Hornet Flight

By: Ken Follett

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 14 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

It's June 1941, and the low point of the war. England throws wave after wave of RAF bombers across the Channel, but somehow the Luftwaffe is able to shoot them down at will. The skies, indeed, the war itself seem to belong to Hitler.

On a Danish island across the North Sea, Harald Olufsen stumbles upon a secret German installation. With England preparing its largest aerial assault, what Harald has discovered may turn the course of the war, but the race to convey the information could have terrible consequences for everyone close to him. For his older brother, Arne, a pilot in the Danish air force, and for Arne's fiancee, Hermia, an intelligence analyst desperate to resurrect the foundering Danish resistance. And most of all, for Harald himself.

Filled with knife-edge suspense and rich, tantalizing characters, this is Ken Follett writing at the top of his form, unforgettable storytelling from an unforgettable writer.

Don't miss Ken Follet discussing the history of the thriller and its role in literature at the 92nd Street Y.

©2002 Ken Follett (P)2002 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"An intricately woven espionage yarn... a gritty picture of the spy game and wartime Europe." (People)

"Follett at his compelling best." (The Hartford Courant)

"Zips along to an exhilarating climax." (Entertainment Weekly)

Slow start to beloved ending

While the beginning was slow as a result of introducing characters, the book continues to build with beautiful English writing.

Review

Just a great story about the war. Pleasure to hear.recommended to all to listen to

Charming and informative

John Lee is an excellent narrator.

This is a story that reminds one of the terrible responsibilities of people too young to shoulder were forced to undertake during war time! I hope our young people today can be educated about how important and fragile freedom and peace are!

Different type of WW11

i have read many WW11 books, but i am starting to look for unusual stories within the genre. this book was interesting, excellently written, and narrated.

Gripping

A fascinating tale of love, both romantic and fraternal amid the uncertainty of e occupation and war. A not put it down till it’s done take that leaves the listener wanting more.

ken follet is my favorite author of all time!

10 Follett is one of the great masters of Storytelling his character building and plot thickening and the way he you can tell really studies what he's writing about and he really tries to get in the heads of the characters it's just so amazing how someone can do that it's a straight-up superpower my all-time favorite of course are the Kingsbridge series but this one is a really good one as well

A solid seaside read

We all know that an average Ken Follett book read by John Lee would be 5,000 stars compared to any other artists “average” — this is a strong, solid, summer read/listen.

A story of courage, love and determination

This was a gripping story that held my attention from beginning to end. This story transported me from reality to an adventurous wonderland of bravery and love. The artist was very nearly perfect.

Great historical story

Not my favorite Ken Follet book by far but it was still better than most authors I've read. I know his passion is with cathedrals, but I appreciate his effort to share this. Amazing story. It was entertaining and kept me listening. 

A Great Listen...

Listened to this driving to and from visting relatives out of state over the Easter weekend. Kept my attention the entire time, just as one would expect from Ken Follet. Good story, good narration. I recommend it!!