

Where Dead Men Meet
Author: Mark Mills
Narrator: David Linski
Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 05/30/2017
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Detective
Author: Mark Mills
Narrator: David Linski
Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 05/30/2017
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Detective
Mark Mills is a screenwriter and the author of The Savage Garden and Amagansett. His first novel, Amagansett, was published in a dozen countries and received the British Crime Writers’ Association John Creasy Memorial Dagger Award. A graduate of Cambridge University, he lives in Oxford with his wife and their two children.
David Linski (a.k.a. David Ligudzinski and David Atlas) is a graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia. He has numerous voice-over credits, an extensive theatrical résumé, and has starred in short and feature films both in the United States and Australia.
Luke Hamilton, a junior officer at the British Embassy in Paris, has always wanted to know who he is. Abandoned as a baby in a Catholic orphanage, then adopted into an affluent family Luke has never felt that he fitted in anywhere. Luke's life changes dramatically when he is approached by Borodin. L......more
Fast paced, exciting plot. Quite a lot of characters to get my head round, especially when some had pseudonyms.......more
Nice title, but what does it actually mean? I suppose it conjures up an image of a gritty thriller and, if so, then that is what the reader gets. Mills’ novel is a curiously old-fashioned adventure story, filled with twists and turns and lots of action over a wide geographical canvass. Set in 1937,......more
“A grand adventure, in the tradition of Graham Greene…a sweeping race through Europe for the highest possible stakes, in the year before the Anschluss.” Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author
“A riveting, stylish thriller.” Bares&Noble.com
“A taut thriller…From the opening scene, even the opening line, we know we’re in the hands of a master storyteller…Highly recommended.” Historical Novels Review
“Like watching a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie…Smart entertainment, a suspenseful escapade across Europe with a dash of romance and involving characters who insist you come along for the unforgettable ride.” Shelf Awareness
“Set against a terrific backdrop of Europe on the cusp of the Second World War, Where Dead Men Meet is a compelling and deftly crafted novel by a master of the genre. Rich in adventure, espionage, secrets, and lies, Where Dead Men Meet is a highly entertaining adventure thriller.” Midwest Book Review
“A pulse-pounding thriller of the first order…Believable characters, a richly detailed historical setting, and a story that keeps the reader’s attention glued until the final page.” Library Journal (starred review)
“Like Alan Furst, Mills has a sure hand with historical thrillers that mix intrigue, setting, and romance, and, after a five-year absence, it’s great to have him back.” Booklist
“Dramatic and intriguing.” Publishers Weekly
“Australian-born reader Linski…[provides] a brisk narration that maintains its energy and compulsive pacing throughout. His Luke seems initially perplexed by his sudden propulsion into an unfamiliar and very dangerous world, but before long there’s strength and self-confidence in his voice that lets listeners glide through this story of international intrigue.” Publishers Weekly (audio review)
“A powerhouse of a novel, throwing sparks and hissing steam as it traverses the fractious landscape of prewar Europe in the company of vivid and memorable characters.” Dan Fesperman, award-winning author of The Letter Writer