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When Eight Bells Toll

By: Alistair MacLean
Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
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From the acclaimed master of action and suspense. The all time classic

Millions of pounds in gold bullion are being pirated in the Irish Sea. Investigations by the British Secret Service, and a sixth sense, have bought Philip Calvert to a bleak, lonely bay in the Western Highlands. But the sleepy atmosphere of Torbay is deceptive. The place is the focal point of many mysterious disappearances. Even the unimaginative Highland Police Sergeant seems to be acting a part. But why?

This story is Alistair MacLean at his enthralling best. It has all the edge-of-the-seat suspense and dry humour that millions of readers have devoured for years.

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Critic Reviews

  • ‘Keeps up its high-wire tension all the way. Not to be missed’ Guardian
  • ‘A cracker-jack opening. Insistently readable’ Evening Standard
  • ‘Breathless action…and a sterling plot’
    Financial Times

‘Almost perfect MacLean’ Lee Child
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This was great, like sitting in a quiet pub listening to an old salt recounting a dramatic adventure on the sea. John Oliver skilfully hits the tone for Maclean's characters. It's the secomd Maclean audiobook narrated by John Oliver that I've listened to (Puppet on Chain) and both served Maclean's writing excellently.

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