This sweeping saga of WWII, first published in 1971, is still vibrant and relevant. U.S. Naval Attaché Captain Victor "Pug" Henry and his wife are stationed in wartime Berlin. Their family members, a son who is a naval pilot, a daughter who works for a New York City news agency, and a son who is wandering around Eastern Europe, play pivotal roles in the story of the war. There’s a little romance, a good amount of warfare and intrigue, and, not surprisingly, a lot of tension. Kevin Pariseau bring this novel to life, reading steadily and flawlessly through all six parts of the story. At an ever steady pace, with little characterization but lots of inflection, Pariseau keeps the listener engaged with the characters and action on all fronts and theaters. M.B.K. 2012 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2011
Duration: 46 hrs
Publisher: Audible, Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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