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The Deceiver

By: Frederick Forsyth
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Sam McCready is The Deceiver, one of the Secret Intelligence Service's most unorthodox and most valued operatives, a legend in his own time. The end of the cold war has, however, strengthened the hand of the Whitehall mandarins, to whom he seems about as controllable as Genghis Khan, so Sam is to have his fate decided at a special hearing.

As part of the proceedings, four of Sam's key operations are reviewed: a clandestine mission into East Germany in 1985 to contact the top Russian spy General Pankratin; a KGB colonel who wants to defect; an audacious Qaddafi-inspired plot to ship arms to the IRA; and the occasion when McCready presided over the aftermath of political murder and mayhem in the Caribbean.

©1992 Frederick Forsyth (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Espionage Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense China Russia Cold War

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A compilation of five different clandestine operations by an under-cover agent of the British secret service kept me entertained for many hours. The stories given extra credence by the inside knowledge and personal experience of the author. With the added pleasure of being delivered by one of the best narrators in the business.

Vintage Forsyth

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Despite its length the story kept me hooked, listening whenever I could. Absolutely brilliant from start to end.

International subtifuse

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Could not put it down. Really enjoyed ‘reading’ this. Best narrator i’ve heard too. Enjoy.

Excellent story and narrator

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Very enthralling and I loved that it was 4 separate stories as quite long
Kept me walking daily during lockdown!

Great read!

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What made the experience of listening to The Deceiver the most enjoyable?

I'm not sure how true the characters are behind the book, but they seem very very real and that just makes the book a great listen. It's as though I'm there alongside the action.

What did you like best about this story?

How close it seemed to real life

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

How some situations appeared so normal and then they turned out to be so dangerous. The jobs some people to keep us safe.

Any additional comments?

Just great, thank you as a first Frederick Forsyth book it was superb

Not what I expected

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What did you like most about The Deceiver?

I've always liked Frederick Forsyth - his plots are intricate and the detail total convincing. He is a thorough writer who totally pulls you into the plot. This is one of his best I think, almost several stories in one book, all linked together. I just couldn't put this down

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sam McCready - down to earth, quietly skilled and totally competent

What about Christian Rodska’s performance did you like?

He managed to create very separate characters which made the story all the more convincing.

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

When an old east german spy .. nearly gave it away !

Any additional comments?

A great read, brilliant story, superb performance. well worth it

Frederick Forsyth at his best..

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This tale of spies stands the test of time well.
I enjoyed it. Forsyth tells a great story.

Classic

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as above just such a good story in a few weeks.will definitely relisten as it was such a pleasure

I loves this story I love the main character

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love the intrigue and suspense, a great novel by all standards, this is Forsyth at his best

Great Story from a bygone era

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This well narrated tale is in fact three stories, linked cleverly together. Forsyth’s writing is sharp, clever and sometimes humorous. Christian Rodska’s voice acting is perfect. A five star choice.

Three books for the price of one

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