeminent spy novelist." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: A good listen Alan Furst is wonderful at atmosphere but slim on plot development lately - this book is a return to his best, like The Polish Officer and Night Soldiers, which is still his best book in my opinion. Foreign Correspondent has strong characters, a likable hero and an interesting story line. Well worth the time. One of the best of a great series If you could sum up Foreign Correspondent in three words, what would they be? All Time Great! What other book might you compare Foreign Correspondent to and why? The other eight in Alan Furst's first nine in the series that were narrated by George Guidall. Have you listened to any of George Guidalls other performances before? How does this one compare? Many, many times over the years. Been a recorded book listener for almost 20 years. George Guidall is one of the all time great narrators and I consider his performance of the Furst's novels to be a highlight of his career. I've actually read a couple of the Furst novels in this series and they rate a 4. George elevates them to a 6. It saddens me that he stopped narrating Furst's novels. The subsequent recorded novels were, at best, a 2. A case, that is all too common, of the narrator ruining the novel. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A story of real resistance spies in World War II. They were scared, tired and bored most of the time. Any additional comments? The saddest part of the book and narration is "The End"I've listened to all the first 9 novels in the series at least 3 times and a few like "The Foreign Correspondent" 5 times. A Return to Furst A nice solid Furst novel. I took a small pause from reading Furst because his books had started to all blend together (maybe by design), but 'The Foreign Correspondent' was like a well-timed nosh. The story was tight and well-paced, there was an interesting memoir-within-a-novel that worked rather well since the protagonist in the novel was the ghost-writer of the memoir. Anyway, not on my top-shelf of Furst's novels, but it was a good Night Soldier's addition that focused on the period of 1938-1939 when Italy (under Il Duce) formally aligned with Hitler's Germany while also bringing back a lot of Furst's crossover characters in small appearances (as well as the perpetually cameoed >). Spy Novel Fan Would you listen to Foreign Correspondent again? Why? No. I very rarely listen or read novels more than once.

Exposure Audiobook by Helen Dunmore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Dunmore) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:20:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exposure Author: Helen Dunmore Narrator: Emma Fenney Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-16 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: By the Sunday Times best-selling author of The Lie. Forbidden love, intimate betrayal and the devastating power of exposure drive Helen Dunmore's remarkable new title. London, November 1960: the Cold War is at its height. Spy fever fills the newspapers, and the political establishment knows how and where to bury its secrets. When a highly sensitive file goes missing, Simon Callington is accused of passing information to the Soviets and arrested. His wife, Lily, suspects that his imprisonment is part of a cover-up and that more powerful men than Simon will do anything to prevent their own downfall. She knows that she, too, is in danger and must fight to protect her children. But what she does not realise is that Simon has hidden vital truths about his past and may be found guilty of another crime that carries with it an even greater penalty. Critic Reviews: "A marvellous piece of seamless storytelling. A triumph." (Penelope Lively) Members Reviews: A Trapped in the Driveway Book! This is a "Trapped in driveway book." which means its so compelling you can't get out of your car and turn it off so you just stay in the car listening with heart in mouth. First rate plotting, characters and history. Couldn't be better. Brava, Helen Dunmore! Wonderful reader who gets all the accents just right. Brava Emma Fenney! excellent story really good character development and enjoyed the twisty plot. excellent narrator. hope audible provides more titles by this author! decent story, but somehow felt incomplete... Good story, but not gripping... Lots of good relationship and character development, but missing more in the spy story, I thought. Loved the narration and voices.. Heartstopping and addictive Would you listen to Exposure again? Why? How mistakes and moral flaws drive people to cover up the truth with disastrous consequences. Wonderfully drawn characters. Great listen.... Exposing story Would you listen to Exposure again? Why? Yes, I would. It's a great story and told from all the characters viewpoints but always holds together and keeps your interested in what happens next. What did you like best about this story? A simple plot and gripping story. Have you listened to any of Emma Fenneys other performances? How does this one compare? No, this is my first time. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes. No. But it kept me reading till the end. Any additional comments? The original description of the story doesn't really relate to the story. So ignore it and just listen and be transported.

Dark Winter Audiobook by Andy McNab

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andy McNab) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:26:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Winter Subtitle: Nick Stone, Book 6 Author: Andy McNab Narrator: Paul Thornley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-14 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Outside of Pakistan, the world's highest concentration of al-Qaeda lurks in Southeast Asia and there, Nick Stone's bosses get wind of an act of terror that will dwarf even the nightmare of 9/11. When Stone is dispatched to Malaysia by the CIA to assassinate a biochemist, he expects his mission to be a straightforward part of the fight against Bin Laden. But there are complications, not least because he is working alongside an attractive woman whose motives he doesn't fully understand. Target neutralized, Stone returns to the USA and a maelstrom of personal problems. Kelly, the 14-year-old orphan to whom he is joint guardian, cannot escape the ghosts of her traumatic past; she has a prescription drug habit that's spiralling out of control, and Stone knows he is the only one who can help her. He takes her to recuperate in England, but the terrible consequences of what happened in Penang are never far behind. Realizing he cannot escape them, Stone unearths a doomsday threat against the populations of New York, London, and Berlin and finds himself facing an unspeakable trade-off: the life of someone he loves, against those of millions he doesn't even know... Members Reviews: Outstanding. ANOTHER M WORD Any additional comments? I would like to start this review by saying that: in my opinion Remote Control by A Mcnab (his first in the Stone series) was a masterpiece (see my review) and I would never come across anything better. I was wrong. Some of the real book worms out there might call me mad for using the M word twice to describe an Andy Mcnab novel. Additionally, and on the contrary, I really couldn't care less. This book was so shocking, so captivating and constantly gripping, so "keep you on the edge of your seat" ..ing I would be happy to stand up in front of a hundred avid book critics and tell them that for me; it was nothing short of a MASTERPIECE in military/action/adventure sod it any type of book GENRE storytelling. I usually mention where Stone will have headed around the globe in the book in my reviews, but in this instance I'm saying nothing. You simply have to read this book. Mcnab is the best and here he proves it once again. This book will have you laughing, crying, catching the air in the back of your throating' more than once. you will be taken on a Nick Stone roller coaster.. the scariest and most intense roller coaster in the reading world. 10/10. ......It's just a masterpiece! brilliant
loved it as always it's hard to put down you get so enthralled. edge of your seat stuff awesome awesome as usual. Andy McNabb never fails to deliver a tense and gripping book. second time round and loving them even more!! andy does it again this is book is slow to start but once you get passed the first couple of chapters it is a rollercoaster ride great listen enjoyable. OK, this was not my favourite Andy McNab but it was still very good and well worth the purchase

Last Light Audiobook by Andy McNab

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andy McNab) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 23:15:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Light Subtitle: Nick Stone, Book 4 Author: Andy McNab Narrator: Colin Buchanan Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Central America, Stone prepares for his mission. But he has made powerful enemies, and as the hunter turns into the hunted, Nick gradually uncovers a far-reaching conspiracy involving Colombian rebels, the US government, and Chinese big business. In an explosive denouement at the Panama Canal, with everyone's true colours ultimately revealed, Nick Stone faces the toughest decision of his life. Critic Reviews: "McNab's great asset is that the heart of his fiction is not fiction: other thriller writers do their research, but he has actually been there." (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: Rubbish narrator. Bring back Thornley. Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Colin Buchanan? Paul Thornley, hands down. No contest. Buchanan ruined it. I would have given this a five star rating had Thornley been the narrator. Any additional comments? Rubbish narrator. I would love to hear the unabridged version to this, as it was quite difficult to follow with certain aspects of the story being reduced. However, I got the gist and it was a short, enjoyable listen. Mcnab is my favourite, the only thing with this audiobook was he did not stick the Paul Thornley, as he had done with so many of his other books. Paul T IS Nick Stone. This just wasn't the same with Colin Buchanan. As boring as it is long! Having read and listened to most of Mr McNab's books I was quite looking forward to this one but was so disappointed. The Sunday times says he researches in detail because McNab's actually been there. And didn't I know it! Most of the book is spent describing his enviroment in such detail it gives you brain freeze. Most of the action occurs in the last hour as an afterthought that 'oh yeah a book is supposed to have some entertainment'. Unless you are in need of a good sleep give it a miss.

Sword of ISIS Audiobook by Eric Meyer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Meyer) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:00:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sword of ISIS Subtitle: SEAL Team Bravo: Black Ops Author: Eric Meyer Narrator: David H. Lawrence XVII Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-15 Publisher: Swordworks Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The maelstrom of Northern Iraq. A battleground where the blood-soaked warriors of ISIS pursue their vengeful quest to build an Islamic Caliphate. The world watches in horror as they rape, murder and pillage in pursuit of their brutal agenda. When CIA agent Marv Cohagen and his two SEAL bodyguards are kidnapped in the desert, a deadly new threat looms over the West. Cohagen is a drone expert, and his knowledge could equip the enemy with the means to create the unthinkable. An ISIS air force of robotic aircraft. Unmanned. Unaccountable. Loaded with explosives, and able to strike terror anywhere in the West at a moment's notice. An urgent recall goes out for Lieutenant Kyle Nolan to lead two teams of SEALs into Iraq. Their mission, to recover the drone expert at all costs. Or eliminate him. The SEALS soon encounter an enemy more powerful than they could ever have imagined. First they have to face and conquer the cave stronghold of Jahannam, and then fight their way into the ISIS controlled city of Mosul. SEAL Team Bravo is forced to reach deep into their reserves of strength, skill and courage to force back the savage hordes of Islamic extremists that threaten to overrun them at every turn. Members Reviews: An incredibly intense story that stole my attention throughout. The seal team bravo series is absolutely exhilarating and intense. I have read a couple of Meyerâs books and am quite pleased with each of them. This book caught me by surprise as Nolan returned and came back to deliver more hurt to ISIS. My favorite thing about Meyerâs books is they are written with such intense detail that allows me to feel like I am part of the scene itself. During certain parts of the book, I could see myself in the Middle East fighting the scum of the earth. Reading about the multiple battles that the team faces through the Middle East kept me on the edge of my seat craving for more. There were quite a few points where I looked up and a couple hours had passed to my surprise. I look forward to reading more stories about SEAL Team Bravo, they are certainly my favorite books when it comes to intense action packed novels. Fast Read I liked this book but got lost with the main character. In most books that I have read the main character is recognizable from the get go. He is extremely characterized and you know how he thinks and looks. He is easily identifiable amongst all the other characters. I got lost with the main character. The book moves fast regarding plots. No real surprise really. The team had a mission and they fulfilled it. Also, I think there were areas of the book when it referred to probably a previous book. The writer didn't fulfill connecting the two books. Why do you keep bringing up a previous mission and not explain why it was even necessary to mention it now. Confusing. I enjoyed reading the book, got lost with characters a few times. Bravo Into the Teeth of ISIS Another almost impossible mission for SEAL Team Bravo. Once again it's the terror group ISIS trying to get American drones to use to attack American assets in Iraq. With some "help" from SEAL Team Alpha they face all kinds of obstacles from climbing a shear rock face, a battle in a tunnel, counter attacks, a traitor, capture, beatings and more. This is one of the best books in the series. Great action, twists and turns.

Red Storm Rising Audiobook by Tom Clancy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Fri, 08 Nov 2002 23:45:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Storm Rising Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: F. Murray Abraham Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: To offset the effects of this disaster, members of the Politburo and the KGB devise a brilliant plan of diplomatic trickery - a sequence of events designed to pit the NATO allies against each other - a distraction calculated to enable the Soviets to seize all the oil in the Persian Gulf. But as this spellbinding story of international intrigue and global politics nears its climax, the Soviets are faced with another prospect, one they hadn't planned on: a full-scale conflict in which nobody can win. Critic Reviews: "Harrowing...tense...a chilling ring of truth." (Time) "Exciting...fast and furious." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Red Storm Foiled by Abridgement Manuver I am unabashedly biased toward unabridged books but I can usually deal with most abridgements; not this one. Anyone who has read Tom Clancy is familiar with his extraordinary level of detail and setup work that goes into each of his novels. That verbose, often dry setup is what makes the action sequences, the punchlines if you will, so powerful. This abridgement of Red Storm Rising is so severely cut down, all you get is scattered action sequences that do not fit together very coherently. Add to that the fact that this classic Clancy pre-dates the character of Jack Ryan and you have nothing to hold this abridgement together at all. In an attempt to save the story, this audio book is augmented with full sound effects and music, which does add back some of the imagery but none of the meaning. F. Murray Abraham does a terrific job narrating this story but because the editor stole most of his script, even he can't save this one. If you know the story from the print version, this audio book is worth having as a refresher but if you are looking for your first Tom Clancy on audio from audible, I suggest you go with Debt of Honor and Executive Orders, the best two Clancy audio books available from audible. If you chose to get Red Storm Rising, be sure you get the least compressed version your player can handle, format 3 or 4, so that you can get the best reproduction of the sound effects and music. Almost all Tom Clancy audio books are abridged and not one of them is improved by it shortening. Red Storm Rising is all but killed by it. Butchered The abridged version is far too short. RSR is a great book, but this recording is a big disppointment. It's leaps from one scene to another without context. Ouch! What a disapointment. The book has been shreaded. Wait for the unabridged version and what is with all the sound effects in this revision. They are far to distracting, and often over power the readers voice. Don't bother with this version of the audio book. Very Disappointing While this is one of my all-time favorite books, I'm greatly dissapointed in the audio version. When other abridged versions, of shorter books, are 5-6 hours in length, I cannot imagine why the producers would issue a 2 hour version of this book. What you get is a bare-bones outline of only a few of the story lines. Save your money. Agree with all the others. I should have read the other reviews before ordering. I will not be making that mistake again. This abridged version of a classic is so bad it seems like it is a battle between the Soviet army and the U.S.

A Postcard from Hamburg Audiobook by JJ Toner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (JJ Toner) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:47:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Postcard from Hamburg Subtitle: Black Orchestra, Book 3 Author: JJ Toner Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: 1943: World War II is raging in Europe. Kurt Muller is living in London. While working for British Intelligence, he discovers a photograph of his girlfriend, Gudrun, among the possessions of a German agent. Then he gets a postcard from Gudrun, posted in Germany, and he knows the Gestapo has taken her... Members Reviews: Great WWII Spy Trilogy, book 3 This is third novel in the series and last on Audible. It features Kurt Mueller, the loyal German Officer who betrays his country in order to destroy the Nazis. While each novel stands on its own, reading the series in order is recommended. The story begins with Mueller and his family living with his mother in Ireland. Actually Kurt's back from a dangerous mission, hoping to acquire leave to see his family. But the successes of his first two missions has all but insured he will be deployed without leave, perhaps to the end of the war. Then he receives a postcard from Hamburg. In order to save his family Kurt goes awol. The action and suspense is nonstop. What makes it believable is the historical fact that the German Army and police were politically splintered between regular police and army, SS, and Gestapo. Mueller is German and uniquely equipped to manipulate these factions in order to complete his missions. Wonderfully written and narrated, Postcard From Hamburg is a must read. Fun spy romp! Awesome! Fast paced action, interesting characters, fun book. A fun third book. Thank you Mr. Toner! excellent! I loved this whole series and Gildart Jackson does a wonderful job narrating. If you like WWII Era spy thrillers then JJ Toners Black Orchestra series is a must read!

From Russia with Love Audiobook by Ian Fleming

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Fleming) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:20:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Russia with Love Author: Ian Fleming Narrator: Toby Stephens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-12 Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: James Bond is targeted for elimination by SMERSH, and the malevolent Colonel Rosa Klebb has set a trap in Istanbul. The bait is the Spektor decoding machine, which is to be delivered by the irresistible Tatiana Romanova. The assassin is Red Grant, a psychopath who has defected from the West. Bond and Tatiana become pawns in a game of cross and double-cross that reaches its deadly finale on the Orient Express. Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Toby Stephens. 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. Toby Stephens expansive list of credits in film, theatre and television have earned him critical acclaim as a stage and screen actor of distinction. He will soon reprise his role as Captain Flint in the second season of Starzs drama Black Sails, and recently starred in the critically acclaimed Private Lives at the Gielgud Theatre in Londons West End. Other theatre credits include Tom Stoppards The Real Thing at Londons Old Vic Theatre and Ibsens Dolls House at the Donmar Warehouse. On film he played Gustav Graves in the James Bond movie Die Another Day. Critic Reviews: "Highly polished, irresistible." (Sunday Times) "Mr. Fleming is in a class by himself." (Daily Mail) "Mr. Fleminghas never concocted a richer brew." (New Yorker) "Fleming is intensely observant, acutely literate and can turn a cliché into a silk purse with astute alchemy." (New York Herald Tribune) "Flemings tautest, most exciting and most brilliant tale." (Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: A classical Bond in an elegant style Would you listen to From Russia with Love again? Why? I will return with pleasure to this audio, for the perfume of that times so well described in the book and most of all, for the incredible voice of Toby Stephens. What did you like best about this story? The book has some of the best ingredients for success : espionage, mystery, love story, friendship, travelling with one of the most romantic conveyance - the Orient Express What about Toby Stephenss performance did you like? His outstanding performance took me in the middle of the story, mixing drama, mystery and feelings with extraordinary easiness. Listening to this audio book with all his old fashioned characters, impersonated by Toby Stephens with so much style and depth, it's a literary experience which turns into a personal one and that is why you will always want to return. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I have had many moments when I hardly stopped the device. Truest Of Bonds. Bravo Mr Fleming Much has obviously been written elsewhere about the history of Agent 007 in literay and filmic terms and will be written again through the future in all forms. I read the majority of the original James Bond books in my later school years before college with the exceptions of Man With The Golden Gun and The Spy Who Loved Me and loved them from day one. As such when I heard of the Bond Reloaded series I was very enthusiastic and based on what I just finished, I was right to be so.

Flight of Eagles Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:14:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flight of Eagles Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the early days of World War II, nations were forced to choose sides in the epic battle that would change history forever. But for two brothers, fate had already made the choice. Separated as boys, Max and Harry Kelso have grown up to become ace fighter pilots - Max with the German Luftwaffe and Harry in Britain's RAF. Now, the machinery of war has set in motion an intrigue so devious, so filled with peril, that it will require them to question everything they know, everything they hold most dear: their lives, their families, their loyalties. Against impossible odds, it is their courage alone that will decide the course of the war.... Members Reviews: Possibly my all-time favorite Higgins book! What made the experience of listening to Flight of Eagles the most enjoyable? I first listened to this book about 10 years ago and have loved each subsequent reading so much that I was delighted to find it available on Audible. The concept of twin brothers whose lives revolve around flying, but with one being the pride of the Luftwaffe and the other the pride of the Allies, is creative, as we see the story unfold from both the Allied perspective and that of the Nazis. I found the premise highly creative, and I loved the careful way that Higgins built up the story to try to give it the veneer of being a true story, even when we all know that is is fiction. I have listened to many of Jack Higgins' books, but this is my favorite by far! What was one of the most memorable moments of Flight of Eagles? Throughout the whole book, I kept waiting for the brothers to meet each other in combat, but when they do, the book gives a nice twist to the story. Entertaining WWII Spy Story This book is part of s trilogy by the author. I found the other two books to be very good but I enjoyed this one the most of the three. Good characters, excellent story development...a great book to find a quiet place to read beginning to end. Great book I read this book a long time ago and always wanted to read it again. I didn't remember the name finally I found it what a great story lots of interesting layers crafted in this story What did you love best about Flight of Eagles? the story's ability to pull you through events with suspense and intrigue What did you like best about this story? the underlying story of a family caught up in WWII Which character as performed by Michael Page was your favorite? the Baroness Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? when the Baroness decided to relieve her sons of the weight they were under to protect her. Great Work Any additional comments? this was one of the first audio books i had listened to and i got hooked on them from here. this is a great story and i recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good book.

The Day After Tomorrow Audiobook by Allan Folsom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allan Folsom) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:02:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day After Tomorrow Author: Allan Folsom Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Paris, an American surgeon named Paul Osborn sees a man he believes murdered his father years ago - and tries to kill him. In London, a renowned homicide detective from Los Angeles on assignment to Interpol investigates a baffling series of decapitations. In Geneva, a beautiful medical resident begins a love affair that will change her life forever. In New Mexico, a physical therapist is invited to accompany a very special patient back to Switzerland. And in Germany, a select group of industrialists prepares for a momentous celebration... Deftly weaving together these disparate events, Allan Folsom reveals an international conspiracy of apocalyptic proportions, a sinister cabal that will send Paul Osborn on a heart-pounding chase across Europe - and keep listeners up long into the night. Members Reviews: Good quick listen I read this book when I was in my early 20s and remember really enjoying it. Then the movie with the same name came out and I was excited to see it, until I found out it had nothing to do with the book. This was a book that really stuck in my head and I've thought about re-reading it many times over the years. It's always interesting to go back over something that you read when you were young and see how your tastes and opinions have changed. This time around I found myself zoning out and drifting off. Perhaps because I already knew how it was going to end. I still really enjoyed the idea behind the story, though, and would recommend it to anyone. Because it's abridged it's a really quick and easy listen. The narrator was fantastic. He did all of the accents (Swedish, German, American, British, British slang, female) very convincingly. I have mixed opinions about the music in the recording. I don't normally like music in audio books, however, I felt like it added more to this book than it detracted. A new twist on an old theme This book won't disappoint you. It grabs you at the start and holds for the entire ride. The ending will come as a surprise (at least I wasn't expecting it). There were a few areas of the story I found unlikely, but they didn't take away from the story too much. The characters are believable and well developed. Overall, I enjoyed this audiobook. Critical -but for the good I found the book to be both riviting and interesting until the very end. I did figure out what was in the box about 2/3's down the line because it was kind of obvious. Still, I thought the book and its presentation were well done. day after tomorrow I found the exceedingly annoying music added for dramatic effect so distracting that it really ruined the book for me. At times it was so loud that it drowned out the story line. The music is annoying. What made the experience of listening to The Day After Tomorrow the most enjoyable? This is a good story and a well-written book. What didnt you like about Edward Hermanns performance? I love this narrator. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? I enjoyed the book, but the music was so annoying that I almost stopped listening. This is the first audible book I've read that had the music in it and I will never buy another one. I'll just read the paper book.

Dead Zero Audiobook by Stephen Hunter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Hunter) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:49:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Zero Subtitle: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: Buck Schirner Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Who killed Whiskey 2-2? And why wont it stay dead? A marine sniper team on a mission in tribal territories on the Afghan-Pakistan border, Whiskey 2-2 is ambushed by professionals using the latest high-tech shooting gear. Badly wounded, the teams sole survivor, Gunnery Sergeant Ray Cruz, aka the Cruise Missile, is determined to finish his job. He almost succeeds when a mystery blast terminates his enterprise, leaving a 30-foot crater where a building used to be and where Sergeant Cruz was meant to be hiding. Months pass. Rays target, an Afghan warlord named Ibrahim Zarzi, sometimes called The Beheader, becomes an American asset in the region and beyond, beloved by State, the Administration, and the Agency. He arrives in Washington for consecration as Our Man in Kabul. But so does a mysterious radio transmission, in last years code. Its from Whiskey 2-2: MISSION WILL BE COMPLETED. CONFIDENCE IS HIGH. Is Ray Cruz back? Has he gone rogue, is he insane, or just insanely angry? Will he succeed, though his antagonists now include the CIA, the FBI, and the same crew of bad boys that nearly killed him in Zabol province? Not to mention Bob Lee Swagger and a beautiful CIA agent named Susan Okada who gives Swagger more than just a patriotic reason to take the case. Swagger, the legendary hero of seven of Hunters novels, is recruited by the FBI to stop the Cruise Missile from reaching his target. The problem is that the more Swagger learns about what happened in Zabol, the more he questions the U.S. governments support of Zarzi and the more he identifies with Cruz as hunter instead of prey. With its hallmark accuracy on modern killing technologies, Dead Zero features an older, more contemplative Swagger, but never lets up on the razor-sharp dialogue, vivid characterizations, extraordinary action scenes, and dazzling prose that define Hunters landmark series. Members Reviews: A new generation of Swagger stories begins. I thoroughly enjoy Stephen Hunters work. This novel, like all the others in the Swagger series, did not fail to impress. Dead Zero opens the door for an entirely new generation of Swagger novels which needless to say left me excited to see what will come next.

The Spy Audiobook by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Cussler) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:26:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy Subtitle: An Isaac Bell Adventure Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Detective Isaac Bell, hero of The Chase and The Wrecker, returns in the remarkable new adventure from the number-one New York Times best-selling author. It is 1908, and international tensions are mounting as the world plunges toward war. When a brilliant American battleship gun designer dies in a sensational apparent suicide, the man's grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency to clear her father's name. Van Dorn puts his chief investigator on the case, and Isaac Bell soon realizes that the clues point not to suicide but to murder. And when more suspicious deaths follow, it becomes clear that someone - an elusive spy - is orchestrating the destruction of America's brightest technological minds...and the murders all connect to a top- secret project called Hull 44. Members Reviews: Isaac Bell and the navy In this 3rd novel, Isaac is involved with a case involving 3 "brothers" who are rampaging throughout several areas. He gets called into Van Dorm office in New York to meet a new client whose father had apparently just committed suicide. The daughter insists that her father could never do this, nor could he sell trade secrets to foreigners. Isaac agrees to look over crime scene as it hadn't been gone over by the navy, who was trying to keep this quiet. He finds evidence of forgery in the suicide note as the signature is more like the father's signature at a much younger age than current. Isaac makes a promise that the Van Dorn agency will look into the death as well as completing the capture of the 3 brother band. They are able through questioning figure out who set up the fake suicide but 2 other developers are also found dead. Bell is approached by a top Admiral who fought in the war with current President Theodore Roosevelt. He explains to Bell about the new ships being built and the new guns. He also explains about the shielding material needed for the new unmaded ships called Hull 44. There were only 5 people plus the Admiral who were involved in developing the means to achieve this. Of the 5, 3are dead, so the Van Dorn agency places the remaining 2 under 24 hour watch. This doesn't stop the attackers but they soon figure out that one person called the Spy is behind everything. Like all Bell stories, we get introduced to the suspect early in the story but only after Isaac Bell gets beat up a few times, does he realize who it is. Isaac and Marion finally decide on a stone for her ring and solve the crime. Hey! The Spy is a Success! Read it. I really like this series so I find it hard to find fault with the story. I didn't look for any faults as some others have in their reviews. I guess it might have been a little better but then books are written for our enjoyment and if it catches your interest right away then the writer has done their job. Sometimes, not always is the writer right on the button but then not everyone nor every book is destined to be the "Great American Novel". I have read what I would consider "dead" books and have struggled through them and then wanted to go burn the book. And they were books that fell within my interests. This book was far from being a dead book and I liked how well it tied in actual historical facts with the fictional story itself. So to the critics, try reading something else if you don't like the story.

The Accident Man Audiobook by Tom Cain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Cain) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:29:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accident Man Author: Tom Cain Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: If Princess Diana had been murdered, what sort of man would have killed her? Maybe one who made accidents happen. Maybe one who didn't realize who he was murdering.... ©2008 Tom Cain; (P)2008 Penguin Critic Reviews: "It's particularly hard to create an effective thriller surrounding an event as thoroughly examined as the death, in August 1997, of the most famous and photogenic woman in the world. Tom Cain has done it though, with conviction and power.... John Lee's compressed and controlled delivery, coupled with his impressive ear and range as an actor, allows a complete suspension of disbelief." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Surprisingly pedestrian Wait? An elite killer one step ahead of everyone until the end where he is saved by the hard-shelled tender-hearted lady of the streets. How is that nobody else has ever written this story? Nobody that is except everyone. There are some entertaining elements but the same predictable story. Good for soft slow and safe listen with gratuitous sexual intrusions. The narration however was excellent with impressive use of diverse accents. Predictable I guess good for guys who like bravado action and descriptions of women's anatomy to make a thriller interesting. Not very complex or sophistocated and we're supposed to buy the premise that Princess Di was murdered by an international conspiracy. Give me a break!

Die Jury Hörbuch von John Grisham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 06:51:50 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> Titel: Die Jury Autor:: John Grisham Erzähler: Charles Brauer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 24 hrs and 42 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-07-14 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 3 von 5 von 6 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Tonya Hailey, ein zehnjähriges Mädchen, wurde von zwei betrunkenen Männern brutal vergewaltigt und missbraucht. Wenige Tage später erschießt Tonyas Vater Carl Lee Hailey die beiden Täter im Gerichtsgebäude, in dem sie zu einer ersten Anhörung vorgeführt wurden. Das Gerichtsverfahren, dass gegen ihn eingeleitet wird, gerät zum Sensationsprozess. Denn: die beiden Gewaltverbrecher sind Weiße; Carl Lee ist ein Schwarzer... ©2014 Heyne Verlag (P)2014 Random House Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Nothing told me this was going to be in German What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I would not have purchased if I knew it was going to be in German!!

Operation Napoleon Audiobook by Arnaldur Indridason

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arnaldur Indridason) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:56:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Napoleon Author: Arnaldur Indridason Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Scandinavian crime writer and international literary phenomenon Arnaldur Indridason pens compulsively readable mysteries that have shot to the tops of best-seller lists around the world. When the U.S. Army attempts to secretly remove a plane from an Icelandic glacier, World War II intrigue erupts in the present - and threatens to engulf everyone in its path. Critic Reviews: Indridason fills the void that remains after youve read Stieg Larssons novels. (USA Today) Members Reviews: Misbegotten Thriller I enjoy Indridason's top-notch detective series. Perhaps that fact added to my sense of disappointment with Operation Napoleon. It is about as stale a thriller as can be. The characters are, without exception, one-dimensional and formulaic. The plot is the same old end-of-WWII conspiracy material that's been rehashed hundreds of time. Operation Nowhere To Run I really enjoyed reading this. I should have read this, however, in the winter. Some books are very sensory rich, and can be enjoyed even more by immersing yourself into the story elements. This would be a great read while traveling in Iceland, flying on a trip to a new, unfamiliar country, or during a snowstorm, stuck at home. The quick pace kept me interested throughout the tale. I want to hike on Vatnajokull. I want to learn Icelandic. I want to write. Interesting yarn Well told story that neverthless play fast and loose with significant underlying details of the tale that makes the overall plot rather unbelieveable What a terrific puzzler If you could sum up Operation Napoleon in three words, what would they be? I enjoy all of the Indridason Series, but this was an exceptional tale that kept you guessing until the end. George Guidall is the best reader and never fails to make the story enjoyable. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Definately, until the very end we are kept guessing and holding our breath for the heroine. I loved this book and the description of Icelandic life. Which character as performed by George Guidall was your favorite? Christine of course Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Made me want more Too much American bashing Would you try another book from Arnaldur Indridason and/or George Guidall? George Guidall ABSOLUTELY. Indridason possibly not. I would have to know it was more believable and less about the EVIL American government What was most disappointing about Arnaldur Indridasons story? The unbelievable story Did George Guidall do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? ABSOLUTELY HE IS THE BEST If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Operation Napoleon? The entire plot. STAR OVER

The Spanish Game Audiobook by Charles Cumming

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Cumming) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:47:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spanish Game Subtitle: A Novel Author: Charles Cumming Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: But the rules have changed. Alec is now working alone, outside the boundaries of any official agency. Paranoid and expendable, he soon becomes vulnerable to the ruthless duplicities of a secret world in which no one can be trusted. Yet as he comes face to face with the nightmare of modern terror, Alec is given one last chance for redemption. Critic Reviews: "This is spy fiction of the highest order; Cumming deserves to be ranked with the best of the genre's practitioners." ( Publishers Weekly Starred Review)"Intricate and intelligent" ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Great book This is my idea of an espionage novel. A ton of twists, plotting and intrigue, and all absolutely believable. No James Bond moments. No miraculous escapes relying on super human abilities or gadgetry, and the World isn't about to end. In fact, there really is no win or lose and the goods guys aren't a ll that good, the bad guys not all that bad. The characters are well thought out and are portrayed as real people. It's hard to find a good spy novel. This is a winner. Top in Genre The audio recording of The Spanish Game is excellent. Simon Vance's reading enriches the storyline, which is a unique tale of a spy "coming in and out of the cold." Cumming's characters are multi-layered and complicated making this a must read for anyone who loves good writing and especially good writing in the spy genre. Excellent narration but moody book Simon Vance does a great job with narration and voices. This novel has received lots of praise from spy genre fans, but it is only enjoyable for readers who like novels with an anti-hero and mostly unlikeable characters. There's not a lot of action; it's more about whether each character is really who he/she seems. I got tired of it and found it a bit of a downer. slow start, but worth it Would you try another book from Charles Cumming and/or Simon Vance? absolutely. What did you like best about this story? you didn't see where the story was going for a long time. And that's a delight. Have you listened to any of Simon Vances other performances before? How does this one compare? several. and he always does a good job. He never tries too hard with the accents and voice qualities. Any additional comments? Cummings is a very good writer and he should not be only thought of as a mystery-genre writer. Great for spy buffs This is a very convoluted story, as any spy story should be. The narrator has to switch to Spanish now and then. I am no judge, but it sounded convincing. I occasionally had to rewind to absorb the plot details. Overall the experience was very enjoyable and I can't wait for Cumming's next novel

The Shadow List Audiobook by Todd Moss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Todd Moss) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:00:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shadow List Author: Todd Moss Narrator: Piter Marek Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A cutting-edge novel of international crime and its consequences, from Nigeria to Russia to Washington, from the former deputy assistant secretary of state. We laugh when it pops up in our inbox: the scam letter promising a windfall. We wonder: How does anybody fall for these things? But it is no laughing matter. It is one of the biggest organized crime rackets in the world, it is deadly - and State Department crisis manager Judd Ryker has fallen right into the middle of it. The disappearance of a young American in London sends Ryker into the heart of a corruption scandal in Nigeria, at the same time his CIA agent wife Jessica finds herself chasing a Russian master criminal known as the Bear. Unknown to either of them, they are pulling at two ends of the same lethal thread, a staggeringly vicious enterprise of piracy, extortion, and murder. The world is messy and dangerous, Jessica warns her husband. More dangerous than you know. But he is about to find out. Members Reviews: Greed Corruption and Kidnapping When Jason Saunders received a letter with an offer too good to refuse, his first impression is that it is a scam. However, the letter contained personal information that was not generally known. When Jason responds it results in his disappearance. Judd Ryker, working for the State Department, is assigned to find Jason. The trail leads to Nigeria, where many such letters originate. Judd's wife Jessica works for the CIA. As Judd travels to Nigeria, Jessica travels to St. Petersburg, posing as an assassin who does jobs for the Russian mafia. She is given the job of eliminating an official in Nigeria, where their assignments cross and the action takes off. Greed, manipulation, corruption, kidnapping and some memorable characters make this an exciting read. I received this book from First to Read in exchange for a review. Looking forward to the next Ryker adventure I just finished reading Todd Mosses 4th installment of the Judd Ryker series ..* The Shadow List *. Diplomatic/political thriller following my favorite problem solver Judd and his mysterious, slightly more intriguing wife Jessica.. meet the Rykers (not to be mistaken for the Cleavers or the Bradys). Judd is sent to Nigeria to find a way to free a kidnapped young banker .. but wait!. Nigeria , we have a problem!, there happens to also be a kidnapped basket ball player who, while visiting his native country to dedicate a hospital, finds himself taken from his car, hood on head and whisked away.. so.. Judd while you are there , can you work this one too?.. meanwhile in Russia , Jessica is gathering intel on a Russian mob boss.. posing as an assassin for hire.. hired to kill a judge in.. you guessed it , Nigeria!.. and guess who is helping Judd with his negotiations with kidnappers? you guessed it.. that very judge! oh there is so much more to this book.. so many colorful characters.. so many back stories, so much fun to read. having said that I HIGHLY recommend reading the first three in the series. this one can wait. You need to really get to know the Rykers and this book just doesn't do that for you...read the series .. each book is much better appreciated in order. Donât miss he latest Ryker whirlwind Another page turning adventure with the Rykers. Corruption, kidnapping, Russian thugs masterfully woven to keep us on the edge of the page. The Ryker duo continues to deliver kickass adventures - and Todd Moss breathtaking plots.

