Berlin Calling

By: Kelly Durham

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Germany 1938. While young and old are captivated by the country's rapid ascent under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, naive Maggie O'Dea, an American studying abroad, finds her own fortunes turning after falling in love with a handsome soldier and landing a job with the Propaganda Ministry. Embodying the infectious spirit of nationalism sweeping the country, her powerful dispatches launch her broadcasting career as a champion of the Fatherland.

But as Germany invades one peaceful neighbor after another and the wheels of World War II are set in motion, Maggie starts opening her eyes to the grim reality of Hitler's intentions. Torn between her successful career rooted in the allegiance to her adopted land and a growing dread over her role in a tyrant's ruthless reign, Maggie - supported by a new love - must fight her own war of conscience. Will she survive a conflict threatening the world...and her own life?

©2015 Kelly Durham (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

"Berlin Calling"

“Berlin Calling” is a very interesting account of an American woman, Maggie, landing a job with the German radio right before the war and eventually becoming a voice of its propaganda but also, a spy for the OSS. Through Maggie’s eyes, we are shown the gradual disillusionment with the regime, the growing anxiety at the changes in former friends and lovers, the mounting fear for one’s life as the most outspoken colleagues begin to disappear and the rumors about mass exterminations begin to swell. The plot is fast-paced and full of intrigue; the leading heroine is wonderfully spunky and fearless; the atmosphere - brooding and charged with tension. The narrator also did a great job. If you’re a fan of historical fiction, I’d definitely recommend it.

Hidden Gem

WWII from the perspective of a woman who works in Nazi's department of the propaganda gave me a whole new perspective on the war. All of the characters came from different backgrounds, and each experienced the unraveling of the war's end differently, adding another layer of depth to the book. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in WWII as seen from a woman working for the Nazi propaganda machine.

Holds your interest

Wonderful story very easy to follow. The narrative was well done ….loved all the characters

A new Perspective

I have read a lot of WWII novels. This one, told from the inside of the German Propaganda News/Radio was a new take. An interesting perspective on how people were informed and led to believe the craziest of ideas, the sadness I felt knowing the truth, yet having no power to reach into the novel and help. This book was well told. I feel like there could have been a bit more to the story and it had a bit of a slow start but overall a good read

Best in the series for me.

Enjoyable, like the main characters too, a few implausible coincidences too many but good listen and finished really fast, so I didn't find it too long and the ending left openings for another addition.

Great

loved it. kept wanting to read it. really kept my interest. recommend this to all

Very enjoyable story

I love the story band the characters. it was very well done .definitely worth the credit

Great story. Excellent narration!

Christopher Lane's capture of American, British and German accents makes this a winner. I highly recommend if you like WW 2 stories.

The author has written a fantastic novel!

Kelly Durham has written a fantastic novel, mixing fact and fiction to keep you spellbound right up to the last word!

Very Informative

In addition to a great story line, this book gave a lot of insight of life during the war in Germany. It showed it from a different perspective than I am used to getting. I loved the main character, Maggie even if she was somewhat naive as to what was going on around her. I learned a lot about World War II while listening to this and it really kept my interest. The narrator was great with mastering all of the different accents. The only thing I wish was different was the ending...but I'm guessing maybe it was left that way for a possible sequel??