
Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers
I Spy, The Web, The House of Spies, Special Messenger, The Border Spy, The Nine Unknown, GreenmantleBy John Buchan, Arthur Conan Doyle, James Fenimore Cooper, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Joseph Conrad, Harry Leon Wilson, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Warwick Deeping, J. E. Collins, B. K. Benson, Frederic Arnold Kummer, Melville Davisson Post, Randall Parrish, Talbot Mundy, Harold MacGrath, Valentine Williams, William Le Queux, Fred M. White, Richard Harding Davis, Robert W. Chambers, T. C. Harbaugh, Charles James Lever, Dorothea Conyers, Baroness Orczy, Edgar Wallace, Allen Upward, Harry Hazelton, J. Storer Clouston, Frank L. Packard, Frederick WhittakerLength329h 20m
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'Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers' captures the exhilarating and treacherous world of espionage through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. This anthology presents a mosaic of suspenseful tales, each meticulously curated to showcase the genre's rich tradition and evolution. From the gripping plots and unexpected twists to the complex character studies, the collection immerses readers in a myriad of thrilling scenarios. Each story not only stands as a solitary pillar of intrigue but also collectively enhances the overarching theme of clandestine operations and their profound impacts, underscoring the timeless allure of spy fiction. Among the stories, certain pieces resonate deeply, leaving lasting impressions without overshadowing the collective voice of the anthology. This seamless blend highlights the editors' masterful selection, revealing the intrinsic value of espionage literature. The contributing authors, spanning from John Buchan to Edgar Wallace, represent a historical and cultural cross-section of literary giants whose works have significantly shaped and reflected the espionage genre. Each author brings a unique perspective rooted in their distinct background, whether steeped in historical accounts, personal experiences, or imaginative forays into the darker aspects of human nature. This confluence of voices mirrors the genre's alignment with broader literary movements, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of espionage, chiseled by the distinctive pen of each author. By inviting these varied voices into a single anthology, 'Behind Enemy Lines' serves as both a testament to the individual contributions and a cohesive narrative about the art and purpose of spy thrillers. This anthology is an essential read for enthusiasts of espionage fiction and literary scholars alike, presenting a rare opportunity to traverse the multifaceted dimensions of the genre. Within its pages, readers will uncover a wealth of perspectives and insights, making it an invaluable addition to any collection, fostering a deeper appreciation for the clandestine arts and the writers who bring them to life.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length329 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers
78The Elusive Pimpernel (pt. 1)
2The Secret Agent (pt. 1)
79The Elusive Pimpernel (pt. 2)
3The Secret Agent (pt. 2)
80The Elusive Pimpernel (pt. 3)
4The Secret Agent (pt. 3)
81The Elusive Pimpernel (pt. 4)
5The Secret Agent (pt. 4)
82Okewood of the Secret Service (pt. 1)
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6The Secret Agent (pt. 5)
83Okewood of the Secret Service (pt. 2)
7The Spy
84Okewood of the Secret Service (pt. 3)
8The House of Spies (pt. 1)
85Okewood of the Secret Service (pt. 4)
9The House of Spies (pt. 2)
86Okewood of the Secret Service (pt. 5)
10The House of Spies (pt. 3)
87The Nine Unknown (pt. 1)
11The House of Spies (pt. 4)
88The Nine Unknown (pt. 2)
12The International Spy (pt. 1)
89The Nine Unknown (pt. 3)