The Jerusalem Assassin Audiobook by Avraham Azrieli

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Avraham Azrieli) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:33:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jerusalem Assassin Author: Avraham Azrieli Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Avraham Azrieli Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the wake of the 1995 Oslo Peace Accords, a wave of Palestinian terror hits Jewish targets. Israel responds with a clandestine war in Paris, Zurich, and Tel Aviv. When a beautiful Mossad agent is critically wounded in Amsterdam, master spy Jerusalem Gerster pursues the attackers back to Israel, where he uncovers a sinister conspiracy to perpetrate an unprecedented national catastrophe--the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin. Members Reviews: Great sequel! I loved the Jerusalem Inception, and this sequel is just as good at keeping me at the edge of my seat as well! Wonderful A JEWISH James Bond but with true information. The characters were believable and the story line almost credible

Hunter Killer Audiobook by Patrick Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Robinson) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:51:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunter Killer Author: Patrick Robinson Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Inside the opulent palaces and lavish mansions, the royal family is ransacking the country's dwindling coffers while the desert kingdom seethes with unrest. Appalled at his family's extravagant lifestyle, Crown Prince Nasir vows to end the careless and destructive rule and sets in motion a top-secret operation to destroy the Saudi oil industry and bankrupt the monarch. To do so, he must enlist the help of an ally, a naval power willing to help Sturn for a share of the wealth.... Critic Reviews: "The characters come across as real people caught up in a frightening scenario." (Publishers Weekly) "An absolute master of action thrillers." (Jack Higgins) Members Reviews: A bit predictable Although I am glued to the detail, intricate story lines, I fear they are getting all too predictable. Admiral Morgan can't be wheeled out of retirement yet again, surely? The US Navy seal and submarines can't save the world yet again? I know it's heavily Navy biased, but the US has other military specialists don't they? No mention of the USAF ever, or the Army. I think integrating all 3 major services especially whilst conducting world wide operations would be far more realistic. With all that said, once again I found it hard to put down. Calling all wanna-be-submariners. Hard to believe how timely this book is right now with the world in chaos. Not PC Very well written 'Spy vs Spy' para-military novel. Characters that we wish we had protecting our freedom in current reality. A harken back to when Americans had confidence in our country's ability to defend and protect - far away from the reality of today and how our government is run from the golf course. I felt good reading these novels of Patrick Robinson's reality of the 1990's; back when America stood for the principal of freedom for the civilized country's of the world. Absolutely not for the PC liberal progressive America last crowd. ... I started reading this series I thought they were pretty good. Then as I got further in to ... When I started reading this series I thought they were pretty good. Then as I got further in to the series I find that it is always the same or similar story line. Always the same scenarios and very repetitious in each single book. Descriptions abound about the same statistics of the cruise missile, the size of the sub etc. etc. I actually stopped reading Mr. Robinson's books in the middle of "Hunter Killer" and went back to a different author. Great Book Patrick Robinson is an outstanding story teller, The book keeps you on edge wondering what will happen next. He uses some of the same good guys and some of the old bad guy's, Some of the points he makes are a little off but close enought. I should know because I was in the US Navy for 28 years, 8 Years in the submarine service and most of the rest in under water demolition team and seal team. At 77 years old I do read a lot and Patrick Robinson is at the top of my lest along with W E B Griffin and Tom Clancy. Ya all have a great year.

Rick Cantelli, P.I. Audiobook by Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Publishing, Inc

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Lee DeLeo) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:11:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rick Cantelli, P.I. Subtitle: Rick Cantelli, Book 1 Author: Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Publishing, Inc Narrator: David Gilmore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-18-14 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Ex-Seal Rick Cantelli and CIA Counterintelligence Agent Lois Madigan form Madigan & Cantelli Security and Investigations. After twenty successful years, Rick's old high school girlfriend shows up to turn their world upside down. Suddenly, they're back killing bad guys, facing down mobsters, and escorting movie stars. They were a deadly team in their CIA years, and they prove they're just as deadly now. Members Reviews: Never To Old To Rock Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The book is fast moving plenty of action and steamy situations Who was your favorite character and why? Rick has it all women falling all over him What does David Gilmore bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Perfect narration for the character. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? The book follows a story line but at times each chapter sometimes were different cases that all that rolled into one story Any additional comments? A fun read with some great characters I cant wait to start reading book 2

The Peking Target Audiobook by Adam Hall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Hall) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:46:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peking Target Subtitle: Quiller, Book 10 Author: Adam Hall Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Two men stand in the shadow of a helicopter at midnight in London. One of them is Quiller, and he recalls his thoughts: My hands were growing cold and a lightness was coming into my head, and I had the same thought that we all have when we're going into a mission: That we ought to get out now before it's too late, before the luck runs out and we're cast up in a Gulag labor camp or lashed blindfold to a post in Beirut or spread-eagled against a mountainside with a ripped parachute for a shroud and one last intimate friend plucking strength from us with his bone-white beak. But suddenly, this time, it was too late to get out. And Lord, I was afraid. We are with him later, when he stands among the crowds massed in Peking for the funeral of the Chinese Premier: The British delegates formed a short line along the side of the catafalque as their leader placed the Queen's wreath carefully against it; then suddenly the sky was filled with flowers, and the bloodied body of the secretary of state was hurled against me by the blast as the coffin exploded. With him we meet Spur, the agent who will later be found lifeless in the coils of a boa constrictor in his lonely room above the streets of Seoul; and Li-fei, the girl with the cinnamon eyes and the delicate porcelain neck, in the last few days before a merciless act of ritual ends her life on the temple steps; and Tung Kuo-fong, the omnipotent diabolus who is the target for the mission; and Ferris, the man from London who is here with Quiller to try to save him as he faces his moment of truth: For the first time I wondered how far gone I was. From Ferris to London: They've tried five times to kill him and I don't think he can stand the strain... From London to Ferris: There's no point in leaving him out there if he's losing his nerve... I sat hunched with my eyes screwed shut, wondering how to face the man beside me when I opened them. Then Ferris asked me quietly: Why don't you go home? Anyone else would. I opened my eyes and took a breath and tried to get some steadiness into my voice. This is home. Where the brink is? That's right. This is Adam Hall's tenth story of Quiller, the ultra-secret espionage agent, a "mission report" that takes the reader through the nerve-chilling labyrinth to the brink and back as he closes in on The Peking Target. Members Reviews: AIN"T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH... If there's a book in the series that might be a big screen hit with the kids, it's this one. Never mind all the explosions and, yes a helicopter chase...it's what Q is up against this time: The supernatural. At least near enough, in the personal and organizational capabilities of an nth-degree Dan scion of an ancient Triad, where his family's welfare is concerned. Enough to push the world off its axis, which is beginning to be the issue, as a body count of oblivious world figures is being created in order to... Well, that's for our hero to figure out, and report on, if he can make it, literally, to the mountaintop. The chapter covering the multi-way-communications there, via shortwave, is worth a class at Langley, say, or wherever, but presumably they have the whole Hall set by now. The best espionage ever. I've been a reader all my life, 60 years now, and Hall is my favorite writer- hands down.

The Quiller Memorandum Audiobook by Adam Hall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Hall) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:05:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quiller Memorandum Author: Adam Hall Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Your name is Quiller. You are the hero of an extraordinary novel that shows how a spy works, how messages are coded and decoded, how contacts are made, how a man reacts under the influence of truth drugs, and that traces the story of a vastly complex, entertaining, convincing, and sinister plot. Critic Reviews: "You can't go wrong with Quiller." (Harper's) "Tense, intelligent, harsh, surprising." (New York Times) "A model of breathless excitement." (New Yorker) Members Reviews: An entertaining thriller This is a well-read, well-written thriller that holds up to repeated listens. It is a classic of post-war espionage, full of twists and turns. It starts off pretty strong, but... I enjoyed roughly the first half of The Quiller Memorandum immensely. It's set in Berlin during the mid 1960s, a setting ripe with intrigue, and it gets off to a fast start. But about half way through the story, an element of overdone psychoanalysis intrudes on the narrative and it just goes on and on until you begin to wonder which word applies best, tiresome or wearisome. (I say wearisome is worse than tiresome, and thus is the better choice.) The performance by Simon Prebble is top notch. Great Fiction Would you listen to The Quiller Memorandum again? Why? Yes. Mostly because the story is so good but also because the performance is near perfect. The narrarator did an absolutely splendid job bringing this story to life. I don't think this would have been as good an experience without the narrarator. Who was your favorite character and why? The main, character, of course. Everyone else is a bad guy. Have you listened to any of Simon Prebbles other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first time listening to Mr. Pebble. I would absolutely listen to him again. He is fantastic. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? Very entertaining story. Marvelous performance. Story stops with an interesting premise The idea of a post WWII Germany and hunting for evil Nazi's had potential. The book however realized none of it as it rambles through a self reflective narrative that neither tells a story nor develops any characters. 90% of the time the story deals with what the main character is thinking. It never seems to develop into a plot to follow nor enjoy. This easily is my least favorite Audible download in 3 years. Maybe if you have enjoyed other of this authors books you may enjoy it, but I found it uncompelling and tedious. Overwrought What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Seems like it was trying to be literary, so lots of stream of consciousness and Freudian. Seemed like dreck.

Split Second Audiobook by David Baldacci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Baldacci) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:55:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Split Second Subtitle: King and Maxwell, Book 1 Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Split Second is the first in the gripping King and Maxwell series by best-selling author David Baldacci. When something distracts Secret Agent Sean King for a split second, it costs him his career and presidential candidate Clyde Ritter his life. But what stole his attention? And why was Ritter shot? Eight years later Michelle Maxwell is on the fast track through the ranks of the Secret Service when her career is stopped short: presidential candidate John Bruno is abducted from a funeral home while under her protection. The similarity between the two cases drives Michelle to reopen investigations into the Ritter fiasco and join forces with attractive ex-agent King. The pair are determined to get to the bottom of what happened in those critical moments. Meanwhile, high-ranking members of the legal system and key witnesses from both cases are going missing. King is losing friends, colleagues and clients fast, and his ex-lover, Joan Dillinger, is playing curious games - she wants Sean back, but she also owes him for something.... Split Second is followed by Hour Game, Simple Genius, First Family, The Sixth Man and King and Maxwell. Members Reviews: Baldacci at his best Thoroughly enjoyed this story which was fast paced. Was listening to it while working in house and found myself sitting down to listen to the story rather than switch it off in order to vacuum. Narration good and to me it was Baldacci at his best. Far-fetched plot, shallow characterisation Not for me. Clichéd and lazy writing, no depth to characters, turgid dialogue. And "lightyear" is a measurement of distance, not time, David Baldacci and your lazy editor! What an annoying narrator I'm only a few chapters in but the narrator's voice and style are driving me crazy. I would listen to another book by Baldacci but not if read by Scott brick. He has an annoying voice and most of the time I can't tell if it's the man or women talking. They both sound the same. great story less than great performance the story itsslef was really good however the narrator's performance left a lot to be desired. he sounded bored and had no get and and go for the book. as well as that the editing left choppy areas and a lack of audio every now and then. Excellent Fantastic, intricate, thrilling and compelling story. Scott Brick is one of the best narrators. I have listened to many of his and disturbed that previous reviews have expressed the opposite. can't wait for the next book.

The Red Room Audiobook by Ridley Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ridley Pearson) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:42:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red Room Subtitle: Risk Agent, Book 3 Author: Ridley Pearson Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the newest international thrill ride from New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson, John Knox, and Grace Chu, the incomparable and often incompatible duo team up again, this time in the exotic "city between two worlds": Istanbul. What's it like to see yourself in a picture you never knew was taken? John Knox is an expert at surveillance and delicate, international dealings. So he is understandably thrown when David "Sarge" Dulwich, his contact at Rutherford Risk, hands him a photo of a transaction he recently facilitated in the Middle East. More curious to him, he's shown that photo while in the Red Room, the private security company's highly secure underground bunker, where eavesdropping is impossible and privacy ensured. Why all the cloak-and-dagger? Knox is pressured into accepting a job as an art broker in mysterious Istanbul, a city situated on two continents where East meets West and Islam meets Christianity. It is a melting pot of spies, terrorists, and conflicting interests. Teamed with smart, quick, and fearless Grace Chu, Knox must navigate a murky operation, the only goal of which is to spend five minutes in the proximity of a man they've never met. Why? What can it possibly matter? And why are so many others bound and determined to see it never happens - at any cost? Members Reviews: Dissapointed Series going downhill. Plot is forced. Complex plot - is Pearson trying to be Ludlum? I really enjoy Ridley Pearson and I actually like the characters John Know and Grace Chu quite a bit. I was looking forward to the next risk agent novel and was suprized when I saw the mediocre reviews. Except for I found the plot to be Ludlumesque - ie so complicated that you had no idea where it was going, I did not think that Knox or Grace were lifeless. Quite the opposite for me - so I can't say it was my favorite of his books but I did enjoy it. Not sorry I bought it. Not Ridley Pearson's best, this book has characters chasing a phantom all ... Not Ridley Pearson's best, this book has characters chasing a phantom all over Istanbul in tried but true spy fiction fashion, only to emerge in a confusing lack of explanation for the real reasons behind their suffering. The characters so beautifully developed in other installments were unrecognizable and it felt as if someone else had tried to step into the author's shoes and write for him, but didn't quite make the grade. Four Stars A good read. Like the charactors but the story needed to open up ... Not enough variation. Like the charactors but the story needed to open up more.

The Man with the Red Tattoo Audiobook by Raymond Benson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Benson) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:20:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man with the Red Tattoo Subtitle: James Bond Series Author: Raymond Benson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When a British businessman and his family are killed in Japan by a virulent form of West Nile disease, James Bond suspects a mass assassination. Investigating with the help of beautiful Japanese agent Reiko Tamura and his old friend, Tiger Tanaka, Bond searches for the killers and the one surviving daughter, Mayumi. Bond's discoveries lead him to believe that two powerful factions controlled by the mysterious terrorist Goro Yoshida are playing God. Between them they have created the perfect weapon, one small and seemingly insignificant enough to strike anywhere, unnoticed. With an emergency G8 summit meeting just days away, Bond has his work cut out for him discovering when - and how - the next attack will occur. It's a race against time as Bond confronts both man and nature in a desperate bid to stop the release of a deadly virus that could destroy the Western world. Members Reviews: One of the best James Bond books ever written complex characters full of ... One of the best James Bond books ever written complex characters full of suspense a flawed gritty hero beautufil well developed heroines detailed observations about Japan would work well for Daniel Craig More the Bond of the movies. This is more the Bond of the movies but with more simple gadgets. I prefer not to write a review and just I dictate with stars but Amazon forces their will upon the reader. A fitting end to the Benson cycle In my previous review of Zero Minus Ten, Raymond Benson's take on James Bond found our intrepid secret agent against the Chinese mafia in the first book of his cycle. It's fitting that Benson returns Bond to action against the Asian mafia, this time in Japan in the final novel of the Benson cycle, The Man with the Red Tattoo. Set against the backdrop of the G8 summit, 007 returns to the land of the rising Sun (which he first visited in the classic You Only Live Twice) and is reunited with his old friend Tiger Tanaka to investigate the deaths of a billionaire corporate president and his family, which are tied in to a corporate takeover masterminded by the Japanese yakuza who ate intent on unleashing a genetic virus on the world. Benson paces his story with the usual flair for detail in the story's locales, along with a thorough understanding of the Japanese underworld and mafia, while giving Bond a real run for his money. It's too bad that this is the last of the Benson cycle. He makes for an exciting storyteller and honors the Ian Fleming franchise. Fear Mosquitoes The Union is dead but Goro Yoshida is still out there and he's got plans to unleash a deadly virus on the decadent West. Bond comes across many helpful allies and some pretty ferocious villains which makes this book hard to put down. Raymond Benson finished his Bond writing career with flare. If you are a James Bond fan then you must read all of Benson's six original Bond novels!! Good read for Bond fans post-Fleming A little slow in place with a few too many Japanese phrases and explanations thrown in. Bond's return to Japan, long overdue, with the return of Tiger Tanaka was nice. SPOILER: Insufficient explanation of the fate of Bond's son.

The Keys of Hell Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:28:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Keys of Hell Subtitle: Paul Chevasse Series, Book 3 Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: British expatriate Paul Chavasse is about as tough as they come. For years, he has made a dangerous living running men and intelligence across the Adriatic Sea from Italy to the communist country of Albania. But his ideals are about to be tested more than he ever thought possible. The Albanian government, seeking to crush a religious resurgence within its borders, wants to find and destroy the Madonna of Scutari a legendary statue of ebony and gold that has protected the faithful for a thousand years. Before government forces capture them, priests hide the carving deep in the marshes along the coast. Now, Paul Chavasse must outrun an entire army in a race to save the priceless relic and the lives of thousands of believers. Critic Reviews: Higgins makes the pages fly. (New York Daily News) Members Reviews: Typical Jack Higgins Either you like Mr Higgins or you dont. Standard airport reading, cliche suspense, over heroic characters...basically just read it, enjoy while reading and then just forget it. suspensefull. A good book. It held my interest to the surprise ending. The keys of Hell. Jack higgins Takes place primarily in Albania, during Soviet occupation. Chavasse is tricked into recovering a religious relic. Full of action, suspense and intrigue. A very believable cast of characters. A first rate thriller! Five Stars A very favorite author - Can't go wrong with a Higgins book. Must read book for people who like action pack intrigue As always Jack Higgins leaves you wondering where the story is going. Must read book for people who like action pack intrigue. I would recommend this as a quick read as it is hard put down.

The Chancellor Manuscript Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:05:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chancellor Manuscript Subtitle: A Novel Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Did J. Edgar die a natural death?... Or was he murdered? Inver Brass: a group of high-minded and high-placed intellectuals who see a monstrous threat to the country in Hoover's unethical use of his scandal-ridden private files. They decide to do away with him - quietly, efficiently, with no hint of impropriety. Until best-selling thriller writer Peter Chancellor stumbles onto information that makes his precious books look like harmless fairy tales. Now Chancellor and Inver Brass are on a deadly collision course, spiraling across the globe in an ever-widening arc of violence and terror, hurtling toward a showdown that will rip Washington's intelligence community apart - leaving only one damning document to survive.... Critic Reviews: "Exerts a riveting appeal, as it seems to justify our worst nightmares of what really goes on in the so-called intelligence community in Washington." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Dated Many years ago I read several Ludlum books and loved them. Now decades later I have picked up a couple including Chancellor Manuscript and am left wondering what I saw in this author at the time. This book misses on several levels. ONE: the writing style is very dated. Thrillers have gone through a metamorphosis over the last 40 years. Writers like James Patterson have changed how we the audience interact with the written word. The Chancellor Manuscript reads like the 39 Steps. The language is stilted and the dialog far removed from daily life. TWO: The plot. Its structured around Hoovers death and the files he kept on people in order to hold sway over them. This was news back in the day and the readers must have had that extra involvement, but now its ancient history and so much of the plot centers around this and a conspiracy that feels bland. THREE: Story structure. The story is told mostly in the 3rd person. Its raw. The story moves from one character to another in strange ways. Its slow. The story meanders from one point to the next not giving the audience very much. So... - Narration is not great. I think this narration might be 30 years old. I remember this narrator from back in the day. He's not very good. - Dialog is poor. No one talks like the characters here do. Very badly done. - Female characters are 2 dimensional. Think James Bond babe and nothing else. - Protagonist is dumb. The main character here 'Peter Chancellor', is a smart author uncovering international conspiracies, but he acts like a dupe from page to page. Skip this book. Its not good. Ludlum is Terrific It had been awhile since reading a Ludlum novel. Listening to this book reminded me of the great skill and writing style he has. Truly a masterfully written story. A page turner you hate to have end.

The English Teacher Audiobook by Yiftach Reicher Atir

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yiftach Reicher Atir) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:35:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The English Teacher Subtitle: A Novel Author: Yiftach Reicher Atir Narrator: Charlotte Albanna Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For listeners of John le Carré and viewers of Homeland, a slow-burning psychological spy thriller by a former brigadier general of intelligence in the Israeli army. After attending her father's funeral, former Mossad agent Rachel Goldschmitt empties her bank account and disappears. But when she makes a cryptic phone call to her former handler, Ehud, the Mossad sends him to track her down. Finding no leads, he must retrace her career as a spy to figure out why she abandoned Mossad before she can do any damage to Israel. But he soon discovers that after living undercover for so long, an agent's assumed identity and her real one can blur, catching loyalty, love, and truth between them. In the midst of a high-risk, high-stakes investigation, Ehud begins to question whether he ever knew his agent at all. In The English Teacher, Yiftach R. Atir drew on his own experience in intelligence to weave a psychologically nuanced thriller that explores the pressures of living under an assumed identity for months at a time. Critic Reviews: "An extraordinary page turner, told with clarity, insight, and compassion, The English Teacher offers a rare and realistic portrait of the unrelenting sacrifices of living a double life." (Gideon Raff) "[Yiftach R. Atir] probes how leading a double life can erode the foundations of a spy's former existence; how all of the lies are rooted in truth, and the truth, especially when it comes to love, is often coated with a patina of lies.... Masterful." (The Times of Israel) "The book...does exactly what a novel of its kind should do: re-examine the Mossad. Throughout the book...doubts are cast on personal as well as national morality.... Atir seeks to pinpoint the fine line separating the moral actions that operatives perform for their country and their own exploitation." (Ha'aretz) Members Reviews: Powerful suspense story This is not a feel good happy ending spy story. It's a powerful and seemingly truthful account of an agent caught between a real life which holds nothing for her and a False life that she creates containing all that she loves. Well written and well read. The Good and the Bad The Washington Post named this mystery novel one of the top 10 of 2016. I agree that the story was well written and interesting; however, while the narrator had a good voice and did an adequate job, her lack of energy throughout much of the story did a disservice to the author and the listeners. Overall, still a good audiobook. In the leauge of "I am pilgrim " If you want to feel what kind of nightmare the agents live this will swollow-you! Don't , just don't. No big story, nothing special, no character building. I waited and waited then it's over. Unique, captivating and thought-provoking. Very different from the usual spy thriller genre. It's stark, dark and realistic. No good guys. No bad guys. Just human beings.

The Sigma Protocol Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Fri, 19 Oct 2001 05:24:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sigma Protocol Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-01 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 736 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: American investment banker Ben Hartman arrives in Zurich, the first time he's been back to Switzerland since his twin brother died there in a tragic accident four years ago. But when Ben chances upon Jimmy Cavanaugh, an old college friend, Cavanaugh draws a gun and tries to kill him. In minutes, several innocent bystanders are dead, as well as Cavanaugh, and Ben is on the run, plunged into an unspeakable nightmare. U.S. Department of Justice field agent Anna Navarro is being stalked by a relentless killer, managing to survive only by a combination of luck, skill, and her own quick wits. The attacks on her are somehow related to her current assignment: investigating the sudden, seemingly unrelated deaths of a number of very old men around the world. The only thing that connects them is an ancient CIA file bearing the code word Sigma. Brought together by accident, Ben and Anna realize that their only hope of survival lies with each other. Together they race to uncover the long-hidden diabolical secrets of Sigma - secrets that threaten everything they think they know, everything they believed about their friends and families, everything they were taught about history itself. For behind Sigma lies a vast deception that is finally coming to fruition - and the fate of the world is in their hands. Critic Reviews: "Ludlum's trademark skills of intricate plotting, breakneck pacing, and high-wire drama are all on display in this gripping thriller." (Amazon.com) "A memorable swan song." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good story until the far fetched ending I loved listening to this story. It grabbed me from the very beginning and kept me hooked all the way until almost the end. The plot was almost believable and conspiracy types might have even thought Ludlum was on to something. The plot spiraled down to a far-fetched and unbelievable ending however and ruined an otherwise excellent listening experience. I couldn't put down my player! Once I got started, I found excuses to pick up my audible player and continue the drama: I was getting up at 5 am to ride my exercise bike (which I rarely do) and listen. I was ignoring the morning radio news during my commute to listen. I took a long walks on the weekend to listen. When it was over, I was happy I had my life back. The best of Ludlum! This is one of Ludlum's fastest-paced, best reads. Paul Michael again is simply the best! Average This was my 3rd encounter with a Ludlum book and it reads just like the first two. While engaging and exciting, the end left me wanting something a bit more original than the ususal gift-wrap, disney ending. If you are happy enough with the Cussler/Ludlum/Koontz serial novels then you will likely enjoy this one just fine. A great read I will not be surprised if the story is true, there are alot of facts pointing to the truth of this story, except with a different flavor. A very engaging story, as I heard it on my way back and forth to work. Being an analytical and picky reader, two thumbs up to the author.

On Dangerous Ground Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:42:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Dangerous Ground Subtitle: A Sean Dillon Novel Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jack Higgins, the best-selling author of The Eagle Has Landed and Angel of Death, presents an explosive and timely thriller about the uncertain future of Hong Kong, China, and the world 1944. Mao Tse-tung signs a secret document that could delay the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong for an additional one hundred years. But all copies of the document disappear in a plane crash. 1993. As Hong Kong prepares to be restored to China in 1997, Englands prime minister learns of the existence of Mao Tse-tungs lost document. Former terrorist Sean Dillon is given direct orders to keep the document from coming to light at all costs. One copy still exists, hidden in the wreckage of a plane on the bottom of a Scottish Loch. But Dillons not the only person searching for it. There are powerful business interests, including the Mafia, that will do anything to retain their power over Hong Kong even if the delicate balance of world power is destroyed. Members Reviews: Interesting plot though some aspects could be bett Would you consider the audio edition of On Dangerous Ground to be better than the print version? No. Both are good :) How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I would use less characters. and more movement of the story to be based more on intrigue. It read well. But it was more about mundane characters and events rather than an old plan that had gone down years ago.. somehow the story i felt was not one of his better one's What about Michael Pages performance did you like? Oh he is amazing.. I love the way he emulates the females voices.... all parts of it was superb !!! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Waiting to surface ... Any additional comments? I love his books . and the Irish influence it has. Truly fascinating work. Higgins Keeps You Engaged I like the characters in the Higgins books. This is no exception. The action is very quick. Characters are well developed. Plots very believable. Another excellent Listen! Any additional comments? Another fantastic listen by Higgins! Just love his style and his characters. Dillon is a great character. Michael Page is a wonderful reader. I am a huge George Guidall fan, but I am quickly becoming a Page fan. He easily switches from character to character flawlessly. Book to book he is extremely good at maintaining each character and their style of speaking and attitude. Great book, great plot, always had me on the edge of my seat! :Looking forward to the next book in the series! Thanks Jack!

Breach of Power Audiobook by Chuck Barrett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chuck Barrett) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:00:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breach of Power Author: Chuck Barrett Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 406 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A hiker finds a journal deep inside a glacier that was lost during World War II. On its frozen pages are etched the secret locations of treasures lost since the 1940s. But something more ominous is scribed in the journal - something that threatens the Presidency of the United States. Jake Pendleton and his new partner, Francesca Catanzaro, work for an "off the books" intelligence firm and are summoned to the White House where they are instructed to locate and acquire the book. Jake soon realizes there are others on a quest to find it as well. Others who will kill to get to it first. Members Reviews: Now one of my New Favorite Authors If you could sum up Breach of Power in three words, what would they be? Action. Suspense. Fast-paced. What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Again , Scott Brick brings life to any story. Any additional comments? This is a really good follow up to "The Toymaker". I have listened to all three in the series consecutively and can not wait for Chuck Barrett to write another. I figured out the mystery about 1/2 way through but the ride to the end was thrilling Pursuing suspense, the story was lost It is an OK read if your just looking for s suspense novel. Unfortunately the story loses believably. To much for the sake of sensationalism. You will find yourself saying "really" this is just stupid. It has its moments... The story and style is right along with other novels such as Brad Thor. The story is good and the mystery does play along well. Narration with Mr. Brick is awesome as expected. I enjoyed the story and would recommend this if you like the action, mystery type books. A different, but outstanding, espionage novel! In Book 3 of the series Jake Pendleton has moved to a job with a company that sub-contracts to the US government and he has a new partner, Francesca Catanzaro. Their assignment is made by the president of the US. The centerpiece of breach of power is a book from the WWII period found in ice in the Alps. The content of the book threaten the life of the president of the US. Others are also seeking the book and they are willing to kill to get it. Breach of Power is a truly outstanding thriller made even better by Scott Brick's narration. Career as a mortuary employee on hold... Would you listen to Breach of Power again? Why? I don't listen to audio books more than once. At least, I try to avoid it. Would you recommend Breach of Power to your friends? Why or why not? Only if you like these types of sprawling action thrillers. It is classic for the genre, but not exceptional. Which scene was your favorite? The resolution in the mortuary was fascinating, as much for the drama and family politics as anything else. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Some of the graveyard scenes are fascinating. Any additional comments? The story is a bit messy, the characters clear but sometimes illogical. The background is interesting, and the resolution is clean. On balance, a decent offering in this thriller genre. The Scott Brick performance is good ( although sometimes abit flat ) and, on balance, this isn't a bad use of a credit.

Radiant Angel Audiobook by Nelson DeMille

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nelson DeMille) — Tue, 26 May 2015 21:37:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radiant Angel Author: Nelson DeMille Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: "A soft breeze fluttered the white, blue, and red Russian flag in front of the U.N. mission. I remember when the Soviet hammer and sickle flew there. I kind of miss the Cold War. But I think it's back." RADIANT ANGEL After a showdown with the notorious Yemeni terrorist known as The Panther, John Corey has left the Anti-Terrorist Task Force and returned home to New York City, taking a job with the Diplomatic Surveillance Group. Although Corey's new assignment with the DSG-surveilling Russian diplomats working at the U.N. Mission - is thought to be "a quiet end", he is more than happy to be out from under the thumb of the FBI and free from the bureaucracy of office life. But Corey realizes something the US government doesn't: the all-too-real threat of a newly resurgent Russia. When Vasily Petrov, a colonel in the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service posing as a diplomat with the Russian U.N. Mission, mysteriously disappears from a Russian oligarch's party in Southampton, it's up to Corey to track him down. What are the Russians up to and why? Will Corey find Petrov and put a stop to whatever he has planned before it's too late? Or will Corey finally be outrun and outsmarted, with America facing the prospect of a crippling attack unlike anything it's ever seen before? Prescient and chilling. DeMille's new novel takes us into the heart of a new Cold War with a clock-ticking plot that has Manhattan in its crosshairs. Members Reviews: Disappointing Scott Brick's overly dramatic performance completely ruins DeMille's books for me on audio. He accents EVERY WORD AS IF IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. He could not make up his mind as to the villain's correct name. Sometimes the accent was on the first syllable but most often it was on the last. Such a poor performance.

The Lions of Lucerne Audiobook by Brad Thor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Thor) — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 08:27:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lions of Lucerne Author: Brad Thor Narrator: Armand Schultz Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On the snow-covered slopes of Utah, the unthinkable has just become a nightmarish reality. Thirty Secret Service agents have been viciously executed, and the vacationing president of the United States has kidnapped by one of the most lethal terrorist organizations in the Middle East, the dreaded Fatah. But one man, surviving agent and ex-Navy SEAL Scot Harvath, doesn't believe the Fatah is responsible for the attack. Driven by his professional code of duty and honor, and a solemn vow to avenge his fallen comrades, Scot creates his own rules to get some answers. But his search for the truth raises the blood pressure of his superiors... and casts his own life in mortal jeopardy. The deadly machinations have been set in motion by a shadowy coalition, comprising some of the highest-ranking officials in government and business, men who operate above the law, men who realize the threat Scot poses to their hidden agenda...men who will do anything to stop him. Now framed for murder and on the run, Scot goes for broke and takes his own brand of justice to the unlikeliest place of all, the towering mountains of Switzerland. It is there that he finds an improbable ally in the beautiful Claudia Mueller of the Swiss Federal Attorney's Office. Together they must brave the subzero temperatures and sheer heights of treacherous Mount Pilatus, and enter the den of the most notorious team of professional killers the world has ever known. Critic Reviews: "A hot read for a winter night." (People) "High-voltage entertainment reminiscent of Robert Ludlum and David Morrell." (Library Journal) "Schultz's tense, energetic reading builds the suspense and drama of Thor's strong plot of political intrigue and international terrorism. Fans of Ludlum-style action will be satisfied." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: What is Missing? I thought the narration was very good and I liked the story - I just found myself thinking something was missing. MY mistake. I try never to order abridged versions of anything. In haste I got an abridged story. Otherwise I enjoyed the book. These books are difficult to reduce down and it was probably done as well as it could be done. Sooooo - recognizing it as an abridged edition, I would rate it quite good. Great listen This was my first book by Brad Thor and I was pleasantly suprised. Very much a thriller to the very end. I'm looking for the rest of Thor's series with Harvath to see what new trouble he can get into. Great Story Brad Thor is an amazing writer and Armand Schultz really brings this book to life. Disappoint I heard of brad thor from a friend and thought I'd take a listen but sadly I didn't like the book and the narrator was not exactally good at keeping the audience pulled into the whole story cause it sounded like he was bored. You cant go wrong with Brad Thor My first book was Full Black, i loved it. The Lions of Lucerne was just as good. I am a Thor fan for life now. I dont have a long drawn out review for this book other than to say it was great. It moved quickly and had some great twists.

