
The Shadow of War
A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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Paul Michael
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Jeff Shaara
"Michael re-creates the conversations between President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, as they work to prevent a catastrophe...This stunning and memorable performance is not to be missed."—AudioFile on The Shadow of War (Earphones Award Winner)
From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.
In 1961, the new president John F. Kennedy, inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put the U.S. and the Soviet Union on a collision course that nearly started a war that would have enveloped much of the world.
Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Shadow of War brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962.
Told from a multitude of perspectives and voices, from the Russian engineer attempting the near impossible task of building the missile launch facilities in Cuba, to the U.S. Navy commanders who ships are sent to "quarantine" Cuba, to the Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, desperately trying to maintain a challenging balancing act between the conflicting demands of various powerful forces, to the brothers Kennedy (Bobby and JFK) who can't allow Russia to land nuclear missiles in Cuba, or to appear weak in confronting Khrushchev, but keenly understand how close they are dancing to the edge of war.
Shaara brings to life all the action and actors, famous and little known, that embodied a war that almost happened, the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
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"A gripping story of foes stepping away from the brink of annihilation."—Kirkus Reviews
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Excellent story of what was almost World War 3
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Im also a fan of the narrators various accents, varying pace and clear delivery. He strengthens the story and is a good match for the book.
Solid historical fiction - clear narrative & delivery
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Personalized the events
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The Experience
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History not Drama
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Shaara again for the win!!!
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JFK Adoration
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Great storyline and excellent performance by narrator
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Excellent Book!
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A Thrilling Account of a Frightening Time
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