Semper Fi

The Corps, Book 1

By: W. E. B. Griffin

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

From Shanghai to Wake Island, the Corps was America’s first line of defense as the winds of war exploded into the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This is the story of the men of the Marine Corps, their loves and loyalties, an elite fraternity united by courage and honor, as they steel themselves for battle, prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice....

©1986 W.E.B. Griffin (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Action-packed...Difficult to put down.” ( The Marine Gazette)

Love it

I love Dick Hill as a performer. Have listened to this series more than once. I wish that the series would be continued.

WEB Griffin is a master of this genre

If you could sum up Semper Fi in three words, what would they be?

keep wanting more

What did you like best about this story?

the development of key characters through an entire generation; a perfect blend of military history, politics, and the inner workings of what the US Military once was

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

the right guy for the right book

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

On the rifle qualification when Captain Stecker dropped next to McCoy and there was a understood respect between two professional.

Any additional comments?

To read/listen to only this book in the series is just wrong, I have read this series so many times I can't remember, each time is as fresh as the first. Now that my eyes are not so good, listening has just made it better. Please record the remaining series in this and the Brotherhood of Arms, both great perspectives on a lost generation of the military professionals and a well developed story line.

Pleasantly Surprised

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

This was my first experience with this author. I quickly discovered that it was an enjoyable "read" that I could not put down. Anybody with an interest in the pre-WWII situation in China, including the involvement of the USMC (China Marines) should enjoy this fictional work with a basis in fact.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Semper Fi?

When the 4th Marines were compelled to evacuate China to the "safety" of the Philippines. Most of these Marines would soon be killed or captured in the course of the Japenese invasion of the Republic of the Philippines.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were several events that I consider favorites.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the newly married officer was forced by circumstances to leave his wife, a stateless White Russian, on the dock as he shipped out to the Philippines. Both left to very uncertain fates.

Any additional comments?

I am shortly to begin listening to the third book in the series. Unfortunately, Audible does not offer several of the books following #3.

Surprisingly good

I didn't want it to end. The story was easy to follow. The character development was excellent. I really enjoyed the detailed description of the Marine Corp life.

awesome WEB

I really enjoyed the first installment of the Corps series will listen to all of them

Soap Opera

I bought three and read two in the series before I realized it's just a war-themed soap opera. It was interesting enough to have me buy up through the third in the series, but I'm done. I liked the narration/voices except when he tried to do women. Speaking of which, the 'hero' is always trying to do women. That got a bit old. Overall, I only recommend this series if you like soap operas.

Semper Fi

Bought this for My Husband and other then stopping to soon he is ready for the next book

Two thumbs up!

Another great story and series! A must read/listen!
Semper Fi was over and done before I knew I was even close to the end of the first novel in this series

Grew on me

The number of positive reviews this book received, and the fact that it's read by Dick Hill, convinced me to select this one despite having little interest in novels about war.

This book is as much about the characters as the war. The story moves along nicely but when the book ended it was my interest in some of the characters that made me want to buy the next book.

excellent

loved it, second time I have listened it. the entire series is addictive. I highly recommend the entire series.