Dark Voyage Audiobook by Alan Furst

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:27:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Voyage Author: Alan Furst Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: May 1941. At four in the morning, a rust-streaked tramp freighter streams up the Tagus River to dock at the port of Lisbon. She is the Santa Rosa; she flies the flag of neutral Spain and is in Lisbon to load cork oak, tinned sardines, and drums of cooking oil bound for the Baltic port of Malmo. Only she is not the Santa Rosa, she is the Noordendam, a Dutch freighter that sails for the Intelligence Division of the British Royal Navy and she will load detection equipment for a clandestine operation on the Swedish coast - a secret mission, a dark voyage. Here is an epic tale of war and espionage, of spies and fugitives, of love in secret hotel rooms, of courage in the face of impossible odds. Members Reviews: Masterful Furst and Guidell magnificent. Keep these two creating WWII brilliant historical military fiction . Please omit narrator Gerroll ,a story killer for five star novels. Mouches volantes through dark vision of history A non-typical Furst novel, 'Dark Voyage' is primarily centered on a Dutch captain (DeHaan), his multicultural crew, and the merchant marine perils that faced sailors from the Mediterranean to the Baltic seas. Every book Furst writes appears to grow from the same thesis, but stretch into entirely new areas. This was a nice deviation from his normal East European or Parisian locals. With every Furst novel, I become more and more amazed at the nuance of his novels. He seems content to write his novels in the periphery of history. His characters float past major events like mouches volantes through the dark vision of history. He wants to tell the story of minor characters, minor battles, minor countries that together all made a major difference in WWII. A bit different for Furst, merchant marine focused Enjoyed, Furst fans shouldn't be disappointed, another Noirish tale. Really like the narration. Guidall superb as usual. good insight into struggles and uncertainties of that horrible time. George Guidall is one of my favorite narrators. WW2 Merchant Marine suspensive life. Would you listen to Dark Voyage again? Why? Maybe, the story brought back memories of the lives of many northern Europens life during the war. Suspense in torpedo infested waters the book put you right in to the action. What other book might you compare Dark Voyage to and why? None What about George Guidalls performance did you like? Set you right in to the nuances of a merchant marines life during the war. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? I grew up among these people, as many of my uncles were in the situations described in this book.

The Thirty-Nine Steps Audiobook by John Buchan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Buchan) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:19:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Thirty-Nine Steps Author: John Buchan Narrator: David Thorn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-07 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Richard Hannay, Buchan's hero in this 1915 thriller, stumbles across a terrorist plot to destabilize Europe. A British spy in the mold of James Bond, Hannay is an action man with a polished veneer. After a series of murders, Hannay takes up the cause when he has to go on the run. A thrilling series of events come to an exciting conclusion. Table of Contents Chapter 01: The Man who Died Chapter 02: The Milkman Sets Out on his Travels Chapter 03: The Adventure of the Literary Innkeeper Chapter 04: The Adventure of the Radical Candidate Chapter 05: The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman Chapter 06: The Adventure of the Bald Archaeologist Chapter 07: The Dry-Fly Fisherman Chapter 08: The Coming of the Black Stone Chapter 09: The Thirty-Nine Steps Chapter 10: Various Parties Converging on the Sea John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (18751940) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, biographer and diplomat. The son of a minister, Buchan was born in Perth, Scotland. Buchan won a scholarship to Oxford and received several writing awards while studying classic literature. After traveling the world in diplomatic circles, Buchan spent time running for political office, publishing a magazine and writing spy thrillers. After success in many arenas and impressing many with his contributions during WWI, Buchan was appointed Governor General of Canada, where he served until his death. Upon his appointment, King George V, made him a peer. Members Reviews: Great classic mystery THE 39 STEPS by John Buchan is a classic mystery of political intrigue before WW2. Richard Hannay is feeling board in his apartment in London, when a stranger comes telling a tale of intrigue. When a dead body is found in Hannay's room, he goes on the run, trying to fulfill the stranger's job of warning the English of impending danger. Many close calls keep Hannay on the run. He much convince the powers to be that he knows what he's talking about, and catch the German spies. This classic mystery is well done with many small adventures with every chapter. Hitchcock did a great film of this story of espionage and intrigue just before WW2. Without car chases, computers, or many fire arms that make up so many of today's thrillers, Buchan maintains a great pace in this book. Enjoyable escapism I enjoyed the historical setting/context of this book. I thought the reader did an excellent job. I could well imagine Alfred Hitchcock making a movie of this -- it was fast paced and mysterious in parts. I could detect influences of other writers of his time. The only complaint I might make is that the book's plot is a bit simplistic compared to contemporary suspense work. Excellent Classic Espionage Novel Most of us who love mystery and suspense stories have seen at least one dramatization of "The Fifteen Steps", whether on stage, in movies, or in a television performance. The productions I have seen have made substantial changes from the original book. For instance, those productions all left me with the impression that the story was set in the period immediately before World War Two. In fact, this story was published in 1915 and involves the period leading up to the FIRST World War.

The Second Saladin Audiobook by Stephen Hunter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Hunter) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:58:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Saladin Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A second chance... In the windswept sands of the Middle East, Paul Chardy fought side by side with Ulu Beg: one, a charismatic, high-strung CIA covert warrior, the other a ferocious freedom fighter. Then Chardy fell into the hands of the enemy, and Beg was betrayed. Now the two men are about to meet again. A second gun... Beg has come over the Mexican border under a hail of bullets - determined to assassinate a leading American political figure and avenge his people's betrayal. The CIA wants Chardy to stop the hit. Chardy wants to save Beg's life. Between the two men is a tragic past, a failed mission, and a woman who knew them in war - and who knows their secrets now. Around both men is a conspiracy of lies and violence that reaches back to the Cold War. But as Beg moves in for his kill and as Chardy breaks loose from his handlers, a terrible truth begins to emerge: somewhere, someone wants both men to die. Members Reviews: I can NOT believe this is stephen hunter The narration was poor, but I could NOT follow this story! I re listened to several sections and may, relisten to the whole book. I can't even say what it was about! Some guy that was betrayed some time in the past coming back to avenge betrayal? Something like that. Maybe it was the lack of voice changes or something. It sounded like a Reacher book. Maybe it was the similarity of all the hundreds of similar books out there, I really don't know but this book is HORRIBLE. dick hill Work was well read. Dick Hill is a great talent. I'm surprised that the bus ride geography wasn't researched. Tennessee and Missouri border Arkansas to the east.

The Spy's Wife Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:56:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy's Wife Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-09 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It would be so easy to give in but the shock of Sam's betrayal has woken Molly out of her long, complacent dream, and she is no longer prepared to be anybody's pawn. Members Reviews: Excellent Story One of Reginald Hill's best. Loved the O'Henry ending. Enjoyed it as a book and very much enjoyed this audiobook telling. I did finish it! I absolutely never identified with the main character (Molly). Her every action was the opposite of what mine would have been. I found it a little disorienting and maybe just a little interesting (hence the star). The only believable and likable character was (Molly's) father. I enjoyed the narrator. we're all allowed the odd slip up... Sadly I found this book tedious in the extreme and a far cry from the usually excellent Reginald Hill books. I am a huge fan, originally for the Dalziel and Pascoe books although The Stranger House is in my top ten books ever. Find it hard to believe that both books are by the same author. I tried to persevere to find out what happened, but somewhere in Europe I stopped caring.... :( Don't bother Would you try another book written by Reginald Hill or narrated by Julia Barrie? I have purchased many other Reginald Hill books in the past What was most disappointing about Reginald Hills story? Why bother writing this? It's like he wrote it when he was a student and brought it out to capitalise on his fame in order to make more money. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? Awful, northern accents If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Spy's Wife? Whole thing Any additional comments? Save your money. Even if you've enjoyed other things that he's written. Feisty woman I did not enjoy this story as much as I have other titles by Reginald Hill, but it is worth listening to the end for the quiet humour of the author and his characters. Where is the husband? Is he alive? The wife, and it seems like a lot of other people are watching and waiting for him to appear and, despite my ambivalence I, too, was sucked into wanting to know.

Single & Single Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Thu, 14 Dec 2000 10:44:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Single & Single Author: John le Carré Narrator: John le Carré Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Single & Single, the writer who both epitomizes and transcends the novel of espionage opens with a haunting set piece, then establishes a sequence of events whose connections are mysterious, complex, and compelling. This is a story of corrupt liaisons between criminal elements in the new Russian states and the world of legitimate finance in the West. le Carré's finest novel in years, it is also an intimate portrait of two families: one Russian, the other English; one trading illicit goods, the other laundering the profits; one betrayed by a son-in-law, the other betrayed, and redeemed, by a son. Critic Reviews: "[Le Carré is] more than just a great storyteller. In Single & Single, he captures the Zeitgeist itself." (Tom Wolfe) "...the finest imaginative social historian of the postwar years." (The London Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: Missing the magic I normally avoid abridged versions of books, but I picked this up because it was read by Le Carre himself and I thought perhaps that meant it would be OK. Le Carre is a reasonably good, if somewhat uneven reader. However, I was disappointed in the abridgement. What makes Le Carre novels great in my opinion - all the poetic detail that paints the characters and their surroundings - was missing. (I went to my paper copy of the novel to see if it was there, and it was.) Pretty much only the plot was left. It was an OK plot, but not the magical experience that full length Le Carre audio has been for me. (I highly recommend all of the full length Le Carre novels narrated by David Case/Frederick Davidson.) True performance art... Another great novel by the Dean of spycraft. For inveterate LeCarre readers, having the author read his own work makes this read infinitely more rich. This listens like an old time serial radio drama with Mr LeCarre performing all of the characters. I want to go back and read his other novels now that I've heard him speak through these characters Another Fine LeCarre Tale Enjoyed every minute of it, and superbly narrated by the author. I highly recommend if you enjoy LeCarre's carefully plotted stories and rich character paintings. More Father & Son Tension If you liked A Perfect Spy, this is a great followup. A great listen. Not his best work It seemed to come together all too quickly in the last quarter, almost like he felt he needed to wrap it up in time to keep a dinner date. I loved it, up until then.

Against All Enemies Audiobook by Tom Clancy, Peter Telep

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:02:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against All Enemies Author: Tom Clancy, Peter Telep Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For years, exNavy SEAL Maxwell Moore has worked across the Middle East and behind the scenes for the Special Activities Division of the CIA, making connections, extracting valuable intelligence, and facing off against Americas enemies at every turn. And then...news of a potentially devastating coalition: What if two of the greatest threats to the security of the United States were to form an unholy alliance? The Taliban is trying to exploit a Mexican drug cartel to which they supply opium as a means to bring the fire of jihad to the hearts of the infidels. It is up to Moore, and his team, to infiltrate and dismantle the drug cartel, even as they hunt for those who would bring the ultimate terror and destruction to the streets of America. In a story that races from the remote, war-scarred landscapes of the Middle East to the blood-soaked chaos of the U.S.Mexico border, Tom Clancy once again delivers a heart-stopping thriller that is frighteningly close to reality. Members Reviews: The Jack Ryan saga continues Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, if they are a fan of tom Clancy his Jack Ryan character. What did you like best about this story? The development of Jack Ryan Jr. Miss U Tom Steve Weber is excellent. Typical Clancey wordy wordy. Interesting story. Fell asleep the last couple chapters, but woke up and finished. Idioms? CIA operative and former Navy SEAL Max Moore is fighting a battle on two fronts. He starts off fighting the Taleban in Pakistan; then transitions to the drug wars in Mexico. We had all the acronyms you can think of, sub plots that start and go no where, and other inconsistencies. Where's Jack Ryan? The funniest part was that the terrorists and drug lords used American idioms...research that and it would have been richer, Clancy. Would I read another Tom Clancy novel? Definitely!

See No Evil Audiobook by A.K. Alexander, J.R. Rain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A.K. Alexander) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:48:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: See No Evil Author: A.K. Alexander, J.R. Rain Narrator: Monica Kornblum Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-16 Publisher: J.R. Rain LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In See No Evil, the thrilling adventure continues with Kylie Cain, a beautiful and deadly audial telepath who can hear conversations from miles away, who works for a black ops branch of the CIA. After rescuing Hope, Kylie flees from WON (World Order Now), a rogue operative faction. When things go south at PSI, Kylie and Hope run for their lives with PSI teammates Noah, who can read the past, and Ayden, who can see the immediate future. A shadow of a man from Kylie's past gets tangled up with WON, and his life is at stake if he doesn't reveal Hope's location. Meanwhile, Hope says she must go to Israel to retrieve a document of critical importance to history - before the villains do. Now, she must risk her life to open another world to find it. Danger and double crosses lurk at every turn and an unexpected betrayal shakes Kylie's trust and threatens the very foundation of the team. Threats to their lives keep on coming, and time is running out to retrieve the document - Kylie and her team must fight to keep Hope safe, at all costs. The future of the world depends on it. Members Reviews: BEST NARRATED BOOK I'VE EVER HEARD! The narrator of this book really brings it to life! One of the best listens I've had in a while!

Faith Audiobook by Len Deighton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Len Deighton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:04:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faith Author: Len Deighton Narrator: James Lailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Bernard Samson returns to Berlin in the first novel in the classic spy trilogy Faith, Hope and Charity. Bernard has known that he is not getting the full picture from London Central ever since discovering that his wife, Fiona, was a double agent. Werner Volkmann has been cast out by London Central as untrustworthy. Yet Werner still seems able to pick up information that Bernard should have been told. This new reissue includes a foreword from the cover designer, Oscar-winning filmmaker Arnold Schwartzman, and a brand-new introduction by Len Deighton, which offers a fascinating insight into the writing of the story. Critic Reviews: "A string of brilliantly mounted set-pieces...superbly laconic wisecracks." (The Times) "Like lying back in a hot bath with a large malt whisky - absolute bliss...superbly combines violent action with a strong emotional undertow. The plotting in Faith is masterly, the atmospheric descriptions superb...." (Sunday Telegraph) Members Reviews: Great story Superb characters with the spine of the story getting stronger. Only read if you have read all the others before it though.... Deeper & deeper into the murk ! No one can do it like Leighton! Will Bernard survive? Can Bernard survive. truly a brilliant series!! Len Deighton Class Warrior!! All the cliches about Len Deighton novels are true - cool, clever, subtle and very English. He is a smart observer of the British classs Ystem and how it feeds through into political system Classis Cold War drama Another good one. Number 7 in the triple trilogy. Wonderful series, well worth starting at the beginning - Berlin Game - with excellent narration . This volume is a little more Bernard than spy drama. Red them all in the 80's and unlike much of the literature of this era, despite centering around the Berlin Wall , they are just are fresh and riveting. Good plot, excellent characters , fine writing and top narration. Terrific retro political & secret service stories Probably some of the best stories that have been written about this period and the men and women who are intertwined with one another in the post war secret services up to the present (well then it was). Highly recommended m!

Black Ops: Lost Girls Audiobook by Bob Mayer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Mayer) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:15:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Ops: Lost Girls Author: Bob Mayer Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: Robert J Mayer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling Author Bob Mayer Over four million books sold. Translated into over a dozen languages. Updated October 2011 Who polices the world of covert operations? Enter the Cellar, the most secret spy organization hiding deep within the United States. Deep in the forests of Kentucky, a girl is held captive. In Oklahoma, a young preschool teacher is murdered in front of her students. In the Panhandle of Florida, a college undergrad is kidnapped from a nightclub. These seemingly unrelated crimes catch the eye of the Cellar, the ultrasecret cell of operatives set up to police all other government agencies. Cellar operatives Gant and Neeley, along with profiler Susan Golden, must track down those responsible. But these are not ordinary criminals. They are a highly trained Special Forces sniper team. Crisscrossing the United States as new Cellar head Hannah Masterson calls the shots from up high, the Cellar operatives soon find themselves being targeted. Whoever is behind this knows the ultra top-secret Cellar's tactics all to well. Underneath this web of death, deceit, and revenge lies an even more shocking crime...a conspiracy that powerful men will sacrifice their lives - and the lives of their families - to protect. Critic Reviews: "...delivers top-notch action and adventure, creating a full cast of lethal operatives armed with all the latest weaponry. Excellent writing and well-drawn, appealing characters help make this another taut, crackling read." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Average at best I'm all for hard-bitten heroes and lots of action, but this one's plot line is so convoluted and leaves so many questions that it's mediocre. Good thing it's short. Good political action thriller. I never tired of the story. Although I got sidetracked a couple times along the way, I went back and caught up so as to ensure that I didn't miss any of the many creative twists and turns. I'll read all of these I can get my hands on. Thanks!!! Secret Military Organization This story was interesting. I don't normal follow this genre. I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend this audio book to anyone who likes to read special ops type books. Forget Gant - I want Emily to join the Cellar! Excellent narration. I actually have the Kindle version, as well, and tried switching back and forth. Without the narration, it feel flat and I had to listen to the entire book. I like Gant and Neeley in the same way I like Jack Reacher - he's practical, smart, well-trained and he's not led astray by labels. There are good guys, there are bad guys, and he sorts them out. He's also willing to make sacrifices, which is a change from so many other books in the genre that are focused on saving everyone on the government's side, killing everyone else and letting authority make the rules. Tension. Characters you care about. And masterful action Holy smoke. Hardly a sentence went by without an increase in tension. I was guessing even at the end. Yet it all came together exactly as it should. My husband and I listened while on a road trip, and he was always eager to get back to this story. I'd say, however, that the title doesn't fit. It's somewhat descriptive, but the storyline offers so much more. I totally recommend this book and the audio version.

The Book of Spies Audiobook by Gayle Lynds

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gayle Lynds) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:19:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Spies Author: Gayle Lynds Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 347 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author who co-wrote three books with Robert Ludlum comes a thriller about a rare-book expert who must find the Library of Gold, believed to contain books lost for centuries and secretly controlled by the world's most powerful and richest men - who will stop at nothing to protect their interests. Ann Blake, a rare-book expert and conservator, was imprisoned for a drunk-driving accident that she doesn't remember, one that resulted in the death of her husband, a famous rare-book expert. But she is freed from prison by CIA undercover agent Tucker Anderson in exchange for her help and expertise on the Library of Gold, a legendary collection of books that have been lost to the world for over a century. Sent to an exhibit on the Library of Gold at the British Museum, Ann sees the one person she never expected to see again: her dead husband, Charles. After Charles first flees, then tries to kill her, Ann finds herself in the midst of several powerful, secret forces who either want her dead or want to use her to find the Library of Gold. The only person unequivocably on her side is Matt Kelly, who is seeking the people responsible for his father's death. Critic Reviews: Gayle Lynds is one of the best suspense writers in the world. The Book of Spies is a completely unique work, but for the purpose of inciting all of you to read it, let me say Da Vinci Code meets Bourne Identitywhich happens to be completely accurate. (James Patterson) Todays finest espionage writer (Lee Child) "A modern classic...Rich with history, breathtaking in plot and pacing, ripe with living, breathing characters we truly care about--or utterly fear-- The Book of Spies will consume you from page one." (Jeffrey Deaver) Members Reviews: Poor on all counts. Preview and Submit ReviewYou are reviewing: The Book of Spies UNABRIDGED Your Rating: Title: "Poor on all counts." Review: I've been listening to audible spy stories for as long as I can remember and this is one of the very worst. The writing is pompous and boring and reminded me why I don't read/listen to Ludlum any more (and I read all his early books). This is my first time with the narrator (Reading) and the last. She has a Laura Linney voice (no offense Ms Linney) -- totaly expressionless -- flat as a mill pond. She uses the same tone of voice for 70 mph car wrecks as she does for making toast in the morning. She does a wonderful Brit accent, but unfortunately that is only 2% of the story. She does enjoy saying "pea coat" which the author uses about every 5 pages or so, and it's refreshing to hear her find something she enjoys in the book. All-in-all, could have been a good yarn, but this author/narrator combo took care of that. Save your hard-earned money. Another copycat book I forced myself to listen all the way to the end but often while standing in line at places or sitting on planes...just passing the time and figuring, what the heck, I paid for it, I'll listen. It was another book about secret documents and all kinds of clues that are just bizarre and not believable (and I'm willing to suspend a LOT of disbelief when I read). So, I would have to say, thumbs down on this one. The narrator, however was good with her many voices. A few word pronunciation problems but not many.

The Atrocity Archives Audiobook by Charles Stross

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Stross) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:34:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Atrocity Archives Subtitle: Book 1 in The Laundry Files Author: Charles Stross Narrator: Jack Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Never volunteer for active duty... Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob's under a desk restoring lost data. His world was dull and safe; but then he went and got Noticed. Now, Bob is up to his neck in spycraft, alternative universes, dimension-hopping terrorists, monstrous elder gods and the end of the world. Only one thing is certain: it will take more than control+alt+delete to sort this mess out... This is the first novel in The Laundry Files. This audiobook includes the short story The Concrete Jungle. Critic Reviews: "Tremendously good, geeky fun" (Telegraph) 'A WEIRDLY ALLURING BLEND OF SUPERSPY THRILLER, DEADPAN COMIC FANTASY AND LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR.' (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Rubbish This was a complete waste of good money. Absolutely awful. I want my monry back! Wonderful books Would you consider the audio edition of The Atrocity Archives to be better than the print version? As good as the print edition, (read print first) What other book might you compare The Atrocity Archives to, and why? Lovecraftian, leaky establishment type novel Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Made me laugh, cringe and bounce with excitement in equal measure, some of the beaurocracy is closer to reality than is entirely comfortable. Any additional comments? Please make the other stories available audible.com has all of them including the sci-fi novels, don't force us to suffer with this void in our life Something special If you could sum up The Atrocity Archives in three words, what would they be? Cold-war, love, bureaucracy Who was your favorite character and why? It has to be the protagonist. His journey is that of the classic fairy-story hero, and he is likeable! Which character as performed by Jack Hawkins was your favourite? As above Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The revelation of the relationship between the protagonist's two male room mates. Any additional comments? It is a well crafted, intelligent appraisal of how the British Secret Service would deal with the supernatural. It has a Fifties, Cold War feel, layered with the twenty-first century's real-world worries. It is very gripping - a dynamic writing style, with real characterisation that grounds the very strange events into our recognisable real world. Only quibble is Stross's failure to fully characterise the female characters - a not uncommon problem with male authors, and Stross's women tend to fall into stereotypes; sex object(albeit with brains), bimbo or ball-breaker. Charles Stross channels Ben Aaronovitch and Terry Pratchett in his younger period, and achieves somnething that is uniquely his own voice. He doesn't stray too far into the horror/torture/gross genre, but keeps it grounded with comedy, current references and the human drivers of love, loss and learning.This book is in two distinct parts - I believe they were originally published separately, but the repetition of setting back story isn't too cumbersome, and it all hangs together well.I'm definitely looking for more of his work. I always knew maths was slightly evil Fantastic! Great performance, amazing story.

A Colder War Audiobook by Charles Cumming

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Cumming) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:45:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Colder War Author: Charles Cumming Narrator: Jot Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A top-ranking Iranian military official is blown up while trying to defect to the West. An investigative journalist is arrested and imprisoned for writing an article critical of the Turkish government. An Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated on the streets of Tehran. These three incidents, seemingly unrelated, have one crucial link. Each of the three had been recently recruited by Western intelligence, before being removed or killed. Then Paul Wallinger, MI6s most senior agent in Turkey, dies in a puzzling plane crash. Fearing the worst, MI6 bypasses the usual protocol and brings disgraced agent Tom Kell in from the cold to investigate. Kell soon discovers what Wallinger had already begun to suspect - that theres a mole somewhere in the Western intelligence, a traitor who has been systematically sabotaging scores of joint intelligence operations in the Middle East. Members Reviews: very entertaining Good plot, a few twists and turns I didn't expect. Held my interest, I enjoyed it as an audio book. Pretty good As I love the spy genre, I'm always happy to find authors who explore it. I can't say I love the 2 Charles Cumming books I've read, but I am happy they were there and I'll read more. Thinking about A Colder War, there's something missing and I'm not sure what it is, but overall, I wanted to keep listening and some sections were exciting. The characters seem somewhat believable and the less-than-heroic lead character is no more annoying than many others. Cummins has got it right - Cummins skill as a writer improves with each book. Excellent twisting and turning plot with an terrific sense of pace and for detail. Highly recommended. Loved it What made the experience of listening to A Colder War the most enjoyable? I really enjoyed the writing in the book and the suspense. It was hard to turn it off. Have you listened to any of Jot Daviess other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any of his other performances, but I really enjoyed this one. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed and cried, which, to me, makes for a good read. Any additional comments? I enjoyed the writing, story telling, and suspense so much that I am currently in search of yet another Charles Cumming book. Plot good narration not great. Where does A Colder War rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Middle of the road. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Very good plot from about one third of the way in. How could the performance have been better? Different reader with a bit more punch. Think the narrator of a cuckoos calling etc. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No too long. Any additional comments? Very true to real life spy life. Leaves the jack reachers of this world in the shade.

The First Counsel Audiobook by Brad Meltzer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Meltzer) — Wed, 07 Feb 2001 16:13:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Counsel Author: Brad Meltzer Narrator: D.B. Sweeney Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-07-01 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 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. Critic Reviews: "D.B. Sweeney gives an excellent performance." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: The Worst I wish I could give this zero stars, of all the books I have listen too during the year, this was the worst. I threw all the disk I burned out. I wasted a book choice. The reader of this book was just babbling on. No emotions.

H.M.S. Unseen Audiobook by Patrick Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Robinson) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 03:15:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: H.M.S. Unseen Author: Patrick Robinson Narrator: David McCallum Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Morgan devises a chilling theory. Not only is Unseen out there, but it's been modified to become the most dangerous anti-aircraft weapon at sea. And the admiral is convinced that only one man could have masterminded it. Now Morgan's attention is on Iraq's Commander Benjamin Adnam, the world's most cunning terrorist spy. Before all is said and done, the two intense warriors will come face to face...and only one will emerge alive. Critic Reviews: "Patrick Robinson is quickly replacing Tom Clancy as the preeminent writer of modern naval fiction." (Florida Times-Union) Members Reviews: wonderful thriller Very engrossing thriller. Terrific audible file to take on a long road trip.Anyone that likes Tom Clancy should be well content with this one. Great Suspense This was my first audible book from Audible.com. It was why I decided to stay on as a customer, as it was intriguing, suspenseful and kept me wanting more. Not as engaging as I expected Took this book on a long drive and found myself distracted and not listening as much as I normally do. Plot was a bit predictable and I found the changing readers distracting as the book progressed.

The Ambler Warning Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 19:12:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ambler Warning Subtitle: A Novel Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1025 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On Parrish Island, a restricted island off the coast of Virginia, is a little-known and never-visited psychiatric facility. There, far from prying eyes, the government stores former intelligence employees whose psychiatric states make them a danger to their own government, people whose ramblings might endanger ongoing operations or prove dangerously inconvenient. One of these employees, former Consular Operations agent Hal Ambler, is kept heavily medicated and closely watched. But there's one difference between Hal and the other patients, Hal isn't crazy. With the help of a sympathetic nurse, Hal manages to clear his mind of the drug-induced haze and then pulls off a daring escape. Now he's out to discover who stashed him here and why, but the world he returns to isn't the one he remembers. Friends and longtime associates don't remember him, there are no official records of Hal Ambler, and, when he first sees himself in the mirror, the face that looks back at him is not the one he knows as his own. ©2005 Myn Pyn, LLC (P)2005 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Critic Reviews: "Ludlum packs more suspense into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: What Were They Thinking? Could have been a great ride. If the narrator was asked to read this book in this manner, he should have turned the job down. Seems like an interesting story but my mind wandered so much due to narration not holding my attenton, could not wait until it was over Listener be warned I have loved Robert Ludlum novels since my introduction to his writing in the early 80's. I have travelled to exotic locales, fought enemies of mankind, and loved with all the passion of his characters as they triumphed in their pursuits. But, the Ambler Warning is an utter disappointment. Be warned, this is not up to the character or caliber of Robert Ludlum. Perhaps he has lost his touch. Tragic! In the tradition of Ludlumese style, plot and execution, this latest book could have been more fun and enjoyable to hear had it not been for a choice of the narrator whose effeminate voice and poor elocution was a grave sacrilege to Mr. Ludlum and the eloquence of the previous narrators Erik Bergmann, Patrick Larkin and most specially Paul Michael. Mr. Sowers spared me from taking Ambien. I had difficulty discriminating the characters since there was not much difference in the decibels of their corresponding voices. It was monotonous. Don't worry. I continue to be mistified by Mr. Ludlum's style and poetic flair despite my utter disappointment with Mr. Sowers. I just hope that for our sake, you reinstate Mr. Paul Michael. The way he narrated the Tristan Betrayal, Sigma Protocol and Janson Directive still reverberate in my mind The Ambler Warning A typical Ludlum, fast paced and exciting and because of that a lack of reality. The audio was quite good but the narrator lacked the ability to make the different characters stand out through their different voices. This genre works best in books, then on film and less so on audio tape in my view. It did help me get through long drives across the southern U.S. deserts! Are there really people who are as skilled and knowledgeable as Hal Ambler? The "Jason Bourne" type character has been well used by Ludlum albeit highly successfully.

Red Storm Rising Audiobook by Tom Clancy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:09:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Storm Rising Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When Moslem fundamentalists blow up a key Soviet oil complex, making an already critical oil shortage calamitous, the Russians figure they are going to have to take things into their own hands. They plan to seize the Persian Gulf, and more ambitiously, to neutralise NATO. Thus begins Red Storm, an audacious gamble that uses diplomatic maneuvers to cloak a crash military build-up. When Soviet tanks begin to roll, the West is caught off guard. What looks like a thrust turns into an all-out shooting war, possibly the climactic battle for control of the globe. Critic Reviews: "Sheer grit and perserverance turn the tide in this chilling, fleshed-out war game. Readers emerge elated and breathless, with a new vision of war and its wins and losses. Clancy will win an army of fans who will be looking for more." (School Library Journal ) "He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale." (The New York Times Book Review) "Heart-stopping action...entertaining and eminently topical." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Excellent book, plenty to keep you listening Would you listen to Red Storm Rising again? Why? I have re-listened to sections of the book, it has quite a lot of detail which suits a second listen What was one of the most memorable moments of Red Storm Rising? The battle descriptions What does Michael Prichard bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Consistency with a lot of the other Clancy books I've listened to. He's become the go to voice of the earlier Clancy novels Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, there is a lot to digest Any additional comments? Excellent book, well worth a listen. I would rate it in my top 3 of Clancy novels Red Russia, oil and war. What did you love best about Red Storm Rising? Red Russia and their Marxist views failing yet again. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It kept me wondering how bad things could have been if the Soviet Union didn't collapse. Realistic view on what could have been I'd read this book some 15 years ago or so. Listening to it again now, with the hindsight of more recent events and the state of world politics as it is now (in 2014) it's quite prescient about how things could have developed (particularly as regards "non-state aggressors"). The story actually moves along at a decent clip, so it didn't feel like you were plodding away through a long novel. That said, One of the weak points that I remember from reading the book applied to the audio version too. It's easy to lose track of all the characters, especially the Russian ones, as to who is who exactly. This is very true when it comes to players who you haven't seen/heard for a few chapters later on in the book. Michael Prichard did a reasonable job narrating this, but he could do with a bit more variation for the characters.

The Exile Audiobook by Andrew Britton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Britton) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:56:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Exile Subtitle: Ryan Kealey, Book 4 Author: Andrew Britton Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For the President of the United States, the daily horror of life in West Darfur, Sudans anarchic killing fields, just hit heartbreakingly close to home. His beloved niece Lily, a nurse caring for refugees in the war-torn region, has been targeted and savagely murdered by a corps of Janjaweed, fearsome government-backed militiamen. The rash and vicious killing is a clear provocation, but any response will seriously destabilize the already teetering region and threaten the security of the entire world. With the situation too explosive for diplomatic or military solutions, yet with the President and the public thirsting for revenge, America is out of options. Except one: Ryan Kealey. Kealey, ex-Special Forces, former CIA, and unrivaled counterterrorism expert, has been central to the war on terror for over a decade. But hes finished trying to save the world. After the Agency hung him out to dry - and let his lover die - it was easy for him to turn his back. They had nothing he wanted. Until now. For the government has revealed its trump card, the one thing Kealey will risk everything for. Once back in the fold, Kealeys pursuit of Lilys killers unearths secrets and betrayals that shock even his war-tempered sensibilities and leave him with no one to trust. On the lawless streets of Sudan, and at the highest levels of the American government, shadowy forces ignite a conflagration with unknowable global consequences. Brimming with intrigue and danger, The Exile pulses with high-stakes gamble after gamble, as one man navigates a tenuous web of international relations that could collapse at any moment. Members Reviews: One of my least favorite titles Very hard to follow story line. Great beginning but after that it went downhill and I lost interest.

The Infiltration Game Audiobook by Brian Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Andrews) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:14:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Infiltration Game Subtitle: A Think Tank Series Novel Author: Brian Andrews Narrator: Pourya Rahbar Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-17 Publisher: Organic Machinery Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Fortune 500 CEOs are dying in accidents at an alarming rate and only Sloane Keller can figure out why. With each new clue, she becomes convinced that the deaths are by design and all part of an international conspiracy, but to what end, she does not know.... When she discovers that her CEO father may be next on the hit list, Sloane and the Think Tank must unravel a hidden agenda that stretches from Washington to Beijing and unmask the world's most devious assassin before it's too late. Members Reviews: Another good Think Tank Triller Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I read the The Calypso Directive a few years back and saw that the author is making a series of the Think Tank. I loved the first book, especially the companian novella Ring of Flowers. The Infiltration Game doesn't disappoint. Most of the Think Tank crew is here for another intriguing thriller. This time rather than dealing with a deadly virus, the team is working to stop a nefarious Chinese corporation trying to embed its spy technology into US military hardware. Seeing what has unfolded over the last few years with multinational Chinese companies buying US companies, government sponsored hacking and actual Chinese CPUs with embedded spyware; this novel is spot on and puts context around what must be happening out in the real world everyday. The author does a great job coming up with clever and realistic ways for the Think Tank to hack into and get hacked by others. Most thrillers gloss over the hacking but this one is very plausible; a la Mr Robot (another favorite). Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Let's hope there is one... Who was your favorite character and why? Albane Mesnil because her beauty is gravity. And she is a badass. :) Did the narration match the pace of the story? Narrator was ok. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes very fast paced. Any additional comments? Lets hope for another.

