The Book of Spies, Gayle Lynds
The Book of Spies, Gayle Lynds
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The Book of Spies

Author: Gayle Lynds

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 14 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2010

Synopsis

Spoken of in hushed tones by those who know the story, the Library of Gold is a legendary collection of rare, priceless books from ages past. Lost to the world for centuries, its existence has come to be regarded as myth. But the Library of Gold is real, and secretly controlled by a mysterious cabal of the world's richest, most powerful men, who will stop at nothing to protect their interests.Eva Blake, a rare-book expert and conservator, is in prison for a drunk-driving accident that she doesn’t remember—one that resulted in the death of her husband, an even more famous rare-book expert. When an undercover CIA agent named Tucker Andersen offers to get her released in exchange for her help and expertise on the Library of Gold, she is eager to oblige. A book said to be from the Library of Gold has recently surfaced, delivered anonymously to the CIA, and it is now on exhibit at the British Museum as bait to draw out those with knowledge of the library. Eva is sent to investigate the scene, and while there, she sees the one person she never expected to see again: her dead husband, Charles.After Charles first flees, then tries to kill her, Eva finds herself in the midst of several powerful, secret forces who either want her dead or want to use her to find the Library of Gold. The only person unequivocally on her side is Judd Ryder, the son of an undercover CIA agent who was killed after he discovered a mysterious bank account tied to Islamic terrorists. Judd believes the bank account is somehow connected to the library, and he is determined to find those responsible for his father's death. Alone against the world, Eva and Judd must fight a wide net of ruthless enemies as they race to unravel the clues to the library's whereabouts before it vanishes once again into the sands of time.

About Gayle Lynds

Gayle Lynds is the New York Times bestselling author of four international thrillers, including Masquerade and The Coil. She also coauthored three bestselling novels in the Covert-One series with Robert Ludlum, including The Hades Factor, which was a CBS miniseries in 2006. She has been a newspaper reporter, a magazine editor, and a think-tank editor with top-secret clearance before turning to fiction. She lives in Santa Barbara.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on January 24, 2012

If there is any merit to the old adage that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, then Gayle Lynds would have us believe the counter to be just as true: man will move heaven and earth to try to prove himself to the woman who scorned him. I know that the inside jacket description and back cover rev......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on January 14, 2011

I thought this book was going to be similar to a Dan Brown novel, but it didn't quite hit the mark. The plotline lacks the depth of Dan Brown's stories and the Gayle Lynds writing isn't quite as eloquent. Her character descriptions are abruptly inserted into the text making her writing choppy and di......more

Goodreads review by Ali on July 20, 2011

I had such high hopes for this book but I was really disappointed. The plot seemed right up my street - with a hidden library, secrets and a hunt to find the library and uncover the secrets associated with it. However, the way it was written felt quite amateurish, or perhaps aimed at teens rather th......more

Quotes

“Gayle Lynds is one of the best suspense writers in the world. The Book of Spies is…Da Vinci Code meets Bourne Identity.” James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Fascinating characters, nerve-tingling pace, and a great story…Gayle Lynds is one of the premiere espionage writers of our time.” Vince Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Hands down the best book I’ve read all year. Grippingly paced, poignant, surprising with every turn of the page.” James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author

“Rich with history, breathtaking in plot and pacing, ripe with living, breathing characters we truly care about—or utterly fear—The Book of Spies will consume you from page one.” Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

“Lynds has written more books with the team of Blake and Ryder at the helm but this is the one that started it all.“ Strand Magazine

“Lynds’ new series features two multidimensional characters whose hidden depths are just starting to be revealed. When you begin a Lynds book, a roller-coaster ride is in store. This superbly fashioned tale is rich with history and never misses a beat as it jumps from one around-the-world stop to another. You never quite catch a breath as the many secrets are revealed, since you aren’t sure what might be around the corner. But then isn’t that why we love those thrill-seeking rides to begin with?” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

“Two complicated, appealing characters complement the satisfying, conspiracy-laden plot that smoothly moves throughout Europe at breakneck speed.” Publishers Weekly

“A thrilling, spy-laden, history-rich page-turner…Readers of both espionage and artifact novels should be well sated but will crave subsequent escapades with these characters.” Library Journal

“The pace is unrelenting and the villains unbelievably efficient and prescient…The story is tense and exciting…Kate Reading wrings every last drop of drama from the story; she handles the characterizations exceedingly well, creates plausible female and male characters of all age and accents, and keeps her audience enraptured.” Publishers Weekly (starred audio review)

“Actress-narrator Kate Reading brilliantly captures Lynds’ colorful descriptions, employing multiple accents and conveying a wide range of emotions…This thrilling tale of intrigue is perfect for audio and will appeal to listeners enjoying a complex story with roller-coaster turns.” Library Journal (audio review)

Awards

  • Audie Award Finalist
  • Library Journal Best Book
  • Nero Award
  • Strand Magazine Pick
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