One of My Top Listens in the Past Two+ Years!!!
This is such a compelling read! This WWII story, The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander, part of Barbour's Heroines of WWII series, Book 1, is a wonderful listen!
I had already read this title in ebook format but when I saw there was an audiobook and with narrator Cecily White, I listened. Cecily had narrated my first audiobook, Mercy in a Red Cloak, and I knew she was an amazing narrator.
Eloise is a cryptographer, which I loved because my daughter had considered becoming one and I'd never read a Christian Fiction with a female cryptographer. I enjoyed how FBI agent Phillip and Eloise originally weren't really interested in working together. That seemed realistic. I also enjoyed the organic unfolding of their relationship as they get to know one another while working on this unusual case. Please note: I did not hear any Author's Notes at the end of the listen. However, in the ebook and paperback, there is an explanation that this story truly was inspired by a real-life story, which is super cool! I have to say this is one of my favorite listens for the past two years possibly longer. The narration really matched the tone of the book, too.
Johnnie Alexander has a captivating winner with this novel and I highly recommend it!
The Cryptographer's Dilemma is available also in ebook format and paperback formats.
Giveaway: I'm giving away a paperback copy of this novel. I bet we could get Johnnie to mail you an autograph label to stick in your book, too!
Oh wow!!! I have been wanting a copy of this one. I love the whole premise of the story. TY for the opportunity to win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Anne. I love and appreciate your enthusiasm for this story! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds lik e an amazing story. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteRory!! So good to "see" you here!
DeleteA time period that does fascinate.
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Hi, Mary. The WWII era draws me into its intrigues, courage, and angst again and again. Thanks for being here!
DeleteLately though I read paperbacks I have also gotten more into audible as well, it gives you such a feeling of being there in the story. Love Her books!
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Hi, Linda! I haven't listened to the audio version so I was so thankful that Carrie took that plunge for me! LOL!
DeleteI have this on my wish list. Thank you so very much for the wonderful chance. My favorite era. Blessings
ReplyDeleteHey, Lucy!!! My favorite era, too!
DeleteLove this cover. Lots of history!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sonja. I love the cover, too. Barbour did such a great job capturing Eloise.
DeleteI don't think I've read anything by Johnnie!Thanks for the review and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi, Patty! I write in multiple genres, but historicals are probably my favorite. Thanks for being here!
DeleteThis one is on my wishlist. I have never read a book with a cryptographer as a character, so I'm very intriguing by Johnnie's book.
ReplyDeleteHi, Roxanne. This was such a fun book to research, especially since it's based on true events.
DeleteThis book sounds really good. I’m definitely putting it on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Sherry! I'm glad TCD is on your wish list!
DeleteGreat review Carrie!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting. I have not read anything by Johnnie Alexander.
Thanks for the give away.
Blessings, Tina
Hi, Tina! I write all kinds of stories, but historicals are probably my favorite. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteCarrie, thank you so much--from the bottom of my heart!--for all your support and encouragement. And thanks for listening to the audio version since I was too scared to do so! LOL!!! Your familiarity with the narrator eased my mind.
ReplyDeletePer random dot org Anne Payne is the winner! Congrats!
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