The Courier Audiobook by Andrew Britton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Britton) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Courier Subtitle: A Ryan Kealey Thriller Author: Andrew Britton Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Ryan Kealey now knows he'll never really put the game behind him. He's seen too much, and the instinct is too deeply hardwired. But the game itself has changed. Between tense interagency "cooperation" that gums the works, and an overreliance on data-crunching and wiz-kid tech, today's US intelligence service has lost a step to its ever-bolder, viciously adaptable global enemies. And thanks to an incredible discovery in the Arctic, those enemies now have a nuke - capable of unleashing unthinkable terror. To hunt down the devastating package before it can be used, Kealey forms an unlikely partnership with the young Farsi-speaking nuclear physicist Rayhan Jafari. But once on the ground, with technology and their by-the-numbers command failing them, they're on their own - trusting only their guts and each other - to conduct the dirty business of combating horrific destruction. Members Reviews: How to make a dirty bomb. Enjoyed this book. I would give it four and one half stars if I could. The reader was good. Especially when he had to do the Arabic words. Mispronounced some English words though. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys espionage books.

The Foundation Audiobook by Steve P. Vincent

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve P. Vincent) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Foundation Subtitle: Jack Emery , Book 1 Author: Steve P. Vincent Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Steve P. Vincent Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When a corrupt think tank, The Foundation for a New America, enlists a Taiwanese terrorist to bomb a World Trade Organization conference, the US and China are put on the path to war. Star journalist Jack Emery is pulled into a story far more dangerous than he could have imagined. Because the Foundation's deputy director, the ruthless Michelle Dominique, recognizes that whoever controls the message controls the world. And she will take control, no matter the price. Enter Jack's boss, Ernest McDowell, owner and chairman of the largest media empire on the planet. In the midst of political upheaval, EMCorp is about to become the final play in the Foundation's plan. When Dominique traps the EMCorp owner in her web, Jack's the only one left to expose the conspiracy before it's too late. As the world powers smash each other against the anvil of Taiwan, Jack will risk everything to battle the Foundation and prevent them from taking control amid the devastation of a global war. Members Reviews: The conspiracy theories continue! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? If my friend was into an action/conspiracy theory potboilers, then yes. Otherwise, not so much. Would you recommend The Foundation to your friends? Why or why not? As above. Have you listened to any of Jeffrey Kafers other performances before? How does this one compare? I don't recall listening to this performer in the past, so I don't have a comparable. That said, it was a solid , and actually strong performance, consistent and realistic. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Unlikely. Not my style. Any additional comments? I was provided my copy of this audiobook by the author in exchange for this review. This is a relatively solid offering, with interesting underlying concepts and lots of action. Admittedly it is a bit of a stretch from a suspension of disbelief POV, but it does make some interesting points. Some more editing and trimming is required, but on balance worth the credit, esp. for the type of book it is. Recommended. Great Audio for a Great Story Would you consider the audio edition of The Foundation to be better than the print version? They're both awesome! What did you like best about this story? The story kicks along at a rocking pace! It's perfect for listening to on a long drive. Which scene was your favorite? Come on! No spoilers! real world stuff, This was fast moving in some parts and definitely slowed down in others. Some parts seem to be all over the place. A good read lots of characters to intertwine within the storyline. Very political and kind of scary because who knows if his may ever happen one day. The narrator did a very good job I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Unbelievable Thriller The author of this story is new to me, while the narrator is one of my favorite male narrators for romance and action stories. Parts of this book I absolutely loved and other parts not so much. My review is not a synopsis of the book, rather my opinion of it. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher.

Captain Riley Audiobook by Fernando Gamboa, Alex Woodend - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fernando Gamboa) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:20:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Captain Riley Subtitle: The Captain Riley Adventures, Book 1 Author: Fernando Gamboa, Alex Woodend - translator Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It's 1941, and Captain Alexander M. Riley and his crew of deep-sea treasure hunters believe they're setting off on yet another adventure - to find a mysterious artifact off the coast of Morocco for an enigmatic millionaire with questionable motives. Part-time smugglers, world travelers, and expats who have fought causes both valiant and doomed, Riley and his crew soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a deal much more dangerous than the one they bargained for. From Spain to Morocco to an Atlantic crossing that leads to Washington, DC, Captain Riley must sail his ship, the Pingarrón, straight through the eye of a ruthless squall and into a conspiracy that goes by the name Operation Apokalypse - a storm that only he and his crew can navigate. Members Reviews: I'd definitely listen to this novel again! Captain Riley is the first book in this series. The book is an espionage thriller by Spanish author Franando Gamboa set in the early days of WWII a few months before the US entered the war. The publisher's sets up the novel superbly, so I shall not add to it. Captain Riley is an excellent novel with vivid characters, lots of action and suspense, and some nice plot twists. I am not a fan of narrator David Colacci, but he does a fine job of narrating this novel. The second novel in the Captain Riley series titled Darkness will be released in 12 hours. I have pre-ordered it. Tomorrow is a wonderful day for new releases with the new Captain Riley novel, a new Scot Harvath novel by Brad Thor, a new John Rain novel by Barry Eisler, and a new non-fiction book (Smear) by Sharyl Attkisson who is my favorite journalist. I'll start listening with the new Brad Thor novel. Technical errors The narration would normally get a 4/5 (wasn't perfect) but there were sections that seem spliced together where the audio quality wasn't the same. also, one of the chapters was missing. Also, the Kindle/Audible sync didn't work correctly. Didn't see that coming Excellent story keeps your attention with character development and plot twists and turns. Author is original story teller.

The Betrayal of the Blood Lily Audiobook by Lauren Willig

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Willig) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:23:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Betrayal of the Blood Lily Author: Lauren Willig Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 344 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The heroines of Lauren Willig's best-selling Pink Carnation series have engaged in espionage all over 19th-century Europe. In the sixth stand-alone volume, our fair English heroine travels to India, where she finds freedom - and risk - more exciting than she ever imagined. Everyone warned Miss Penelope Deveraux that her unruly behavior would land her in disgrace someday. She never imagined she's be whisked off to India to give the scandal of her hasty marriage time to die down. As Lady Frederick Staines, Penelope plunges into the treacherous waters of the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, where no one is quite what they seem - even her husband. In a strange country, where elaborate court dress masks even more elaborate intrigues and a dangerous spy called the Marigold leaves venomous cobras as his calling card, there is only one person Penelope can trust. Captain Alex Reid has better things to do than play nursemaid to a pair of aristocrats. Or so he thinks - until Lady Frederick Staines out-shoots, out-rides, and out-swims every man in the camp. She also has an uncanny ability to draw out the deadly plans of the Marigold and put herself in harm's way. With danger looming from local warlords, treacherous court officials, and French spies, Alex realizes that an alliance with Lady Staines just might be the only thing standing in the way of a plot designed to rock the very foundations of the British Empire. Members Reviews: Unsympathetic Main Character Like other reviewers, I loved Willig's first three books. It's a bit of a mystery why in this book she lavishes so much energy on a main character who is so lacking in redeeming qualities. Willig has been producing books at a suspiciously rapid rate over the past several years, but the problem with this book doesn't seem to be haste or laziness on her part. It's more like she's forgotten what attracts readers to books: great characters who we care care about having larger-than-life adventures. Nothing But a Mean Girl I finished this audiobook reluctantly. The mystery/espionage plot is pretty much non-existent. For 3/4 of the book we just get the tale of the "heroine", Penelope. Rarely have I encountered such a totally unattractive character. Penelope's back-story doesn't justify her lack of development and growth or make her at all sympathetic. She is petulant, childish, selfish, egocentric, mean spirited and altogether a nasty girl. Frankly, I don't know why the hero bothers. It appears the author thinks we should admire this woman because of her bravado and impetuousness or feel sorry for her because she had a difficult childhood and dislikes herself. Frankly, I just wanted to kick Penelope and tell her to go grow up. That really doesn't happen, even during the predictable self-excoriation that Penelope inflicts on herself after her husband's death -- which is still all about her. I suppose one would say that the book is well written, since the lead character is certainly vividly drawn. But why should we care? Most of the book is spent regaling us with way this woman ignores the feelings and concerns of everyone around her. This is frankly boring and irritating. The mystery that Penelope and Alex are supposedly trying to unravel is secondary.

Red Rabbit Audiobook by Tom Clancy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Fri, 02 Aug 2002 08:41:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Rabbit Author: Tom Clancy Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 483 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Then Jack forgot about the rest of his work, because on his first day, an extraordinary document crossed his desk. The new Pope had just delivered a private ultimatum to Warsaw: If the government persisted in its repression, he would feel compelled to resign the papacy and return to Poland. That was going to have consequences. In Moscow, another man was contemplating those very same consequences. Yuri Andropov, the chairman of the KGB, did not like what this meant for him or for his nation. All it took was one man to cause everything he had worked for to crumble...and all it took was one man to stop him. The Pope was very powerful - but he was also mortal. And so it begins, an almost unthinkable plot - a plan to bring down not just leaders, but nations. Ryan will find himself in the middle of a chain reaction, a high-stakes game meant to shake the world...and in which a novice CIA analyst might just be out of his depth. Critic Reviews: "Smart and likable, Jack Ryan has become one of the best-known characters in contemporary American fiction." (Washington Post) "The daily games [Clancy's] spies play are fascinating." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Don't abridge Clancy! I haven't listened to the abridged version of the book; I read the unabridged version. So this is an attempt to encourage Audible to make available an unabridged version. It's hard for me to imagine that anyone who enjoys the exquisite detail and elaborate plotting of Clancy's novels will ever be satisfied with an abridged version. If others share this view, plaese let Audible know about it so that we can enjoy listening to Clancy books as they should be. Gerry Connell Don't listen to unabfidged Clancy I really was disappointed by this audio. I hope it's because it was abridged. It was the poorest Clancy I have 'read'. Stay away. slow to start but good overall It took me a while to get into this book. The building of multiple characters in the beginning was a little drawn out, but once the book got going I was eager to hear more. Not an edge of your seat thriller, but definitely worth my time. Three hours of Red Rabbit a day during my commute was far more interesting than the looping news on NPR. Not worth the time. This is by far Clancy's worst effort. I've read all of his other books and this one never got off the ground. It might appeal to those interested in all the "details" of CIA actions but is more of a history lesson than a novel. Fun Book Billed as an early Jack Ryan, Jack has only a little to do in this novel. It was short, abridged, I believe. Many of he characters used in previous novels are introduced. Fun book, on to my next Clancy novel.

The Last Supper Audiobook by Charles McCarry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles McCarry) — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:03:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Supper Author: Charles McCarry Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: To Paul Christopher, the world of espionage had become a region of the mad, in which men and women lived without conviction and were compelled by a craving for conspiracy. But now, he has to find the "mole" in the Outfit and demand justice from enemies, past and present. As he follows the twisting path of this secret American intelligence group, he discovers a trail of betrayal and violence that leads backward to the horrors of the Nazi era and plunges forward beyond the Vietnam War's labyrinth of lies. Critic Reviews: "The best spy novelists were once spies themselves, including le Carre, Greene, McCarry, and even Maugham." (The New York Times Book Review) "McCarry is an ace spy novelist." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Rich and intricate Not your typical spy thriller, this novel has richly detailed characters and an intricate, multi-generational plot. If you're looking for a quick thrill type listen, you won't find it here. But what you will find is satisfying and engrossing; one of those novels that leaves not only the lingering taste of it's story, but also the long shadow of it's depth. absolutely outstanding If I were reading The Last Supper I wouldn't be able to put it down. Because I listened to it, I didn't hear much of what anyone said to me for the 16 hours it played. It's very, very good. Boring, boring, boring This book is a bore. The first half focuses on the history of the main character and doesn't advance the story one bit. I couldn't wait to finish the book and had to resort to listening to podcasts about Nazi infiltration into our society to break up the tedium. The main character is so uninteresting that when he turns sideways, he disappears. I found the same problem with The Miernik Dossier. Also very boring and not worth the wimpy twist at the end. Some people have praised McCarry as the greatest spy novelist ever. Come on, compared to John LeCarre, his stuff is a D-. If you're Jonesing for a spy novel, read Smiley's Game. Beautiful, sensitive, epic novel Would you listen to The Last Supper again? Why? I have! It is such a thick and nuanced story that each reading opens up new treasures. Have you listened to any of Stefan Rudnickis other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. His voice is not pleasant to me, and I had to force myself to continue listening the first time I heard him, but he is a very good reader, and I have (almost) become used to him. In fact, hearing his voice in other books stirs up the enormously good memories I made reading this book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but the scope of it made that impossible. One has to pay attention to the plethora of detail. Any additional comments? This is one of my all time favorite novels. It is basically a family epic underlying a spy saga. I was attracted and engaged by the characters and the sensitivity of the characterizations and plot line. I felt lost and sad when the book ended and missed the characters. The story is unusual and exciting and thoroughly engrossing, with not a few surprises along the way. I was emotionally moved by the events of the book.

The Cairo Affair Audiobook by Olen Steinhauer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Olen Steinhauer) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:21:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cairo Affair Author: Olen Steinhauer Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 504 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Sophie Kohl is living her worst nightmare. Minutes after she confesses to her husband, a mid-level diplomat at the American embassy in Hungary, that she had an affair while they were in Cairo, he is shot in the head and killed. Stan Bertolli, a Cairo-based CIA agent, has fielded his share of midnight calls. But his heart skips a beat when he hears the voice of the only woman he ever truly loved, calling to ask why her husband has been assassinated. Omar Halawi has worked in Egyptian intelligence for years, and he knows how to play the game. Foreign agents pass him occasional information, he returns the favor, and everyone's happy. But the murder of a diplomat in Hungary has ripples all the way to Cairo, and Omar must follow the fall-out wherever it leads. American analyst Jibril Aziz knows more about Stumbler, a covert operation rejected by the CIA, than anyone. So when it appears someone else has obtained a copy of the blueprints, Jibril alone knows the danger it represents. As these players converge in Cairo in The Cairo Affair, Olen Steinhauer's masterful manipulations slowly unveil a portrait of a marriage, a jigsaw puzzle of loyalty and betrayal, against a dangerous world of political games where allegiances are never clear and outcomes are never guaranteed. Members Reviews: In the widening gyre I love great genre fiction. Steinhauer represents some of the very best of modern espionage literature. While he hasn't yet reached the level of le Carré, he is now firmly on the top shelf of literary spy fiction with peers like le Carré, Littell, Furst, etc. The Cairo Affair is an important bookmark in espionage fiction. In this 21st Century, post 9-11 world, Steinhauer (along with le Carré) is the goto fiction writer to understand the nuances of private-contract espionage, post-Soviet global realignments, and the moral failings of a waning American empire (all with a non-US-centric outlook on espionage and foreign policy). The Cairo Affair highlights the fact that the CIA is slowly losing its place as the gravitational center of the spy universe and seems to have lost its principled, idealistic foundations as well. Global Ripples 'Nothing is ever what it seems' -- hold onto that mantra; it will serve you well as a reminder while traveling through the pages of this globe spinning political conspiracy that will have you feeling like you are navigating in the modern political panorama through a house of distorted mirrors. A smart, complex story of espionage that relies not on the thriller aspects, but on not knowing the intricacies of a tangled web of spy vs. spy. The novel spans 20 tumultuous years, 1991-2011: Muammar Gaddafi, Hosni Mubarak, the Arab Spring, civil wars, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yugoslavia... and leaked political cables via WikiLeaks. The historical significance of those years is powerful when compressed and reflected on, and I suggest listening carefully to the *Collection Strategies* that precede chapter 1. The story jumps back and forth through the years, and employs different points of view, which helps once you chalk up any *contradictions* to point of view and not actual contradictions . The cast of characters is daunting at times, some critics suggest superfluous. I didn't find that the case.

Hunter Killer Audiobook by Patrick Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Robinson) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 03:49:34 GMT

Death Echo Audiobook by Elizabeth Lowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Lowell) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:07:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Echo Author: Elizabeth Lowell Narrator: Beth McDonald Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 166 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When she joined St. Kilda's, the elite security consulting firm, Emma Cross thought she'd left behind the blood, the guilt, and the Tribal Wars that defined her life at the CIA. Yet trading spying for investigating yacht thefts didn't alleviate the danger. Now, the same good instincts that got her into trouble at the agency might be the one thing that will help her survive her latest case. St. Kilda and Emma are tracking a yacht named Blackbird. Emma knows the boat's intended cargo is lethal. What she needs to find out is whether it's biological, chemical, or fissionable. And she's only got seven days to uncover the truth...or a major American city will be lost. Fortunately, she's working with a new partner as menacing and distrustful as the worst enemy she's ever facedMackenzie Durand. But Emma and Mac aren't the only eyes watching Blackbird. Taras Demidov, an expert in extortion and execution in the pay of oligarchs running the Former Soviet Union, is also waiting in the shadows, determined to intercept a fearsomely powerful arms dealer with the money, weaponry, and connections to alter the geopolitical balance. Critic Reviews: "Lowell's primary focus on espionage rather than on romance is a major change from earlier novels, albeit a pleasing one." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent plot - but not a romance.... I am a longtime fan of Elizabeth Lowell - she writes great suspense and this one is no exception. My only disappointment is that she has really gone more toward straight suspense and romance is definitely way down the list in her plots. While I enjoyed the story - the relationship between Mac and Emma was tepid at best and not believable. I miss the intensity Lowell captured in her earlier books - such as the Donovan series. The dynamics between family and lovers, etc. That is definitely not the case in her current books...the book is good though - if you want straight suspense with a romantic plot as an afterthought. Death Echo I love Elizabeth Lowell & like the previous reviewer I really enjoyed this book. However, I hated the narrator--it felt like all the people in the story were very distinct speaking old ladies. I had a hard time tuning her out to enjoy the story. This is a first for me. I have never had that problem before & I have many audio books. Ugghhhh! NO! To Beth McDonald! This is the first time I've listed to this narrator...and it will be the last! I purchased this book a month ago and have not been able to finish it. I love the St. Kilda series, but this narrator is painful. She reads as if she has a toothpick in the corner of her mouth! Why, Why, Why! I couldn't tell you anything about the book, other than I've tried to start it 4 times and can't get past the annoying reader! Reader -1 Star! I'm hoping what I can take from the book earns 2. A Good Listen! I learned more about ships in this story and their operation. This was a solid story about piracy and theft. Well thought out and researched. Both characters were realistic, and the story had plenty of intrigue and action. The romance was pretty good, not earth shaking but enough. A good read all in all. Another good Elizabeth Lowell story This story was fun and exciting.

The Innocent Audiobook by Ian McEwan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian McEwan) — Thu, 20 May 2004 00:12:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Innocent Author: Ian McEwan Narrator: John Franklyn-Robbins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: War-weary Berlin has much to offer Leonard Markham, a young, naive postal engineer: first the arts of sophisticated intrigue, then the delights of sexual pleasure. But Leonard's new knowledge carries a heavy price, dragging him and the listener into a new type of story that is exhaustively suspenseful and utterly irresistible. Listen to an interview with Ian McEwan on . ©1990 Ian McEwan (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "McEwan's name will be on everyone's lips with his startling new novel, an impeccably constructed psychological thriller set in Berlin during the Cold War....McEwan's neat, tensile prose raises this book to the highest level of the genre." (Publishers Weekly) "A tour de force of horror and philosophical suspense." (The New York Times) "So exhaustively suspenseful....It should be devoured at one sitting." (Newsweek) "McEwan...a breathtaking master...has written a blueprint for the future of the genre." (Time) Members Reviews: A Lifelike Knot of Possibilities At first I thought this was going to be "The Spy Who Fell Into the Cold War." The setting was right; the characters were available, but then, like life, it veered into an unexpected alley. So I thought it was going to be about romance and trust and danger. But the danger wasn't from the embattled governments or other outside influences in the divided city or the divided society; the danger was from inside the relationship, from inside the individuals. Then, like life, the story veered again, coping with danger, and danger was like a voracious beast intent on devouring the trust and the romance. Only the ending of the novel doesn't ring true for me, the looking back, the untying, the rekindling; these are the postscripts to a Hollywood movie, the way we'd like things to be, under control and logical, but not very lifelike. A little gem I read it entirely by accident and could not put it down . Well written, good character developement and portrayed spying from a down to earth perspective and honesty. There are no heroes, we see people with all their faults and idiosyncracies, stumbling through life. A work of fiction but set around an event that really occured. I knew Berlin in the cold war era and the book and characters made me have a certain nostalgia for a time which is now gone forever( thank God ) and the players of the game, US, Brits and Germans and of course the Russian bear . I reccomend it. Geoff Holdway MD Ancaster ON Canada Extremely good just up until the end. I just loved this book and the characters. The reader was excellent. High adventure and intrigue, history...everything about it was perfect until the end which turned out was just lobbed off. You never find out what happens to everyone, it just ends. I personally really hate that and so I gave it 4 stars.

Unter Killern (The Gray Man 1) Hörbuch von Mark Greaney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Greaney) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:16:11 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> Titel: Unter Killern (The Gray Man 1) Autor:: Mark Greaney Erzähler: Otto Strecker Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 22 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-26-15 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 6 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Court Gentry ist ein guter Mensch. Und er ist ein perfekter Killer... Er bewegt sich lautlos von Auftrag zu Auftrag und vollbringt Unmögliches. Er trifft immer sein Ziel - und dann, wie ein Schatten, ist er verschwunden: The Gray Man. Im Auftrag der Regierung der USA hat Court die blutigen Jobs in Syrien und dem Irak erledigt. Doch zu seinem Entsetzen erfährt er, dass das Team, das ihn retten sollte, ihn nun beseitigen will. Es gibt Mächte, die tödlicher sind als Court Gentry. Und in ihren Augen ist er jetzt nicht mehr nützlich. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2015 Festa Verlag (P)2015 Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Hart, rasant und unerbittlich - genau so muss ein Thriller sein. -- Lee Child Ein hochexplosiver Thriller, der einen keine Sekunde zu Atmen kommen lässt. -- Chicago Sun-Times Mitglieder Bewertungen: German Production, English Review... The title is in German, the description is in German, and a critical review is in German: Why would you download this book, and then have the bad manners to review it poorly if you don't speak German? Mark Greaney is the new Ian Fleming. You'd better start reading descriptions because they will be translating his works into many foreign language audiobooks. This book is great in English and excellent in Deutsch. 5 Stars!! German, not ENGLISH, so now UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND.Why would you send me a German reader, when you must know I listen in English?? German, not ENGLISH, so now UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND.Why would you send me a German reader, when you must know I listen in English??

Full Black Audiobook by Brad Thor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Thor) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:48:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Black Author: Brad Thor Narrator: Armand Schultz Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor brings readers his darkest and most intriguing thriller yet - a terrifying story of espionage and betrayal - brilliantly paced with superb nonstop action. Born in the shadows and kept from heads of state, there are some missions so deadly, so sensitive, that they simply don't exist. When one such mission goes horribly wrong, a wave of dramatic terrorist attacks is set in motion. Their goal: the complete and total collapse of the United States. With the CIA's intelligence abilities hobbled, former Navy SEAL Team 6 member turned covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath launches an audacious plan to infiltrate the terrorists' network and prevent one of the biggest threats the United States has ever faced. Simultaneously, a foreign wet work team has been sent to California. Their target: one of Hollywood's most famous filmmakers. While working on a secret documentary project, movie producer Larry Salomon has unknowingly exposed one of the world's wealthiest and most politically connected powerbrokers - a man with a radical anti-American agenda poised to plunge the nation into deadly, irreversible chaos. As the plots rocket to their pulse-pounding conclusion and the identities of the perpetrators are laid stunningly bare, Harvath will be left with only one means to save America. Unable to trust anyone, he will be forced to go Full Black. Intense and frighteningly realistic, Full Black is, hands down, Brad Thor's most riveting thriller to date. Members Reviews: Not a supporter of torture What disappointed you about Full Black? I had never heard of, nor read a Brad Thor before. While I believe he is capable of writing a taut novel, I do not ascribe to many of the beliefs that the author (like torture) tries to make sound justifiable and I just could not buy it. There are not many Audible books that I do not finish but this is one of them. While the narrator is excellent and I ALMOST like the characters, even with an open mind this is a tough story to swallow. What does Armand Schultz bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The narrator was the one thing that kept me going for as long as I did. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not badly wirtten but very preachy in ideology.

Our Kind of Traitor Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:41:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Kind of Traitor Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Set in contemporary, recession gripped Britain, a left-leaning young Oxford academic and his barrister girlfriend take an off-peak holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. By seeming chance they bump into a Russian millionaire called Dima who owns a peninsula and a diamond-encrusted gold watch. He also has a tattoo on his right thumb, and wants a game of tennis. What else he wants propels the young lovers on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps, to the murkiest cloisters of the City of London and its unholy alliance with Britains Intelligence Establishment. Members Reviews: old style Le Carre meets new I've been reading Le Carre for only 3 years and tend to like his less-well-regarded later novels better than his older classics. Audiobooks are, however, giving me better appreciation of the old, and THIS audiiobook seems the perfect marriage of Le Carre's traditional theme of innocents consumed by a compromising Brit insider-elite with the more overt social concerns of his later novels. I found this as well-written, plotted and characterized as traditional LeCarre, but at the same time it's a very accessible listen. Great Le Carre Fascinating story, terrific characters. One of my favourite writers on excellent form. Wonderful reader too. Did all the dialogue brilliantly, which made the book even more exciting to listen to. Waste of time Would you try another book from John le Carré and/or Michael Jayston? I will try earlier Le Carre books What was most disappointing about John le Carrés story? Far too much descriptive detail and little story with an ending that made me think he got bored with the book as well as me. Have you listened to any of Michael Jaystons other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but the performance was fine. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Our Kind of Traitor? All of it Any additional comments? This book makes me think Le Carre has lost his way. A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE,RIVETING MASTERPIECE Any additional comments? The story is riveting.The rendition excellent-It had me interested to the last second.It's contemporary,the characters well-developed and plausible.All in all another masterpiece by John Le Carre. Great book, very disappointing reading. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The first book I have bought from Audible that I was unable to finish How did the narrator detract from the book? Very disappointing reading. Two examples: An Australian character is given a very bad cockney accent. Gail, the main female character, is read in a breathy voice that reminds my of Marilyn Monroe in those old films, Gail is a successful barrister! She would not speak like that. The reading became so irritating, for these and other similar reasons, that I have been unable to finish the book. If the reader can't do accents and voices accurately, he or she should just read it straight, without any attempt to be in character. Any additional comments? My first serious Audible disappointment. I will need to be much more careful in my purchases in future.

Secret Sanction Audiobook by Brian Haig

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Haig) — Tue, 29 May 2001 12:35:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Sanction Author: Brian Haig Narrator: John Rubinstein Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-29-01 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In a remote war at Europe's center, somebody has committed a cold-blooded massacre - 35 victims shot in the head at close range, execution style. The world media blames a U.S. Special Forces team assigned to the region. But Drummond can't take on faith the testimony of the accused Green Berets who protest their innocence. Drummond uncovers a vast conspiracy of frightening proportion. And the deeper he probes, the more he discovers how duty, honor, and country can clash - in ways both deadly and heartrending. Critic Reviews: "Brian Haig is John Grisham in an Army uniform¿" (Jack Higgins) "An amazing behind the scenes look at how military justice works...The real joy is Haig's writing style, a nice mix of wit and wisdom." (Nelson DeMille) Members Reviews: A FUN ENJOYABLE BOOK I loved this and each of Haig's books. His style is enjoyable and his plots held my interest. I have listened to everything of his availible and and can't wait for his next book. gb calif Loved it! Drummond is a wonderful character, especially as read by Mr. Rubinstein. What a perfect reader for this book! Wry and sarcastic and perfect for the first-person POV. Can't wait until I get another credit so i can listen to the next one! (And I don't care that Specialist 7 doesn't exist anymore.) Splendid effort all round I share something in common with the author of this book, apparently, in that I know absolutely nothing about the US Army. As a result, mistakes of detail didn't trouble me. The story was much more complex and interesting than I had anticipated, and the reader was brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A great story told very well There is no better combination of Brian Haig as author and John Rubinstein as reader. The story flies! Author has no clue about the US Army When I first saw this, being an US Army veteran of 10 years, I felt it would be interesting. But after hearing someone be refered to as the rank of Specialist 7, I quickly knew there was going to be problems. This story is supposed to take place in the 1990's, well the US Army eliminated the rank of Specialist 5 and above in 1985. So that and other things (like a CWO staying in the same Special Forces A team for 17 years!) just soured this whole audio book for me, and I doubt I would ever listen to anything by this author again. He didn't do enough research for his book.

Palace of Treason Audiobook by Jason Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Matthews) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:23:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Palace of Treason Author: Jason Matthews Narrator: Jennifer Vuletic Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Captain Dominika Egorova of the Russian Intelligence Service (SVR) has returned from the West to Moscow. She despises the men she serves, the oligarchs, crooks, and thugs of Putins Russia. What no one knows is that Dominika is working for the CIA as Washingtons most sensitive penetration of SVR and the Kremlin. As she expertly dodges exposure, Dominika deals with a murderously psychotic boss; survives an Iranian assassination attempt; escapes a counterintelligence ambush; rescues an arrested agent and exfiltrates him out of Russia; and has a chilling midnight conversation in her nightgown with President Putin. Complicating these risks is the fact that Dominika is in love with her CIA handler, Nate Nash, and their lust is as dangerous as committing espionage in Moscow. And when a mole in the SVR finds Dominikas name on a restricted list of sources, it is a virtual death sentence.... Critic Reviews: "An insiders insider...and a masterful storyteller." (Vince Flynn) Members Reviews: Will read/listen to this again Started with Red Sparrow. Loved Red Sparrow and never believed Book 2 could be as good. Proved me wrong. The layers and complexity in the story. Love this series. Had me chuckling at times too - looking idiotic with my headphones on. Looking forward to the next book. Thank you, Jason. Greeat story BUT ... l loved the story with its strands of plot around different characters. There was plenty of suspense as l felt there was no guarantee that the "good guys" would win nor all of their characters survive. Far more realistic and credible than many books in its genre and highly recommended with ONE EXCEPTION. I found the narratir's attempt to change her voice to represent different characters not just bad but appalling. For the early stages of the book l found it a big turnoff which made me angry as in "how the hell did she get this job?" But the compelling storyline kept me there and while her character portrayal never improved l generally became desensitized to it. Bad narrator and poor writing Why change the narrator in a series? First book was ok and I hoped this would be better but no such luck! I can't understand the 5 star reviews, if you're looking for a book about the CIA 'The Company' by Robert Littell is a much better choice. Nationalism is power hunger tempered by self-deception." George Orwell This is a an entertaining story that moves fluidly with in its make believe world. Do not expect insights into real politics or realistic human frailties, like James Bond the characters inhabit a world that is a parallel representation of ours, with even more exaggerated jingoism from every one, and a very much alive cold war. The writer Jason Matthews is in the trade but I doubt that he has exposed any tech or real trade secrets, it is all very much a dig at Russia that is not very serious or credible, if I was sixteen I would have loved it but my experience and age prevent me from enjoying such a simplistic geopolitical scrimmages and name calling of real people that are much more astute, dangerous and complex in real life than any of the representation in this book. A good few hours of light entertainment, disengage brain and dive in the fantasy. Don't go to Russia Mr Matthews! Blimey, I wouldn't portray Putin in that light and expect to live! A challenging book with a nice twist or two.

Conquest Audiobook by Jack Ludlow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Ludlow) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:24:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conquest Author: Jack Ludlow Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In 20 years the de Hauteville brothers have gone from penniless obscurity to become the most potent warrior family in Christendom. Now, at the head of the tribe stands Robert, who has only one aim: to expand his power by military conquest. Roger, the youngest of the brothers, is a giant in build and a great fighter. In company - and sometimes in conflict - with Robert, he will seek to raise the family to the pinnacle of influence. Their chosen enemies are the mighty Saracen Emirs of Sicily, and conquest comes before all, even if the path is not easy. Members Reviews: Decent Ending to a Decent Trilogy A good ending to the trilogy. Robert and Roger (pronounce it with a french accent) complete the conquest of Sicily and sounthern Italy. This has been interesting to me since I knew nothing of the Normans and what kind of influence they had on the world in their time. I have stood on the wall of a Norman keep in England, and seen Monty Python's impersonation in The Holy Grail, but never realized what they did other places Lives up to the series This story is well in keeping with Jack Ludlow's historical fiction. The story is exciting and suspencfull for one who is not familiar withthe actual history. I find the suspence very good for te circulation. Moreover, I find the story spell binding. It is a great story and a great escape into the past for a few hours. Enjoyed Entire Series Have greatly enjoyed this entire series about the Norman influence in Italy. Well written and well read. Will get all of Jack Ludlow's recordings.

The English Spy Audiobook by Daniel Silva

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:10:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The English Spy Author: Daniel Silva Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: She is an iconic member of the British Royal Family, beloved for her beauty and charitable works, resented by her former husband and his mother, the Queen of England. But when a bomb explodes aboard her holiday yacht, British intelligence turns to one man to track down her killer: legendary spy and assassin Gabriel Allon. Gabriel's target is Eamon Quinn, a master bomb maker and mercenary of death who sells his services to the highest bidder. Fortunately Gabriel does not pursue him alone. At his side is Christopher Keller, a British commando turned professional assassin who knows Quinn's murderous handiwork all too well. And though he does not realize it, he is stalking an old enemy - a cabal of evil that wants nothing more than to see him dead. Gabriel will find it necessary to oblige them, for when a man is out for vengeance, death has its distinct advantages.... Members Reviews: Nobody Does It Better The English Spy is another multi-layered utterly riveting book from Daniel Silva, who is as knowledgable about his subject matter as he is deft in telling us the story. The English Spy, the fifteenth book in the Gabriel Allon series is set in a potpourri of cities - virtually all the sites of previous adventures - only a few months after the end of "The Heist." the previous Allon adventure. By doing this, the clever and witty Mr. Silva is buying both us and his main character, Gabriel Allon time before he must leave the field and take over The Office. As a result, we see relatively little of the lovely and intriguing Mrs. Allon, Chiara, who is heavily pregnant with twins conceived two books back, but to make up for her absence, we are reunited with an array of characters good and bad from previous stories. There are twists and turns galore, and with gore, and what you think you are seeing as you read may not be what you've got a few pages further in. Yes, the English Spy is Christopher Keller, who has become a reader favorite, but even the title can be interpreted in more ways than one. Even the opening series of events, though sensational and attention grabbing, is somewhat misleading, especially if the reader thinks this book is going to be about an unhappy English princess. It is not, and before jumping to conclusions, we would do well to think of another much loved British Royal who did die in a boat explosion and not in a car crash in a tunnel in Paris. We also see less of Gabriel's well meshed "Office" team, and more of some old friends and many dangerous enemies from the first fourteen books, but Allon and Keller are an awesome team for which no evil doer can be a match on a permanent basis. First time readers will have no trouble jumping in at level 15 because Mr. Silva does give us back story, written in his usual graceful style, that informs but never bores. The pacing is perfection; the end of chapter hooks make it impossible not to read just one more, and the denouement is everything for which the reader could hope. The scenes with Leah, Gabriel's first wife, who has never recovered from their son's death or her own injuries in a car bombing, and Gabriel's painting of the nursery clouds will stay in my mind forever while Christopher Keller's final scene left me yearning for yet more of him.

