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Eye of the Needle: A Novel Audiobook
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Plot Summary
If you're fascinated by stories of Nazi Germany, you'll be enthralled from the first moment you begin listening to Eye of the Needle.
At the heart of this stunning and suspenseful story about Nazi espionage lies a ruthless killer whose code name is "The Needle". Because of his level of expertise and skill, he is privy to all of the utmost secrets the Allies' think they are maintaining. However, because of his knowledge and because of his yearnings as an assassin, he's willing to do whatever it takes to bring victory to the country he loves.
What he's not expecting is to encounter another human being who seems bent on capturing his heart. He meets the lonely Englishwoman on a deserted island, and although he's on a mission of murder, he can't help but be captivated by her. For someone whose sole purpose in life is to defend Germany and fight for the cause of his leader, "The Needle" finds himself struggling to maintain control over the things his heart is leading him to do.
Eye of the Needle is a masterpiece, and the author does an incredible job of painting the picture of the changing heart of a trained and loyal killer in this work of suspense and intrigue that will have you guessing with every chapter.
Ken Follett has been delighting his fans with his thrilling and imaginative novels for decades. His books have been bestsellers in countries all around the world, and he's also won awards for his outstanding work. In 2008, he was presented with an award regaling him for his promotional work with regards to architecture. The Olaguibel Prize by the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos Vasco-Navarro is one of his many accolades. In addition to being a talented author, Ken loves music and plays in a blues band. He's also one of Shakespeare's biggest fans.
"Will Operation Overlord target Calais or Normandy? Adolph Hitler really needs to know and is counting on his best spy, Das Nadel (The Needle), to find out and get word back. Nobody spins WWII spy yarns better than Follett. "
— Chuck (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
The worldwide phenomenon from the bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, A Column of Fire, and The Evening and the Morning
His code name was “The Needle.” He was a German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence—a master spy with a legacy of violence in his blood, and the object of the most desperate manhunt in history. . . .
But his fate lay in the hands of a young and vulnerable English woman, whose loyalty, if swayed, would assure his freedom—and win the war for the Nazis. . . .
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"Top-notch suspense . . . a terrific thriller . . . spellbinding.
— The Miami Herald -
Great . . . one of the twelve best thrillers from the last fifty years.
— Rocky Mountain News -
"Extraordinarily satisfying . . . a truly suspenseful novel . . . heart-stopping, nerve-freezing terror.
— Los Angeles Times -
"A spy novel of the highest order.
— The Baltimore Sun -
Really thrilling.
— The New York Times Book Review -
An absolutely terrific thriller, so pulse-pounding, so ingenious in its plotting, and so frighteningly realistic that you simply cannot stop reading.
— Publishers Weekly
Eye of the Needle Listener Reviews
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" I only read Triple-not sure how I ended up with this collection on my list. Triple was very good, typical Follett suspense, espionage, with a little hot romance thrown in. I am always entertained by this man. "
— Maryellen, 6/8/2013 -
" I only read Triple-not sure how I ended up with this collection on my list. Triple was very good, typical Follett suspense, espionage, with a little hot romance thrown in. I am always entertained by this man. "
— Maryellen, 6/8/2013 -
" Enjoyed for the most part. The ending was strange, as I expected him to get out and he died. "
— Craig, 2/6/2012 -
" Enjoyed for the most part. The ending was strange, as I expected him to get out and he died. "
— Craig, 2/6/2012 -
" One of my first spy novels and still one of my favorites! "
— Epic.rdr, 5/18/2011 -
" Made me a fan of Ken Follett. A true masterpiece!!!! "
— Biswadeep, 5/18/2011 -
" One of my first spy novels and still one of my favorites! "
— Epic.rdr, 5/18/2011 -
" Made me a fan of Ken Follett. A true masterpiece!!!! "
— Biswadeep, 5/18/2011 -
" Will Operation Overlord target Calais or Normandy? Adolph Hitler really needs to know and is counting on his best spy, Das Nadel (The Needle), to find out and get word back. Nobody spins WWII spy yarns better than Follett. <br/> "
— Chuck, 5/15/2011 -
" A spy story set during WWII, very creepy, kept me on the edge of my seat. "
— Cathy, 5/9/2011 -
" A spy story set during WWII, very creepy, kept me on the edge of my seat. "
— Cathy, 5/9/2011 -
" One of the best Ken Follett books. Second only to Pillars Of the Earth and World Without End. A real cliff hanger, couldn't put it down. "
— Georgia, 5/7/2011 -
" One of the best Ken Follett books. Second only to Pillars Of the Earth and World Without End. A real cliff hanger, couldn't put it down. "
— Georgia, 5/7/2011 -
" well written thriller, worth a read "
— Kaara, 5/3/2011 -
" well written thriller, worth a read "
— Kaara, 5/3/2011 -
" My favorite Follet book. Page turner with a turbo. "
— Marc, 4/19/2011 -
" My favorite Follet book. Page turner with a turbo. "
— Marc, 4/19/2011 -
" did't finish it as I'm going to miss that bookclub meeting. "
— HKd, 4/11/2011 -
" did't finish it as I'm going to miss that bookclub meeting. "
— HKd, 4/11/2011 -
" Molto bello. All'altezza anche il film "
— Marco, 3/31/2011 -
" Molto bello. All'altezza anche il film "
— Marco, 3/31/2011 -
" great first book I read from him and became a fan. "
— Elizabeth, 3/28/2011 -
" good read. nice to read. nothing more. "
— Hirosasazaki, 3/28/2011 -
" great first book I read from him and became a fan. "
— Elizabeth, 3/28/2011 -
" good read. nice to read. nothing more. "
— Hirosasazaki, 3/28/2011 -
" If you are looking for a good spy novel, then this will fit the bill! Enjoyed the story - it kept me on the edge of my chair. "
— Mary, 3/5/2011 -
" If you are looking for a good spy novel, then this will fit the bill! Enjoyed the story - it kept me on the edge of my chair. "
— Mary, 3/5/2011
About Ken Follett
Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. His first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, an Edgar Award–winning spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published and has since become the author’s most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah’s Book Club pick. The series has sold more than fifty million copies worldwide and hitting the New York Times bestsellers list.
About Samuel West
Samuel West’s theater work includes ENRON, Hamlet for the RSC, and starring opposite his father Timothy in A Number. His TV credits include Cambridge Spies, Any Human Heart, Eternal Law, and Mr. Selfridge, and he has narrated many TV documentaries. Among his films are Hyde Park on Hudson, Van Helsing, Iris, Persuasion, and Howards End. He has also directed ten plays and two operas.