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Gray Girl

By: Susan I. Spieth
Narrated by: Linda Kimbrough
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2014 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Winner! 2014 Eric Hoffer e-book fiction Winner! Cadet Jan Wishart has been falsely accused of an honor violation at West Point. She believes her accuser is also a predator, guilty of a much more serious crime. At the honor trial, Jan must defend herself and try to reveal his guilt. Yet, two hundred years of fraternal brotherhood stand in the way.

The worst is yet to come when Jan and her roommate sneak out after Taps one night. Their discovery in an unauthorized area is more likely to get them kicked out—or killed. Jan realizes the grayness of West Point is not only in its buildings and uniforms. Even honor isn’t always black and white. Relying on her wits and a few friends in the hostile environment of the U.S. Military Academy, Jan discovers the value of friendship, the genuine marks of leadership and her own inner warrior.

©2013 Susan I. Spieth (P)2015 Susan I. Spieth
Contemporary Fiction Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery War & Military Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Military
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Engaging Storyline • Authentic Military Details • Powerhouse Performance • Excellent Character Development • Velvety Voice
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, audiobooks are all about the performance of the author's text, and in this case, Linda Kimbrough delivers a powerhouse performance of Susan Spieth's book.

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Ms. Kimbrough is beautifully suited to narrate this story. Her velvety, textured voice is quite subtle, and she shows great facility in moving from character to character. If you are piqued by the topic and description of this story by Susan Spieth, you won't be disappointed by Ms. Kimbrough's vocal rendering of the text.

exceptional performance

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Would you consider the audio edition of Gray Girl to be better than the print version?

This audio version of Gray Girl truly brings out the story through Linda Kimbrough's beautiful pacing, vocal timbre, and timing. I can't imagine experiencing the book any other way.

Which character – as performed by Linda Kimbrough – was your favorite?

The main character of Jan as performed by Linda Kimbrough was very interesting to listen to. Her thoughts and dialogue propelled the story effectively and were relatable to listen along with.

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As a whole, listening to this audiobook was a great experience. I would recommend this story to anyone who is looking for an empowering tale of a girl who fights against all odds.

Great Narration - Interesting Story

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Such an AMAZING and enjoyable read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for a sequel. Linda K. does a superb job at narrating and through her voice I was able to connect with each character in a way that made this story come alive. Great production to all involved! Bravo!

Awesome!!!! Sad that it's over.

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Enjoyed the military aspects of the storyline. I thought more on West Point would be there, but, I guess something has to be saved for the other two in the series. Can't wait to get to the other two books. Reader of this selection kept the book moving. Didn't seem to have any lulls at all.

Great starter for the trilogy.

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This book brought back memories I tried hard to forget after almost 30 years. I felt like the author interviewed me and my roommates. Some of the stories happened almost exactly like she wrote. Other times I felt a kinship and somewhat relieved that I was not alone in how I perceived some/most of my experiences during plebe year. Thank you for writing this book. From one OG to another.

Powerful book about the West Point experience from a female pov

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I was a plebe when Susan was a firstie, and was in her company. Was great to hear her tell the tale as someone I knew, but didn’t know yet. The story was great. The reader, didn’t get enough knowledge beforehand. She could have had a little coaching on some wording and pronunciation, but otherwise did a great job. Look forward to the entire series.

Great Listen, unless you went there, but still great

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Entertaining weaving of intrigue and real life of cadet training. Fast moving and good interplay of past and present.

Informative overview

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What an awesome story, I cannot wait to get onto the 2nd book! Great story of how women are/were treated in the armed services.

Great book

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I read this with interest because I attended West Point myself just a little after the events depicted. Given that the author is also a graduate, I wasn't surprised that the book was a fun trip down memory lane, but this book is much better than just a rundown of West Point trivia. The story was engaging from the beginning and the ending caught me wonderfully off guard. I think the best part though was the insight into life as female cadet in the early days of women at the Academy. Sure there are some jerks in the story, but the real power is in Spieth's description of inadvertent, systemic sexism. It's a powerful look at life as a minority, and the beauty of it is that it's not trying to be. It is, first and foremost, just a damn good story. I highly recommend it.

Good story, excellent characters, accurate details

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I attended West Point in the late 70s/early 80s. Having previously read this book a few years ago, I listened to it this time. For me, it was like a trip back in time. The author has an excellent way of describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions of the West Point experience. The story kept me interested even the second time, and I finished it in just a few days. Highly recommended for anyone with service academy experience, anyone interested in attending a service academy and their families, or anyone who just wants a peek inside the gray walls of West Point and a good story.

Took me back 40 years

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