The Road to Gandolfo Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:32:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Gandolfo Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In this wickedly funny novel, Robert Ludlum combines the explosive pacing of The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy with a bitingly witty send-up of everything from government bureaucrats and pandering military men to the mob, the law, and organized religion. War hero and infamous ladies man General MacKenzie Hawkins is a living legend. His life story has even been sold to Hollywood. But now he stands accused of defacing a historic monument in Chinas Forbidden City. Under house arrest in Peking, with a case against him pending in Washington, it looks like the end of Macs illustrious career. But he has a plan of his own - and it includes kidnapping the Pope. Whats the ransom? Just one American dollar - for every Catholic in the world. Add to the mix a slew of shady investors; Hawkins four persuasive, well-endowed ex-wives; and a young lawyer and fellow soldier who wants nothing more than to return to private life - and youve got one relentlessly irreverent page-turner. Members Reviews: Ludlum;s true calling What did you love best about The Road to Gandolfo? It put me in mind of Biller Wilder at his best, A laugh a minute. Outrageous storyline, memorable characters and perfect pacing. I was actually laughing out loud. I found myself imagining the perfect cast for the story. It would make a great movie.I'm reading the sequel the Road to Omaha, and it doesn't miss abeat. What other book might you compare The Road to Gandolfo to and why? n/a Have you listened to any of Scott Bricks other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to dozens of Scott Bick's performances and this could be his best. His British accents are a bit stilted but, easily forgiveable.I still give him a 10 on this. No one else could have pulled this off as well. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? "And you thought you knew Robert Ludlum" Hard to follow This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I thought this story was very hard to follow. Not my favorite R. Ludlum story. Better than reading the book Would you listen to The Road to Gandolfo again? Why? Yes. Trying to clear other books then try it again. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Laughing to hard to sit on the edge of my seat, might fall off. Which character as performed by Scott Brick was your favorite? The General and the lawyer. Could not have one without the other. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes but too long to do so. Any additional comments? Thank you Robert Ludlum for this book. Great humor. The only improvement I can think of is "Road to Omaha" being an Audion Book. PLEASE! A fun, twisted story! Any additional comments? For all his serious spy thriller novels, this is a great change. A very versatile author. Classic Ludlum with humor This is one of my favorite Books ever. A classic Robert Ludlum adventure with international intrigue, an unwitting hero, and a undertone of a love story. Only this one is humorous, filled with zany characters. If you enjoy Douglas Adams, Christopher Moore, or Jimmy Buffet's Joe Merchant, you will enjoy this. Try also the sequel Road to Omaha.

A Death in Vienna Audiobook by Daniel Silva

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 12:52:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Death in Vienna Author: Daniel Silva Narrator: Tony Goldwyn Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Fueled by an intensity he has not felt in years, Allon cautiously begins to investigate, but the more layers he strips away, the greater the evil that is revealed, a web stretching across sixty years and thousands of lives. Soon, the quest for one monster becomes the quest for many. And the monsters are stirring.... Filled with sharply etched characters and prose, and a plot of astonishing intricacy, this is an uncommonly intelligent thriller by one of our very best writers. Critic Reviews: "Superbly crafted narrative of espionage and foreign intrigue....Action and suspense abound, but this is serious fiction with a serious purpose." (Publishers Weekly) "The action, despite careening across cities and continents, retains knife-edge-sharp suspense....This finely wrought thriller reads like an exquisitely suspenseful chess game." (Booklist) "John Lee gives a masterful performance....All the accents, from Italian to German, sound perfect....And his pacing is excellent, always in tune with the action. A riveting narration." (AudioFile) "Daniel Silva has now indisputably joined the ranks of Graham Greene and John le Carre." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Excellent Read My compliments to Daniel Silva! He has much to say as well as developing characters with depth & of interest. This is my first Silva novel & I immediately bought 2 others on the basis of this one. Very well read ! Don't hesitate....you'll enjoy this one Fascinating Tale An intricate, believable plot, combined with a powerful telling of horrors of the Nazi holocaust. Should not be missed classic Silva Great introduction to Gabriel Allond and the intricate world of international intrigue. strongly recommend it. Great Read Loved the story as well as the narration. Tony Goldwyns voice was a perfect fit for this story. Great read Silvia's books are always stories that hold your attention until the very end! Quality writing at its best.

Then We Take Berlin Audiobook by John Lawton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Lawton) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:58:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Then We Take Berlin Author: John Lawton Narrator: Lewis Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Joe Wilderness is a World War II orphan, a condition that he thinks excuses him from common morality. Cat burglar, card sharp, and Cockney wide boy, the last thing he wants is to get drafted. But, in 1946, he finds himself in the Royal Air Force, facing a stretch in military prison...when along comes Lt Colonel Burne-Jones to tell him MI6 has better use for his talents. Posted to occupied Berlin, interrogating ex-Nazis, and burgling the odd apartment for MI6, Wilderness finds himself with time on his hands and the devil making work. He falls in with Frank, a US Army captain, with Eddie, a British artilleryman, and with Yuri, a major in the NKVD, and, together, they lift the black market scam to a new level. Coffee never tasted so sweet. And he falls for Nell Breakheart, a German girl who has witnessed the worst that Germany could do and is driven by all the scruples that Wilderness lacks. Fifteen years later, June 1963. Wilderness is free-lance and down on his luck. A gumshoe scraping by on divorce cases. Frank is a big shot on Madison Avenue, cooking up one last Berlin scam...for which he needs Wilderness once more. Only now they're not smuggling coffee, they're smuggling people. And Nell? Nell is on the staff of West Berlin's mayor Willy Brandt, planning for the state visit of the most powerful man in the world: "Ich bin ein Berliner!" Then We Take Berlin is a gripping, meticulously researched and richly detailed historical thriller - a moving story of espionage and war, and people caught up in the most tumultuous events of the 21st century. Members Reviews: Enjoyable and humorous, but it ends in a cliffie!! This is a fast moving book, and it covers several characters and timelines, so you need to pay attention. I liked it very much, and I hope there will be more Joe Wilderness books in the future. This was my first book by John Lawton, and I'll be looking for more novels by this talented writer. The narration is fabulous, but there are a fair amount of short passages in various foreign languages with no obvious translations, so that was frustrating. This book ends in a HUGE cliffhanger, with absolutely no warning, so that was frustrating, too. I just started the second book in the series and it starts up exactly where this one left off, which is good. Now I'm wondering how book two will end, especially as there is not yet a book three available... We'll see, I suppose. I recommend this book to those who like WWII/Cold War espionage stories, mysteries, and suspense with a heavy dollop of black humor. I LOVE Joe, he's an interesting and original character, half con man and half scholar, who can't seem to get much of a break. He's a Cockney bloke at heart no matter what sort of international intrigue he finds himself in the middle of, and I loved every minute he was 'onstage'. Michael Caine 50 years ago would have been perfect for the part! The other characters are also well-drawn and interesting, no one is a cookie cutter. The narrator does a great job giving everyone a unique voice, his accents and foreign language passages are also exceptional. Be prepared to go back and forth in time from the point of view of more than one character, and to keep track of all various threads (and characters) the author is weaving together.

Takedown Audiobook by Brett Battles, Robert Gregory Browne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brett Battles) — Tue, 06 May 2014 08:23:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Takedown Subtitle: An Alexandra Poe Thriller Author: Brett Battles, Robert Gregory Browne Narrator: Abby Craden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From award-winning thriller writers Brett Battles and Robert Gregory Browne. After an op in Istanbul goes sour, all Alexandra Poe wants is a little down time, and a chance to finally sell off the family vacation home in Key Largo which carries too many painful memories. Instead, she finds herself on a private Bahamian island, working with Deuce and Cooper to relieve a human rodent of some very sensitive codes, and to take down one of the world's most notorious terrorists. Just another job for Stonewell International. Or is it? What Alex doesn't realize is that she's about to get caught up in a twisted maze of shifting allegiances that forces her to face those painful memories head on--even if it's the last thing she ever does... Members Reviews: Very disappointing! Takedown is the second book in the Alexandra Poe series cowritten by Brett Battles and Robert Gregory Brown. Although it is somewhat better than Poe, Book 1, it is still a major disappointment. Brett Battles is one of my favorite authors. His (written without a coauthor) thrillers in the Project Eden series and Jonathan Quinn series are among the very best of the mystery/thriller genre. The suspense in the Project Eden series matches or exceeds that of any other novels I have read.

Plan of Attack Audiobook by Dale Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 03:02:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plan of Attack Author: Dale Brown Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: U.S. Air Force aerial warfare expert Major General Patrick McLanahan has been demoted and moved back to a desk job. Keeping a keen eye on what's going on with old enemies, he notices that Russia's heavy bomber and tactical bomber bases are busier than ever. He tries to get his superiors to pay attention but is ignored. Russian president General Anatoliy Gryzlov is determined to punish McLanahan for a previous bombing of a Russian air base. To make his point, Gryzlov launches an all-out sneak attack on America that devastates our strategic air forces. McLanahan has collected information he needs to plan a counterstrike that could stop the Russian war machine dead in its tracks. But McLanahan is no longer in charge of Air Battle Force, his combat unit of the future, and the Russian sneak attack has left the embattled U.S. president with few options: retaliate with every weapon in his arsenal, even if it triggers a global thermonuclear war; agree to a cease-fire on Russia's terms...or listen to a disgraced and discredited young bomber commander's long-shot plan of attack. To prevent a destructive stalemate, Patrick McLanahan may have to take matters into his own hands. Critic Reviews: "For fans of over-the-top, gut-wrenching thrillers, this one's a winner." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Wow! Non-stop Action This is not an independent book but is a sequel to "Air Battle Force". Listen to the two together. Any gap between the two will make the second not make sense. This book is action from start to finish. The author continues from the prior book when you thought all was well. Needless to say, it is not. It is fantastic. Long term Dale Brown Fan I am followed the series since The Flight of the Old Dog was first released. The hate for Patrick gets old but the flying and the overall story line is great. Robert's Review Overall this is a very good book. the narrative is very good. The story line is easy to follow. Do get this book. Disappointed, too far fetched This book starts out interesting, and then begins to drag. Once that happens it's easy to notice how many things about Brown's version of warfare seem just a little too far beyond imagination to enjoy. I'm not talking about the plot - that is far fetched, but interesting. I'm talking about the military technology. Some examples are below if you want spoilers. Also, much tedious information is provided that doesn't add to the story, and is sometimes even repeated. The reader of the book had a great range of characters, and enthusiasm, but this book was hard to finish. Technology blunders: - A satellite radio transceiver placed in a person's body (specifically abdomen) that allows a person to communicate world wide. (Think about the power required to get an omni-directional signal up to a satellite coming from your abdomen!) - Instant range gate information from ESM intercept bearings. - Nobody seems to notice powerful jamming, except the unit being jammed, so surprise is not lost. ESM receivers for hundreds of miles would light up like Christmas trees. For example a fighter's comms & radar are powerfully jammed, but the wingman and AWACS a few hundred miles away don't seem to be alerted.

Orphan X Audiobook by Gregg Hurwitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregg Hurwitz) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:57:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orphan X Author: Gregg Hurwitz Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Do you need my help? It was always the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. Raised and trained as part of a top-secret programme, he was sent to the worst places in the world to do things his government denied any knowledge of. Then he broke with the programme and disappeared. But now someone's on his tail. Someone who knows he was once known simply as Orphan X. Critic Reviews: "Outstanding in every way." (Lee Child) "Orphan X blows the doors off most thrillers I've read and catapults the readers on a cat-and-mouse that feels like a missile launch. Read this book. You will thank me later." (David Baldacci) "Orphan X is his best yet-a real celebration of all the strengths Gregg Hurwitz brings to a thriller." (Lee Child) Members Reviews: Excellent! I love action and spy and good guy kicking bad guy's butt. This is all that and much more. And...and...it is well written. Which is not always a given. I do not like to compare characters, so suffice it to say, if you like action, read this Orphan X had me on edge from the start. This is a great storyline, very well narrated & I can't wait for the next installment. Look out Jack Reacher & Greyman, there's a new kid on the block - Orphan X ! Great story with plot twists. Loved this book, can't wait for the sequel. Enough action and great story. Sad and feel good moments alike. Outstanding One of the best books I've listened to in a long time! Fantastic performance Exceptionally written Non stop action & suspense from beginning to end Yep, I'll be back for more... Good premise, pace & writing... definitely more going on and more twists and turns than I expected. Kept me hooked and I'm looking forward to book 2 now!!

Russian Canary, Book 2 Audiobook by Dina Rubina

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dina Rubina) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:45:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Russian Canary, Book 2 Subtitle: The Voice Author: Dina Rubina Narrator: Dina Rubina Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Russian Canary follows the lives of two families: one from Odessa and another one from Kazakhstan, entangled by fate into a complicated sequence of events. The trilogy features strong, colourful character sets, from an Israeli intelligence officer to gypsies and a deaf girl-tramp, each following their often dangerous and unpredictable path in this latest thriller. This is book two in the trilogy, narrated by the author, Dina Rubina, in Russian, unabridged. Members Reviews: Outstanding The story unfolds with the same outstanding narration delivered by the author. The story is a web of astonishing events you wished would never end. . , , . . ! Tthis book has made me happy. I love this book. For my Russian soul it was a delisious food. lt has reminded me about my childhood and my early adulthood. Read it. you won't be sorry.

Dead or Alive Audiobook by Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Clancy) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead or Alive Author: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood Narrator: Lou Diamond Phillips Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jack Ryan, the former president of the United States, is out of office, but not out of the loop about his brainchild, the "Campus" - a highly effective, counter-terrorism organization that operates outside the Washington hierarchy. But what Ryan doesn't know is that his son, Jack Ryan, Jr., has joined his cousins, Brian and Dominic Caruso, at the shadowy Campus. While a highly effective analyst, young Ryan hungers for the action of a field agent. The Campus has now turned their sights on the Emir, the number-one terrorist threat to Western civilization. A reclusive figure and mastermind of vicious terrorist acts, the Emir has eluded capture by the world's law-enforcement agencies. But now - with the help of ex-CIA agent John Clark and protégé Marine Colonel Ding Chavez - the Campus is in on the hunt. The mission: to bring the Emir in - dead or alive. Members Reviews: Dead? Maybe this book? Plowed through this book on the power of it's author, but wasn't too impressed. There was a lot of action, yes. But, even in it's condensed version, was 9 hours or so and contained a lot of droll discussion. What must the unabridged version be? That meant there was little character development--only the bad guys were new characters and they didn't last for the duration. The plot was pretty mundane...no, boring...chase after a terrorist. I'm not giving up on Clancy, yet! Interesting Another writer carrying on the Tom Clancy legacy. A recommended read for those that enjoyed Clancy's books. A sorry disappointment I was really looking forward to this audio book, but it has been a chore to get through. If this had been Mr. Clancy's first book, we never would have heard from him again. Slow, plodding, overly political and over descriptive--even in the abridged version. There is nothing special about the plot and the story takes forever to move along. I did think Lou Diamond Philips did a wonderful job--too bad the literature is so weak. Time to forget this author and try out someone at the top opf their game instead of at the end of it... like John Sanford's new Virgil Flowers series. Classic Tom Clancy Action I bought 'Dead or Alive' as I am going on holiday in a few months and wanted to have a few books stocked up to listen to on the plane and on the beach. Unfortunately within 3 days of buying the audio-book I'd listened to it all. I just wanted to listen to the first bit to check it was downloaded OK but then I was hooked. In terms of the actual plot and characters, it's typical Tom Clancy, if you've enjoyed the Rainbow Six and other 'Ryan' books you'll enjoy this one. It's very much the same but different. It's gritty military/spy fiction - probably not going to win any prizes for the most cunning twist in the tail but it's very easy to listen to, particularly if you don't want to get bogged down in the detail about if things would really happen like that in real life. From memory in previous books the accuracy seemed to be a bit better - particularly on bits that were central to the plot. There's a whole host of things that are just a little bit technically inaccurate but after all it is supposed to be fiction. For Example - There's a bit about fake aircraft transponders that was a bit iffy. Overall an absolute classic Tom Clancy plot that I found difficult to put down.

High Time to Kill Audiobook by Raymond Benson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Benson) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:19:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Time to Kill Subtitle: James Bond Series, Book 32 Author: Raymond Benson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The Union is a criminal organization with tentacles throughout the world, specializing in military espionage, theft, intimidation, and murder. After one of its agents assassinates Bond's friend and host at a glittering dinner in the Bahamas, the Union becomes 007's priority target. When information vital to Britain's national security is stolen, both M and Bond suspect that the Union is behind it. The trail leads Bond from one of England's most exclusive golf clubs to the cosmopolitan city of Brussels and finally to an expedition up the icy heights of the legendary mountain Kangchenjunga, the third tallest peak in the world. Led by the abrasive mountaineer Group Captain Roland Marquis, aided by the expedition's sexy and beautiful doctor, Hope Kendall, and opposed by an unknown traitor working out of SIS itself, Bond must pit his strength and guile against two deadly adversaries - the forces of nature at high altitude and the most resourceful criminal minds he has ever encountered. Members Reviews: Great Bond novel Exciting novel featuring The Union. Very vivid story telling and Simon Vance is the master classic Bond great story with some twists. high time to kill. Lmao. the reader brought the story to life great book Interesting storyline, good characters and good range of locations. Good representation of Bond and really well narrated. Bond is heavy on the filler I have to admit, I was terribly disappointed by this novel. While size isn't everything, the production is only about nine hours, . And a good two-thirds of the story is filler that is only vaguely germane too the story. It's almost like the author was writing a script for a TV show, or a movie. There was a good ninety minutes of story, but then the author needed to stretch another seven hours to make a novel. Too much of the mystery is given away in long winded exposition, and Bond becomes a somewhat incompetent and whiney passenger in the story. Most of the events are clearly telegraphed ahead of time, and there are no real surprises. Characters are largely flat and stereotypical. And after the initial events, the listener must sit through two-thirds of the book without anything of interest or import happening. Frankly, it was dull, and the climax was predictable and derivative. I spent most of my time listening to this novel just waiting for something, anything, to happen. I wish they'd make a movie of this What did you love best about High Time to Kill? The isolated setting and clear goal Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Absolutely. I found myself really trying to imagine the mountain setting Have you listened to any of Simon Vances other performances before? How does this one compare? He's the best Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I thought this would make for a really interesting Bond movie. Any additional comments? This may be my favorite Bond story of all time.

Spy Hook Audiobook by Len Deighton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Len Deighton) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:28:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spy Hook Author: Len Deighton Narrator: James Lailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited reissue of the first part of the classic spy trilogy Hook, Line and Sinker, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world. Working for the Department was like marriage is supposed to be--"'til death do us part"--but the Department is really not like that, and neither are many marriages, including that of Bernard Samson. The cool and cynical field agent of the Game, Set and Match trilogy has grown older and wiser. But things have not gone well for Samson: old pals are not as friendly as they used to be, and colleagues are less confiding than they once were. Now, starting with his mission to Washington, life has become even more precarious for Bernard. Ignoring all warnings, friendly, devious, and otherwise, he pursues his own investigation and, in California, meets with the biggest surprise of his life. Critic Reviews: "Superb.... The secret of Spy Hook is its readability...Deighton is the inspiration for Le Carre and Forsyth and a master of his craft." (Today) "In Deighton's best books--like this one--the narrative glides forward on rollers, and the scenes and characters fit perfectly into place. The result is marvellous entertainment." (Independent) "Vintage, treble-crossing, East-West intrigue...written with Deighton's usual punch and economy." (Daily Mail) "The narrative glides forward on rollers, and the scenes and characters fit perfectly into place. The result is a marvellous entertainment." (Independent) "Mr. Deighton's touch is unfailing...never a false note." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: God story at times too drawn out Enjoying the start of the series however am again displeased to see another series with a book from it not available on Audible. Seriously a pain. I understand about publishing rights just don't understand why all 1 book in a series is always not available. Very good Reader is amazing Story is great but not as good as game set match trilogy...yes. Eagerly awaiting the next book - release more faster please! What did I just listen to? Seriously, was it about facing mid-life as a spy, having a friend who is renovating a hotel? Losing a wife? Wtf? It was in three thousand places that made no sense. The master of the spy story Any additional comments? My comments on Berlin Game apply to the whole series. If you like spy stories you will not be disappointed. Orange File Scenario 1: The airplane picks up speed on the runway but doesn't take off. Scenario 2: The airplane is standing still on the runway. Three-quarters of the way through Spy Hook, I'm thinking about either of the two above situations. Then things liven up. The funny thing is, bearing in mind what I consider to be the slow pace of the novel up to that point, I had to go back and re-read chunks of the last part of the book to fully understand it. The best espionage and crime novels get you thinking over the plot in this way. Does the ending provide all the answers or does it leave you asking for more ? The clue is that Spy Hook is the first instalment of the Hook, Line and Sinker trilogy. Don't let this put you off. Another requirement of the best books of this genre, is working out who are the good and bad guys; this is an aspect of this book. Despite my earlier comments, I highly recommend Spy Hook.

SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Scorpion Audiobook by Don Mann, Ralph Pezzullo (contributor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Don Mann) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:23:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Scorpion Author: Don Mann, Ralph Pezzullo (contributor) Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In Book 2 of the series, Thomas Crocker and SEAL Team Six are back for another adrenaline packed adventure from former SEAL commando Don Mann. When a nuclear device goes missing, and surfaces in the clutches of known terrorists, the United States calls on its most prized anti-terrorism force: Navy SEAL Team Six. Thomas Crocker and his squad from Hunt the Wolf are called into action, protecting the world from terrorist threats. With the same real life insight and pulse-pounding action he brought to Inside SEAL Team Six and Hunt the Wolf, Don Mann takes listeners inside the most elite combat unit on the planet and on an action-packed ride that is sure to appeal to fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor. Members Reviews: Not My Seal Team After reading about the training, discipline and preparation Seals must endure this book is out of its element. It mocks what I've come to expect from this elite fighting force. The plot is weak, the characters under developed, too many unbelievable situations and too much dialogue. The ending was a farce. Not worth a credit. I did like the narrator but he couldn't save this mess. Well worth a listen Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes... I found it too similar in format to his previous book. If youve listened to books by Don Mann and Ralph Pezzullo (contributor) before, how does this one compare? Both are well done as It puts you into the seal mindset and makes you aware of the possible threats to security that never make the headlines Have you listened to any of Peter Ganims other performances before? How does this one compare? With all of his work it feels like Don Mann is telling you the story in a bar Could you see SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Scorpion being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Matt Damon,Annie Cruz,and Ethel Merman in no particular order Any additional comments? If you have a long commute it is definitely something to pump you up another winner enjoyed every minuteof the story. as realistic as it can get. we have no idea how these guys suffer for our country

Doubleshot Audiobook by Raymond Benson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Benson) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:06:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doubleshot Subtitle: James Bond Series, Book 33 Author: Raymond Benson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The intricately organized criminal conspiracy called the Union has vowed its revenge on the man who thwarted its last coup. Now, the Union's mysterious leader sets out to destroy James Bond's reputation and sanity by luring the agent into a dangerous alliance of deceit and treason with a Spanish militant intent on reclaiming Gibraltar. Officially on medical leave as a result of a head injury sustained on his last adventure, 007 ignores M's orders and pursues clues that he believes might lead him to the Union's inner circle. His search takes him from the seedy underbelly of London's Soho to the souks of Tangier; from a terrorist training camp in Morocco to a bullring in Spain; and from the clutches of a murderous Spanish beauty to a volatile summit conference on the Rock of Gibraltar. Each step brings 007 closer to the truth about the Union's elaborate, audacious plot to destroy both SIS and its best agent: James Bond. Members Reviews: Enjoyed, perfect for my commute whilst not Ian Fleming still enjoyed the story and descriptive writing. An engaging listen, recommend.

Marriage Before Death: WWII Spy Thriller Audiobook by Uvi Poznansky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Uvi Poznansky) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:58:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marriage Before Death: WWII Spy Thriller Subtitle: Still Life with Memories, Book 5 Author: Uvi Poznansky Narrator: Don Warrick Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: Uvi Poznansky Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters. Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be. Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man? Members Reviews: Brave comes in all shapes and sizes A poignant story of the highs and lows of war and the everlasting effects on our brave heroes. Don Warrick has great diction and a grasp of the characters he portrays. I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Beautifully written story I loved this book! Its a beautiful story thats very well written. The author is new to me and, thus, the series, too. After listening to this book, I plan on starting the series from the beginning; I definitely intend to check out more of Uvi Poznanskys work. The narration was okay, though, the female voices left a lot to be desired. I received a review copy at my request and voluntarily reviewed. Amazing! Gorgeous writing with a unique and beautiful story. The narration of this audio was exceptional - some of the best I've ever heard. This is my first book by this author and I can't wait to check out more! Highly recommend! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it Beautiful Story! Wow! I was amazed with this beautiful story. I have been intrigued with spy stories ever since I met a real life WWII spy when I was in college. The stories he told were inline with this book. The imagery was so realistic in this book, and I loved the narration. Don Warrick is such a talented performer with his various distinguished voices. I found this book to be a standalone listen and part of a series. I am very impressed with this author and will definitely listen to more books by her. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. My review is not a synopsis of the book, but rather my opinion of it. A WW II sy thriller like no other Any additional comments? Marriage before Death by Uvi Poznansky is a treasure, read alone or in its place in her series. We follow characters from her other books into a WWII milieu, with all the unparalleled darkness of those days. Poznansky's talent and resonance with the story means that you can read Marriage before Death on its own or as Book 5 in a series, following (Book 1: My Own Voice, Book 2: The White Piano, Book 3: The Music of Us, Book 4: Dancing with Air). Poznansky's protagonist Lenny, narrowly escapes execution, but not capture. Through his eyes and those of Natasha, who faces a more personal terror,a hideous fate, we are thrust into a world that not only breathes, but does so in a lyrical way that, somehow, brings the story closer, not farther away. If you haven't read Poznansky, Marriage before Death is a fine place to begin. Then, of course, you'll want to grab the others that came before. Brilliant.

Garden of Beasts Audiobook by Jeffery Deaver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:20:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Garden of Beasts Subtitle: A Novel of Berlin 1936 Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the most ingenious and provocative thriller yet from the acclaimed New York Times best-selling author Jeffery Deaver, a conscience-plagued mobster turned government hitman struggles to find his moral compass amid rampant treachery and betrayal in 1936 Berlin. Paul Schumann, a German American living in New York City in 1936, is a mobster hitman known as much for his brilliant tactics as for taking only "righteous" assignments. But then Paul gets caught. And the arresting officer offers him a stark choice: prison or covert government service. Paul is asked to pose as a journalist covering the summer Olympics taking place in Berlin. He's to hunt down and kill Reinhard Ernst - the ruthless architect of Hitler's clandestine rearmament. If successful, Paul will be pardoned and given the financial means to go legit; if he refuses the job, his fate will be Sing Sing and the electric chair. Paul travels to Germany, takes a room in a boardinghouse near the Tiergarten - the huge park in central Berlin but also, literally, the "Garden of Beasts" - and begins his hunt. In classic Deaver fashion, the next 48 hours are a feverish cat-and-mouse chase as Paul stalks Ernst through Berlin while a dogged Berlin police officer and the entire Third Reich apparatus search frantically for the American. Garden of Beasts is packed with fascinating period detail and features a cast of perfectly realized locals, Olympic athletes, and senior Nazi officials - some real, some fictional. With hairpin plot twists, the reigning "master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People) plumbs the nerve-jangling paranoia of prewar Berlin and steers the story to a breathtaking and wholly unpredictable ending. Members Reviews: One of my favs As a historical fiction book? Its great. As a general fiction book? Also great. Everything from the atmosphere to the narration are stellar. Sadly no sequel that I know of but its still a great ride and it goes quickly very good Any additional comments? This was a welcome change to the Rhyme books. Deaver has created a new set of interesting characters within an entertaining and well paced story. This would be a welcome beginning to a new series. It offers a similar milieu as the Alan Furst novels but is faster paced. great read love this one. highly recommend it to anyone good story great characters and play between them. keeps you listing from start to end.

Without Options Audiobook by Trevor Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trevor Scott) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:48:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Options Subtitle: A Jake Adams International Espionage Thriller Author: Trevor Scott Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Jake Adams is a man on the run. The former CIA officer has survived one assassination attempt already, but just barely. His girlfriend wasnt so lucky. And now someone else has tried. Jake has no choice but to go underground until he can discover who wants him dead and why. But Jake made many enemies during his career, and few friends. With a member of the Austrian polizei and a German intelligence officer as his only allies, Jake sets out across Europe, fighting to stay one step ahead of the assassins who dog his every move. What he finds could not only end his life, but could shift the balance of power in the world. Members Reviews: Splendid Read.. It was a marvellous read . Couldn't stop reading. Would happily recommend to everyone . Very poor reader research or basic knowledge of Eu Would you try another book from Trevor Scott and/or Bronson Pinchot? Trevor Scott, yes; Bronson Pinchot, absolutely not. How could the performance have been better? Just learning how to pronounce foreign words would be a good beginning. Any additional comments? The reader detracted so much from the book that there were times when I almost was unable to finish it.

Blue Warrior Audiobook by Mike Maden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Maden) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:21:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Warrior Subtitle: Troy Pearce, Book 2 Author: Mike Maden Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A brutal conflict in Mali and an international race for rare elements sets the stage for Troy Pearce and his drone technology to rescue an old friend in this adrenaline-fueled series. Blue Warrior is set in the remote Sahara Desert, where a recently discovered deposit of strategically indispensable Rare Earth Elements (REEs) ignites an international rush to secure them. Standing in the way are the Tuaregs, the fierce tribe of warrior nomads of the desert wasteland, who are fighting for their independence. The Chinese offer to help the Malian government crush the rebellion by the Tuaregs in order to gain a foothold in the area, and Al-Qaeda jihadis join the fight. In the midst of all this chaos are Troy Pearces closest friend and a mysterious woman from his past who ask him for help. Deploying his team and his newest drones to rescue his friends and save the rebellion, Troy finds that he might need more than technology to survive the battle and root out the real puppet masters behind the Tuareg genocide. Members Reviews: Wanting more I enjoyed the story immensely! A nice finish from the first book "Drone". Only regret was Troy not getting back to his "wife". I hope to see more from this author along this same line.

Performance Anomalies Audiobook by Victor Robert Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victor Robert Lee) — Mon, 15 May 2017 01:36:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Performance Anomalies Author: Victor Robert Lee Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-17 Publisher: Perimeter Six Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Read by Tony-nominated actor David Pittu, who received the 2014 Best Male Solo Performance award for his reading of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch. Victor Robert Lee's provocative literary spy novel Performance Anomalies launches a protagonist, partly of Chinese and Russian origin, to rival the most memorable espionage heroes. Cono 7Q is a startling young man of haunting heritage who has been gifted - or cursed - with an accelerated nervous system. An orphan and a loner, he acts as a freelance clandestine agent, happy to use his strange talents in the service of dubious organizations and governments-until, in Kazakhstan, on a personal mission to rescue a former lover, he is sucked into a deadly maelstrom of betrayal that forces him to question all notions of friendship and allegiance. Relevant to our geopolitical times, Performance Anomalies tracks the expansion of Beijing's imperial reach into Central Asia, and the takeover of corruption-riddled Kazakhstan. Cono 7Q's main adversary is a brutal Beijing agent whose personality has been twisted by the Cultural Revolution's devastation of his family. Performance Anomalies travels from Brazil and Stanford to Kazakhstan and the Tian Shan mountains, covering an engrossing emotional landscape set against the backdrop of an emerging new Cold War between America and both China and Russia. Members Reviews: This is a worthy spy! Our hero, Cono, is a free-lance spy. With his heightened nervous system, mixed heritage, and gift for languages, he makes a great spy. Now hes on a personal mission to assist a friend out of a heap of trouble. In Kazakhstan, the stakes are raised as European oil resources are threatened and weapons-grade uranium comes into play. I was easily swept up by this book. Cono is perfect for espionage and it was refreshing to have a non-Caucasian hero. His mixed heritage and linguistic skills allow him to blend into so many different cultures. Cono is sometimes referred to as Cono 7Q and theres a short flashback that explains this. He has a rare mutation on gene 7Q that accelerates his nervous system, giving him an extra edge. He can pick up on minutia and interpret their meanings quickly. Also, he has lightning fast reflexes. Hes just on the edge of being a superhero. Early in the story, he receives a desperate call from his former lover Xiao Li. Shes currently working as a classy prostitute and unfortunately she witnessed something she shouldnt have. Now her life is in jeopardy. Cono is several countries away but he calls in a favor with his long-time friend Timur who can get to Xiao Li quickly. Once Cono meets up with Timur, things get messy. There are plenty of things that Cono and Xiao Li are unaware of, making it difficult to figure out who is on their side or against them. I really enjoyed the changing allegiances as people make backroom alliances. It made it so much harder for Cono and Xiao Li to untangle themselves from this mess. My one quibble with this story is how the ladies are sexual objects or love interests, each of them. Now they are a bit better than Bond Women in that each of them has their own personality and a role that affects the plot. Still, I couldnt help giggling and rolling my eyes a bit as each woman wanted to bed Cono. Maybe that 7Q gene also puts out an irresistible pheromone. Dimira is a teacher and has known Cono for some years. She provides a temporary safe house and some contacts for Cono.

Kremlin Conspiracy Audiobook by Brian Freemantle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Freemantle) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:20:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kremlin Conspiracy Author: Brian Freemantle Narrator: Michael Goldstrom Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the throes of the Cold War, the Soviet Union engineers the financial collapse of the West. The world financial market has become unbalanced. Nations in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are trillions of dollars in debt, and a default by any one of them could start a domino effect that would eventually topple the economies of America and Europe. Across the Western hemisphere, economists such as Tom Pike are devising a brilliant plan to head off the collapse. The situation is dire, but with transatlantic cooperation there should be time to stave off disaster. But something is not as it seems. Before long, Tom realizes that the economic turmoil was deliberately created. The culprits are in Moscow, where a plot is in motion to totally destabilize the Western economy. Now Tom must stop the scheme before the dollar collapses. Members Reviews: Exciting Book If you love Russian conspiracy stories this is a great book to read. It was enjoyable and couldn't wait to read the next chapter. Ridiculous story. Wanted to quit reading it many times ... Ridiculous story. Wanted to quit reading it many times, but I am not a quitter. What an awful experience. Four Stars Ver well done, the intrigue builds as you get later in the book. good story - technically challenging I found it interesting but had trouble following all the international banking plots.

