Codename Intrepid

The Spymaster Who Changed World War II

De: Ethan Quinn

Narrado por: Guy Mott

In Manitoba, Winnipeg, a bronze statue of Sir William Stephenson proudly stands as a testament to this hero’s legacy. He was a dedicated soldier, a gifted inventor, an extraordinary businessman, and a spy.

From his humble Canadian beginnings, William Stephenson enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps and rapidly moved through the ranks of the armed forces. Eventually earning himself the code name "Intrepid" for his immense bravery and dedication, Stephenson found himself a crucial cog in the war efforts against Nazi Germany in WW II.

He became the senior official of the British Security Coordination, ensuring that British and American intelligence was safely passed between authorities. He became closely affiliated with Winston Churchill, and his wartime antics served as the main inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond character.

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Codename Intrepid

This was a great book. I don't normally indulge in nonfiction and I don't normally enjoy biographies if I do, but this book was short, well-written and performed, and very interesting. William Stephenson lived a very full life and this book really highlights the finer points. He was a Canadian who fought against the Germans in both the first and second world wars through direct fighting and espionage.

There is a ton in this book and it is all fascinating stuff. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in World War history.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Interesting history listen!

This is a quick and interesting listen. The narration is a bit slow but good. I sped it up to 1.25 and it was perfect. I received a review copy and voluntarily reviewed.

An Enlightening Listen

I requested a review copy of this biographical book to learn about William Stephenson's crucial role in thwarting the Nazis. The book is a fascinating listen. I shudder to think what might have happened if Stephenson hadn't been conducting espionage on behalf of the British government. This is a well-written account of Stephenson's life. It held my interest throughout. I liked the narration as well. Guy Mott's delivery had a perfectly moderate cadence. This is my voluntary review and I recommend this book.

Little Known History

Codename Intrepid. .
I like this type of history -little known history.
Bill Stephenson life was both known WW 1 and later life was redacted WW2. And much is still cloaked in secrecy.
Well researched and very interesting.
A good read.
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Written Like a Bio Pic

Quinn has written a solid telling of this fascinating man. Rather than dry history, he tells it as if it were a biographical film. The narrator did an awesome job.

Compelling Biography

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What an interesting, well-written, and engaging biographical novel. Many of the details of the behind the scenes work done by the spies in order for the allies to gain an upper hand during WWII are revealed. It's fascinating to me how much information was passed in a day without our current technology and instantaneous communication. It's interesting that still to this day how much of William Stephenson's life is still shrouded in secrecy and that the author had to speculate about certain events.

The narrator, Guy Mott, did a great job in moving the narration at a good pace and keeping the listener engaged.

The Story of the Quiet Canadian

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This review is for the audio copy of Codename Intrepid - The Spymaster Who Changed World War II, by Ethan Quinn and narrated by Guy Mott. This was a very interesting story for me. It kept me engaged and entertained throughout the entire book. I learned much that I hadn’t known prior to listening to this story about the behind the scenes activities and interrelationships between the United Stated and Great Britain. Based on what I heard in the story, we owe a great debt to the quiet Canadian!

A Life Shrouded in Mystery

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Written by Ethan Quinn, "Codename Intrepid: The Spymaster Who Changed World War II" follows the life of Sir William Samuel Stephenson. Stephenson lived a full, exciting and dangerous life. Much of his life is shrouded in mystery, so Quinn presents both facts and speculation in a compact manner. Guy Mott narrates this work, and he gives a consistent, engaging performance.

William Stephenson is a fascinating character. He was one of the best Canadian fighter pilots of WW I, he escaped German capture, he was an inventor and entrepreneur. Most importantly of all, he was one of the greatest Allied spy's of WW II, and he helped create the CIA. He also had powerful friends, including Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Quinn shares Stephenson's life in a concise, fast-paced account. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of Stephenson's life was secretive. As a result, Quinn presents many facts in conjunction with speculation, explaining that portions of the subject's life cannot be proven. Nonetheless, Quinn shares various facts, quotes and anecdotes from Stephenson's life. The narrative remains credible and intriguing throughout the very brief, three hour and 39 minute run time.

Guy Mott admirably narrates this work. His diction is clear and precise, and he smoothly transitions through every sentence. He adds enough emotion and passion to keep passages believable and exciting. He moves at a steady pace, and he never gets bogged down in the more detail-heavy passages. His narration holds up well throughout the book.

"Codename Intrepid" is an intriguing examination of a largely unknown figure. Although it's brief, it moves at a quick and rousing pace. Mott presents the narrative in an interesting, captivating manner. This book is a good choice for fans of WW II, history and espionage.