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The Brotherhood of the Rose Audiobook

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Read By: a full cast, David Morrell, various narrators Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Mortalis Series Release Date: October 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781597377539

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

148

Longest Chapter Length:

23:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

27 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:57 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

24

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Publisher Description

Orphans...Bloodbrothers...Assassins...

They were orphans, Chris and Saul—raised in a Philadelphia school for boys, bonded by friendship, and devoted to a mysterious man called Eliot.

He visited them and brought them candy.

He treated them like sons.

He trained them to be assassins.

Now he is trying desperately to have them killed.

Spanning the globe, here is an astonishing novel of fierce loyalty and violent betrayal, of murders planned and coolly executed, of revenge bitterly, urgently desired.

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"Took me a bit to get into it. Seemed a little slow at first. Ended up being a very riveting book. Being a fan of Spec. Ops/Spy novels this was right up my alley. Loved the time period. I am used to reading more modern (post 9/11) books and this was refreshing. "

— Rob (4 out of 5 stars)

The Brotherhood of the Rose Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of the greatest modern spy thrillers. A landmark work. The equal of--and successor to--iconic titles like 'Marathon Man' and 'Odessa File'. "

    — Feliks, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of my all time favorites "

    — Eugene, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very good action thriller. Another book I couldnt put down. "

    — Jason, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great story and easy read. What a luxurious Sunday. Between eating, playing with my kids and watching a little Olympics, I read the whole book in one day. "

    — Kel, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The premise of this book was interesting, but man did this book drag on forever. "

    — Jay, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Holy crap! if you want to go on a whirl wind adventure, from the first page until the end,then read this book. It is everything an espionage thriller should be and more.... "

    — Eileen, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A gripping read. "

    — Melissa, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Maybe my favorite spy novel of all time. "

    — Matt, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read most of his books. Thrillers, espionage. "

    — Sandy, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An engaging spy thriller that isn't outdated even now. Reads fast, mixes up action and plot in a world-wide arena. Bought it at the local thrift store and it was a good deal. "

    — Mike, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing read. I've read it twice over a decade ago and I still remember vividly how much I enjoyed it. A true suspense/espionage classic. "

    — Bryan, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my desert island books. I can't get enough of the engaging characters and the premise of the book. "

    — Greg, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There isn't much I can say except this was a great book. I haven't read any spy novels before this but... I'm definitely a fan of the genre (now). I suggest anyone who's looking for a good read to pick this up. It's pretty old but all the best books are. "

    — Patrice, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was a disappointment. A preposterous premise and little character development. I resorted to skimming toward the end, just wanted it to be over. "

    — Susan, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hmmm . . . very interesting twists and turns, a little brutal. A lot of spy kind of violence. "

    — April, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I didn't enjoy this book. I chose it because it was recommended by an author I liked. Very difficult to connect with characters. "

    — Carol, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was really one of the best spy novels I've ever read. It was really emotionally charged, which you don't see in a lot of spy novels. It's hard for me to say too much without spoiling anything, but I highly recommend this book. "

    — Brett, 4/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As Ludlum-esque as a non-Ludlum book can get. And one of the top 5 thrillers read, all time. Slightly unsatisfactory ending, though. "

    — Shom, 4/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really loved the storyline. I thought it bogged down slightly in the middle. I understand why, however i think it could have been lessened somewhat. I've read it three times over the years so that say's a lot. "

    — Kot, 4/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an excellent thriller. I like Mr. Morrell's writing style and ability to keep the tension high. Amazingly, I have only read two of his books. I need to read some more of his books. "

    — Jaime, 2/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I never hesitate to steal this book off my brother Doug's bookshelf. It's a good solid thriller/spy novel. some of his other books fall short but this one is absolutely great "

    — Jim, 10/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite writers from a few years ago. David Morrell is the king of conspiraces from a few years ago. This is the poster child...two orphans raised from a very early age to be part of a group of ultra loyal assasins. "

    — Mike, 7/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read these books a long time ago. They are high action and high adventure spy books. David Morrell is an awesome writer. "

    — Scott, 5/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too implausible - to formulaic. "

    — John, 4/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting concept. Enjoyed this quite a bit. "

    — Debi, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love almost anything by David Morrell. This was the book that turned me on to his fast paced, heart-stopping style of writing. If you like mystery, action, and page-turning intrigue, read this. "

    — Deanna, 10/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was a disappointment. A preposterous premise and little character development. I resorted to skimming toward the end, just wanted it to be over. "

    — Susan, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite book by David Morrell. Spies murder intrigue twisted plot lines...love it! "

    — Nicole, 2/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent book. Never has a dead mouse excited me so much! "

    — Steve, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this back in the mid-80's when it first came out in paperback. My son just read it this past week. We have both enjoyed it. Excellent mystery with a few good twists. "

    — Jeff, 11/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Holy crap! if you want to go on a whirl wind adventure, from the first page until the end,then read this book. It is everything an espionage thriller should be and more.... "

    — Eileen, 9/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The book is too predictable, but its a light read. I read this book in two sittings. I consider this book to be like fastfood, seems to be enjoyable at first but when your finished the satisfaction is gone. "

    — Michael, 7/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " New author for me. Foster brothers, both CIA, being hunted by their boss. Didn't like the characters nor the dialog. Didn't finish. "

    — Chuck, 6/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing read. I've read it twice over a decade ago and I still remember vividly how much I enjoyed it. A true suspense/espionage classic. "

    — Bryan, 5/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good writing and story line. Some of it was hard to follow since technology has changed so much over the last 30 years since it was written. His tech explanations were kind of hard to follow, but I still enjoyed the story. "

    — Cathi, 5/1/2010

About David Morrell

David Morrell is one of America’s most popular and acclaimed storytellers, with more than eighteen million copies of his books in print. His thrillers have been translated into twenty-two languages and turned into record-breaking films and top-rated television miniseries. His 1972 debut novel, First Blood, became the basis for the Rambo films. A former professor of American literature at the University of Iowa, he now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

About the Narrators

Gabra Zackman is an actress, author, and narrator who has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She was educated at Northwestern University. A classically trained actress, she has appeared in theaters all over the country as well as on film and television.

Neil Hellegers grew up in New Jersey and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a BA in theater arts and a minor in psychology before getting an MFA in acting from the Trinity Rep Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island. He moved to New York City in 2003 and, since then, has made a career of theatrical performance, percussion, theater education, and audiobook narration. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son.