Little Sister Audiobook by Giles O'Bryen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Giles O'Bryen) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:07:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Little Sister Subtitle: A James Palatine Thriller Author: Giles O'Bryen Narrator: James Clamp Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Little Sister has vanished. The prototype device - real name IPD400 - has powers of surveillance that governments and terrorist organizations would kill for. They might yet. James Palatine, a trained killer with a surplus of conscience, invented the device and is the only person who can operate it. He's determined to retrieve it, and so is Natalya Kocharian - the arms dealer who "inadvertently" sold the prototype to a rogue dealer. But the current owner, holed up in the scorching void of the Western Sahara, won't give in without a fight. Meanwhile MI6, fearing for their own reputation, will do anything to beat Palatine to the prize. With Special Forces on the move and the UN Security Council on high alert, the stakes are high. Knowledge is power, after all - and no secret is safe from Little Sister. Trapped in the desert and under attack from all sides, can Palatine simultaneously take on his enemies, his demons and the dangerous power of his own invention? Members Reviews: Great book under $8 He stopped and listened for the sound of a diesel engine grumbling in the distance, then scanned the gloom about him. He saw no shape or feature that would offer shelter from the heat or cover from pursuers, nor the slightest indication of what lay in this direction, or that, or any other. It was as if the earth had been vandalised: scraped flat, blasted with sand and rock, then abandoned in disgust. You could measure time here in tens or hundreds or even thousands of years, nothing would change. A thornbush would wither, another would take its place. A colony of ants would mine an oval of baked dirt until it collapsed, leaving a tiny depression behind. A rock would split. Hed covered fifteen miles no more, perhaps less. In an hour the sun would be up. In three, the surface of the desert would start to warp in the heat. It is far too early to lose heart. Little Sister by Giles O'Bryen is the first book in the projected James Palatine thriller series. The title almost put me off as I thought it would be a family drama. But I was dearly mistaken. It is a hard-boiled techno-thriller with strains of espionage, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, military, political intrigue, and a protagonist many listeners will come to love. James Palatine is a well-fleshed character, intelligent but with a body as sharp as his mind. Author Giles OBryen has drawn up an interesting premise on which the novel revolves. Little Sister refers to a secret weapon which Palatine has developed. The device has fallen into the wrong hands. It is up to James Palatine to recover it. The drama that unfolds is quite relentless and breathtaking. It criss-crossed countries and cities, from well-furnished offices in the cities to the open skies of the torrid desert, Little Sister is an entertaining listen which will leave you mesmerized not only on a single count, but a variety of reasons. What is most definitely great about the book is the flowing narrative and style.

Nobody Walks Audiobook by Mick Herron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mick Herron) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:43:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nobody Walks Author: Mick Herron Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The death of Tom Bettany's estranged 26-year-old son brings him back to London. His return sparks the interest of everyone from mobsters to MI5 officers - he may have thought he left his old life as a spy behind, but nobody just walks away. Tom Bettany is working at a meat processing plant in France when he gets the voicemail from an English woman he doesn't know telling him that his estranged 26-year-old son is dead. Liam was smoking dope on his London balcony when he fell. Now for the first time since he cut all ties years ago, Bettany returns home to London to find out the truth about his son's death. It may be the guilt he feels about losing touch with his son that's gnawing at him, or maybe he has actually put his finger on a labyrinthine plot, but either way he is going to get to the bottom of the tragedy, no matter whose feathers he has to ruffle. But there are many people who are interested to hear Bettany is back in town, from incarcerated mob bosses to the highest echelons of MI5. Members Reviews: Loved the book, hated the ending Narrator was great, I think he really made the words come alive. There is something really enjoyable about Mick Heron's writing style. I'm not sure if it is the story, the slow build, the slightly off-beat characterization, or something else...but I seem to be pulled into the story eventually, every time. I was somewhat disappointed when this. One came to an end. I suppose I knew it had to happen, but I was no less surprised when it did happen. Perhaps a sequel? Hollywood can do it, why not you? Hehehe Sad tale I'm a fan of Mick Herron. When I buy one of his books I always know I'm going to get excellent writing and thoroughly developed characters and plot. I do recommend this book, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much as some of his others. I think the main reason for this is that I found the book quite sad with an ending that left me hanging... it's well done, but I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it except to say that it's worth a listen. The narration is wonderful. Disappointing ending What would have made Nobody Walks better? The story dragged from the beginning. Then when it started to have promise it got lost in too many plots. It just plodded along. The protagonist was not fully described and when smart enough to understand what was happening to him from the start, just like us (read as the plot was not very clever), the ending just failed. This book came to a really poor and predictable end. Has Nobody Walks turned you off from other books in this genre? NO What didnt you like about Gerard Doyles performance? Almost monotone. What character would you cut from Nobody Walks? Flea

Apache Dawn Audiobook by Marcus Richardson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcus Richardson) — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:16:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apache Dawn Subtitle: Book I of the Wildfire Saga Author: Marcus Richardson Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: The Freeholder Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Ten years after the deadliest pandemic in human history, the same devastating strain of influenza strikes America without warning. One man holds the key to stopping the deadly outbreak in its tracks and the governments of the world - including his own - will stop at nothing to find him. From Los Angeles, to Boston, to the Northern Rockies - follow Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and average Americans as they struggle to save America and themselves. Apache Dawn is the story of America's fight for survival against a terrible virus, foreign invasion, and political intrigue. Members Reviews: Exciting Story It was a little hard to follow at first, because I have trouble with names & sometimes have trouble keeping track of who is who in a long involved story like this. It is very well narrated however & I was soon totally engrossed. I somewhat hated for it to end. Although it's a fairly long story, the writing & narration were both excellent & I was never bored. I now need to find time to read or listen to the other 2 books in the trilogy. Complete and utter nonsense Would you try another book from Marcus Richardson and/or James Romick? no Any additional comments? I rarely write reviews, but I just could not leave this one alone. I am a big fan of dystopian future stories, but I found this one to be so unrealistic ( and I love me some zombies, if that puts it into context) that I had to quit. I have hundreds of audiobooks, this is the first I ever gave up on. The military characters were horrible, the native character was a walking, talking stereotype, and the story line screamed of globalist take over paranoia. If that's your cup of tea, you might love it, but it wasn't for me.

House of Spies Audiobook by Daniel Silva

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:09:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Spies Author: Daniel Silva Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Black Widow comes the thrilling new summer blockbuster featuring legendary spy, assassin, and art restorer Gabriel Allon. A heart-stopping tale of suspense, Daniel Silva's runaway best seller The Black Widow was one of 2016's biggest novels. Now, in House of Spies, Gabriel Allon is back and out for revenge - determined to hunt down the world's most dangerous terrorist, a shadowy ISIS mastermind known only as Saladin. Four months after the deadliest attack on the American homeland since 9/11, terrorists leave a trail of carnage through London's glittering West End. The attack is a brilliant feat of planning and secrecy, but with one loose thread. The thread leads Gabriel Allon and his team of operatives to the south of France and to the gilded doorstep of Jean-Luc Martel and Olivia Watson. A beautiful former British fashion model, Olivia pretends not to know that the true source of Martel's enormous wealth is drugs. And Martel, likewise, turns a blind eye to the fact he is doing business with a man whose objective is the very destruction of the West. Together, under Gabriel's skilled hand, they will become an unlikely pair of heroes in the global war on terror. Written in seductive and elegant prose, the story moves swiftly from the glamour of Saint-Tropez to the grit of Casablanca and, finally, to an electrifying climax that will leave listeners breathless long after the final moments. But House of Spies is more than just riveting entertainment; it is a dazzling tale of avarice and redemption, set against the backdrop of the great conflict of our times. And it proves once again why Daniel Silva is "quite simply the best" (Kansas City Star). Members Reviews: excellent story of the present norm in our world excellent story of the present norm in our world today. Thought provoking in all aspects. Outstanding! Daniel Silva gets better and better with each book. No need for me to talk about the book... just buy it and read it for yourself. You won't be disappointed - guaranteed! Gabriel and Crew back at it... Topical and timely, like the characters, even the ones I hate...lol. Back to form now after a couple of mehs for me, less love interest side stories and more spy on spy, after all it is a spy novel.

Lenin's Roller Coaster Audiobook by David Downing

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Downing) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:19:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lenin's Roller Coaster Author: David Downing Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The third Jack McColl espionage thriller by David Downing (also the author of the WWII Station series) brings together two lovers in Bolshevik Russia. Winter 1917: As a generation of Europe's young men perish on the Eastern and Western fronts, British spy Jack McColl is assigned a sabotage mission deep in Central Asia, where German influence is strong. As he quickly realizes, the mission only becomes more dangerous the closer he gets to its heart. Meanwhile, the woman he loves, Irish-American suffragette journalist Caitlin Hanley, is in Bolshevik Russia, thrilled to have the chance to cover the Revolution. Caitlin knows Moscow is where she is meant to be during this historic event - even if she is putting her own life at risk to bear witness. But four years of bloody war have taken their toll on all of Europe, and Jack and Caitlin's relationship may become another casualty. Caitlin's political convictions have always been for progress, feminism, and socialism - often diametrically opposed to the conservative goals of the British Empire Jack serves. Up until now Jack and Caitlin have managed to set aside their allegiances and stay faithful to each other, but the stakes of their affair have risen too high. Can a revolutionary love a spy? And if she does, will it cost one of them their lives? Members Reviews: Downing's clunker What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The story line stretches credulity, and the characters are tired. Would you ever listen to anything by David Downing again? I enjoyed the 'Station' series, and have listened to the two previous books in this series. This is the weakest.

Airframe Audiobook by Michael Crichton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Crichton) — Tue, 13 Feb 2001 12:53:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Airframe Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: Blair Brown Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-13-01 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: At a moment when the issue of safety and death in the skies is paramount in the public mind, a lethal mid-air disaster aboard a commercial twinjet airliner bound from Hong Kong to Denver triggers a pressured and frantic investigation. Airframe is nonstop Crichton: the extraordinary mixture of super suspense and authentic information on a subject of compelling interest that has been a Crichton hallmark since The Andromeda Strain. Members Reviews: Learning from a novel I love it when a novel teaches me something about the real world. Airframe is certainly in that category. The narrator is also very good. LM Good, but not very plausible I enjoyed the story, and I liked a lot of the technical detail, but much was quite implausible. No test company or pilot would allow an outside reporter on a functional test flight, nor would a test pilot ever intentionally exceed the design limits of an in-service airplane to duplicate an event thought to have occurred in revenue service. I think this is is certification stuff--if even that. Pretty contrived in that regard. Still a fun story. Thanks. -JJ Airframe=Well written VERY BELIEVABLE & fast paced. VERY WELL WRITTEN. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND ANY OF CRICHTON'S BOOKS! Interesting I enjoyed it though at times technical. Characters' personalities developed well. Plausible story and realistic. A good listen I enjoyed Airframe! Definitely a good book that's well-written and does a good job at balancing science/drama/action.

Dale Brown's Dreamland: Black Wolf Audiobook by Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 04:43:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dale Brown's Dreamland: Black Wolf Author: Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The deadliest weaponis Man. Top NATO representatives meet in Kiev to forge a new alliancePowerful elements within a newly resurgent Russia decide the alliance must be stopped at all costsThe warriors of Dreamland have moved on. Some, like Breanna and Zen Stockard, to positions of power and influence; others, like Danny Freah and Nuri Lupo, into Whiplash, a cutting-edge combination of brain and brawn. Tasked by the President to handle the country's most deadly and sensitive jobs, the elite SpecWarfare unit marries muscle to technological prowess. But can even Whiplash stand up to a covert Russian army of genetically enhanced assassins known only as the Wolves? The stories about them sound like sheer fantasy: the killers are said to be nearly invisible and virtually unstoppable, endowed with super-human strength and endurance. But when Danny Freah and company discover they do exist, Danny stumbles on an even darker and deadlier secret: One Wolf, the most ferocious of all, comes from the heart of Dreamland itself. And Danny saw him die more than a decade before. Members Reviews: Different Just a bit to unbelievable for me to accept. Is this where the series is going? Much better than the last few I solemnly appreciate the single narrator. The story was action packed. The ending, last 30 minutes seemed like the author just wanted to end the story. The story took the length to develop and then the various plots were ended abruptly. I think it could have gone on for another book or should have ended with the hostage in the helo and everyone looking for them. Good book. I'll keep listening. on the edge of my chair... loved it,integration from last book seamless, driving a tractor trailer lost in a book,looked down 90 MPh full throttle. GREAT Mark Stoner need to be added to whiplash ' s cast would love to see him come to the fold

Where Dead Men Meet Audiobook by Mark Mills

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Mills) — Tue, 30 May 2017 15:14:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Dead Men Meet Author: Mark Mills Narrator: David Linski Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A return to the period adventure thriller. Where Dead Men Meet reestablishes Mark Mills as a master storyteller for fans of William Boyd, Charles Cumming, or Robert Harris. Paris, 1937. Luke Hamilton - a junior air intelligence officer at the British Embassy - finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. A clear case of mistaken identity - or so it first appears. As Luke is hunted across a continent sliding toward war, he comes to learn that the answers lie deep in a past that predates his abandonment as a baby on the steps of an orphanage 25 years ago. From the author of the best-selling The Savage Garden, and set against a terrific backdrop of Europe on the cusp of the Second World War, this is a compelling novel, rich in adventure, espionage, secrets, and lies. Members Reviews: Rather slow. The tale itself wasn't too bad, but I found the pacing pretty erratic overall, and wasn't overwhelmingly interested in most of the characters. I stuck it out, but probably only worth the one listen.

Assignment: Athens Audiobook by Craig A. Hart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Craig A. Hart) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:50:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assignment: Athens Subtitle: A SpyCo Novella, Book 1 Author: Craig A. Hart Narrator: Anthony Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Sweatshoppe Publications Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When a SpyCo agent is killed on a deserted road during the wee hours, things begin falling apart for SpyCo chief J. Carlton Moore. A briefcase containing classified information disappears, leaving the future of the United States' war on terror in doubt. With the terrorist group Scorpion suspected of possessing the missing briefcase and vital information somehow leaking from the most secure SpyCo meetings, Moore calls on covert operative James Reagan Burke. Thrown together into an unlikely team composed of a former flame and a Grecian body-builder, and seeing shadowy pursuers at every turn, Burke must decide whom he can trust and recover the briefcase before it's too late. A fun romp in the Mediterranean, Assignment: Athens provides thrills without the darkness, and chills without the nightmares. Infused with wry humor, Assignment: Athens is an enjoyable beginning to the SpyCo novella series. Members Reviews: Maxwell Smart Meets The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Clearly something so over the top is meant to be parody! Ian Fleming glamorized the Cold War, Agents Solo and Kuryakin added sly humor and of course Maxwell Smart upped the ante to slapstick. SpyCo is a throwback to the marvelous yarns of yesteryear with derring do and bullets flying and bodies piling up in the corridors as the "good guys" rappel down a cliff in Greece. While vocalizing the characters expertly, narrator Anthony Lee [AUDIO] seemed to add a deliberate heavy-handedness hinting at stuffy bureaucracy behind the freewheeling agents. Ah, nostalgia! I enjoyed this thoroughly! Disclaimer: "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." Good story. I really enjoyed the story line. The dialogue parts of the narration were good but the rest of the narration reminded me of text to speech. A page turner. Would you listen to Assignment: Athens again? Why? Yes, you can follow the characters and plot better. Who was your favorite character and why? Burke was tenacious to complete his assignment. What does Anthony Lee bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He knew his characters well and brought them to life. A bit of a weird accent. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, the plot held your attention throughout. Any additional comments? "I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." This book fell a little flat with me What worked? There was lots of action, and I loved that the female lead is an agent and not just fluff. The characters are well developed. What didn't work? The bad guys continually did the 'bad guy monologue' allowing the good guys to get into position to defeat them. Yes, this is the classic formula, but it's so unrealistic and stereotypical that I find it disappointing. In fact the whole book was predictable and there were no surprises. If you want something short that you can listen to that doesn't take a lot of concentration then this book might work for you. The narration was also a bit disappointing. Overall it was OK, but only OK. The character voices for the main characters worked, but the bad guys tended to have really odd voices that were humorously ridiculous sounding.

Warlord Audiobook by Ted Bell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ted Bell) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:47:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warlord Subtitle: An Alex Hawke Novel Author: Ted Bell Narrator: John Shea Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Alex Hawke has all but given up on life. The British-American MI6 counterterrorism operative lost the woman he loved almost a year ago and has sought refuge at the bottom of a rum bottle ever since. But late one night at his home on Bermuda, he receives a wake-up call... literally. His Royal Highness Prince Charles, an old friend, desperately needs his help. The prince has discovered a not-so-subtle threat directed toward the British royal family. Whats more, the evidence reveals an ominous connection to Charless godfather, Lord Mountbatten - the beloved family patriarch assassinated by an ingeniously designed bomb thirty years before. A shadowy figure from the past has the British crown in his sights, and has proven once before that his warnings are not to be taken lightly. Several clues point to IRA involvement, but the authorities have little to go on and answers are scarce. This is just the call to duty Hawke needs to get back into action - if the madman doesnt strike first. Members Reviews: Another HOME RUN for Ted Bell! What made the experience of listening to Warlord the most enjoyable? Warlord could easily be ripped from the headlines-but the insights and understandings shared by Bell give meaning and depth to the geopolitical miishmash of the news. This is a not just a great read-it is a worthwhile read. BTW Alex Hawke is not a James Bond guy-he is much deeper and much more complex and in many ways represents the tough choices facing the real modern man! GET IT AND ENJOY IT! What other book might you compare Warlord to and why? IT STANDS ALONE IN THIS AREA! Which scene was your favorite? Hawke is always battling not just evil on his own and the opposing side-he is battling the grinding societal effort to crush every individual and create sameness. Over and over again in this story and in the otther Hawke novels-Alex must save not the world and the girl-but do it in a way that saves who is and whishes to become! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I love Bell's books and they always make me both laugh and cry. Any additional comments? I WOULD URGE EVERYONE TO CONSUME ALL OF BELL'S BOOK-ASAP!

The Gemini Contenders Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:04:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gemini Contenders Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Dead of night. Salonika, Greece, December 1939. A clandestine order of monks embarks on a desperate mission: to transport a mysterious vault to a hiding place high in the Italian Alps. Its sinister contents, concealed for centuries, could rip apart the Christian world. Now, as the Nazi threat marches inexorably closer, good men and evil will be drawn into a violent and deadly hunt, sparking a relentless struggle that could forever change the world as we know it. Critic Reviews: "His most ambitious novel. Its twists and turns carry the reader on a fast bobsled run.... A marvelously unflagging imagination." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: an obvious picked up and put down work in progress What was most disappointing about Robert Ludlums story? what the secret manuscripts in the end supposedly contained (highly blasphemous) and the disjointed plot. Have you listened to any of Grover Gardners other performances before? How does this one compare? great reader drawn out 1st half was great second half seemed a bit drawn out and almost unnecessary altogether. Not my Favorite Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I got bored with this one. I love Ludlum's stuff, but the characters were too hard to follow and I found it hard to listen to. I gave it back If youve listened to books by Robert Ludlum before, how does this one compare? This is the first Ludlum book I did not enjoy Which character as performed by Grover Gardner was your favorite? None of the character development worked for me Do you think The Gemini Contenders needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I didn't finish it Any additional comments? I'm a big Ludlum fan. Others may enjoy this one but I stopped about a third of the way through.

A Most Wanted Man Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:57:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Most Wanted Man Author: John le Carré Narrator: Roger Rees Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 367 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Annabel, an idealistic young German civil rights lawyer, determines to save Issa from deportation. Soon her client's survival becomes more important to her than her own career -- or safety. In pursuit of Issa's mysterious past, she confronts the incongruous Tommy Brue, the sixty-year-old scion of Brue Frères, a failing British bank based in Hamburg. Annabel, Issa and Brue form an unlikely alliance -- and a triangle of impossible loves is born. Meanwhile, scenting a sure kill in the "War on Terror," the rival spies of Germany, England and America converge upon the innocents. Thrilling, compassionate, peopled with characters the reader never wants to let go, A Most Wanted Man is a work of deep humanity and uncommon relevance to our times. Members Reviews: No oomph I remember John Le Carre's books not only were historically fascinating and accurate but had some oomph that kept you compelled to keep reading -- no matter what the tale. This story dragged on and on and the ending was so flimsy - as one writer said, it left things undone. The narrator is great, the story thin and ends with a whimper. Le Carre's Back! While I don't think John le Carre will ever regain the level of the George Smiley books -- that Cold War is over, and his generation is gone -- he does seem to have finally found his metier again with this book, after floundering around for some years with very inferior books like "A Constant Gardener". The fact is that there IS another major threat to the West, and if it's not exactly a "cold" war, it's not a "hot" one either, and it is just as ideologically driven as the Communist threat was. Le Carre not only makes his Moslem protagonists seem sympathetic, he shows just how the various intelligence services are also driven by ideology: the supremacy of human intelligence vs. technological innovation, the patient researcher vs the "cowboy", the runner of agents who want to turn potential sources to his benefit against those who want to simply quarantine and neutralize the "enemy". The narration is excellent. Very highly recommended. A disappointment Roger Rees' narration is marvelous. The book, though, is a disappointment. Thin, predictable, with major lapses in logic. I nearly abandoned it in the middle but persevered to the weak ending. le Carre/Rees a Winning Pair I expected the excellence of prose that always comes with le Carre, but was delighted (tho not surprised) at the high degree of drama and humor and tragedy delivered by Roger Rees as narrator. Highly, highly recommended! Sophisticated Spy Urbane, complex, probing, and compelling. John Le Carr? has not lost his stuff. The best spy books always make you remember why spies are necessary, even if we'd all like to pretend that they aren't real or that governments could possibly conduct all relations with foreign powers in the open. This is an up to the minute tale that forces the listener to confront the moral dilemmas of the characters as if they were one's own. Trying to do the right thing is not always as simple as it seems. What if the right thing to do is inhumane?

Moonraker Audiobook by Ian Fleming

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Fleming) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:57:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moonraker Author: Ian Fleming Narrator: Bill Nighy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-12 Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The Moonraker project has a millionaire backer, the war hero Sir Hugo Drax - a man who, it seems, cheats at cards. With a ballistic rocket at stake, Sir Hugos exposure could threaten Britains latest defence system, so James Bond is asked to investigate. Moving from Londons most exclusive gambling club to a missile silo on the Channel coast, 007 and his Special Branch assistant, Gala Brand, discover theres more to Drax than meets the eye. Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Bill Nighy. 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. Bill Nighy is a multi-award-winning actor who has appeared in many TV dramas, including State of Play, The Girl in the Café and Page Eight, for which he received a Golden Globe Best Actor nomination. He won Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role as Billy Mack in Love Actually, while his other films include Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Mans Chest, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and the smash hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Critic Reviews: "I couldnt put the book down until it was finished." (Daily Telegraph "Mercilessly readable." (The Listener) "Moonraker establishes its author as Mr. Eric Amblers rival or successor." (Tablet) "Its all utterly disgraceful and highly enjoyable." (The Spectator) "Astonish me! the addict may challenge; Mr Fleming can knock him sideways." (The Scotsman) Members Reviews: Wonderful Reading of a Classic Story This is a superb presentation by Bill Nighy of this classic early James Bond tale. The story itself is rather comically dated in terms values and culture we are after all a long way from the early 1960's. However in terms of a ripping yarn superbly presented you really couldn't go much better than this. Bill Nighy covers all the characters superbly, giving each one life without ever entering into parody. I look forward to investigating others in this series, all read by experienced actors which make such works a pleasure. I like it Realistic boys own adventure where JB doesn't always gets who he wants but saves the day. A fun listen even though Bill Nighy is a little different to the other narrators. Come to think of it, should super spies play Bridge? Great excellent, not a fan of the female voice but otherwise amazing performance and engaging story. great listen The movies seem to have damaged 007 stories too much. Almost like these stories are other stories. Lots of period,1950's drama and really enjoyable. Surprised me I loved this one so much.I liked Bill Nighy reading as he gave Bond a maybe less than macho super hero persona and more lovable, in spite of his cold eyes. I have to look at Flemming again. The little Nighy 'take' at the end could have been deleted. not an interview, just comment. Bond as it should be. What a great story. One of my favourite Bond adventures. Great 50's settings and the story unfolds in a brilliant way with a good story line and people in it.

The Zero Hour Audiobook by Joseph Finder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Finder) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:03:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zero Hour Author: Joseph Finder Narrator: Jeff Gurner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 197 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When an ominous, digitally encrypted telephone call is intercepted by the NSA's spy satellites high over Switzerland, FBI Special Agent Sarah Cahill - irreverent, outspoken, a brilliant counterterrorism expert, a divorced mother of an eight-year-old boy - is urgently summoned to New York to investigate an imminent terrorist attack on lower Manhattan. Her investigation immediately turns into the desperate pursuit of a highly sophisticated and charismatic terrorist operative, known only by the code name Zero. Sarah must direct an intensive, absolutely secret manhunt for an exceptionally dangerous man whose identity she doesn't know - even though he knows her intimately. Suddenly, Sarah and her young son are plunged headlong into a terrifying labyrinth of intrigue, an elaborate game of cat and mouse that imperils their lives, forcing Sarah to race to uncover a diabolically clever terrorist conspiracy... before the zero hour. The audio includes an excerpt from Vanished, the first Nick Heller novel. Members Reviews: Brilliant Story, great narration Yet again Joe Finder delivers another great story with plenty of twist and turns keeping you going from page one straight through to the very end of the story. I would call this a real page turner (if it makes sense to say that about an audio book). The narration really complimented the story very well. Would I recommend this, yes absolutely. In my opinion Joe Finder is one of the best thriller writers at the moment. Intense Would you listen to The Zero Hour again? Why? I have listened to several Joseph Finder books and The Zero Hour is my new favorite. It was intense and exciting. A real thriller!!! Good but dated at this point This is or was a good story by Joseph Finder. It takes place in New York after the first World Trade Center bombing. So a lot of the discussion of the terrorist environment is very dated. It is fairly predictable but deep character stories and discussion of the technology then is good. Worked for spending time in the car. Perfect 5 stars I must say, from start to finish, you are locked in, a ride from the gate. I started on Sunday & finished on Tuesday. Recommended on all levels. Enjoy Exciting but too much detail This was a good story that held my attention. It got a little bogged down in technical details, most of which was unnecessary to the plot and just slowed it down. Also, of course, it's dated, almost obsolete, because technology and terrorism have progressed so much since this was written. Still, it is an exciting story.

Warning Order Audiobook by Joshua Hood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joshua Hood) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:39:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warning Order Subtitle: A Search and Destroy Thriller, Book 2 Author: Joshua Hood Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: In the second book in the explosive Search and Destroy thriller series, Mason Kane, a special ops hero with a questionable past, joins forces with the CIA to neutralize a radical off-shoot of ISIS and unravel a conspiracy emanating from the White House's inner sanctum. After almost losing his life while foiling a terror plot that threatened to draw the United States into another war, Mason Kane, disgraced American soldier and special operations legend, is still on the government's blacklist. To finally clear his name, Mason strikes a deal with the CIA, throwing himself back into the deadly world of black ops. But when an asset tied to ISIS leads an old friend into a trap, Mason goes off the grid and finds himself trapped in the middle of a plot involving an extremely violent and highly capable terror cell - with ties to the US president's inner circle. With the help of DOD operative Renee Hart and a team of elite special ops soldiers, Mason is determined to stop an attack aimed at crippling the United States military before time runs out. Set in the shadows of the war on terror and inspired by the experiences of 82nd Airborne paratrooper Joshua Hood, Warning Order is an action-packed thriller that throws the listener into the murky world of clandestine operations. Members Reviews: Joshua Hood is on fire This man can write. Edge of the seat, pulse pounding. Mason Kane is an awesome character, Hood takes him to the limit! Great book Josh Hood definitely is an author to watch. His stories are ingenious in how they weave current events into them in such a way to seem like it really could have happened. He furthermore clearly knows his topic and yet doesn't bore with too many technical details. Can't wait for the next one. Good Characters and Story Like the interplay between characters. Characters are developed. Story has interesting twists. A number of action scenes that aren't so over the top that you can believe it (with some imagination). Worth a listen. Non-stop action thriller Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? All action all the time thriller with battlefield realism you don't see the genre. Great follow up to "Clear by Fire" and sets the stage for what I think will be a great series.

Silent Witness Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Thu, 12 Oct 2000 20:08:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Witness Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: T.J. Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-12-00 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Silent Witness begins in 1967, in a small Midwestern town. Seventeen-year-old Tony Lord, Lake City's star athlete, seems destined for great things. His driving ambition is precisely what attracts Alison Taylor, the daughter of the town's leading family, and it is what sets Tony apart from his 2 closest friends: Sam Robb and Sam's girl, Sue Cash. Suddenly everything changes. Alison Taylor is brutally murdered, and Tony is the number one suspect. The town turns against him. His friendship with Sam is destroyed. And Tony leaves Lake City, vowing never to return. Twenty-seven years later, an urgent phone call from Sue changes Tony's life once more. For Tony Lord is now a San Francisco lawyer - a relentless advocate dedicated to the defense of his clients. Sue's plea for help is one he cannot ignore: her husband, Sam Robb, now the vice principal of Lake City High School, is suspected of the murder of a female student. In seeking to save him, Tony must confront not only the fear that Sam is a murderer, but the concealed passions and buried truths that underlie Alison's death so long ago. ©1997 by Richard North Patterson (P)1996 by Random House Audio Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved Under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions, Reproduced by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing, Inc. Members Reviews: Caught me by surprise.... I can usually figure out whodunit halfway through a book. This had me guessing up the climatic chapter - and then I kept saying, "no, no, no way". It's so nice to have a book catch me by surprise. It was well written and the characters were well drawn, enough so that I cared about what happened to them. If you like mysteries, and good trial dramas, add this one to your list. Superb legal thriller. I listen to Richard North Patterson every few months. Each time I do, I remember how much I like his stories and put another of his books into my wish list. This book is full of the interesting, intellectual dialog and plot twists that keeps the book interesting until the very end - even for a long book. I highly recommend this book. Enjoyable If youre a fan of character development and lengthy and intense dialog between the players this may be of interest to you. I judged this as a good book, falling just short of great for two reasons: 1) I prefer books that have a little faster pace and 2) the descriptions of the victims murders were just a little too graphic and drawn out for my sensibilities. This book is still better than many Ive heard and I have no hesitation in recommending it to others. Excellent Excellent story line. Narrator was great. I was interested through the entire book. It had me wondering right up to the end. I highly recommend this title. I hope this authors other works are as good as this. Engaging Story Fascinating! Patterson is a wonderful storyteller and this book was no exception. Although it dragged in a few places (most notably during his play-by-play accounts of various sporting events), for the most part, this book kept me thoroughly involved. It was easy to imagine the characters and their locale. The character development was exceptional--the inner conflict experienced by one character had me loving him one minute and hating him the next. The true sign of a good audiobook is whether I look for excuses to drive somewhere just to listen.

The Outsiders Audiobook by Gerald Seymour

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gerald Seymour) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:28:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outsiders Author: Gerald Seymour Narrator: Jonathan Aris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: They used to meet for a smoke behind the MI5 building. They were disbanded after the death of the youngest member of their team at the hands of a Russian gangster. Now, suddenly, the Graveyard Team is being called back together. Word is that the gangster is staying at a villa in Spain - the Costa del Sol being a multi-billion dollar hub in the worldwide drug trade.... Members Reviews: An okay listen Strange book this because it could have been a great listen but falls short. Some of the plot devices just stretch credulity too far. In some types of book the author asks you to suspend disbelief and that is fine but not in a thriller - you have to be able to believe it could happen. There are times in this tale when I found myself thoroughly frustrated by the clichéd dialogue too. Overall it is okay but no better than that. A good listen, if a bit confusing at times I'm a fan of Gerald Seymour, but I think it might be better to read this book rather than listen to it. The plot of MI5 agents seeking revenge for the death of a former colleague takes place in the Costa del Sol. So many characters are introduced, without much background on each, that it was rather confusing to keep track of them all. However, it's a good story, with a rather dark depiction of in the post crash Costa and some very scary Russian mobsters- sort of "costa noir". The action drags a bit at times and some of the characters are poorly drawn with rather naff dialogue. Nevertheless, it kept me interested and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what how it ends. Marvellous I was not sure when l started this book but the characters made me stay and l enjoyed every word.

Dr Frigo Audiobook by Eric Ambler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Ambler) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:32:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dr Frigo Author: Eric Ambler Narrator: David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A coup d'etat in a Caribbean state causes a political storm in the region and even the seemingly impassive and impersonal Doctor Castillo, nicknamed Doctor Frigo, cannot escape the consequences. As things heat up, Frigo finds that both his profession and life are horribly at risk. Eric Ambler was born into a family of entertainers and in his early years helped out as a puppeteer. However, he initially chose engineering as a full time career, although this quickly gave way to writing. In World War II he entered the army and looked likely to fight in the line, but was soon after commissioned and ended the war as assistant director of the army film unit and a lieutenant-colonel. This experience translated into civilian life and Ambler had a very successful career as a screenwriter, receiving an Academy Award for his work on The Cruel Sea, by Nicolas Monsarrat, in 1953. Many of his own works have been filmed, the most famous probably being Light of Day, filmed as Topkapi under which title it is now published. He established a reputation as a thriller writer of extraordinary depth and originality and received many other accolades during his lifetime, including two Edgar Awards from The Mystery Writers of America (best novel for Topkapi and best biographical work for Here Lies Eric Ambler), and two Gold Dagger Awards from the Crime Writer's Association (Passage of Arms and The Levanter). Often credited as being the inventor of the modern political thriller, John Le Carre once described Ambler as "the source on which we all draw." A recurring theme in his works is the success of the well-meaning yet somewhat bungling amateur who triumphs in the face of both adversity and hardened professionals. Ambler wrote under his own name and also during the 1950's a series of novels as Eliot Reed, with Charles Rhodda. These are now published under the Ambler umbrella. Members Reviews: Corruption in the Americas, Ambler Style. Full headline was as follows: The Master of the political suspense thriller sends his everyday hero into the corruption and collusion of the Americas. This has been my favorite Ambler book. The plot here is not as action filled as many of his other stories, but it more than makes up for it with more subtle pressures on his hero, still with the potential of lethal outcomes. Most of them are set in Europe or nearby continents. This was the first one I have read set in the Americas. Here, he takes what is his trademark, a guy with an everyday profession, a western liberal set of values, puts him in situation that could make anyone's moral principles get tested, and would much better be dealt with by a spy or someone whose profession is, in fact, dealing with very slippery and morally ambiguous people with power. Now that America is on it's way to looking more like a "banana republic" itself, the tale has much more relevance than usual with anyone who's in an everyday profession wondering how they would act if their country went full bore neo-Fascist. Here is a manual, of sorts, how to survive both psychologically and socially if that happens. The second key factor that makes this book especially interesting is that the protagonist isn't one of Ambler's totally everyday-profession protagonists. True he's a doctor. But he's in that profession because he's the son of an assassinated President of a Caribbean island.

