Behind the Lines

The Corps, Book 7

By: W. E. B. Griffin

Narrated by: Dick Hill

World War II. On the island of Mindanao, the Philippines, a man calling himself "General" Fertig has set himself up as a guerrilla leader to harass the Japanese. Army records show that the only officer named Fertig in the Philippines is a reserve lieutenant colonel of the Corps of Engineers, reported MIA on Luzon.

Still, the reports filtering out are interesting, and it's Marine lieutenant Ken McCoy's mission to sneak behind the lines and find out if he's for real. With him is a motley group put together as a compromise between the warring factions of Douglas MacArthur and the OSS chief Bill Donovan.

Together, these men will steal into the heart of enemy territory and there, amid firefights and jungle camps, encounter more than they had bargained for. Before they're done, each will undergo a test of his own personal mettle - with results that will surprise even the most hardened of them.

The few, the proud: trace the history of the Marines in W.E.B. Griffin's Corps series.©2005 W. E. B. Griffin (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Great story and characters

This was a very enjoyable and enlightening tale. A very worthy addition to the Corps series

Good listen

Griffin mix of history and feel for the characters bring his books to life like non other.

I enjoy WEB Griffin books. They are fast paced and have wonderful dialogue that is entertaining.

Fast paced and entertaining with an excellent narrative. I especially enjoyed the Fertig character who sounded much like colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men!

Hope they re-record

If you could sum up Behind the Lines in three words, what would they be?

Mostly preparation stories

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes and no. It is another of Griffin's fill-in-the-black books, it seems to me. As always, I enjoy learning about the further development of the characters, but the suspense was a little lacking.

What three words best describe Dick Hill’s voice?

Pretty dang good.

Any additional comments?

It became apparent how much Dick Hill contributes to the storytelling. He is one of my favorite. However, this one was recorded in '96, and almost all of the character voices are different. This changes perception of the character- most of the time for the worse. I would purchase a new version if it became available. Other than that, Dick is awesome!

Very good as always.

I enjoyed the whole series so far. Mostly I'm sorry this series is almost at its end

Great Characters

Another outstanding book in the series. Characters so rich that it feels like we know them all....all the way from the fighting Marine to the President. They create a plot so thick that the reader can hardly put it down. That said, the text repeats that make this book able to be read independently, are annoying for the series reader like me. Also, this book in the series, #7, predates #6. I wouldn't throw it out just because it looses style points in that department. Where's #8?

Great Story

A great story and a fictional but realistic view of history. Some of the characters voices left a bit to be desired. Making General Fertig sound like Jack Nicholson was a bit much lol.

Based on fact

Well written and performed but the story is the jewel. Except it is almost not a story...

Great series

I love these military stories. It gives you good reality on life during the war and in the military. I love dick hill as well… This is not one of his better performances but he is easy to listen to.

great book

i loved this book and love the series. Just a good fun read all around.