Corridor of Darkness

Corridor of Darkness, A Novel of Nazi Germany, Book 1

By: Patrick W. O'Bryon

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

Two desperate fugitives face a nightmarish pursuit across the Third Reich, where violence and deception are tools of the trade, and torture and death wait at every turn... 1930's Berlin - unrestrained, decadent, torn by political and social strife - and dashing Ryan Lemmon intends to make the most of every moment. The young American reporter loses himself in the dark underbelly of the capital, only to have a violent death bring him face-to-face with the growing menace. As Hitler's stranglehold grips the nation, Ryan becomes involved with a spirited German blonde, but her relationship with a sadistic Nazi powerhouse puts them both at risk of an agonizing end. Having already lost one friend to Nazi brutality, Ryan and his former flame must now escape the all-powerful Gestapo. And she agrees to steal intelligence which can save the lives of millions, but only if it reaches the right hands in Washington.

Inspired by the contemporary journals of the author's late father, Corridor of Darkness evokes the cruel heart of pre-World War II Germany, where any missed beat could be the protagonists' last.

©2013 Patrick W. O'Bryon (P)2014 Patrick W. O'Bryon

Great Book!

Really wonderful story. Great characters and plot development. I'm a fan of this author now; looking forward to more.

Good plot, sophomoric style

What did you like best about Corridor of Darkness? What did you like least?

The plot is very interesting: a young American working in Nazi Germany for the US State Department and involving himself in rescuing an ex-lover married to a brutal Gestapo chief. There is much interesting detail about everyday life in Germany, the streets, the food, the people.
What I didn't like was the superficial style full of "airport book" metaphors and sensationalist turns of phrase. Disappointing

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Kind of an anti-climax, but OK

Which character – as performed by Tim Campbell – was your favorite?

Campbell does a great job with different accents and voices. Very enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

I'm not sure I'll anything else by O'Brien, maybe when he matures as a writer

outstanding first book

a great thriller in the tradition of Philip Kerr that keeps you in suspense right to the end. Patrick O'Byron has a great future ahead of that we can be sure!

Scene Setting To A Fault

This story starts out very slowly as the author falls in love with the act of scene setting...for a long time. As the book progresses though, you get to a story which ends up being quite entertaining...if you like WWII intrigue, I think you will ultimately enjoy this book...just be patient!

Great WWII Historical Fiction

Low Expectations, but I really enjoyed this! Highly recommend for anyone who likes the era and the genre. Says Book 1, hope it is a series as story starts pre WW2 in mid to late 30's. Really looking forward to the next installment, reminds me of Furst and Kerr,