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  • Human Game

  • Hunting the Great Escape Murderers
  • By: Simon Read
  • Narrated by: Joe Jameson
  • Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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Human Game

By: Simon Read
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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In March 1944, 76 Allied officers tunnelled out of Stalag Luft III. Of the 73 captured, 50 were shot by direct order of Hitler.

This is the story of how a British Bobby from Blackpool, Frank McKenna, was sent to post-war Germany on the express orders from Churchill to bring the Gestapo murderers to justice. In a quest that ranges from the devastated, bombed out cities of Europe to the horrors of the concentrations camps, McKenna is relentless in his pursuit.

A gripping read set in the aftermath of World War II. Simon Read is a former award-winning newspaper reporter and best-selling author. Born in Britain, he is the author of Dark City: Crimes in Wartime London. He now lives in the U.S.

©2013 Simon Read (P)2013 Audible Ltd
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Fantastic Listening Experience / a story everyone should know

This a a great listening performance by Joe. His intonation of the various types of characters in the book are very good. It’s a story that Hollywood has had two cracks at and have missed both times in critical details. It’s a wonderful tribute to the monotonous and painstaking details of the British SIB and their search for justice. It asks probing questions about how far orders go in war and answers them well. The 50 were served well by this search for justice.

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great story of justice

narrator was great. kept my attention the whole time. such a great story of justice for those murdered

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Masterpiece on an Unknown Subject

Until stumbling across this audio book while looking for another work I did not know that there was any follow up to the "Great Escape" saga. The Author, Simon Reed, did an incredible job of research and presentation of this matter. The verbal smoothness and clarity of the Reader, Joe Jameson, served to enhanced the experience. I learned something completely unknown to me beforehand. And I do not believe this is widely known to others, at least in the US. All I can say really is "KUDOS"! CAVEAT: I do not know either the author or reader, know no one in the publishing or distribution of this audio, electronic or paperbound work, have no financial or other interest in this work, except simply as an Audible customer/listener giving my candid assessment after over 50 years of experience in studying and observing History.

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Reality is so much more chilling that the film ver

Not so much a story of the escape itself, but the detective story of find those who murdered the 50 escaped airmen. I was a bit put off to learn of harsh interrogation in London of captured Germans including allegations of torture. I could actually see some of the anger of the Germans for the "Terror" bombers. However, it's hard not to be reminded of what the Germans did to London. It was sad to hear of those that got away for various reasons. Certainly a long cast of very diverse characters. Interesting to read. This was one of those books that I had trouble setting aside. I adore the film version of the Great Escape so in some ways I'm seeing the Hollywood murder of Roger, Mac, and all the rest. At the same time, the reality is even more chilling.

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