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Code to Zero

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Ian Porter
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Code to Zero is a fast-paced thriller about the satellite space race in the Cold War, from the master of suspense and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett.

A Man with No Memory
A man wakes up to find himself lying on the ground in a railway station, his mind stripped bare of all recollection. He has no idea how he got there; he does not even know his own name. Convinced he is a drunken down and out, it isn’t until a newspaper report about a satellite launch catches his eye, that he suspects all is not what it seems . . .

A Race for the Future
The year is 1958, and America is about to launch its first satellite in a desperate attempt to match the Soviet Sputnik and regain the lead in the space race. As Luke Lucas gradually unravels the mystery of his amnesia, he realizes that his fate is bound up with that of the rocket that stands ready on launch pad 26B at Cape Canaveral.

A World on the Brink
As he relearns the story of his life, he uncovers long-kept secrets about his wife, his best friend and the woman he once loved more than life itself. But even more terrifying is the dark secret they tried to make him forget, a secret that threatens America’s survival.

©2018 Ken Follett (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio Espionage Historical Fiction Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Suspense Mystery

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This was my least favourite book by this author. To be fair the performance by Ian Porter was very good and he made the best of an average story.
Fell short of what I expect from Ken Follet.
It's okay

Disappointing

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The problem with audio is that you can't easily skip ahead. The chapter preambles about rocketry were thus unavoidable, and tedious when one wanted to get on with the story - even when heard at 1.2x speed.

Probably better as a Book

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I have suffered global memory loss and this book was a bit too close to home at times. The bit about filling cabinets is exactly how I describe it to people when they ask

What a shame I’ve finished it

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Interesting to the very last line Exciting and believable
Strong characters. Kept me awake far too late.fi

Good narrator

Brilliant

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Loved this story and looked forward to each listen. Ken Follet is an amazing author and has written some great stories. This one is no exception. I was amazed how the narrator could cover so many characters and voices in such a convincing manner. The story keeps a great pace right to the end. Actually sad to finish it... now what will my next book be...?

Fascinating and thrilling.

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