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Line of Fire

The Corps • Book 5

by W.E.B. Griffin

Narrated by Dick Hill

4.48 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)
★ 4.38 Goodreads (5.0K) ★ 4.75 Audible (1.7K)
17h 52m Released 2013 Historical Fiction

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Two Marines trapped on an island, one radio, and 17 hours of Dick Hill making you feel every second of the wait.

  • Great if you want: WWII military fiction that respects procedure and real heroism
  • Listening experience: slow pressure that builds until the rescue mission ignites
  • Narration: Hill's clipped, authoritative delivery suits Griffin's no-sentiment style perfectly
  • Skip if: military chain-of-command and tactical detail frustrate you

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About This Audiobook

World War II rages across the Pacific as two stranded Marines find themselves cut off on a remote island, their vital intelligence about Japanese air movements making them both invaluable and incredibly vulnerable. When their position becomes compromised, military command faces an agonizing decision: risk a dangerous extraction mission or abandon the men to save lives and resources. Griffin places readers directly into the harsh realities of Pacific theater warfare, where split-second decisions carry life-or-death consequences and heroism emerges from the most desperate circumstances.

Dick Hill's commanding narration transforms this military thriller into an immersive battlefield experience. His gravelly voice captures the tension and urgency that define Griffin's wartime scenarios, shifting seamlessly between the calculated discussions of military brass and the raw fear of soldiers under fire. Hill's pacing mirrors the story's escalating stakes, building momentum through tactical planning sequences before delivering explosive action scenes with visceral intensity. The narrator's decades of experience with military fiction shine through his authentic portrayal of military hierarchy and combat dialogue, making the seventeen-hour runtime feel both substantial and engaging.