Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent
Gelesen von Pete Milan
John Thomas Mcintyre
(4,556 Sterne; 134 Bewertungen)
Those who have read "Ashton-Kirk, Investigator" will recall references to several affairs in which the United States government found the investigator's unusual powers of inestimable service. In such matters, tremendous interests often stand dangerously balanced, and the most delicate touch is required if they are not to be sent toppling. As Ashton-Kirk has said: "When a crisis arises between two of the giant modern nations, with their vast armies, their swift fleets, their dreadful engines of war, the hands which control their affairs must be steady, secret, and sure. Otherwise an unthinkable horror might be brought about." It frequently happens that such a crisis arises, the issue is joined and fought out to the bitter end, and the watchful public press never gets even a hint of it. Indeed, if the secret archives of the nations were thrown open for inspection, a long series of appalling dangers would be shown to have been passed by each—dangers arising from small and apparently remote things, but capable of swift and deadly growth. Experience, steady courage, and sure talent are required in dealing with such things; and these qualities Ashton-Kirk possesses in abundance. To be sure, the departments of the government have the "Secret Service" at their hand; but the specialist is called in when the general practitioner is at a loss, and he is as much a part of the structure as his regularly employed colleague. The adventure of the present story is only one of many to be told of Ashton-Kirk. (Summary by John Thomas McIntyre) (8 hr 41 min)
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Fun old mystery excellently read
rgh
(5 Sterne)
This novel, despite being over 100 years old, sounds surprisingly modern in places. The narrator made this even more fun with his tremendous skill and talent for finding just the right voice and intonation for each character. Very well done!
A great "who-done it"
Seven Archers
(5 Sterne)
This is by far the best story that I've listened to buy this author; it kept me guessing till the very end. The reader did an excellent job as usual.
Nancy McLane
(5 Sterne)
I love these old mysteries, and I love being read to. To have a reader such as Pete Milan is a treat!
WHAT A NARRATOR!
(5 Sterne)
Great story, clean plot and language!
Great tale and very well read. very enjoyable
Mei
(5 Sterne)
great story
mark
(5 Sterne)
Beautifully read, and gripping story.
(3 Sterne)
I want to give this 5 stars just for Pete Milan. He’s an excellent reader. My only issue with him, and this is probably more of a technical audio assembly issue, is that when he announces the opening and ending of each chapter, it’s considerably louder than the rest of the section. Why this only gets 3 stars is because this story is just ok. It’s too long. The author could have wrapped up at the 1/3 mark. The second third of the book is filling in the unknown backstory and the last third is tedious & unnecessary. I skipped a lot of chapters at the end just to finish.
V
(5 Sterne)
Mr. Milan is the best reader I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. He effortlessly transitions from male to female and multiple language accents making each one distinctive and enjoyable. I wish all your books were read by him.