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A Coffin for Dimitrios

By: Eric Ambler
Narrated by: Alexander Spencer
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An early classic of espionage fiction.

Through the cafés, trains, and nighttime cities of Europe, Charles Latimer follows a twisting trail of drug-smugglers, thieves and assassins that will lead him to Dimitrios.

©1967 Eric C. Ambler (P)1981 Recorded Books, LLC Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
Immersive Storytelling • Complex Characters • Memorable Protagonist • Suspenseful Plot • Ethical Dilemmas
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It is hard not to like Eric Ambler's amateur spies. They aren't reluctant, just lucky and persistent. They seem to have seeded an entire generation of suspense novelists. Reading Ambler I see exactly what inspired le Carre, Furst, Steinhauer, etc.

Ambler has a voice and style which are matched by his ability to capture a reader's interest with characters and setting. He is like a magician that spends an elaborate amount of time carefully setting a formal table just so at the very end he can pull the cloth out -- leaving the characters shaking from the movement, but readers stuck within their own inertia.

It is hard to judge Ambler once you realize every reference point you have to judge him by contains a fragment of Ambler. He is the Raymond Chandler of European espionage fiction. The genre doesn't exist separate from the author and 'A Coffin for Dimitrios' is one of his greatest works.

Raymond Chandler of European espionage fiction

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, well written, great story. Narration was top not notch. If you enjoy detective novels this is one I would highly recommend.

outstanding

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A spy thriller that ends unexpectedly like all of Ambler's books. Highly recommend investigating this one. Keeps you busy listening.

Oldie but still a goodie

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Ambler's best book. The protagonist is the usual Ambler amateur whose actions lead to two deaths. without damaging his conscience. Actually, riveting from first to last, and should have been made into a great movie. Unfortunately, it wasn't.

A very English approach

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I am sorry that Eric ambler has passed as I would love to read more of his books. My next choice would be for audible.com to have more of his books recorded.

One of the best detective novels and books in general I have read.

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Eric Ambler was great storyteller period! His stories come alive with fully detailed characters and immersive storytelling. I only stopped listening when forced to do so because of work. Eric’s writing style is perfect for me. Missing are sexual tension and forced emotions.

Charles Lattimore becomes a memorable protagonist deserving of a series of novels

Immersive Storytelling

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Audible, please give us more of Eric Ambler's novels! Superb narrator! These plots are as relevant today as when they were written!

Ambler Alert

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A very interesting trip through the old Europe. A detective spy novel that takes you on a trip. characters well developed, a logical plot, and satisfying ending.

A well written neat classic adventure

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From the modest beginning, the story takes off with amazing intensity, complexity and suspense. Outstanding reading, including the voicing of various characters. If you love Le Carre, you will be impressed by how this was written years before,

Classic International Underworld Novel

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This is my first Eric Ambler novel. I was drawn to it since Ambler was an inspiration for Alan Furst, whose novels I admire.

Great story and fine narration. BUT it's not unabridged. I had a copy of the novel at hand as I was listening. The recording omits large paragraphs that don't involve character dialogue.
Shame on Audible for misrepresenting the product.

Duke

It's not Unabridged

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