• Hornet Flight

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 14 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,045 ratings)

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Hornet Flight

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: John Lee
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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)

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Captivating

As usual Ken Follett gets in all the details and a captivating story. If you like hx, airplanes and suspense you will enjoy The Hornet.

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riveting story

Great story. Love this one. White Knuckled all the way. Set up for another one with Harold and Karin?

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Loved it

I couldn’t wait to get to the end then I wished it could have lasted forever. Realistic, technical, exciting and passionate. I cannot read Ken Follett’s works fast enough- masterclass!!!

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Entertaining.

Good story set mostly in Denmark. Unfortunately the narrator mispronounced many Danish words and names, especially Copenhagen, which he pronounced in the German manner.

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Another masterpiece

Another great story from Ken. Listened to it straight through. Always enjoy his books! If you’re looking at it, just do it.

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Another great story

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Great story! Very entertaining!!

What did you love best about Hornet Flight?

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Why make this reviews so painful? why not settle for a short to the point comment and that is it, maybe some other people like to go on and on but then some of us just do not have the time to be yakking about something that I enjoyed personally.

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WWII thriller in the sky

A triumph of human will, patriotism, and love beautifully and thrillingly told!! Characters you will remember and admire.

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Great Read

Great Book! Highly recomended book. I hated to turn it off. Get it, you won't regret it.

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Make longer books Ken!

Amazing read as always by this great author. Perfect blend of history and fiction. Highly recommended.

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