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"True master" and #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille presents a chilling, relentlessly suspenseful story of Cold War espionage perfect for fans of the hit FX show The Americans (Dan Brown).
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"The unlikely premise of this thriller is so scary and diabolical that it draws you into the book like a magnet. What if there was a school in Russia that trained Russians how to be Americans? What if those "Americans" were mainstreamed into our society to "report back" to Russia? What if the instructors @ this supposed "Charm School" were POWs from the Vietnam War? This is a 536 page book that I could not put down. I loved the fact that the characters' behaviors were impossible to predict. Also, the politics in both Russia and the United States was intricately complicated and held consequences for both the operatives and innocent victims. I really liked that nothing was ever as it seemed. This was a great exercise for the brain in addition to be entertaining. I can't wait to try another by this author. Thanks to Rick Cohler for the rec! I would enjoy this book being made into a film. There was a film running inside my head the entire time I was reading it."
— Elizabeth (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A harrowing journey to the heart of totalitarian darkness…A chilling, compelling, disquieting, and ultimately devastating tale of police state savagery and superpower treachery.”
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“An exciting, well-written story with a lot more action than spy-novel fans are accustomed to…This story gets high marks in suspense, action, and overall readability.”
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“Highest marks go to The Charm School, which just might be the thriller of the year. It is relentlessly suspenseful, generating excitement on every page and presenting an honest, unflinching portrait of the Soviet Union and its people. The Charm School makes the grade.”
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“A first-class thriller.”
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“The plot is so good and gripping that putting the book down is almost a physical impossibility.”
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“[A] highly charged espionage thriller…Riveting reading.”
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“[A] chilling vision of modern Russia…Hair-raising.”
— Library Journal
The Charm School Listener Reviews
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" Kind of similar to Up Country in that a soldier goes back to where he originally fought and makes an enemy in that counry. It was intersting to think about the American training school for the KGB agents. "
— Samantha, 2/16/2014 -
" Good story if somewhat farfetched. "
— Eric_W, 2/16/2014 -
" Read on recommendation of friend, enjoyed it but haven't read a Demille since. Probably should. "
— Abby, 2/2/2014 -
" My whole family read this book and we all loved it! "
— Teresa, 1/23/2014 -
" One might have to be of a certain age to appreciate the historical significance of DeMille's "The Charm School." But one of any age will recognize the brilliance behind the story-telling and writing. Melding the Vietnam War with the Cold War and creating a thriller that keeps us glued to each page results in a masterpiece. "
— Maynard, 1/14/2014 -
" Classic DeMille, adventure and interesting characters and insight to the USSR right before the fall. "
— Tawn, 1/13/2014 -
" Gripping book. Read it twice. Easy read. "
— Ben, 1/11/2014 -
" This is a great book. I love a nice long book that I can count on being fascinating from cover to cover. I should read it again because it's chock full of info. "
— Carmen, 1/11/2014 -
" I LOVED this book. When someone asks for a recommended DeMille book, I tell them to read Charm School first! "
— Pauline, 12/30/2013 -
" One of the best DeMille books. Could the charm school really have happened? Yes I think so. "
— Jude, 12/18/2013 -
" this is the bk. that got me hooked on De Mille "
— Connie, 12/15/2013 -
" Great book. I found myself thinking about it long after I had finished the book. The author's insightful writing is nothing short of amazing. An absolute MUST. "
— Lisa, 12/14/2013 -
" DeMille takes on the CIA/KGB in this thriller. "
— Chris, 12/4/2013 -
" Good read if you can move yourself back to the cold war and the mind-set of governments. "
— Bob, 11/30/2013 -
" Another very good read. Learning a lot about Russia and its politics,drama that keeps this book an exciting read "
— Lynne, 11/12/2013 -
" Classic spy tale with several twists and turns. This was my first Demille book and i have read every other one he has written. "
— Bob, 10/20/2013 -
" One of the best books I have read in this genre. "
— Joy, 9/24/2013 -
" Excellent read, fun and informative regarding the Cold War. "
— Sean, 9/21/2013 -
" One of the best books I've ever read. Post-election I couldn't put it down. A definite must read if you like a good thriller. "
— Zach, 7/27/2013 -
" best cold war spy book ever. "
— Veronica, 6/8/2013 -
" This is a complex tale filled with fascinating characters and plot element that could only come from a brilliant literary mind. It's quite an addictive story that I enjoyed immensely! "
— Carlos99, 8/7/2012 -
" A pretty decent book that takes a while to get going. Once it picks up steam it's very good but boy does it take its sweet time getting there! "
— Steve M., 7/3/2012 -
" This was a very effective Russian cold war thriller that managed to hold my interest throughout. A very engaging read that I found to be very fun and intriguing. "
— Ellen C.B., 4/2/2012 -
" This was another great book by DeMille. The main character has the typical DeMille sarcastic wit. The book was a little outdated since it was written in the 80s and is about the Cold War. Still worth reading. "
— John, 3/17/2012 -
" This is one thrilling spy novel that grabs you and does not let go. I'm glad I chose to listen to the audiobook. The narrator took an awesome story and managed to make it even more exciting. "
— K.D., 3/16/2012 -
" The plot of this book is great but I found myself not really caring much for the characters. Good story but I dinged it 1 star for that. "
— Tom H., 2/4/2012 -
" This was my first Demille book and I was hooked. The Charm School was a place captured Vietnam pilots were sent to teach Russians to be American spies. "
— Sandra, 9/19/2011 -
" I remember reading Charm School (along with everyone else it seems) one summer. Just when I thought I couldn't stand another moment of suspense, the second part of the book started. Excellent writing and fantastic plotting. This book made me a Nelson DeMille fan for life. "
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" One of the better novels I've read. Really creepy and almost seems like it could have or could be plausable. "
— Jeff, 1/6/2011 -
" My favorite Nelson DeMille book ever (and I loved them all). This book is so believable, it's quite scary. Excellent story!!! "
— Lisa, 4/6/2010 -
" This is probably one of my favorite books ever... I love it, even though you should probably avoid it if you're not into NY Times Bestseller Buy-it-at-the-airport type books. "
— Sholland, 3/21/2010 -
" Very good book. Hooked me right of the bat, and kept me pulled in to the story right ill the end. "
— Esther, 10/30/2009
About Nelson DeMille
Nelson DeMille (1943–2024) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Joe Ryker series, John Sutter series, Paul Brenner series, and John Corey series, as well as stand-alone novels, novellas, and nonfiction.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.