Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

The Yellow Streak

Mystery and Thriller

,

Action and Adventure

The Yellow Streak

A Suspenseful Espionage Thriller Amidst World War I IntrigueBy Valentine Williams

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

The Yellow Streak

Length6h 29m

About this audiobook

Valentine Williams'Äô "The Yellow Streak" is a gripping exploration of cowardice and human resilience set against the backdrop of World War I. Williams employs a blend of vivid imagery and sharp dialogue to convey the internal struggles of his characters, juxtaposing their personal conflicts with the brutal realities of war. The novel's literary style reflects the influences of early 20th-century realism, inviting readers to grapple with the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals when confronted with the chaos of conflict. Through this lens, the story unravels the complex nature of bravery and fear, illustrating how survival can sometimes emerge from the most unexpected choices. Valentine Williams, who served as a war correspondent during the Great War, draws upon his firsthand experiences and observations to lend authenticity to the narrative. His nuanced understanding of the psychological repercussions of war shapes the characters in "The Yellow Streak," compelling the reader to reflect on themes of honor, guilt, and societal expectations. Williams'Äô insightful examination of human behavior in dire circumstances is both timely and timeless, reflecting the turmoil of his era while remaining relevant to contemporary discussions on duty and morality. Readers seeking a profound contemplation on the nature of courage and its paradoxes will find "The Yellow Streak" an invaluable addition to their literary repertoire. Williams'Äô masterful storytelling and deep philosophical inquiries invite an engagement that resonates far beyond the pages, making it a quintessential read for those interested in the interplay between personal integrity and the specter of war.

Mystery Detective Thriller Domestic Thriller Betrayal Love Triangle Marriage of Convenience Historical Romance

Audiobook details

GenreMystery and Thriller, Action and Adventure

Length6 hrs 29 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 29, 2019

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER VI

24A FRESH CLUE

2THE LETTER

25CHAPTER XVIII

3CHAPTER VII

26THE SILENT SHOT

4VOICES IN THE LIBRARY

27CHAPTER XIX

5CHAPTER VIII

28MR. MANDERTON LAYS HIS CARDS ON THE TABLE

Show all chaptersShow less

6ROBIN GOES TO MARY

29CHAPTER XX

7CHAPTER IX

30THE CODE KING

8MR. MANDERTON

31CHAPTER XXI

9CHAPTER X

32A WORD WITH MR. JEEKES

10A SMOKING CHIMNEY

33CHAPTER XXII

11CHAPTER XI

34THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE

12&quot;... SPEED THE PARTING GUEST!&quot;

35CHAPTER XXIII

13CHAPTER XII

36TWO&#x27;S COMPANY ...

14MR. MANDERTON IS NONPLUSSED

37CHAPTER XXIV

15CHAPTER XIII

38THE METAMORPHOSIS OF MR. SCHULZ

16JEEKES

39CHAPTER XXV

17CHAPTER XIV

40THE READING OF THE RIDDLE

18A SHEET OF BLUE PAPER

41CHAPTER XXVI

19CHAPTER XV

42THE FIGURE IN THE DOORWAY

20SHADOWS

43CHAPTER XXVII

21CHAPTER XVI

44AN INTERRUPTION FROM BEYOND

22THE INTRUDER

45CHAPTER XXVIII

23CHAPTER XVII

46THE DEATH OF HARTLEY PARRISH

More from Valentine Williams

The Man with the Clubfoot

The Man with the ClubfootValentine Williams7h 17m$1 · $0

Okewood of the Secret Service

Okewood of the Secret ServiceValentine Williams7h 44m$1 · $0

The Red MassValentine Williams10h 9m$1 · $0

The Pigeon House

The Pigeon HouseValentine Williams8h 22m$2 · $0

Successful Exploration through the Interior of Australia

Successful Exploration through the Interior of AustraliaValentine Williams, Douglas Valentine10h 21m$2 · $0

Courier to Marrakesh

Courier to MarrakeshValentine Williams9h 47m$1 · $0

The Red MassValentine Williams$2 · $0

The Fox ProwlsValentine Williams8h 17m$2 · $0

More from Mystery and Thriller

The New Human Revolution, vol. 1

The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m$12 · $0

An Ex to Grind in Deadwood

An Ex to Grind in DeadwoodAnn Charles13h 19m$23

Meddlesome Money

Meddlesome MoneyMildred Abbott8h 21m$20

Hell Divers IX: Radioactive

Hell Divers IX: RadioactiveNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 47m$23

