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  • The First Wave

  • A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery
  • Written by: James R. Benn
  • Narrated by: Marc Vietor
  • Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The First Wave

Written by: James R. Benn
Narrated by: Marc Vietor
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Publisher's Summary

Billy's task is to help arrange the surrender of the Vichy French forces in Algeria. But dissension among the regular army, the militia, and DeGaulle's Free French allows blackmarketeers in league with the enemy to divert medical supplies to the Casbah, leading to multiple murders. Billy must find the killers while trying to rescue the girl he loves - a British spy.

©2008 James R. Benn (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

What the critics say

“Part Indiana Jones derring-do and part grown-up adventure novel with spies, black marketers, loyal and dastardly French, and the reliably evil Nazis. If you like World War II historical crime novels, you’ll love this one.” (Mystery Scene)

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Great mystery

Another hit for Benn. The MC uses fantastic lingo that immerses the reader in the setting. The MCs love interest is strong with independent goals. There's enough world building to set the scene without overwhelming you. A few jokes here and there. it's really the characters that make the book. The narrator nailed the accents.

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