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Eye of the Needle

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Samuel West
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Eye of the Needle, Ken Follett's historical thriller, is a heart-racingly exciting tale about the fate of the war resting in the hands of a master spy, his opponent and one brave woman.

Victory Hangs in the Balance
1944. In the weeks leading up to D-Day the Allies are disguising their invasion plans with elaborate decoy ships and planes. If they can land a force on mainland Europe they will gain the upper hand in a war that has ravaged the world for years, and take the fight to the Nazi menace.

A Cold-Blooded Killer
His weapon is the stiletto, his codename: The Needle. He is Hitler’s prize undercover agent – a ruthless and professional murderer. In England he uncovers the Allies’ D-Day plans but his cover is blown in the process.

A Deadly Chase
Leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, The Needle ruthlessly races to a U-boat waiting to convey him and his critical message to Germany, with MI5 on his tail. But he hasn’t planned for a storm-battered island and the remarkable young woman who lives there . . .

©2018 Ken Follett (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio 20th Century Espionage Historical Historical Fiction Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Exciting War Heartfelt Scary U-Boat Fiction Submarine Suspense

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Preposterous story but it didn’t matter. Time went so quickly whilst listening. You end up cheering for the anti hero. Decent ending also. I listened to this after some of his later works which was a shame as this was the best of his novels as similar baddie and
romance formula. Worth a listen though definitely.

Excellent rollicking story

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Really enjoyed this, great WW2 storyline with some nice twists and turns. Happy to recommend.

Great

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absolutely brilliant book, great story and excellently narrated. didn't want it to end. highly recommend

excellent gripping book

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Wonderfully written, one of my favourite books by Ken, so we'll performed. Highly recommended. What else can I say about this writer I'm becoming a huge fan.

Fantastic book and story

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An absolutely excellent WWII thriller. One of the best I’ve ever listened to. Yet again Ken Follett writes the definition of a page turner, you can’t put down. Magnificently narrated by Samuel West.

Excellent!

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Brilliantly written by Ken Follett, amazingly narrated by Samuel West, the book pulls you in from the start , I enjoyed it allot!!!

Brilliant from start to finish

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A gripping and imaginative story of how a professional and ruthless German spy could have found out where the Allies were going to land in June 1944 and scupperind operation Overlord. The pace is relentless and the danger made real by telling the story as it impacts on the personal lives of the characters. It's a terrific and well-narrated story.

Riveting cat and mouse spy thriller

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Wonderful. Narrator excellent. No over dramatization.
Will certainly listen to this book again.
I recommend this.

Wonderful book. Narrator just perfect for this.

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Loved this novel. Good story told well. Edge of your seat stuff. Recommended for a good read.

Exciting read

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I didn't want to switch it off! Gripping story and a world class narration.

Wonderful

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