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Title details for Who's on First by William F. Buckley - Available

Who's on First

#3 in series

by William F. Buckley
Geoffrey Blaisdell
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It's 1956, and the Cold War is hot. Hungary has just fallen, and Blackford Oakes is back from Budapest, puzzling over a betrayal and mourning a tragedy he couldn't prevent. But in Washington, as in the Kremlin, all attention is focused on the race to put the first satellite in space. Ironically, each has the secrets the other needs. The solution: kidnap a pair of extraordinary Russian scientists who can put the United States in the lead. Blackford Oakes is in charge, unaware that KGB spymaster Bolgin and a trio of vengeful Hungarian freedom fighters are hot on his trail. Oakes' life and America's future are on the line in this fast-paced thriller that is Buckley at his best.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Blackford Oakes

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 3, 2009

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781481567947
      • File size: 206811 KB
      • Duration: 07:10:51

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The third of Buckley's 12 Blackford Oakes novels has the spy dealing with Russian friends, combating anti-U.S. forces, and trying to maintain the semblance of a love life--just as the era of the satellite is about to develop in the 1950s. When hostage-taking mucks up the routine of day-to-day spying, Oakes handles it with aplomb. Geoffrey Blaisdell gives an effective performance of this Cold War saga. His characterizations, in particular, are strong. From Oakes's steady, controlled voice to the voices of desperate Russians in a prison camp, a Hungarian woman, a U.S. ship's captain, and, especially, a rambling American scientist--Blaisdell's performance is fully credible. The narration sets a good pace for the listener to follow the espionage exploits of "Blackie"--and all of his assorted pseudonyms. M.B. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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