Destiny Audiobook by David Wood, Sean Ellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Wood) — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:20:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destiny Subtitle: An Adventure from the Myrmidon Files Author: David Wood, Sean Ellis Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: Gryphonwood Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: On the Texas border, a brutal massacre threatens to ignite a firestorm of violence that will destabilize an already fragile Mexican government and trigger an international crisis that knows no boundaries. The only clue, a cryptic message: The time for Destiny has arrived! Tam Broderick, leader of an elite CIA task force, code-name: Myrmidon, knows that the Dominion - a quasi-religious extremist group - is behind the attacks; now it's up to her and her team to find out what the Dominion's true goals are, and stop them dead in their tracks. Members Reviews: Exciting Adventure Novel World wide excitement involving almost every continent. Well done scenery descriptions and locations. I really like David and Sean coroborations. They keep the action flowing through the end! An excellent adventure What made the experience of listening to Destiny the most enjoyable? I thought Jeffrey Kafer really pulled me into the book, and it was a fun action adventure. What does Jeffrey Kafer bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He does an excellent job, I really enjoy his books Good solid read! Any additional comments? Firstly - "This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast." - for which I am very grateful. I really enjoyed this book. It always helps to have a great narrator and Jeffrey Kafer does a terrific job. I have previously enjoyed the Dane Maddock stories and so to listen to one written from the perspective of one (actually a couple) of his comrades in arms was a pleasure. The story starts with an awful massacre, but then rocks along, providing combinations of detail, action and back story as necessary. Wood and Ellis do a great job of building the characters for us and giving them a blend of personalities that work very well. Would I listen to another of the Myrmidon stories? Absolutely! A thriller that demands your attention What made the experience of listening to Destiny the most enjoyable? Jeff has become the voice of action, adventure thrillers for me. Jeff does slight changes to his voice for each character. But I am drawn to Jeff as a narrator for this style of stories because of his style and strong bold voice. He tells the story as he's living through it as the characters. Jeff doesn't give away any clues as to where the story will go while narrating for us. He keeps me wondering with the characters. Jeff doesn't question anything in his tone, unless the character does. Jeff feels as he's the expert the character comes across as. Jeffrey did an accent of English spoken by the characters in Mexico. I didn't think anything of it when I came across it as it fit perfect to the story and was clear in understanding the words. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Wow! David and Sean have created a huge system here. I listened to one book in this world. But this is a different group of people. They share enemies ~ Dominion and Norfolk groups ~ but they have their own assignment. There is a lot of information shared as the story moves forward, on characters and story line. All the information is given, but I feel as I'm missing that one piece of evidence that fits it all together, that's what makes it the mystery and for me to keep listening.

Red Sparrow Audiobook by Jason Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Matthews) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:44:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Sparrow Author: Jason Matthews Narrator: Jeremy Bobb Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A Russian honey trap agent targets a young CIA operative to uncover a senior-ranking mole at the heart of the Russian Intelligence service. Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, and spat out as the twists and turns of betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel. American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information. Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended? Jason Matthews retired after 33 years in the CIA's Directorate of Operations as a clandestine operations officer and senior manager. Matthews lives with his wife Suzanne, herself a retired 34-year veteran of the CIA, in Rancho Mirage, California. Treason is his first novel. Critic Reviews: "Not since the good old days of the Cold War has a classic spy thriller like Red Sparrow come along. Jason Matthews is not making it up; he has lived this life and this story, and it shows on every page. High-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents and double crosses. What more can any reader want?" (Nelson DeMill) "A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, including many of our politicians in Washington. But Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He's an insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a masterful story-teller. I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you." (Vince Flynn) "I read till 11 and woke up at 5 am to finish this book in three days. If it doesn't supplant The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as the next mammoth read, and if it doesn't take its place alongside le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, the love of literature and jaw-dropping thrills really is dead.... I have not read a more exciting, gripping novel in a long time." (Doug Stanton, author of Horse Soldiers) Members Reviews: Way too good Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, I could not stop reading it. Did no work 'till it was finished. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, really engaging and readable with plenty of suspense Stonking!! I read these comments often and (like you) think, yea ... rite ...wotteva !!! I can only say : YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Everything you'd want from a great book is here. *sigh ...

Assassin Audiobook by Duncan Falconer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Duncan Falconer) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:57:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assassin Subtitle: John Stratton, Book 8 Author: Duncan Falconer Narrator: Michael Tudor Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When the officer vanishes, Stratton gets drawn into a desperate race to secure a missing nuclear warhead, stolen from the Pakistan military. Against an unknown enemy, he conducts a terrifying search for the bomb - from a Taliban hideout a few miles outside Bagram Air Base to the crowded streets of Manhattan. An authentic vision of the special forces world by an ex-SBS operative, this is Duncan Falconer's most gripping thriller yet. Critic Reviews: "Falconer, himself ex-SBS, knows his detail and how to spin it into a yarn." (Weekend Sport) "Inevitably he'll be compared to McNab, but I'd say Falconer has the edge." (Mail on Sunday) Members Reviews: Top notch Great story, good bit of Hollywood, grounded by Falconer's realism. Plenty of twists, and Stratton kicks ass.

Black Ops Heroes of Afghanistan Audiobook by Eric Meyer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Meyer) — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:59:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Ops Heroes of Afghanistan Author: Eric Meyer Narrator: Charles Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-15 Publisher: Swordworks Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Life is short and justice a rare commodity in the harsh wastelands of Afghanistan. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Rafe Stoner is about to encounter this cruel truth the hard way. An operation goes tragically wrong, and a Taliban sniper team ambushes a UNHCR ambulance. One of the dead is the woman with whom he intended to start a new life. Stoner turns his back on civilization, and begins a new career as a gun-for-hire in the bitter land ruled by the bomb and the bullet. With a growing reputation as a man who gets results, the former SEAL agrees to locate the murderer of a young boy's father. This time, he is up against overwhelming odds, so he recruits a former friend, Greg Blum, as an extra gun. Blum, the son of a Russian who fought in Afghanistan during the Russian invasion, is a talented shooter. He is also the man Stoner once threatened to kill. The operation becomes a desperate fight for survival. Battling drug-traffickers, murderers and warlords, Stoner has to employ all of his SEAL skills just to stay alive. The two men fight their way through ambush and the bitter snows of winter to reach their target. Standing in their way is a vicious warlord, Massoud, who counts among his ranks a psychopathic American sniper. The battle becomes a bloody and ferocious duel to the death. This is a spectacular story of a fight for justice in a ruined and war-torn land. Black-Ops: Heroes of Afghanistan is by the best-selling author of many Spec Ops war stories. These include the popular SEAL Team Bravo titles, the Raider series, as well as the Echo Six and Devil's Guard series. Members Reviews: Life, Death, Drugs and snow Life is short and justice a rare commodity in the harsh wastelands of Afghanistan. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Rafe Stoner is about to encounter this cruel truth the hard way. An operation goes tragically wrong, and a Taliban sniper team ambushes a UNHCR ambulance. One of the dead is the woman with whom he intended to start a new life. Stoner turns his back on civilization, and begins a new career as a gun-for-hire in the bitter land ruled by the bomb and the bullet. With a growing reputation as a man who gets results, the former SEAL agrees to locate the murderer of a young boy's father. This time, he is up against overwhelming odds, so he recruits a former friend, Greg Blum, as an extra gun. Blum, the son of a Russian who fought in Afghanistan during the Russian invasion, is a talented shooter. He is also the man Stoner once threatened to kill. The operation becomes a desperate fight for survival. Battling drug-traffickers, murderers and warlords, Stoner has to employ all of his SEAL skills just to stay alive. The two men fight their way through ambush and the bitter snows of winter to reach their target. Standing in their way is a vicious warlord, Massoud, who counts among his ranks a psychopathic American sniper. The battle becomes a bloody and ferocious duel to the death. This is a spectacular story of a fight for justice in a ruined and war-torn land. Black-Ops: Heroes of Afghanistan is by the best-selling author of many Spec Ops war stories. These include the popular SEAL Team Bravo titles, the Raider series, as well as the Echo Six and Devil's Guard series. When I decided to read this, I expected a testosterone laden, weapons heavy, nonstop action book about spies, special forces types, with lots of gunshots, car chases and various forms of daring do.

Nobody Lives Forever Audiobook by John Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:18:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nobody Lives Forever Subtitle: James Bond Series, Book 5 Author: John Gardner Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: "Take care 007. Take special care. The continent's a hotbed of villainy these days and you can never be too careful." Bond was supposed to be on leave. But SPECTRE leader Tamil Rahani, dying from injuries suffered at Bond's hand, is determined to make it the holiday to die for. With a price on his head, Bond must evade the world's greatest assassins in a ruthless game of cat-and-mouse across Europe, while trying to save the lives of the two women who matter to him most, his housekeeper May and Miss Moneypenny. But Bond has been a target before. And when it comes to staying alive, nobody does it better than 007. Members Reviews: Excellent !! Great story Simon Vance reads brilliantly. Bond on good form. John Gardner has really got Ian Flemmings thought about the character a great listens but it you won't be dissapointed :)

Heroes Proved Audiobook by Oliver North

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oliver North) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:42:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes Proved Author: Oliver North Narrator: Peyton Tochterman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: A globe-spanning, heart-pounding epic thriller of good vs. evil, political intrigue, and what it means to be a patriot - from New York Times best-selling author Oliver North. The year is 2032. The NRA has been outlawed; the U.S. military has been gutted; Conservative Christians, dubbed ANARKS, have been labeled a global conspiracy and have been largely driven underground. The Caliphate is now a superpower, residing in Israel. The White House is occupied by a repressive Progressive regime, obsessed with the upcoming presidential election. Then, the kidnapping of an MIT physicist who is privy to sensitive scientific information from a Houston energy conference by Islamic terrorists sets in motion a high-stakes international game of cat and mouse. Peter Newman, security consultant and former decorated war hero, is determined to rescue the scientist. The president, fearful that her reelection will be endangered by the reemergence of terrorism, will stop at nothing to keep the kidnapping a secret. The White House condemns the kidnapping as the work of ANARKS, and has the authorities label Newman an ANARK. Newman is forced to evade the law while also preparing a daring rescue with the help of his war hero father, a patriotic U.S. senator, and a band of special forces operatives. Fast-paced, gripping, and filled with authentic detail, North has crafted an edge-of-your-seat tale - and offers an ominous look into what can happen in an election year. Members Reviews: The story was pretty good, but the narrator wasn't I've been an audiobook listener for many years. This book won't stand out in my memory for any long period of time. While the author wrote an interesting tale, it was torn to shreds in it's presentation by the narrator. The narrator of this story did such a bad job I honestly feel sorry for Mr. North. The narrator reminded me of a middle school kid struggling through a drama club play rehearsal while reading the lines right off the script. He stumbled through sentences, couldn't pronounce words, and gave the general impression that he didn't prepare. I feel if another narrator would have read the book, it would have been more interesting. I'm sorry, but there isn't much more to say than that. Excellent story ruined by narrator Would you try another book from Oliver North and/or Peyton Tochterman? Oliver North, yes. Peyton Tochterman, no. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The plot was very interesting and kept me going despite the agony of listening to the slow, stilted reading of the narrator. I mean, who talks like that?? What didnt you like about Peyton Tochtermans performance? His reading was very slow. He had no appropriate voices for the different characters. He had no style at all for the military dialogue. The way he said "Local" at the end of every time stamp for each chapter segment was just silly. The way he stilted through the pronunciations of the many military and government acronyms was just painful. It was a very interesting story that was just ruined by this reading. Do you think Heroes Proved needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I think a follow-up story would be very interesting, but I will read it myself rather than listen to Peyton Tochterman again.

Scorpius Audiobook by John Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scorpius Subtitle: James Bond Series Author: John Gardner Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When the body of a mysterious woman is found to be carrying the phone number of James Bond, Bond is called in by M to help the investigation. But before he can even reach headquarters he is nearly run off the road in a high-speed motorway chase. Someone wants Bond dead. Then Bond discovers that the woman was a member of a cult society known as "The Meek Ones," with murky links to a wealthy arms dealer. Soon, hideous acts of terrorism begin to roll out across Britain and Bond finds himself in a race against time to track down the faceless criminal behind the horror.... Members Reviews: Definitely not the most exciting story featuring James bond I have listened too The story at the beginning was mysterious, and exciting. However, I expected the climax and ending of it to be much better. The audio performance by Simon Vance was extremely well done. Which is the best evidence that a great audio performance is no substitute for a great story from the beginning to the end. awsome story loved this book....kept me on the edge of my seat....full of action..bond at his best James Bond vs Suicide Bombings John Gardner writes spy novels that happen to feature James Bond. This one has Bond going against an arms dealer who also runs a religious cult that produces suicide bombers. Takes about two hours to get moving but then the horror and suspense starts and you get going to the finish. No luxury or exotic locations, just a macabre and brutal psycological thriller. One of the better Gardner Bond books and very well performed by Simon Vance.

Gray Vengeance Audiobook by Alan McDermott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan McDermott) — Tue, 26 May 2015 02:02:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gray Vengeance Subtitle: Tom Gray, Book 5 Author: Alan McDermott Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: An African militia has a new leader - and Tom Gray has a deadly new problem. Da Sunan Annabi has a ruthless new leader whose aim is to train British nationals to bring England to its knees. As their plans unfold with deadly precision and Britain is crippled by a series of attacks, the government is forced to deploy its new secret weapon: a surveillance network that can spy on nearly every human being on earth. It is nearly foolproof - but is it ethical? And does that even matter now? Soon, Tom Gray and his daughter are in the militia's sights, and their lives depend on Gray finding the man behind the recent atrocities. His desperate search leads him to Africa and Cuba, for a final showdown with an enemy he could never have imagined. Gray Vengeance, the fifth book in the action-packed Tom Gray series, leaves you breathless until the very end. Members Reviews: Great espionage and action thriller! Alan McDermott's Tom Gray series continues to earn 5 stars. Gray Vengeance includes a near apocalyptic strike on the UK led by a government minister. It also highlights the degree to which some western countries are spying on their own citizens. There is an interesting twist at the end the brings into question the future of Tom Gray and Melissa (his one year old daughter). James Langton's narration is superb as always. The next book in the series titled Gray Salvation will be released on March 6 and is now available for preorder at Audible. Best of the series so far Well written, fast moving storyline that balances a number of threads that are inevitably woven into a satisfying tapestry. There is some measure of (literally) "deus ex machina" to the tale but it is woven in early and becomes an acceptable part of the overall story. Much more non-stop action in this book and it fits nicely into the "action thriller" category. Narration is as always excellent. Looking forward to the sixth book of the series. Lecture The book has no substance. It pushes the white people are evil and everyone else is misunderstood by them. He should go back to writing books and stop lecturing people

Dark Winter Audiobook by Andy McNab

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andy McNab) — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:44:12 GMT

Tom Revilo Audiobook by D C Stansfield

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D C Stansfield) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:27:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Revilo Author: D C Stansfield Narrator: Mark Revel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Dave Stansfield Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For the freedom fighters it was an incredible opportunity to strike deep into the core of the United Kingdom. No longer need they rely on soft targets, murdering ordinary men and women, to build fear and terror. Now they could attack at the heart of the British Government, killing Members of Parliament one by one until their demands were met. The planning had been extensive and years in the making. The highly trained team was already in England and a traitor, high up in the British Secret Service, was providing them with all the information they could possibly need. They could not fail. Set against them is Tom Revilo, someone who has been out of the great game for a number of years, a hard clever man, now dragged back from obscurity. His task, to kill the terrorists and catch the traitor and be damn quick about it. So begins a cat and mouse game of murder and brutality from Southern Ireland to the heart of London with the future of England at stake. Members Reviews: A good start A good yarn and much enjoyed. Would like to have had the whole story told and not half. Also would like to know more about the characters. We need to get to know Tom much better in order to appreciate the next plot. Finally, a small quibble. Quite a few typos, misspellings and incorrect grammar that was not present in the previous books. I do enjoy this new voice in spy thrillers. A Very Good Read I have read all of Stansfield's books and this is far and away his best effort yet. I agree with most of the comments in the first review, but thought the editing in this book was a huge improvement. One thing that may cause us 'Mericans to get confused is that differences in spelling and even punctuation between our two countries may be misconstrued as "mistakes". At any rate, I liked this book (the plot of which was very much related to the things that have happened in the U.K. this year) and look forward to the next installment. I suspect that Mr. Stansfield will develop the Revilo character quite a bit in days to come. I've read all the "grey man" books and I enjoyed "Tom" almost as much I've read all the "grey man" books and I enjoyed "Tom" almost as much. I would have like a little more background on him as there was with each of the 3 main characters in the first "grey" book. I like the fact that the easy plot isn't taken and there are many twists to how he gets to the end.But I look forward to the next book! Good Read The story line was well developed and not implausible. Very well researched and easy read. Well done. Recommend to all. Not as Good as The Grey Man A little disappointed after The Grey Man books. Lots of time spent getting characters and ended with "To Be Continued". However, the story line was intriguing and eventually played out with a great deal of action

The Cardinal's Sin Audiobook by Robert Lane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Lane) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:20:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cardinal's Sin Author: Robert Lane Narrator: John Martin Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-15 Publisher: Mason Alley Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: While concluding a European vacation with his girlfriend, Kathleen, Jake Travis is given an assignment: Kill an international assassin who targets the loved ones of special ops personnel. The assassin is known to dress as a cardinal and take contemplative strolls in Kensington Gardens. Jake completes his task and he and Kathleen return to Florida where she learns that he "clipped the wrong bird". Jake had murdered a popular and progressive cardinal. Jake must now track down a woman who can lead him to the real killer before he strikes again. Kathleen recoils from their relationship upon Jake's confession of his fateful act, leaving him to agonize whether or not he's lost her for good. Meanwhile, Jake is obsessed with his struggle to answer the central question he desperately needs to resolve: Why did the cardinal use Jake to end his life? Members Reviews: Predictable Not literature, but an entertaining story. Heard most of it on airplanes, and it was good enough to make my flight time pleasant. I would recommend this for vacation or beach reading. Narrator not Good The story is not bad, but the narrator is just awful because he seems to have the same voice for most of the male characters, as well as the female, and sometimes I think he forgets whose voice he's suppose to be using. Otherwise story is good except the ending, I wish, fervently hope that Jake Travis will tell Cynthia what the Cardinal last words were. Excellent Story This is the first book by this author I read. Enjoyed the story very much. I will look for other books by the author. Would recommend it to friends as well as my book club. The story and characters are well developed and although I read many mysteries this one held my interest to the last chapter and was surprised by the ending. The Jake Travis series are my favorites What did you like best about this story? This entire series of books are very good. I started with The Cardinal Sin and then read the first two in the series. Jake Travis leads a very interesting life and I really like his sense of humor. They can be read in any order as they are stand alones. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book made me laugh out loud in quite a few places. Any additional comments? I can't wait for the next one to come out!!

No Deals, Mr. Bond Audiobook by John Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:10:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Deals, Mr. Bond Subtitle: James Bond Series 6 Author: John Gardner Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Two female agents of Operation Cream Cake - double agents and honey traps against the KGB - are murdered. Bond must find the others and conduct them to safety before they meet a similar fate. In a race against time, Bond travels to Ireland and the KGB is soon on the scene. But all is not as it seems and soon Bond finds he needs all his wits to negotiate a labyrinth of double-crossing that is to lead him to a bewildering showdown in a remote corner of the Kowloon province of Hong Kong, where, weaponless, he is hunted by four assassins. No Deals, Mr Bond is the sixth in the best-selling series created by John Gardner, and one of the most original and unpredictable. Members Reviews: Good Bond theme I liked this one better than some of the other follow on books. It se med to hold closely to the Ian Fleming style with just a enough of the movie vibe to keep it a bit light. Five Stars It's Bond enough said Three Stars Decent light reading No Deal and Great Thrills John Gardner has done it again. Bond finds himself outside the official ring of MI6 on this mission and I personally couldn't put the book down. Bond's clever planning and Q Branches gadgets come in handy in this story. Great plot and fun read earns my 5 Star review! Why Hasn't This Story Hit The Theatre? John Gardner writes a classic James Bond tale full of misdirection, mystery, intrigue, sexiness, and the stone cold nature of 007! I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would love to see Daniel Craig star in a version of this tale although the Cold War aspect provides challenges here. This is a great spy novel!

The Hawaiian Takeover Audiobook by Dan Streib

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Streib) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:06:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hawaiian Takeover Subtitle: Hawk, Book 13 Author: Dan Streib Narrator: Chris Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Hawk cuts short his Hawaiian pleasure-seeking to avenge the death of an old friend killed by the Chinese Mafia. Calling themselves The Way - and led by the ruthless modern-day mandarin, Lee Chong - they are an assassination away from total control of the islands. But Hawk puts himself in their way, and takes a first-class trip through Hawaiis explosive underworld - with a hot-as-lava lady cop to guide him. Editorial Reviews: Michael Hawk has been around the world looking for trouble, but on a Hawaiian vacation where he thought he would get away from it all trouble finds him. Chris Sorensen, recipient of multiple awards for his audiobook narration, brings Dan Streib's adventure hero to life. Shifting voices and pacing, Streib (and Sorensen) provide listeners with an adventure of their own, one filled with danger and sex as one man - with the help of a seductive policewoman - battles the attempt of a criminal gang led by a ruthless modern mandarin to succeed in moving from underworld to overlords of the "Paradise of the Pacific".

The Rhinemann Exchange Audiobook by Robert Ludlum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ludlum) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:05:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rhinemann Exchange Author: Robert Ludlum Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Autumn 1943. Global espionage elite converge on Buenos Aires. Intense, high-level covert negotiations will soon bear dangerous fruit with the aid of expatriate German industrialist Erich Rhinemann. American agent David Spaulding will be there. His top-secret mission can bring the war to an explosive end. But what happens here in this city of assassins, double crosses, and erotic encounters is to be the most sinister and terrifying deal ever made between two nations at war. Quickly, the game changes, truths darken, hidden secrets emerge. And suddenly Spaulding is the man in between, the man furiously struggling for his sanity, the woman he loves, and his very life... the only man who can save the world from the horrible truth of The Rhinemann Exchange. Critic Reviews: "A superb plot filled with exciting chases, double crosses, secret codes, and beautiful women....A picture of the beastliness underlying the espionage world, a world of brilliance without scruples, brutality without restraint." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: simply breathtaking recommended for every lover of thriller novels. will read it all over again next time

Shadows of Steel Audiobook by Dale Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows of Steel Author: Dale Brown Narrator: Robert Foxworth Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: When a nuclear-empowered Iran begins throwing its weight around the Persian Gulf, the U.S. uneasily stands by, its military weakened by years of budget cuts and unpopular, inconclusive police actions. But the new President realizes there is one weapon he can use: the newest secret cell of the CIA's Intelligence Support Agency, code-named Future Flight. Armed with speed, skill, and a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the men and women of Future Flight set out to find Iran's key military, industrial, and command centers and destroy them - quickly, quietly, and untraceably. The team begins its mission brilliantly, but Iran and its allies soon take their war of intimidation further than anyone ever expected. With the Persian Gulf tottering and the situation escalating hourly, only Future Flight and its B-2 brethren can prevent a worldwide catastrophe. Copyright ©1996 by Target Direct Productions Inc.; Copyright (P)1996 by Dove Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: dont like abridged entertaining but dales books are much better when the detail is included - ie unabridged Fun ... Okay so not the best effort of it genre , still enjoyable to escape with. Well done Mr Brown. Tactical and Detailed Enjoyable, though tactical/detailed, reading that contains multiple scenes of switch position description. The plot involves a maniac Iranian who stirs up action in the region and is quelled by our hero McLanahan flying a modified B-2 that does weird stuff. The characters include some Iranians, portrayed in a childlike manner, as well as some of the US leadership...portrayed the same way. The author continues his tradition of weak characters and very tactical discussions of fantasy military hardware.

All Necessary Force: Todeszone USA Hörbuch von Brad Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Taylor) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:17:54 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> Titel: All Necessary Force: Todeszone USA Autor:: Brad Taylor Erzähler: Stefan Lehnen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-15-17 Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Taskforce - von der US-Regierung gegründet, um außerhalb des US-Rechts im Geheimen agieren zu können. Ihre Existenz ist ebenso wichtig wie illegal. Bei einem Einsatz in Ägypten kommt es zu einem Anschlag auf die Taskforce. Ein Mann stirbt, ein weiterer überlebt nur um Haaresbreite. Pike Logan und seine Partnerin Jennifer Cahill sind gezwungen, die gefährliche Mission auf eigene Faust zu Ende zu führen - und geraten dabei zwischen alle Fronten... Aber ist noch ihr geringstes Problem: Verschwörer sind dabei, ihre Heimat mit einer gewaltigen Waffe zu vernichten. Doch Mitgliedern der Taskforce ist es verboten, in den USA zu agieren. Darf Pike das Gesetz brechen? Oder soll Amerika wirklich das einzige Land sein, das Pike Logan nicht schützen kann? Brad Taylor erzählt mit unvergleichlichem Realismus, und das ist kein Wunder, denn er war viele Jahre lang Mitglied in einigen Spezialeinheiten, darunter acht Jahre in der Delta Force (zuletzt bei Einsätzen im Irak und Afghanistan). ©2017 Festa Verlag (P)2017 ABOD Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: Super geschrieben, spannend, und verdammt guter Lesestoff. -- Kirkus Reviews In seinen Romanen erkennt man ganz klar Taylors Erfahrungen im Antiterrorkampf. Liest man seine Bücher, muss man sich fragen: Was ist echt, und was ist erfunden? -- Blackfive

Rules of Deception Audiobook by Christopher Reich

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Reich) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:46:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rules of Deception Subtitle: Dr. Jonathan Ransom, Book 1 Author: Christopher Reich Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 363 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Twenty-four hours later, Jonathan receives an envelope addressed to his wife containing two baggage-claim tickets. Puzzled, he journeys to a remote railway station only to find himself in a life-and-death struggle for his wife's possessions. In the aftermath of the assault, he discovers that his attackers - one dead, the other mortally wounded - were, in fact, Swiss police officers. More frightening still is evidence of an extraordinary act of betrayal that leaves Jonathan stunned. Suddenly the subject of an international manhunt and the target of a master assassin, Jonathan is forced on the run. His only chance at survival lies in uncovering the devastating truth behind the secret his wife kept from him and in stopping the terrifying conspiracy that threatens to bring the world to the brink of annihilation. Step by step, he is drawn deeper into a world of spies, high-tech weaponry, and global terrorism - a world where no one is whom they appear to be and where the end always justifies the means. Rules of Deception is a brilliantly conceived, twisting tale of intrigue and deceit written by the master of the espionage thriller for the 21st century. Members Reviews: Too fantastic A fast paced spy novel set in the post 9/11 world of terrorists and fanatics. The story becomes more and more unbelievable as it unfolds while at the same time becoming more predictable near the end. No real suspense in the conclusion. The narrator did the Da Vinci Code but stumbles occassionally with regional American accents. Overall, OK if you can suspend your disbelief. A fine action yarn A somewhat believable "action hero". With foibles and weaknesses that are merely not quite believable. (In other words, not completely ostentatious like Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.) I personally found the author's liberal bias a bit annoying, but perhaps others will find that refreshing. The plot was fairly fresh for a genre that tends to be somewhat overworked. Excellent good light entertainment. Nothing profound. I've listen to it more than once, and will probably listen to it again in the future. Captivating Book, Even Better Narration Would you listen to Rules of Deception again? Why? I've already listened twice, and I'm sure I'll listen again. I found it to be an engaging "read" with a few real surprise twists that I certainly didn't see coming. Is it a little farfetched at times? Yes - but most good thrillers are to some degree. For the most I think Reich does a good job in making it believable (mountaineering and medicine aside, since I don't know enough about either one to judge the validity of one reviewers criticisms). Paul Michael? Absolutely terrific - perhaps the best narrated book I've ever listened too. His pacing and timing are dead on, and his ability to do so many characters so well really makes the book "come to life" as it were A great new thriller series I purchased this book during the 1st in a Series Sale. Its so great to discover a new author and lead characters - Christopher Reich and his character, Dr. Johnathon Ransom are no exception. The narration is also great - to date I haven't experienced a narrator who could master so many different accents and dialects.

The Prodigal Spy Audiobook by Joseph Kanon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Kanon) — Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:40:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prodigal Spy Author: Joseph Kanon Narrator: Boyd Gaines Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: But twenty years later Walter Kotlar is still alive, and he enlists Molly, a young journalist, to bring Nick a disturbing message. He badly wants to see his son; after two decades of silence and isolation, he is desperate to end his own Cold War. Resentful but intrigued, Nick agrees to accompany Molly to Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia for the painful reunion. Once in Prague, Nick finds a clandestine world where nothing is what it seems - not the beautiful city, shadowy with menace; not the woman with whom he falls in love; and most of all not the man he thinks he no longer knows, yet still knows better than anyone. For Walter Kotlar has an impossible request: he wants to come home and he wants Nick to help. He also has a valuable secret about what really happened the night he walked out of Nick's life - and about the deadly conspiracy that still threatens them. Members Reviews: very Bourne Identity ish the plot is complex and historically interesting. there are a lot of components and hidden agendas making this listen absolutley intriguing. this is the only book I have read by him, but it was a terrific "listen" and the reader does a good job. Definitely an old school style novel that is a pleasant change from some of the more recent "trying too hard" novels. Great story: get rid of the music intros and segue What made the experience of listening to The Prodigal Spy the most enjoyable? Enjoyed the story very much, I'm downloading another title by this author as I write this. Music is poorly reproduced and interferes with narration. What other book might you compare The Prodigal Spy to and why? Tinker, tailor ... What three words best describe Boyd Gainess performance? Appropriate. Lousy Sound Liga is right. I'm going to ask for a credit because the sound is so bad. Good story, poor quality presentation Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? The book is great -- would recommend the hard copy since the poor quality of the recording really detracts from the enjoyment of hearing the story. The sound quality was poor (very muffled, scratchy), the background music was screechy and caused me to yank out my ear plugs several times. The narrator was great, but his voice, etc. suffered because of the bad production level. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Joseph Kanon is a terrific writer, I always enjoy his books -- they are tightly written, take unexpected turns, one can really get "into" the characters -- this was no exception. This book, like "The Good German" presents unique situations from unique perspectives, presenting an interesting (and educational) look at a political situation that has sometimes been stereotyped in pop movies and books... What didnt you like about Boyd Gainess performance? I thought Boyd's performance was good -- the production was awful & the full impact of his performance could not be appreciated properly. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Depends -- the movie of "The Good German" was a sore disappointment, so don't know. Great story, poor quality audio Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I've read the unabridged print edition of this book and enjoyed it; thought I would try the audio version on for size. The narration is good, but the audio quality is severely distorted.

Boomer Audiobook by Charles D. Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles D. Taylor) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:31:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boomer Author: Charles D. Taylor Narrator: David Gilmore Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-15 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Twenty years ago, the KGB planted an agent in the American Navy. Today, he is the commander of an American nuclear attack submarine! Wayne Newell is all navy, all American, all traitor. A graduate of the Soviet "charm school", Newell is captain of the nuclear attack submarine USS Pasadena, now patrolling beneath the Pacific. He's convinced his crew that the world is at war - and that the Russians have a deadly masking device that makes Soviet submarines sound exactly like the most crucial ships in the American fleet: the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines known as Boomers. The subs that the Pasadena detects may sound American - but they're the enemy and must be destroyed. The deception has begun.... In a world of darkness, super-sensitive listening devices and nerve-wracking tension, Newell's crew is being driven to the breaking point: cut off from communications and forced to destroy "enemy" subs in a war they can't confirm. And while the US Pacific Command scrambles to find out who is attacking their fleet, two American submarines must go to war - against an aggressor who knows their every move, and is rapidly destroying America's sea-based strategic nuclear defense. Critic Reviews: "Technically brilliant...plus the added bonus of strong characters and an intelligent plot." (Nelson DeMille, author of the John Corey series) "Taylor rachets the suspense well past the breaking point...Boomer is a hell of a fine sea story!" (Stephen Coonts, author of the Tommy Carmellini series) Members Reviews: Deep sea warfare Boomer (Unabridged) ________________________________________ Author: Charles D. Taylor Date: 2015 Narrator: David Gilmore Provider: Crossroad Press Running Time: 13 h 16 min Audible Enhanced Audio Twenty years ago, the KGB planted an agent in the American Navy. Today, he is the commander of an American nuclear attack submarine! Wayne Newell is all navy, all American, all traitor. A graduate of the Soviet "charm school", Newell is captain of the nuclear attack submarine USS Pasadena, now patrolling beneath the Pacific. He's convinced his crew that the world is at war - and that the Russians have a deadly masking device that makes Soviet submarines sound exactly like the most crucial ships in the American fleet: the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines known as Boomers. The subs that the Pasadena detects may sound American - but they're the enemy and must be destroyed. The deception has begun.... In a world of darkness, super-sensitive listening devices and nerve-wracking tension, Newell's crew is being driven to the breaking point: cut off from communications and forced to destroy "enemy" subs in a war they can't confirm. And while the US Pacific Command scrambles to find out who is attacking their fleet, two American submarines must go to war - against an aggressor who knows their every move, and is rapidly destroying America's sea-based strategic nuclear defense. If you enjoy books about the military and the way it functions, specifically about the navy and its submarine service, then I think you will enjoy this.

