Marine One

By: James W. Huston

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

After the presidents' helicopter, Marine One, goes down in a brutal thunderstorm, the government blames the European manufacturer of the helicopter, accusing them of killing the president.

Senate investigations and Justice Department accusations multiply as Mike Nolan, a Marine Corps reserve helicopter pilot and trial attorney in civilian life, is hired to defend the company from the criminal investigations and a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the most notorious lawyer in America on behalf of the First Lady.

Nolan knows that to win his case, he has to find out what really caused Marine One to crash and why the president threw caution aside to go to a meeting no one seems to know about.

©2009 James W. Huston (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Nonstop legal suspense at its best."( Publishers Weekly)

Very Good......but

Would you try another book from James W. Huston and/or Joe Barrett?

Without question.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I thought the ending was weak. The plot/story builds VERY nicely....but in the climax/reveal the 'bad guy' seems implausible. I love mystery thrillers that are reality based. Maybe another chapter to explain or expose the 'bad guys' and the reactions of the 'interested parties' would be more satisfying. This is from a guy who knows he can read/listen but not write.

Which scene was your favorite?

The book has many great scenes.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

When it came to Netflix. I haven't been to the movies in ten years.

Sensational read..

What did you love best about Marine One?

I enjoy stories and films about aviation and this one didn't disappoint. Great story.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It kept me listening. I tend to listen to books at night on my IPAD when I'm trying to fall asleep. This book didn't help me sleep because it kept my interest from start to finish.

Which character – as performed by Joe Barrett – was your favorite?

The lawyers for the insurance defendants were brilliant.

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

It didn't make me laugh or cry. What it did do was hold my interest for periods longer than I care to admit.

Any additional comments?

An absolutely excellent read for anyone that has an interest in Aviation. Highly recommended.

Story catches you by surprise ending.

Narration was really excellent, the story movies Ride Along and kept your interest throughout the book

Well done, exciting listen, but ending weak

Fast paced and authentic. Hard to put down. Well narrated. Description of trial strategies and courtroom drama better than most, but a little over the top in places. Ending somewhat disappointing, and several threads left untied.

Good STORY

Fun to listen to but a little weak technology despite a knowledgable author. The end , as it should be, is a shock.

Kept Me Listening

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book. It has a different plot from anything else I've read. It was well developed and had great details you might not consider in a presidential death not related to natural causes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

One of my favorite characters is the lawyer for the former First Lady. He was shady and intimidating. I also enjoyed the character portrayed by the private investigator for Mike Nolan.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I never particularly care for the accents people try to use in this case it was the french accent. It just sounded really fake. However, the tone for everyone else was perfect.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, not because it wasn't good. I just didn't have time. It only took a day and a half.

Attention grabber

An amazing story with an incredible performance by the narrator Joe Barrett. I cant imagine anyone not being enthralled with this one- a gem for sure.

An excellent listen!

Any additional comments?

What a wonderful story. Joe Barrett performed it beautifully, with clear voices from each of the characters. I think I drove a few extra miles just because I couldn't bear to stop listening at times. As a professional aviator and helicopter pilot myself, it was also quite nice to finally encounter a book where the aviation pieces are generally accurate.

Good story but long tiresome buildup.

I gave this 4 stars because it was a very good book but took a long time to get there, however it was good enough to keep me around till it did get exciting. Bravo!

Kept me awake & tense during trans-Pacific flight!

Would you listen to Marine One again? Why?

Yes! The book was riveting enough to keep me grabbing the arms of the chair during the flight. That flight was the first time I wished an trans-Pacific flight was longer and shorter all in the same instant!

What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Joe made me feel like I was listening to an attorney actually tell his story and his slight voice changes sounded just like my dad when he told me stories about co-workers. It seemed that Joe didn't try to force his voice. I liked that because it made the story easier to listen to.