The Red Eagles

De: David Downing

Narrado por: R. C. Bray

World War II is nearly over. For the Russians, the enemy is no longer Nazi Germany but the American behemoth that threatens to topple the Communist revolution. Deep within the walls of the Kremlin, Stalin's top man hatches a brilliant plan that will alter the course of postwar history - and it's all based on a deception as simple as the shell game. Five years later an atomic bomb detonates deep within the borders of the Soviet Union, stunning the experts who had predicted that Russian science could not produce such a devastating weapon for at least another generation.

The Red Eagles traces the adventures of two spies, Jack Kuznetzky and Amy Brandon, as they track down the most deadly force in the world while hiding their true allegiances and intentions from their compatriots. They are the "red" eagles, sent to America by one of its enemies to steal the greatest secret of all: the key to producing the atomic bomb.

Critically acclaimed spy-thriller writer David Downing draws fascinating portrayals of Stalin and Hitler as they determine the fate of the world, drawing us at breakneck speed from the Kremlin to Berchtesgaden, from Manhattan and Washington to Tennessee ad Louisiana, from Cuba to Sweden and New Zealand. And so the question remains unanswered to this day: How did the Russians produce the bomb so quickly? In The Red Eagles, Downing has created a story that will not only provide the ultimate clue but also satisfy the most demanding thriller devotee.

©2015 David Downing (P)2015 Recorded Books

Well written and narrated

Quite a well written novel and performance. RC Bray was exceptional with great dialogue and drama. I’ve never been a historical fiction kinda guy until now. Keep them coming Downing!

Great surprise

Great story. Writing was solid and the narrator was, as always, excellent. The ending seemed a bit rushed, but good build up.

Gripping listen

I listen to this book in one sitting — and I was glued to it. Very well done. Ending is great.

Good story but the last act stumbles

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, the story is well done

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, the narration is very good.

Was The Red Eagles worth the listening time?

Yes, my only note is the last act is not as thrill packed as a novel of this sort should be.

Not Downing's best

This book seemed pretty disjunct to me for at least the first quarter. There was a parade of character, and I had difficulty figuring out why I was subjected to so many plot threads (and characters) that remained unrelated until later in the book. By the halfway point, things started to coalesce, but some characters, like Amy's quasi boyfriend Richard, just didn't seem believable. The actio was pretty good for the last third, but I still felt that some of the plotwas overly complex and unbelievable.
I did think that Bray was an above average narrator, but Downing never really developed his characters, thus making their actions seem almost random.

WW2 thriller

This is a very interesting book. I don’t think I’ve ever read or heard of one from this perspective. Double agents in the US tackling other double agents from Germany and Russia. It was a good book excellent narration.

Awesome audio reading

It's Locust Fork, not Locust Forks, I live there. Also there was never a jail in Locust Fork. Great story and reading. Need a follow up.

entertaining

entertaining book. worth downloading and listening to. from the plus catalog. well worth the price...