Under Enemy Colors Audiobook, by S. Thomas Russell Play Audiobook Sample

Under Enemy Colors Audiobook

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Read By: Simon Vance Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781429589536

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

151

Longest Chapter Length:

08:46 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

06:14 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

4

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Publisher Description

Born to an English father and a French mother, lieutenant Charles Saunders Hayden's career is damned by his "mixed" heritage. Assigned to the HMS Themis, an aging frigate under the command of a captain reviled by his crew for both his brutality towards his men and his cowardice in battle, Hayden is torn between honor and duty, as the British navy engages the French in a centuries-old struggle for power.

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"This is an excellent start to what looks to be a great and refreshing new series. Grittier than Forester, Pope, or Kent and far more readable and stimulating than O'Brien (sorry to any POB fans out there), this book was packed with battle, adventure, and intrigue. One thing that I especially liked about it was that the common seamen were FINALLY portrayed as sentient beings, instead of the mindless, will-less automatons of other series. The protagonist was very human, but still admirable and very likable. The 'supporting cast' was also great: you love the good guys and hate the villains, though there are a few characters that are sort of fence-riders (making the story more believable and more realistic, in my opinion). A must read for any son or daughter of the sea!"

— Will (4 out of 5 stars)

Under Enemy Colors Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.02941176470588 out of 54.02941176470588 out of 54.02941176470588 out of 54.02941176470588 out of 54.02941176470588 out of 5 (4.03)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really Enjoyed it ! So much so , im currently reading the 2nd book in the series ! "

    — Brett, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The next closest thing to O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series. "

    — Ross, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm having a difficult time getting into this book. I'll read a few more chapters and see if it gets any more exciting. "

    — Winona, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you like British Naval History fiction then you will enjoy this. Not quite Patrick O Brian but close. "

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

    " Rousing good yarn -- in the same genre as Kent and 0'Brian. "

    — R, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As fine a read as Patrick O'Brian. If you like 18th Century naval warfare and a thrilling plot, these are the books for you. "

    — Matthew, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " On the high seas during at the end of the 18th century. A little slow to start, but love the characters and action. Who knew sailing a war ship through the travails of pirates, mutinies and the enemy French could be so fun. "

    — Pat, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " fun adventure, peril, very much like Patrick OBrian novels "

    — Pianomama, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A thoroughly enjoyable read, it begs for a sequel or two. "

    — jeffrey, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well written, interesting characterisation and good action pace and descriptions. Baddies non-comeuppance will disappoint many and the love interest is weak, poorly handled and badly plotted within the story. But a good beach read. "

    — Jasper, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great adventure story. I was behind the hero the whole time but I never really knew what I wanted him to do. Detailed descriptions of rigging and what not. So if you have a ship you could use this book as an instruction manual. "

    — Landon, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I will never forget reading this for the first time. An absolute masterpiece. Riveting and so insightful. "

    — Adam, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " In the tradition of Hornblower and O'Brien, this book does not disappoint. "

    — Brad, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great story line! The technical jargon was used a lot and for one that knows nothing of sailing, it made for a more difficult read. "

    — Lauren, 12/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Exellent read very much like Dudley Pope and O'Brian. Enjoyable,exciting boys own swash and buckle. "

    — Maturin27, 7/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely love this story. I hope there is many more to come from this series. Awesome "

    — David, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The idea has potential, but it just fell short for me. "

    — Malakalima, 4/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Aye matey, 'tis a mighty read. "

    — Hermitcrab, 3/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not bad--I liked the context of the French Revolution. The author tries a little too hard to point out when he's making a funny, but it's a pretty decent first novel. I'll probably read the next one. "

    — Scarlet, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tim reading this series. "

    — Kristin, 9/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Overall good book, I especially liked Lt. Hayden's character. Though I don't know much about ships or sailing, this was an interesting read about moral character during the battle among French and English at war. "

    — Alisa, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Now I can't wait to read his next book. "

    — John, 6/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finished this one about a week ago. Really enjoyed it; not the most original story, C S Forester and Alexander Kent have both written similar stories, nor the must accurate (Royal Navy lieutenants did not wear epaulets until 1812 Mr Russell!) but has engaging characters and great action sequences. "

    — Hisham1969, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A thoroughly enjoyable read, it begs for a sequel or two. "

    — jeff, 3/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not bad--I liked the context of the French Revolution. The author tries a little too hard to point out when he's making a funny, but it's a pretty decent first novel. I'll probably read the next one. "

    — Scarlet, 12/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great adventure story where you are behind the hero the whole time but you aren't always sure what you want him to do. Detailed descriptions of rigging and what not. So if you have a ship you could use this book as an instruction manual. "

    — Landon, 5/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " On the high seas during at the end of the 18th century. A little slow to start, but love the characters and action. Who knew sailing a war ship through the travails of pirates, mutinies and the enemy French could be so fun. "

    — Pat, 3/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A poor man's Mutiny on the Bounty, but I got caught up in the story. "

    — Bob, 1/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great nautical fiction based on the Napoleonic wars in the C.S. Forrester/Hornblower mold. Less mannered and precious than Patrick O'Brien's Jack Aubrey or Dewey Lamdin's Alan Lewrie series. Thoroughly enjoyable. "

    — David, 7/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " In the tradition of Hornblower and O'Brien, this book does not disappoint. "

    — Brad, 12/21/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the best novel in the tradition of Hornblower I have read, and I've read quite a few. Good action scenes. Quick-witted solutions to interesting problems. Interesting characters. More please! "

    — Stven, 10/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Consistant medium pacing, good story line, and likeable characters. "

    — Jenifer, 9/8/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Overall good book, I especially liked Lt. Hayden's character. Though I don't know much about ships or sailing, this was an interesting read about moral character during the battle among French and English at war. "

    — Alisa, 9/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm having a difficult time getting into this book. I'll read a few more chapters and see if it gets any more exciting. "

    — Winona, 8/27/2008

About S. Thomas Russell

S. Thomas Russell is a lifelong sailor whose passion for the sea and his love of nautical history inspired Under Enemy Colors. He lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

About Simon Vance

Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.