The Fourth Protocol

By: Frederick Forsyth

Narrated by: David Rintoul

Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Plan Aurora, hatched in a remote dacha in the forest outside Moscow and initiated with relentless brilliance and skill, is a plan within a plan that, in its spine-chilling ingenuity, breaches the ultra-secret Fourth Protocol and turns the fears that shaped it into a living nightmare. A crack Soviet agent, placed under cover in a quiet English country town, begins to assemble a jigsaw of devastation. MI5 investigator John Preston, working against the most urgent of deadlines, leads an operation to prevent the act of murderous destruction aimed at tumbling Britain into revolution...

©1984 Frederick Forsyth (P)2014 Audible Inc.

As usual, Forsyth is Fantastic

Forsyth builds his story piece by piece gradually getting more and more interesting as the reader continues to become enthralled with the characters and the plot. The reader gradually discover what the diabolical plan is and then after you figure it out, you have no idea how they are going to stop it. Then, when you think you have it all sorted out, he throws you a little twist at the very end, which compliments his characters and leaves you with a clever smile on your face. I loved it, but I love almost all he does. Good stuff.

Great spy novel first released in 1984!!

The Fourth Protocol was British author Forsyth's 6th espionage thriller. All of his spy novels are wonderful, so picking the best is impossible for me, but this novel is as good as any of Forsyth's work. As an ex-spy himself, Forsyth knows of that which he writes. He is still writing at age 78 with his latest being an autobiography titled The Outsider: My Life in Intrigue which was released 18 months ago. Scottish actor David Rintoul narrates the Fourth Protocol perfectly!

I very highly recommend all of Forsyth's spy novels.

Athens

Forsyth is a masterful story teller, and this was as always superb. The narration was perfect as well. If you enjoy intrigue, this will hold your interest.

Masterfully written and narrated!

I've been a fan of Forsyth for many years. The attention to detail that a few reviewers complained about is one of the things I love about Forsyth's books. Characters are well developed, the reader comes to understand the background, intentions, procedures, risks, possible outcomes, and so on. While reading Forsyth you won't think, "That's out of character" or "How could they possibly do that?" No plot holes. Yes, to enjoy Forsyth one must think and pay attention, bit it's always so worth it. I can't imagine a better narration than David Rintoul's.

Unputdownable.

Narrator was brilliant. Great voice and perfect expression. Brought out each of the characters perfectly. Just enough emphasis at appropriate moments.

This is good reading

What made the experience of listening to The Fourth Protocol the most enjoyable?

The devil is in the detail and Forsyth delivers with just the right amount of knowledge and fiction. A fun read, or listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All the heads of departments either Russian or British are done so well.

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

It's many hours, but if I was on a long haul flight and could not sleep, this is the book to listen to.

Any additional comments?

I listen to the ODESSA File and this one is even better. Can't wait to listen to The Day of The Jackal. David Rintoul is excellent in his performance and did the Scottish accents well.

Good story!

Like the full creation of backstory, and history; makes for a complete really good story.

can't believe it took me this long to read Forsyth

just outstanding and the reader perfectly brilliant for this book..cant waiting to read all the rest

Suspenseful espionage; narrator volume varies

The story is exciting and suspenseful from the first chapter. Interesting characters, twists, etc. The narrator is excellent save one thing: When his voice trails off or lowers for emphasis, the recording can be difficult to hear. I agree with other listeners about difficulty listening in a car, but the fix is as simple as increasing the volume temporarily. Minor annoyance.

Stay with the build up!!

This one takes a long time to get started and has some long foundation, once it gets going. Hold on!!