
Out of Poland: A Novella
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Derek Shoales
About this listen
Beneath the storm clouds of a deadly war, three men are poised to unlock the secrets to redeem the world.
The setting is Poland 1939, Germans are marching toward Warsaw running their armor, and devastating swarms of armed soldiers, along with their cavalry. Fighting against the Nazi military machine is a death wish realized all too clearly.
The path of the invaders is paved with death, destructions, pillage, and woman brutalized at the hands of soldiers with no honor. As much as the citizens of Poland pray for a different outcome, everything they have known, loved, and grown up with is devastated.
Three young men are tasked with finding and extracting the German military communications device, Baby, that is kept under heavy guard. Polish patriots die to aid the three in getting the information and then fleeing with the prize. The race is on as the Germans try to match wits with the clever patriots who risk detection at every turn.
The Ambassador Ferdek Watcowski, insists that his son Ferdek along with Wolfgang and Tavius, take their families and flee while there is still time to reach a border. The goal of their journey is to escape with Baby intact.
Poland’s military is so outclassed by Hitler’s forces that survival is key to fighting another day. Facing great peril and odds against their survival, the men resolve to make a difference so that those who died helping them would not have sacrificed in vain. They vow to undertake a lifetime of fighting tyranny.
Successful survivors must look ahead.
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With excellent narration, a voice that enhances the gravity of the story and keeps the listener gripped from beginning to end.
A Vivid and Engaging Wartime Tale
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Derek Shoales' narration captures the gravity of the events, bringing a measured and serious tone that fits the story well.
A Gritty and Atmospheric War Story
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What impressed me most was how the story balances action and tension with deeper themes of loyalty, personal sacrifice, and love of country. Though short, it packs the intensity of a much longer novel.
Narrator Derek Shoales brings the characters to life with clarity and skill, seamlessly shifting between voices to create a smooth, immersive listening experience. His pacing and tone elevate the drama without overshadowing the story’s emotional depth.
Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and wartime intrigue. A short but powerful listen.
Grit, Sacrifice, and Secrets in Wartime Poland
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It is a great choice for those who enjoy historical fiction with a sense of immediacy. The plot moves swiftly, maintaining interest without unnecessary detours.
Derek Shoales' narration is powerful and fluid, and complements the brisk style of the book. His narration keeps the tension alive throughout.
A Wartime Adventure!
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The experience is enhanced by Derek Shoales' narration, which imbues the story with urgency and emotion. Because of the way he tells it, every moment is powerful.
Immersed in the Turmoil of 1939 Poland
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Derek Shoales' narration is clear and engaging, adding depth to the story. His narration keeps listeners captivated from beginning to end.
An Immersive Journey Into Wartime Poland
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Written in the present tense throughout, which provides instant immediacy, the story is tota!oh dependent on gung ho patriotic action with little development of character relying on the action speaking louder principle. Descriptions are provided more like set instructions between the abundance of conversation: In fact, it sounds more like the script for a play or film than a novel. Perhaps this would be less so in the written format.
Derek Shoales narrates with a machine gun rattling speed, again further encouraging the feel of a script being delivered with a basic command text working as a instruction.for the more animated conversation.. By the nature of the setting, almost all of the characters are either Polish, German or, occasionally, Russian, so each is given an appropriate accent and though quite possibly authentic, for this reader it became a great irritation given how densely the conversations were compared with the more descriptive text. Rather than invigorating the story, it.was annoyiing.
This is certainly a book for the more do-or-die action fans, sadly, not for me.
My thanks, however, to the rights holder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary. copy.
"What good is a headstone?"
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