The Veteran, Frederick Forsyth
The Veteran, Frederick Forsyth
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The Veteran
Five Heart-Stopping Stories

Author: Frederick Forsyth

Narrator: Patrick Macnee, Bruce Boxleitner, Christopher Cazenove

Unabridged: 12 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2001


Synopsis

From master storyteller Frederick Forsyth—best-selling author of The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File--comes this collection of five suspenseful gems. Justice does not always come easily, and it comes in many guises. On the seedier side of London, a shopkeeper witnesses a brutal beating in "The Veteran" (read by Patrick Macnee). In a better neighborhood, a famous London auction house is scammed in "The Art of the Matter" (also read by Macnee). The additional stories recount a persecution in 16th century Sienna ("The Miracle"—read by Christopher Cazenove), a mid-flight drug smuggling heist ("The Citizen"—also read by Macnee), and the lone survivor of Custer's Last Stand ("Whispering Wind"—read by Bruce Boxleitner). Mixing together the elements of great suspense—revenge, mystery, murder and deception—this collection is Forsyth at his best.

About Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth is the author of many bestselling novels, including The Day of the Jackal and The Dogs of War. He lives in Hertfordshire, England.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sumit on September 22, 2016

A collection of five “short” stories; Every story is well plotted & engaging. But the interesting and surprising twist at the end of each story (one which you will never see coming) is what makes them truly satisfying to read. A special mention for the background, minor details & extensive research......more

Goodreads review by প্রীতম on December 07, 2024

Legendary for his command of thrillers, Forsythe provides yet another demonstration to his storytelling expertise in ‘The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories’. This assortment vehicles his capacity to interlace suspense, drama, and intrigue into solid narratives that leave a long-lasting impact. Ea......more

Goodreads review by Carol on February 18, 2016

This book contains five “short” stories; however, I would more correctly call them short novellas. What a wonderful, entertaining, suspenseful writer Forsyth is. My husband reads most all of his books, but I haven't read one since “The Day of the Jackel” as I don't really enjoy 'spy' novels. This bo......more

Goodreads review by Mark on March 22, 2017

Initially pick this up, thinking this is a Forsyth novel I'd missed, but found it to be a collection of 5 novellas...usually I'm not a fan of short stories, but these were wonderful...everything from swindles, to a police procedurals to a Western story of Native-American mysticism...all with twists......more

Goodreads review by Bodosika on September 19, 2021

This was a quick read and i enjoyed it........more