13The International Spy (pt. 2)
90The Nine Unknown (pt. 4)
14The International Spy (pt. 3)
91The Nine Unknown (pt. 5)
15The Web (pt. 1)
92Her Majesty's Minister (pt. 1)
16The Web (pt. 2)
93Her Majesty's Minister (pt. 2)
17The Web (pt. 3)
94Her Majesty's Minister (pt. 3)
18The Lost Despatch (pt. 1)
95Her Majesty's Minister (pt. 4)
19The Lost Despatch (pt. 2)
96Her Majesty's Minister (pt. 5)
20The Lost Despatch (pt. 3)
97The World's Great Snare (pt. 1)
21Who Goes There? (pt. 1)
98The World's Great Snare (pt. 2)
22Who Goes There? (pt. 2)
99The World's Great Snare (pt. 3)
23Who Goes There? (pt. 3)
100The World's Great Snare (pt. 4)
24Who Goes There? (pt. 4)
101The World's Great Snare (pt. 5)
25Who Goes There? (pt. 5)
102Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy (pt. 1)
26Who Goes There? (pt. 6)
103Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy (pt. 2)
27Who Goes There? (pt. 7)
104Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy (pt. 3)
28The Reckoning (pt. 1)
105Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy (pt. 4)
29The Reckoning (pt. 2)
106I Spy (pt. 1)
30The Reckoning (pt. 3)
107I Spy (pt. 2)
31The Reckoning (pt. 4)
108I Spy (pt. 3)
32The Reckoning (pt. 5)
109I Spy (pt. 4)
33The 39 Steps (pt. 1)
110Walker of the Secret Service (pt. 1)
34The 39 Steps (pt. 2)
111Walker of the Secret Service (pt. 2)
35Greenmantle (pt. 1)
112Walker of the Secret Service (pt. 3)
36Greenmantle (pt. 2)
113The Great Impersonation (pt. 1)
37Greenmantle (pt. 3)
114The Great Impersonation (pt. 2)
38Greenmantle (pt. 4)
115The Great Impersonation (pt. 3)
39Greenmantle (pt. 5)
116The Great Impersonation (pt. 4)
40The Spy in Black (pt. 1)
117My Lady of Doubt (pt. 1)
41The Spy in Black (pt. 2)
118My Lady of Doubt (pt. 2)
42The Spy in Black (pt. 3)
119My Lady of Doubt (pt. 3)
43The Red Mass (pt. 1)
120My Lady of Doubt (pt. 4)
44The Red Mass (pt. 2)
121The Weight of the Crown (pt. 1)
45The Red Mass (pt. 3)
122The Weight of the Crown (pt. 2)
46The Red Mass (pt. 4)
123The Weight of the Crown (pt. 3)
47The Adventures of Heine (pt. 1)
124The Weight of the Crown (pt. 4)
48The Adventures of Heine (pt. 2)
125Whoso Findeth a Wife (pt. 1)
49The Adventures of Heine (pt. 3)
126Whoso Findeth a Wife (pt. 2)
50The Adventures of Heine (pt. 4)
127Whoso Findeth a Wife (pt. 3)
51The Border Spy (pt. 1)
128Whoso Findeth a Wife (pt. 4)
52The Border Spy (pt. 2)
129Whoso Findeth a Wife (pt. 5)
53The Scratch Pack (pt. 1)
130Guilty Bonds (pt. 1)
54The Scratch Pack (pt. 2)
131Guilty Bonds (pt. 2)
55The Scratch Pack (pt. 3)
132Guilty Bonds (pt. 3)
56The Scratch Pack (pt. 4)
133Special Messenger (pt. 1)
57The Scratch Pack (pt. 5)
134Special Messenger (pt. 2)
58The Yellow Typhoon (pt. 1)
135Special Messenger (pt. 3)
59The Yellow Typhoon (pt. 2)
136Ruggles of Red Gap (pt. 1)
60The Yellow Typhoon (pt. 3)
137Ruggles of Red Gap (pt. 2)
61The Million Dollar Mystery (pt. 1)
138Ruggles of Red Gap (pt. 3)
62The Million Dollar Mystery (pt. 2)
139Ruggles of Red Gap (pt. 4)
63The Million Dollar Mystery (pt. 3)
140Ruggles of Red Gap (pt. 5)
64The Million Dollar Mystery (pt. 4)
141Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service (pt. 1)
65Doors of the Night (pt. 1)
142Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service (pt. 2)
66Doors of the Night (pt. 2)
143The Belovéd Traitor (pt. 1)
67Doors of the Night (pt. 3)
144The Belovéd Traitor (pt. 2)
68Doors of the Night (pt. 4)
145The Belovéd Traitor (pt. 3)
69Doors of the Night (pt. 5)
146The Belovéd Traitor (pt. 4)
70The Spy (pt. 1)
147The Belovéd Traitor (pt. 5)
71The Spy (pt. 2)
148Annette, the Metis Spy (pt. 1)
72The Spy (pt. 3)
149Annette, the Metis Spy (pt. 2)
73The Spy (pt. 4)
150The squaw spy (pt. 1)
74The Spy (pt. 5)
151The squaw spy (pt. 2)
75The Spy (pt. 6)
152Ruby Roland, the Girl Spy (pt. 1)
76The Spy (pt. 7)
153Ruby Roland, the Girl Spy (pt. 2)
77His Last Bow