Midnight Shadows

Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17

CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23

The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0

Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20

Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One Volume

Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One VolumeArthur Conan Doyle93h 44m$2 · $0

To Hold and Protect

To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0

The Last StrawSharon Sala9h 1m$29 · $0

Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15

Raymond Chandler – Ultimate Mystery Collection

Raymond Chandler – Ultimate Mystery CollectionRaymond Chandler82h 8m$2 · $0

3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5

3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m$25

The Labyrinth of the Spirits

The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0

Sign of the Maker

Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m$17

Will Trent: Books 5–7

Will Trent: Books 5–7Karin Slaughter42h$53 · $0

No Sin Unpunished

No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock HolmesMade for Success14h 22m$25

Sons of War 4: Soldiers

Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25

More from Action and Adventure

CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23

War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0

Something Like Love

Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m$29 · $0

Infinite Possibilities

Infinite PossibilitiesBrenda Jackson11h 34m$29 · $0

The Newly Witch Game

The Newly Witch GameRobyn Peterman4h 39m$15

Louis L’Amour’s Trio of Tales

Louis L’Amour’s Trio of TalesLouis L’Amour2h 8m$10

Northern Shadows

Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23

Can’t Ride Around It

Can’t Ride Around ItAnn Charles, Sam Lucky10h 13m$25

Punk’s FightWard Carroll10h 28m$20

The Labyrinth of the Spirits

The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0

Once an EagleAnton Myrer41h 21m$40

The Count Of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition)

The Count Of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition)Alexandre Dumas52h 50m$2 · $0

Sons of War 4: Soldiers

Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25

With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan Michael

With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0

The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)

The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m$33 · $0

The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard Collection

The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard CollectionHenry Rider Haggard599h 19m$2 · $0

EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS – Complete Collection: 41 Adventure Classics in One Volume (Illustrated)

EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS – Complete Collection: 41 Adventure Classics in One Volume (Illustrated)Jules Verne386h 5m$2 · $0

The Skull of the World

The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m$20

Hang Them Slowly

Hang Them SlowlyWilliam W. Johnstone9h 22m$20

The Quantum Chain

The Quantum ChainNick Jones12h 59m$23

You may also like

Wife or DeathEllery Queen5h 34m$17

Death of a Ghost

Death of a GhostMargery Allingham8h 52m$2 · $0

Petal Peril (A Delilah Green Cozy Mystery—Book 7)

Petal Peril (A Delilah Green Cozy Mystery—Book 7)Fiona Grace5h 35m5 (12)Only with Ultra

The Scarlet Letters

The Scarlet LettersEllery Queen6h 54m$20

The Soul ScarArthur B. Reeve8h 14m$20

Artists in Crime

Artists in CrimeNgaio Marsh9h 2m$20

Murder by Moonlight

Murder by MoonlightMatthew Costello, Neil Richards2h 31m$15

The Wedding Chest Mystery

The Wedding Chest MysteryDorothy Fielding7h 16m$2 · $0

The Hand in the Dark (Thriller Novel)

The Hand in the Dark (Thriller Novel)Arthur J. Rees12h 3m$1 · $0

Murder Will InCarolyn Wells5h 49m$2 · $0

The Unknown Woman (An Aria Brandt Psychological Thriller—Book One): An unputdownable psychological thriller packed cover to cover with twists and turns

The Unknown Woman (An Aria Brandt Psychological Thriller—Book One): An unputdownable psychological thriller packed cover to cover with twists and turnsRylie Dark5h 48mOnly with Ultra

The Bughouse Affair

The Bughouse AffairBill Pronzini, Marcia Muller6h 57m$20

Tied Up in Tinsel

Tied Up in TinselNgaio Marsh8h$17

The Retired Colourman

The Retired ColourmanArthur Conan Doyle30m$4 · $0

Antique Alibi (A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery—Book 2)

Antique Alibi (A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery—Book 2)Fiona Grace5h 9m5 (1)Only with Ultra

Blow Hot, Blow Cold

Blow Hot, Blow ColdEllery Queen4h 57m$20

Night Beat, Vol. 2

Night Beat, Vol. 2Hollywood 360, NBC Radio5h 55m$17

Let George Do It, Vol. 2

Let George Do It, Vol. 2Black Eye Entertainment7h 26m$20

Shoot the Scene

Shoot the SceneEllery Queen4h 38m$14

The CaskFreeman Wills Crofts12h 38m$2 · $0