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  • Death in a Half Foreign Country

  • John Mordred, Book 10
  • Written by: James Ward
  • Narrated by: Dominic Juckes
  • Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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Written by: James Ward
Narrated by: Dominic Juckes
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When John Mordred leaves MI7, marries the woman he loves, and settles down to a relatively humdrum lifestyle, it ought to be a brave new start. But he and his wife have formerly been top-level spies, and they find the readjustment harder than they anticipated.

When - courtesy of a friend, and apparently out of the blue - they’re offered an all-expenses-paid holiday in Malta, it seems the answer to both their prayers. Sunshine, relaxation, and romance. Just what the doctor ordered.

But Malta's no ordinary tourist trap. Hidden cameras, none-too-subtle intimations of blackmail, and the murder of a professional acquaintance send them reeling back to Britain; back to what they dearly hope will be a snug nine-to-five normality.

But there's a limit to how often they can walk away. Especially when any number of foreign intelligence agencies now have hostile eyes on them. They were once two of Britain's best assets. They're currently untethered from central control. They're fair game. And actually, come to think if it, this is an excellent time to put an assassin on their tail. Get rid of them both, once and for all.

"James Ward brings protagonist John Mordred alive on the page. The author displays exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling.” (Emerald Book Review)

©2018 James Ward (P)2019 James Ward
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Bravo to the narrator!

Death in a Half Foreign Country is a perfectly serviceable spy romp with enough espionage, dry wit, plot twists and morally ambiguous supporting characters to satisfy devotees of the genre completely. However, the bewildering array of characters, shifts of locale, and lightning quick banter which make this an effective yarn would be an audiobook nightmare if the narration was in incapable hands.

Enter Dominic Juckes. With his pinpoint characterizations, distinct and note-perfect voice acting, and impeccable timing, the audiobook vibrantly comes to life. Recognizable and consistent voices and accents give the audiobook an almost cinematic feel, which is absolutely necessary for the enjoyment of this type of story.

Mr. Juckes gives this story a three-dimensional feel, which would otherwise be lost with a more monotonous voice performer. I hope to hear more from him soon!

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