Winter's Spy

Guy Winter Mysteries, Book 5

De: James Philip

Narrado por: Melanie Fraser

The fifth full-length installment of the Guy Winter Mysteries series, Winter's Spy is set in November 1940.

In Winter's Spy, the Mystery Man is under arrest, suspected of having been an enemy agent for his whole career in the Metropolitan Police and throughout all his years working for MI5. Dammed by the evidence of a German spy whom he encountered in Paris before the war, it seems as if he must literally fight for his life.

Then, transported to Camp 020, MI5’s South London interrogation center, and confronted by his accuser, the Mystery Man begins to suspect that nothing is quite what it seemed.

Is he trapped in a web of deadly intrigue?

Does a beautiful spy hold the key to the greatest secret of the war?

And can MI5 and the Metropolitan Police suspend hostilities long enough for Guy Winter to finally unearth the key to unlock the Ripper case?

©2016 James P. Coldham writing as James Philip (P)2018 James P. Coldham writing as James Philip

captivating

the book was incredible I loved it very much the storyline was a bit quick and the things happened fast but I did love it you felt like you're never bored I loved loved loved this book
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

A quick and interesting story.

Where does Winter's Spy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Better then average.

What other book might you compare Winter's Spy to and why?

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Which scene was your favorite?

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

The Narrator did a good job and handled the various characters well.

The story will hold your interest for the entire length of the book.

Received the book on request for an honest review.

Intrigue, Secrets, and a Ripper Copycat

This is the third installment in the Winter series of books, the second full-length audiobook, and my favorite, so far. I can honestly say that at this point, I’ve become very fond of the characters and look forward to learning what awaits them in the rest of the series. With the Blitz underway, I’m concerned for everyone’s safety. This book includes a few close calls; I won’t say more in order to avoid spoilers.

While I’m thoroughly enjoying this series, I do find, at times, that the descriptive portions can become a bit much, and my attention wanders. I then need to go back and rewind and re-listen. Still, it’s a highly engaging tale of life in WWII London, Scotland Yard, and MI5. Unexpected developments constantly caught me by surprise. Make no mistake, this is a dark, noir-like story that continues from book to book through the series, though resolution for each book’s specific events is offered..

The narration is excellent. Ms. Fraser offers a smooth rendition of the story, with distinct voices for each of the characters. She also offers near pitch-perfect emotion as required for each scene. I suspect if it were not for her performance, I might have abandoned this series, but I happilyawait more.

If you’re into 1930-40s war related detective tales, this series might be for you, though I think it’s important to point out that you will likely need to listen to the books in order so that you come to understand the characters and their histories.

I received this book as a gift from the narrator. Her generosity did not influence my opinion of this book, or the comments I made in my review.

A Wartime Police Mystery

The fifth book in the series.
Wartime mystery and intrigue written and narrated to such a high standard that makes you feel as if you were there.

I can't imagine this series narrated by anyone other than Melanie Fraser. She captures the feel and emotions of wartime Britain.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Best book of the series so far

This was probably my favorite Guy Winter book in the series so far. I felt like I was able to get a better grasp of the characters and their relationships in this book. Everything seems to be coming together from the previous books in the series. The atmosphere in this book is really rich, and you definitely get a feel for WW2 England. I listened to the Audible audiobook narrated by Melanie Fraser. Her narration is excellent - she is probably one of the best narrators I've listened to. Her voice and tone have such great range. She really brings the story to life.