Spandau Phoenix

By: Greg Iles

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 26 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

The Spandau Diary - what was in it? Why did the secret intelligence agencies of every major power want it? Why was a brave and beautiful woman kidnapped to get it? Why did a chain of deception and violent death lash out across the globe, from survivors of the Nazi past to warriors in this new conflict about to explode? Why did the world's entire history of World War II have to be rewritten as the future hung over a nightmare abyss?

©1994 Greg Iles (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Super Exciting!!!!!

If you could sum up Spandau Phoenix in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful, thrilling, entertaining

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

This narrator is one of my favorites! When looking for a new Audible book I often search Dick Hill's name. He adds so much depth to the character while still allowing you to create them in your own mind. Love His work!!!

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

Yes! From start to finish, I didn't want to turn it off!!!

Greg Iles is fantastic

Do you like war History? Do you like a mystery, then this book is for you.

A Study in WWII History

Where does Spandau Phoenix rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was different from most I read. I enjoyed it, but it was too long.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

Dick Hill is my favorite reader. I often choose books because of him, not necessarily because of story.

My least liked book of Isles

I barely made it through this book. I listen to books as I go to sleep at night and with this book, when I fell asleep I didn't even bother to go back and find my place. I loved all the Mississippi books so I was disappointed. Dick Hill was great as usual.

Characters, imagery and story are all 5 star

As your mouse hovers over the cover to get a description of the book the concern will be 26hrs? Can any book hold your attention that long? This one can. Dick Hill brings the characters to life and Greg Iles provides the story with imagery and detail that will make you wonder if the movie can do the book justice.

I was sorry to have the book come to an end and will definitely be looking for more of Greg's work.

26 Hours is way to long...

Would you try another book from Greg Iles and/or Dick Hill?

go for an abridged vers

If you’ve listened to books by Greg Iles before, how does this one compare?

go for an abridged vers

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

go for an abridged vers

Did Spandau Phoenix inspire you to do anything?

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Any additional comments?

go for an abridged vers

Incredible Read and Performance

I really enjoyed this book. Greg Iles can really write and the narrated performance was stunning. It is one of my favorites and I am listening for over 25 books per year.

Engaging story of intrigue

Would you consider the audio edition of Spandau Phoenix to be better than the print version?

yes

What did you like best about this story?

The story was intricate and had many plot twists, and the narrator did a remarkable job intoning the various accents, and emphatically voicing the tension of the story

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

yes

Gripping Story

What did you like best about this story?

The plot was complex and involved a great many characters and subplots. The Author was very creative and was able to weave this complex story into a cohesive plot. There was significant action and suspense up to the very end and the fact that the author wove actual history events into the story made it even more interesting. I listen to audiobooks when I work out and this book was so gripping that I looked forward to working out so I could listen and it made my workout much more enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book.

The story of the Nazi Hess

Would you listen to Spandau Phoenix again? Why?

Probably no - It is a long book , interesting, but too long

What other book might you compare Spandau Phoenix to and why?

I feel this book is unique unto itself. The book follows the mystery of Hess flight to England and his escape to South Africa. Hess's reason for his "escape" to England and the potential over through of England to prevent a war in the East and West was the mission. As a student of that time period , fascinating.

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

No

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

The conversations between Hitler and Hess and the planning of the trip was of interest. Hitler trusted Hess the most and the insight of his distrust of his other leaders was I think key. the book gave a behind the scenes view of the think of the Nazi leadership.

Any additional comments?

There are many theories of why Hess flew to England and most people thought he was captured and died in prison. That was his double . I behind the scenes look at intrigue of a important time in history.