The Term Sheet Audiobook by Lucas Carlson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucas Carlson) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:09:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Term Sheet Subtitle: A Startup Thriller Novel Author: Lucas Carlson Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Craftsman Founder Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The fate of the country depends on the decisions of one ambitious entrepreneur. David Alexander always dreamed of starting his own company. But in the exciting world of tech startups, where venture capital rules and billion-dollar businesses are the holy grail, things can and do collapse - in the blink of an eye.... David's thrown into this world, and his adventures spiral him into a dark hole of terrorist plots, government espionage, and classified information. It's not as elegant a universe as he had first thought. One wrong decision could put the country in jeopardy, collapse David's company, or even cost him his life. The Term Sheet is a fast-paced techno-thriller about entrepreneurship, startups, encryption, and the delicate balance between national security and individual privacy. Its complex characters explore thought-provoking questions about the role of technology in an ever-changing society. Step into the high-stakes game played by today's technology innovators, who push the envelope and risk it all. Get ready. This thrilling book gives you a taste of what startups are really like. Members Reviews: Modern Day Technothriller authors better watch out Be thrown into a world of venture capitalists, the FBI, CIA, and more. David Alexander is always looking for the next best thing when he comes up with an idea for an easy to use encrypted chat client. He doesn't really want to follow through on the idea, but his best friend convinces him to and the rest is history. Mixed into this fast-paced business/startup thriller is a terrorist plot that weaves in and out of the story. If you don't know who Jeffrey Kafer is and you listen to audiobooks, especially fast-paced thrillers like this one... you should. Kafer is a great narrator, who helps already great books become even better. The production quality is perfect with no errors. Literally every time I finish a book narrated by Kafer I go to his books on Audible to try and figure out what I'm listening to next. This book was great, a real page-turner. I found myself sitting and just being totally entranced by the world that Carlson created. You definitely run the gambit of feelings for David's character. There are things that he does that make you hate him, and things that make him incredibly lovable. And that's always great out of a leading character for a book. My only complaint is jumping around in time. I don't know if in the book it explains where/when they are or if you're just supposed to piece it together. As an audiobook listener, it's hard to go from present to the past without a little warning (Chapter __ isn't always enough). Overall, Carlson has written a really great book that weaves in terrorist plots with encryption. Takes coding and makes it fun and interesting (by always talking around it). But I can definitely tell that Carlson has had some experience either in the startup world and/or with coding and encryption. The premises here are all too real, and the story is incredibly plausible. Also, on a super funny side-note, after I started reading this I was reading Facebook and a story in a tech magazine popped up talking about how you can now buy jellyfish and their tank online. SUPER creepy. Carlson's writing style reminded me a lot of Joseph Finder (who's stories I absolutely love).

The Elusive Pimpernel Audiobook by Baroness Orczy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Baroness Orczy) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:55:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elusive Pimpernel Author: Baroness Orczy Narrator: Helen Stainer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: "The Elusive Pimpernel" is a historical spy adventure from "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Series: It is September 1793 and French Agent and chief spy-catcher Chauvelin travels to England as an official representative of the French government tasked with looking after the interests of French citizens, but this is only a cover and his real purpose is to trick Sir Percy Blakeney into returning to France, where he can be captured and put to the guillotine. ©2016 Audioliterature (P)2016 Audioliterature Members Reviews: The Scarlet Pimpernel! Love, love, LOVE! this series. 6 books surrounding one dashing hero. I've long enjoyed the 2nd book--this one, the one upon which the movie classic (The Scarlet Pimpernel) was made. Then after I first bought my kindle, I discovered there were 5 more books. Enchanting! I read them all in a matter of weeks, when I first downloaded them a few years ago. The Elusive Pimpernel has it all, as they say: secret identities, romance, misunderstandings, daring rescues, narrow escapes, clever wit... If you are looking for a new classic literature read, you really should give this a try. If you enjoy Jane Austen, and similar novels, this will likely climb high on your list of favorite stories. Good except for Marguerite The level of adventure in this one is great! I read it the other night and couldn't put it down. In fact, I stayed up ridiculously late reading it until I finished. Readers are treated to a deeper look into Chauvelin's character. I, for one, even found myself liking him a little... at least in comparison to his comarades in the Revolution... even though he was the most vicious in his attempts to harm our hero and his wife. Percy was also interesting is this - as usual. Of course his actions as the Scarlet Pimpernel were entertaining as always. But also his relationships with both Chauvelin and Marguerite were allowed to develop a little more. As was stated in another review here, he does get in a few really good jabs at Chauvelin and there is also a long conversation between the two in which their reactions to each other can be further enjoyed. I was also interested in the discovery of just where his relationship with Marguerite sits in his priorities (one of the biggest points of the book I think). Previous books had alluded to the answer... but in this one the answer was made clear again. As for Marguerite, I can't give her much in the way of points at all. She was both very whiny and yes, stupid. Not at all one of the cleverest women in Europe (even Chauvelin was in agreement on this within the book). Still, I found myself sort of understanding some of her concerns... and a few of her thoughts. And certainly I was still hoping for the best for her by the end. Again, I did like seeing some of interactions between her in Percy... especially at public gatherings. The Scarlet Pimpernel is back The Pimpernel is one of my favorite characters. I was happy to read more adventures. This is truly a classic series. Fun read Another fun adventure novel, and the sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel. It continues telling the story of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel as they attemp to save more aristocrats from the Reign of Terror. It's not terribly interested in historical accuracy, but that's probably what makes it fun. The main characters are endearing, but you find yourself saying, 'Don't do it.

Greenmantle Audiobook by John Buchan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Buchan) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:12:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greenmantle Author: John Buchan Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: He is joined by three others: John S. Blenkiron, an American who is determined to battle the Kaiser; Peter Pienaar, an old Boer Scout; and the colorful Sandy Arbuthnot, who is modeled on Lawrence of Arabia. Disguised, they travel through Germany to Constantinople and the Russian border to confront their enemies, the hideous Stumm and the evil beauty Hilda von Einem. Their success or failure could change the outcome of the First World War. Critic Reviews: "A specialty audio, a classic, but definitely a 'thinking man's audio'. Bravo, Blackstone Audiobooks, which seems to find these gems!" (KLIATT) Members Reviews: Incredible! This book had me sucked in. I couldn't stop listening to it. I started it whilst I was doing a few long drives for work, and had to take it out of the car and finish it up at home. It may take a little time to adjust to the English, if you are not English. I've lived a fair amount of time in England, Canada and Australia, so it was not a problem. The book was published in 1916, so the language mirrors the time. Christopher Hitchens Was Right At least about this. Between Kipling and Fleming, he said, stands John Buchan, the father of the modern spy thriller. A nameless reviewer at Library Journal agrees: Buchan essentially invented the espionage novel with his Richard Hannay yarns. And a nameless officer serving on the Western Front offered this endorsement: It is just the kind of fiction for here. One wants something to engross the attention without tiring the mind. The story is greatly appreciated in the midst of mud and rain and shells, and all that could make trench life depressing. Finally, this bit of analysis from someone at the London Telegraph: [Buchan] understood that in a thrillerwhat matters above all is to keep the reader focused on what is going to happen nextIt doesnt matter that the reader has no clue where he is being taken or, when he gets there, how the thing happened as it did. All that matters is that once youve started, you cant put the book down. The viewpoint that fascinates me most is from that line officer at the front. Granted, his comment was about Buchans first thriller, The 39 Steps. Nevertheless, it could apply the Greenmantle as well. Its a neat trick to write about mortal danger in such a way that men who are living with it on a daily basis dont chuck your book into No Mans Land or, more likely, use it as necessary paper. Buchan treads a fine line when talking about the war. Yes, he and his hero are patriotic. There's a touch of Rupert Brooke here--soldiering is described as the only proper work for a man. And it's hard to remember, living as we do at the other end of the disastrous 20th Century, that soldiers cherish the camaraderie that grows out of shared dangers. Membership in a group of fighters who are also friends and the death of some of those friends makes war personal. It is a job that has to be done and there is pride in doing it well. Duty, as Ulysses Grant said, can be a beautiful word. War is hell but it isn't always hell. At the same time, Buchan and his protagonist never flinch from admitting the ghastliness of the Western Front. It's a combination of idealism and realism that may have done much to brace spirits at Ypres and the Somme--probably because it accurately reflected the general attitude in the trenches.

The Little Drummer Girl Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:48:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Drummer Girl Author: John le Carré Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Lured by Israeli intelligence into the world of espionage, Charlie, a young actress, is plunged into a deceptive and delicate trap to ensnare an elusive Palestinian terrorist. Members Reviews: Glad I stuck it out. I had to work at this one because the plot line was complex. Just as I was going down one road, something happened that made me question if I really understood what was happening. In fairly short order, I came to understand that was the point. Brilliant, in retrospect. If you're a fan of the safe "beginning, middle, end" story arc genre, this book is not for you. But if you can park expectations and just go along for the ride, it is a most gratifying read. The narrator was excellent though the sound quality wasn't great. Otherwise it would have been 5 stars across the board. insightful and thought-provoking John le Carre tosses the reader back and forth between bitter enemies; Israel and Palestine. A captivating read. Superb. lé Carre at his best Very, very good. lé Carre gives you a fascinating, terrifying look into international terrorism that will leave you reading newspapers uneasily and watching the news with a jaundiced eye for the rest of your life. Whatever side of the Arab / Israeli conflict you believe yourself to be, you'll get a naked look at the other side. It's cause for pause. Essential reading that will haunt you. Good, but not Vintage Le Carré Michael Jayston, as usual, delivers an excellent performance in the narration of the novel. The story itself however, and in particular the recruitment of Charlie, a young left-wing English actress, by Israeli Intelligence, strains credulity and I found the development of the plot and its denouement singularly unconvincing. One doesn't expect a-thrill-a-minute in a Le Carré novel but even so I found long sections of it tedious. Judged by the standard of his best work I would describe it as good but it certainly is not in the same league as the Karla trilogy. Such a disappointment I am a le Carre fan, but I really am finding this book tedious in the extreme, I should have read the reviews more thoroughly, it is very political, which is not my taste. I know le Carre does always have an element of politics through his books, but I usually find his stories woven really well, but this one doesn't grab me at all. I think it is because I cannot particularly like these characters - so I lost interest - and perhaps don't care about them. I may try leaving it for a while and picking up later! Certainly I regret buying this one - but I seem to think it was on offer - so I probably haven't lost anything.

The Secret Adversary Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Adversary Subtitle: Tommy & Tuppence, Book 1 Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Take 2 Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: It's a race against the clock in this tale of danger and intrigue. In the glitzy era of the 1920s, charming armature sleuths, Tommy and Tuppence set out to solve the mysterious disappearance of a client and unravel a mysterious plot involving blackmail, international intrigue, and perhaps even the sinking of the Lusitania. When labor unrest erupts in England, the situation could turn deadly if a state secret falls into the wrong hands, but Tuppence has no qualms in accepting a job offer to stop that from happening. The job takes her to France for three months, and that's where the story takes a twist. The country is on the verge of disaster and it will be up to Tommy and Tuppence to solve the mysterious disappearance of Jane Finn and expose a deadly plot, but their success depends on staying alive and remaining one step ahead of the villain. Members Reviews: Not your typical Agatha Christie tale If you are expecting just another Agatha Christie mystery, you are in for a pleasant surprise. At its heart, The Secret Adversary is a mystery but Christie includes elements of adventure and espionage not normally seen in her stories. The beginning of the story is so unlike the average Agatha Christie novel that some fans might be taken aback, but it picks up fast. The mystery and adventure had my undivided attention, like most Christie mysteries, this one wont disappoint. The characters are interesting and the dialogue adds dimension to those characters. By the end of the book, youll agree that the Secret Adversary is indeed, classic Christie storytelling. The narrator did a great job of drawing me into the story and had a talent for bringing the characters to life with his different voices. If youre an Agatha Christie fan I highly recommend you give this a listen! Truly awful Love Agatha Christie , have been a huge fan for decades and have read and listened to practically all her books. This is a truly awful adaptation - only listened to 4 chapters then gave up - couldn't listen to any more. Don't bother wasting a credit on this audiobook:( A Good Story spoiled by the Narration Would you try another book written by Agatha Christie or narrated by David McCallion? We are great fans of Agatha Christie and have many of the audiobook versions of her stories. However, I would not buy another with this narrator. We found him slightly fast at times but it was his complete mispronunciations that spoiled the book for us. Is English his first language? The odd one can be forgiven but there were far too many Who was your favorite character and why? Tommy for his down to earth, hidden qualities. How could the performance have been better? Much better narrator Did The Secret Adversary inspire you to do anything? Look for another narrator when purchasing further books Any additional comments? Nil listener The story is a very good listen, kept me riveted and guessing to the last word.

Death Wave Audiobook by Stephen Coonts, William H. Keith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Coonts) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:26:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Wave Subtitle: Deep Black, Book 9 Author: Stephen Coonts, William H. Keith Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Deep within the NSA is Desk Three, a top-secret unit of special operatives inserted into the field when the threat is great and the response demands sensitivity and invisibility. Charlie Dean, a former Marine sniper, is a senior officer. With his colleagues Lia DeFrancesca and newcomer Ilya Akulinin, they form the core of a high-tech team known as Deep Black. Off the coast of Africa lie the beautiful Canary Islands, a resort destination of millionaires. But underneath this idyllic paradise is one of the most volatile fault lines in the world. There, an alliance between radical Islamic terrorists and a rogue element of the Chinese government is planning to unleash an act of unimaginable geological terrorism that could devastate the U.S. East Coast, striking it with waves up to 1,000 feet high. In the central Asian Republic of Tajikistan, 12 nuclear warheads, stolen by the Russian Mafia, are about to be smuggled out of the country into the hands of the conspirators. Charlie and Ilya go on an intercept mission, but before they can retrieve them, the weapons disappear. Lia is sent to Berlin to infiltrate the operations of a ruthless Chinese billionaire, whose machinations have come to the attention of the NSA. She risks immediate execution if her true identity is revealed. Meanwhile, in a hotel in New Jersey, a best-selling author is assassinated to prevent the release of his stranger-than-fiction story about an Islamic plot to change the course of history. Their paths all converge in the Canary Islands, where Lia finds herself in the hands of a sadistic torturer. Unless the Deep Black team intervenes, the islands could be the epicenter of apocalypse, with millions of lives - and the entire world order - at stake. Members Reviews: Excellent! A real page turner Coonts is one of my favorite authors along with Clive Cussler. I think this is one of the best of all the books from both authors. Phil Gigante does a superb job of narrating and keeps you wanting to keep reading! If you like thrillers and mysteries, you'll love this one. One of the other nice things about this, is that you don't have to had read any of the previous books in the series. I give him a lot of credit for that with this being the ninth book. It is Definitely worth a credit and the time to read it. I can't wait to hear what Charlie and Desk 3 get into next. Based on this story, I'm pretty sure it will involve the Chinese. Don't pass this one up! Another great book in a fun series Coonts and Keith do it again with the latest edition of the Deep Black series with this book. The narrator does a great job pulling the listener into the action such that you just don't want to turn the book off. Not the best Coonts but the story on the whole was The story on a whole was good although a couple of moments where characters did things that just seemed too unlikely, to the point where you stopped being absorbed and starting thinking of why. It was too good a story for the convenient easy move of putting a victim in need of rescue during the final action. My lasting feeling of disappointment with this listening experience was the narrating, or at least just one aspect of the narrating that would otherwise have been good.

Hollywood Shakedown Audiobook by DB Rhys

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (DB Rhys) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:23:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollywood Shakedown Subtitle: An Allyson Legends Novel Author: DB Rhys Narrator: Melissa Sharp Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: DB Rhys Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Protecting Hollywood and its elite is a full time job for Allyson Legends. But when a Mexican drug cartel, aided by a rogue double agent, tries to kidnap America's Sweetheart, steal a $300 million dollar movie, and blowup a national landmark, it turns into a deadly game on the Walk of Fame. With the stakes so high, Allyson Legends turns to reinforcements. Among them, a retired CIA enforcer she calls Dad, who's redacted past just might be the key to unraveling the mystery of what's really going down in T-town, and that means Hollywood, Baby! Allyson Legends, I'm not the girl you played kissy face with on the playground, and it really has been one of those "hell of a day" days. Members Reviews: Highly recommend. I guess everybody has their own take on ... Highly recommend. I guess everybody has their own take on Hollywood, but I must admit I really like this one. The heroine is a real bada**. The story pulls you in from the get go, and keeps you in up until the last page. Can't wait for the next one, which I'm assuming there will be... Riveting Old school feel meets new school badass. Author paints a picture with every word. I recommend it to anyone. A Promising Ride in "Hollywood Shakedown" Author has a quick, concise style. No fat in the reading. It's all to the point to keep it moving. Father and daughter are equally hard-nosed, out to get the job done and leaving no prisoners. Hollywood conspiracies, plot twists, shady characters help to keep it all entertaining. yeah baby! Loved the twist at the end, it makes the whole story even better. The second should start where this one leaves off.

The Last Spymaster Audiobook by Gayle Lynds

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gayle Lynds) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:28:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Spymaster Author: Gayle Lynds Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 565 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Then one morning, his cell is discovered empty. Jay Tice has vanished - without tripping an alarm or leaving any trace of his passing. Elaine Cunningham is a hunter - a CIA operative who specializes in finding people who don't want to be found. Young, gifted and a maverick, she is assigned to track Tice and bring him to ground before he disappears forever. But as she matches wits in a perilous game with one of the greatest spymasters of all time, she discovers there is far more at stake than an old spy's last run for freedom. Lurking in the shadows are other hidden players with their own lethal agendas and, from Geneva to Washington, Berlin to New York City, a deadly conspiracy is coalescing. With only a few hours to go, and the future of millions in the balance, she must uncover the truth behind the legend of the last spymaster. Members Reviews: fast and furious I had never heard of this author before this book, and was reluctant to purchase "The Last Spymaster". I saw the review by David Morrell, and decided to go with it. The book took off after the first few minutes, and the action was fast and furious straight through to the end. I have listened to 200+ audio books, and I'd rank this one near the top for entertainment. The narration was excellent. I don't typically expect spy novels to be particulary deep. I just want to be entertained while i exercise and drive. This novel succeeded in entertaining me from beginning to end, and is well worth the money and time spent. What a disappointment The premise of the story has promise, but the writing is bland and repetitive. Apparently, while the English language has dozens of euphemisms for "kill", the author only believes in two; "scrub" and "wipe". I'm not kidding; you could use this audiobook as a Forever Alone drinking game; one shot for "wipe", two shots for "scrub". All the characters are annoying; the protagonist is supposed to be a tough-as-nails wild woman, but really, she's pretty much always holding back tears, or has a lump in her throat. The titular spymaster is running for his life, but he and the wild woman develop an almost instant affection for each other, and over the course of about a day and a half, are hugging each other. This is normal in adventure romances, but this book isn't supposed to be that. The dialogue is so brutally trite in places that I actually flinched in embarrassment. Like the thug who screams "I'll get you, Tice! I'lllllll gettt youuuuuu!" while shaking his fist in the air. And then, ye gods, there is the narration! I'm sure that the narrator is a nice person, but this isn't his best work. There are probably a twenty characters that exchange dialogue throughout the book, but only two of them sound different than anyone else. Oh, except the Arab characters, who all sound like pirates. "Allahu Akbar, argghhh!" I wish I had my credit back. fantastic and fast paced! This was a very good book . excellently written , fast paced , and totally enjoyable. The characters were well developed and the plot believable. Gayle has written three of the Robert ludlum books in the "covert one" series and her continuations of his work were much better than the other authors that tried to continue the series.This book is a testament that she has learned from the master from this genre.

Dead Silence Audiobook by Randy Wayne White

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randy Wayne White) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:23:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Silence Subtitle: Doc Ford Series Author: Randy Wayne White Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Winter in New York City: Amid sleet and snow, Doc Ford is at the Explorers Club with his new friend, former (and maybe current) British agent Sir James Montbard, researching a jungle expedition, and awaiting the arrival of an attractive U.S. senator with whom Ford has become more than friendly. Her car pulls up, she starts to get out, and the unthinkable happens: an assassination attempt right before their eyes. Ford engages, critically injuring one of the attackers, but the senator vanishes - dead, authorities fear - until they receive her kidnapper's ultimatum. Ford goes on the hunt, with the help of his friend Tomlinson, on an odyssey that moves to the Florida Keys and beyond. If what happened before was unthinkable, it's nothing compared to what they discover. The senator's captor has a definite agenda, and to make sure she isn't rescued before his 36-hour deadline is up, he's put her someplace he's sure no one will find her: he's buried her alive.... Randy Wayne White's novels have always won praise for their remarkable imagination, intrigue, and some of the best characters in suspense fiction. Nothing, however, will prepare his readers for the extraordinary chilling events of Dead Silence. Members Reviews: Like a DOC out of water Story was OK but Doc belongs in Florida. Only thing entertaining about the story was the Kid. Want to hear more about him and relationship to Doc. Needed Tomlinson and the Dinkin's Bay crew to put the humor in the story-sadly missed. Sure hope his next is better and more like the rest of the series. Doc without Sanibel I have loved this series, but "Dead Silence" is not the equal of most of the early books. It's got action aplenty, and I liked the new young character, but "Doc" just isn't at his best away from Sanibel, his lab, and the recurring local cast. Prime entries of this series rely on a wonderful sense of the author's love/hate relationship with modern Florida. Perhaps Randy Wayne White is not as enthusiastic as he once was. Anyway, don't let this be your first experience of Doc Ford. Go back to the earlier books of the series. Loved the Narrator as much as the book Another great book from Randy White. I got the book mainly because of the narrator. I had listen to him on another White book and loved him as much as the book. The characters were different, but fit exactly the part that White and me want them to. Try this book and you will not be disappointed. A bit different then others in the series I was very pleased with the book. I laughed in parts as I listened to it. I thought it was well written and the book moved along nicely. I think the way all the various characters were brought together at the end in a great way. I was surpised at some of the connections. Doc was Doc in the book.. with his glasses held with fishing line . Enjoy the book for what it is. Good old fashion fun and a place to escape! Distracting Reader I am a big fan of Randy Wayne White and have read all his previous books. Perhaps because I could never imagine the voice of the reader belonging to Doc Ford, I found his reading style distracting. I stopped listening, bought the book and finished it the same day. It is a great story, just not when performed by this reader.

Die Erbin Hörbuch von John Grisham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 07:49:49 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> Titel: Die Erbin Autor:: John Grisham Erzähler: Charles Brauer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 24 hrs and 23 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-01-14 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 9 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die große Fortsetzung des Weltbestsellers "Die Jury". Als der schwerkranke Seth Hubbard seinem Leben ein Ende setzt, ahnt niemand, welche Folgen diese Tat haben wird. Hubbard, ein grimmiger Einzelgänger, blieb im Wesentlichen für sich. Versorgt von einer Haushälterin, hatte er kaum mehr Kontakt zu seiner Familie. Hubbards erwachsene Kinder absolvieren die Trauerfeier für ihren Vater denn auch wie einen Pflichtbesuch, um sich danach möglichst schnell der Testamentseröffnung zu widmen. Die Überraschung könnte kaum größer sein, als sich herausstellt, dass Hubbards Vermögen 24 Millionen Dollar umfasst. Den Löwenanteil spricht Hubbard seiner Haushälterin Lettie Lang zu. Seine Familie indes geht leer aus. In Windeseile fechten Hubbards Kinder das Testament an. Mit allen Mitteln versuchen sie Hubbards Unzurechnungsfähigkeit zu beweisen. Die Rechnung scheint aufzugehen. Bis Jack Brigance, der junge Anwalt an Lettie Langs Seite, Hubbards verschwundenen Bruder Ancil ausfindig macht, der eine Geschichte zu berichten hat, die einem das Blut in den Adern gefrieren lässt. Plötzlich ergibt Seth Hubbards Testament auf tragische Weise Sinn. ©2014 Heyne (P)2014 Random House Audio Redaktionelle Rezensionen: Wo kommen die 24 Millionen her und warum bekommt die Haushälterin den Löwenanteil des Testaments? Diese Fragen sind Ausgangspunkt in einem packenden Thriller voller Geheimnisse und dunkler Intrigen. Charles Brauer verleiht durch seine einzigartige Stimme dem Hörbuch "Die Erbin" eine atemberaubende Atmosphäre, die vor Spannung nur so knistert. Bei diesem Hörerlebnis empfehlen wir Justiz- und Thriller-Fans, genau hinzuhören, denn der Fall ist so knifflig wie haarsträubend. Nach dem Selbstmord des zurückgezogen lebenden Seth Hubbard fällt sein Testament nämlich äußerst überraschend aus: Statt seiner Familie erbt die Haushälterin das riesige Vermögen. Der junge Anwalt Jack Brigance wird beauftragt, das Testament anzufechten und macht dabei eine unglaubliche Entdeckung. Dieses Hörbuch ist perfekte Unterhaltung für alle, die absolute Spannung aushalten können. Audible wünscht gute Unterhaltung! Mitglieder Bewertungen: Der Erblasser ueberlaesst dem Anwalt ein Problem, das im ... Der Erblasser ueberlaesst dem Anwalt ein Problem, das im Grunde genommen unloesbar ist und schliesslich auch nur durch aeusserst glueckliche Umstaende ein gutes Ende findet, was der Leser ja eigentlich von einem derartigen Roman auch erwartet. Dennoch betrachte ich die Handlung als gut durchdacht und entwickelt, so dass keine Langeweile entsteht. Es ist schon erstaunlich, dass dieser Autor sich nicht verausgabt. Das Erbe - grossartiges Werk Ein hervorragendes Werk, das stets spannend geschrieben ist. Es ist faszinierend, wie die Geschichte ihren Verlauf nimmt und durch Höhen und Tiefen geht. bis die Gerechtigkeit siegt. Grossartig. I liked the book a lot Got another Grisham today I liked the book a lot Got another Grisham today: Four Stars bought it for my mother in law who uses my account freely....and is german she enjoys it Five Stars Super!

The Protocol Audiobook by J. Robert Kennedy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. Robert Kennedy) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:09:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Protocol Subtitle: James Acton Thrillers, Book 1 Author: J. Robert Kennedy Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: For two thousand years, the Triarii have protected us, influencing history from the crusades to the discovery of America. Descendent from the Roman Empire, they pervade every level of society and are now in a race with our own government to retrieve an ancient artifact thought to have been lost forever. Caught in the middle is archaeology professor James Acton, relentlessly hunted by the elite Delta Force, who are under orders to stop at nothing to possess what he has found, and the Triarii, who are equally determined to prevent the discovery from falling into the wrong hands. With his students and friends dying around him, Acton flees to find the one person who might be able to help him. Little does he know, he may actually be racing directly into the hands of an organization he knows nothing about. Members Reviews: You have GOT to hear this book! Here is a great action/adventure novel with lots of surprises, believable characters, guns and ammo, helicopter/car chase, madness and mayhem. Move over Indiana Jones! Hoping for the next book soon! Audio performer is my new favorite. Superior voice quality, terrific character delineation, emotional variants well portrayed. This artist is no ham-bone, but very well suited to a fast-paced novel like this. A classic conspiracy theory story What did you like best about The Protocol? What did you like least? Historical background is reat, performance is strong and the overall story is compelling. There was just some tweaks that I found irksome. If I could give it 3.5 I would have. The story got off the rails occasionally, but overall not bad at all. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? More background on the key theory. Which character as performed by R. C. Bray was your favorite? Nothing stood out, but all were good. Could you see The Protocol being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? SyFy Network only Any additional comments? This is a reasonably decent presentation. Nothing awful, but nothing that stood out as remarkable as well. This author will likely get better in this genre i suspect. Modestly recommended. awsome read great good characters loved it. will continue reading his books. couldnt put book down. read in two days Awesome book Thrilling from the get go. Im a big Jack Reacher fan and now a James Acton one. Kennedy kept me on the edge of my seat. fantastic story grabs you about 10minutes in and never lets up. The president going crazy plot line was a bit much to swallow but I accepted it for the sake of the story and once I did, I almost never thought about.it again. downloading next in series or by author.

To Catch a King Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:37:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Catch a King Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: 1940. Hitlers terrifying war machine will soon roll through England, and in its wake Hitler plans to enthrone puppet monarchs under Nazi control. For these roles he demands none other than the exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Berlin. Brilliant SS officer Walter Schellenberg is ordered to persuade the Duke and Duchess to the Nazi cause. But when Shellenberg impulsively aids the escape of beautiful Jewish nightclub singer Hannah Winter, he plunges them both into a dark arena of intrigue and betrayal. Hunted by ruthless Gestapo agents, chased through the deadly underground from Berlin to Madrid to Lisbon, they are racing on a collision course with their own loyalties and the fate of all England. Critic Reviews: Higgins is the masters master of World War II spycraft storytelling. (United Press International) Members Reviews: Really 2 1/2 stars. An unconvincing, though partly factual, WW II thriller Based on actual happenings in 1940 of World War II, when â apparently - the Nazis attempted to either lure or kidnap the Duke of Windsor (the former King Henry VIII) to their side. Their purpose was to later have the Duke serve as their puppet English king after they invaded and conquered England which, at the time, the Nazis and most of the world expected would be soon. It is not a spoiler - because it is made clear in the prologue â to say that in this version the Duke plays a very heroic role. (Contrary to his role in some accounts.) This 1979 novel is very much in the mainstream of Higgins' many WW II suspense novels, but not one of the better ones. It was originally published under his early and frequent pen name Harry Patterson, close to his real name, Henry Patterson. Involved in the novelâs plot are a young Jewish American blues singer (as talented as Billie Holiday), an ex-pat American club owner modeled on Rick Blaine (Bogart in Casablanca), brave African-American blues and jazz musicians and a highly-conflicted Nazi officer, Walter Schellenberg. In real life Schellenberg was at the center of the Nazi plan, though perhaps without full commitment. There are also some low-brow Nazi thugs and two of the most vile real-life Nazi leaders, Himmler and Heydrich. The novel is filled with frequent but perfunctory thrills. I have liked some Higgins thrillers and found others, including this, just so-so. There is only moderate suspense here, since you seldom doubt that the thinly-drawn hero and heroine will get out of each dangerous situation soon and with relative ease. An adequate old-style thriller, but not very convincing despite the real background to the story. fun read for a rainy weekend Jack Higgins is a master storyteller. I have found each of the books that I've completed "time well spent". While he takes great liberties with "what might have happened", he may have given "the King" a little too much credit. Based on other documents and writings, I doubt that he had "the right stuff" to navigate successfully through Nazi intrigue as the Battle of Britain began. The characters in the novel were well drawn and it was fun to watch the author add more layers to each. It was a fun read for a rainy weekend. this back story provides a good read. This was an entertaining yarn. Higgins has combined true history with a fantasy tale to keep the reader interested. His books which utilize events during the second world war are written quite well.

The Masada Complex Audiobook by Avraham Azrieli

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Avraham Azrieli) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:58:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masada Complex Author: Avraham Azrieli Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-15 Publisher: Avraham Azrieli Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Could a major scandal cause the United States to terminate its support for Israel? The Masada Complex, a contemporary thriller set in Arizona, Washington, and Israel, gives us a chilling portrayal of exactly such a scenario. The novel's unforgettable hero is Masada El-Tal, a beautiful Israeli expatriate who grew up on a kibbutz by the Dead Sea and served in an IDF elite unit. But her charmed life was struck by disaster after 25 years. She left Israel for Arizona and has built a new life, earning a reputation as a prizewinning investigative reporter. But her latest story causes the suicide of a US senator, and an unprecedented wave of anti-Semitic violence sweeps across America. While an angry Congress prepares to enact legislation to suspend all military aid to Israel, a mysterious organization attempts to assassinate Masada in order to stop her relentless investigation. As the clock ticks, her friends turn out to be enemies, and those she has maligned come to her aid. And the truth Masada uncovers exceeds her worst nightmares. Like the Jewish homeland she has left, Masada must overcome her moral dilemmas in order to defeat her mortal foes and save her people from destruction. Critic Reviews: "A first-rate thriller with exciting plot twists and engaging characters." (David Liss, author of The Whiskey Rebels and Conspiracy of Paper) "As good as DeMille and Follett! The Masada Complex delivers fast pace, brilliant plot, unforgettable characters, and a mesmerizing premise. Terrific!" (Stephen J. Wall, author of The Morning After and The New Strategists) Members Reviews: Terrible! Cardboard characters, awful writing, stupid plot. Please save your time and money. Don't read this book Revenge often carries extreme cost What did you like best about The Masada Complex? What did you like least? I liked having an interesting, complex female character, that was driven with goals but at the same time she showed a side that not only neede help, and recognized that she needed to be wise in her choices Would you recommend The Masada Complex to your friends? Why or why not? I liked most all of the book... Wouldn't everyone make minor changes in any book they read? Did Steven Cooper do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, at least I thought so.... Differences in human nature Could you see The Masada Complex being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Wow The lab girl from NCIS - Masada Professor - Harrison Ford Any additional comments? No Loved the story I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book. The characters made you love them or hate them. The only thing I did not like was the very few times a scene went too long and I found myself getting irritated and thinking "ugh just get on with it". However, overall I really enjoyed the duplicity. Far too emotional Only Rabbi Josh had faith and hope.the other two main characters were too full of hate and had not moved on.very depressing book.well written though but I personally did not like the story at all.good scenic descriptions of Israel.fantastice narration. Unlikely in the extreme From beginning to end this is the most unbelievable piece of rubbish I have ever read. As you keep,reading you will think it must improve; alas it doesn't.

Whiplash Audiobook by Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dale Brown) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:52:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/780/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whiplash Subtitle: A Dreamland Thriller, Book 11 Author: Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Espionage Publisher's Summary: The worlds attention is focused on the historic plans of the U.S. and Iranian presidents to lay down their swords. But on the African continent, one man holds the power to obliterate the peace by unleashing terror and global chaos - and no one sees it coming. Hiding behind the bloody madness of tribal warfare in the Horn of Africa, Iranian functionary-turned-fanatic Bani Aberhadji has achieved the impossible - single-handedly creating a vast, invisible network dedicated to the construction, delivery, and detonation of a nuclear nightmare. Only by chance are American agents now learning of its existence, and it may already be too late. Born from the ashes of Dreamland, the covert strike force Whiplash is armed and ready to spring into action - led by Dreamland veterans Danny Freah and former ace pilot, now Washington insider, Breanna Stockard. But Aberhadjis web of death is wide and well concealed...and the doomsday clock is ticking. Members Reviews: Great Book What did you love best about Whiplash? I liked the character Danny in the early Dreamland books Who was your favorite character and why? Danny, hard charging and flawed Any additional comments? Didn't like the fact this book jumped into the future, since I was on book 10 of Dreamland, that was in 1998. Whiplash jumped to 2012 I believe, that was a surprised I didn't like. What happened? Good story but what happened from the last book to this one? To many unanswered questions. good, but different wasn't expecting the jump in time, but still an amazing book as always. looking forward to the next one AWSOME Great variety of action and humor LV flash and Boston a very good read well done NOT a Dramland Thriller!!!! This book was a huge disappointment. I have read all the Dreamland books before this and everyone had me interested start to finish. This book literally made me fall asleep several times. Its set about 15 years after the events in Romania from the last book. The main characters we all know and love are now gone. Zen and Brianna are no longer pilots and have a kid. Dog is mentioned a couple times in passing but thats it. The book is focused, rather poorly, on a new Whiplash team led by Danny Freah, no Megafortress or ANY dreamland tech for that matter. Unfortunately I will not read the rest of the series and I am VERY disappointed by that.