George Washington's Secret Six

The Spy Ring That Saved America

By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger

Narrated by: Brian Kilmeade

Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

From the cohost of Fox & Friends, the true story of the anonymous spies who helped win the Revolutionary War.

Among the pantheon of heroes of the American Revolution, six names are missing. First and foremost, Robert Townsend, an unassuming and respected businessman from Long Island, who spearheaded the spy ring that covertly brought down the British…before they, or anyone else, could discover their names.

Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger finally give Townsend and his fellow spies their proper due, telling the fascinating story of how they passed information to George Washington that turned the tide of the war. Using a network of citizen operatives that included a longshoreman, bartender, newspaper editor, housewife, tailor, and femme fatale, and employing a series of complex codes, the so-called Culper Spy Ring used sophisticated tactics to subvert the British.

Based on previously unpublished research, George Washington's Secret Six is a gripping history of these amazing, anonymous Patriots who risked their lives for our freedom.

©2013 Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"James Bond is a rank amateur compared to the heroic efforts of the Culper Ring. Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger’s work demonstrates why the story of the secret six should be anything but a secret in American history." (Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive)

"A rollicking read by Kilmeade and Yaeger, acknowledging a long overdue debt to six American heroes." (Karl Rove)

"We would not have won the Revolution and secured our freedom, were it not for the leadership of George Washington and the courage of the spies he set in motion. George Washington’s Secret Six is a gripping and informative read." (Congressman Pete King, chairman of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee, House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security)

Awesome book!

What did you love best about George Washington's Secret Six?

The history that was never taught to us in school.

What was one of the most memorable moments of George Washington's Secret Six?

The fact that these individuals risked all with no credit. Even after we became the United States of America, they were not acknowledged for their invisible importance in winning & in some cases looked down upon because of the visible rolls they had played.

Which character – as performed by uncredited – was your favorite?

ALL of the Secret Six.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Untaught History of becoming the United States of America!

Any additional comments?

GREAT BOOK!!! Thank YOU!

Great story. Bad reading

I like Brian Kilmeade but he really should have hired someone with the chops to do the book justice. The book and story are awesome.

What you don't know can hurt you.

Would you listen to George Washington's Secret Six again? Why?

Who knew there was such espionage in the revolutionary war. Washington was a genius. Amazing true story.

Any additional comments?

Know your history.

The narrator

The book itself is very good and very interesting. The narrator has enthusiasm about him that totally keeps your attention and keep you focused on work. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and my mind often driven away. But not with this narrator.

Missing part of history

this was fascinating! the reading could have been better. using different voices would have made it easier to follow.

History at its finest

This is a great story based on factual evidence that gives insight into the risks taken by those who worked to make this country free from the rule of the Crown. Engaging story, well told, and very informative.

Extremely interesting !

What made the experience of listening to George Washington's Secret Six the most enjoyable?

All of the interesting details of things that took place that most of us have never heard before. The "facts" in the book are riveting. It is sometimes difficult recognizing what is truly Fact and what is Mr. Kilmeade's interpretation of the information he discovered. Otherwise, It's a great book. Please see ... Additional comments below

What was one of the most memorable moments of George Washington's Secret Six?

There were so many. When Benedict Arnold snuck away from capture just a short time before he would have been caught and hung for treason.

What three words best describe uncredited’s voice?

Annoying, odd and frustrating. I assume that is the reason Brian Kilmeade's voice is now titled as "Uncredited". When I purchased the book, it clearly stated that Brian Kilmeade was the narrator.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction. Just extreme interest.

Any additional comments?

There are several parts of the book that are CLEARLY "As Interpreted by Mr. Kilmeade". I don't have a serious problem with this but I wish he would have said ... This or that may have happened or likely happened. He describes his interpretation as FACT in many cases. It is a little frustrating separating FACT from Interpretation on Kilmeades part.

story should be told

it was an interesting story worth being told. It felt like the narrator was just yelling the story.

Great story, but tedious...

Monotone reader made a somewhat dry story drier. Wish the reader had used more emotion(s)

Good story

I did not like Brian’s reading. Random inflections in his sentences. Very hard to listen to his voice. I like his voice as a commentator not as reader.