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The Black Orchestra: A WW2 Spy Thriller

Black Orchestra Series, Book 1

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The Black Orchestra: A WW2 Spy Thriller

By: JJ Toner
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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World War II Germany: The German war machine has invaded Poland and is advancing west toward France.

In Berlin, Kurt Müller, an Abwehr signalman, discovers a colleague lying dead at his radio receiver. The criminal police dismiss the death as suicide, but Kurt is not convinced. Kurt follows a trail of mysteries, witnessing several atrocities that expose the Nazi regime for what it truly is. When the trail leads him to the German resistance, he faces the most difficult choices of his life. He must choose between his duty and his conscience, between his country and his family, between love and death.

©2016 JJ Toner (P)2016 Tantor Espionage Historical Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller War

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I expected something average or below considering this was refused by publishers. However, it is a great story, maintaining varying levels of tension as it progresses. It has very well drawn, interesting characters. It is not 'high' literature, but is well worth reading. I certainly do not regret it.

Well worth reading

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JJ Toner has done his research about WW2 Germany, and intertwines his story with real world events well. Very intense in places and quite descriptive. The plot is stretched out too much is some places but other than that fantastic book!

Well researched and full of plot twists!

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Liked the story. Took an age to get used to the narrator - he isn't a character voices man. Worth a listen for sure but I think I'd be disappointed if I'd paid for the book.

All in all, a good listen

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My first book by JJ Toner. There will definitely be more. A thriller that had me enthralled from the very beginning. Some parts hard to listen to but a very different perspective of life in Germany at the beginning of the 2nd World War. Very highly recommended.

Tense and gripping story.

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As per review title I thought that this was a different book but another mistake that turned out tops for me. Not the usual rubbish associated with this type of spy novel. It proves to be well researched yet certainly suspenseful and believable. Even the love interest is interesting and well presented. I certainly intend to continue this series.

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Not exactly hard work, thin characterisation, fairly predictable outcome. I’m suspicious of the factual bases but I don’t know enough to criticise unlike many of the reviewers here. Generally, Gildart Jackson can read a trade manual on wall fixings and I’d be a happy bunny - but some of his readings are better than others. So maybe the book was lightweight and lacked the character he usually brings to a narration - but he still made it interesting enough for me to enjoy it.

Good

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In my vies a book purporting to take place in Germany requires a narrator with a knowledge of the language. This one obviously doesn’t have an inkling. One major irritation is his pronunciation of “Oberst” which he pronounces “o’berst” as were it an Irish name.
And for the author’s information they did not have the foggiest idea of what a pizza was in Berlin in ‘41.

German speaker required

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Great angle on a war spy story from the German side....highly recommend a listen to the story and Great narrator

Great book

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Story is good, from a different angle but why does every author feel they have to get a mention of Bletchley in? In this book Bletchley and its role seem common knowledge which is not correct. Turing is described as ‘heading up the place’ and ‘a famous mathematician’. Both statements are inaccurate. The narrator is fine though he clearly does not speak any German. Overall it’s a decent tale and I hope the next book is as good.

Good story with reservations

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The characters were well developed . The story was well developed and a page turner. I look forward to reading ( hearing) more of the series.

Well written and engaging

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