Legends

A Novel of Dissimulation

By: Robert Littell

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

It's a deadly dilemma for Martin Odum: both remembering and forgetting his past are dangerous options. A discharged CIA agent turned private detective, Odum is struggling through a labyrinth of memories from past identities, "legends", in CIA parlance. Is he really Martin Odum? Or is he Dante Pippen, IRA explosives specialist? Or Lincoln Dittmann, Civil War expert? Or another, hidden legend?

When Stella Kastner asks Odum to find her missing brother-in-law, Odum's ex-boss from the CIA shows up to order him off the case. Odum takes it anyway, embarking on a search that leads him around the world battling mortal danger and psychological disorientation.

©2005 Robert Littell (P)2005 The Audio Partners

Critic reviews

"Wonderful writing and a great sense of fun make this another winner." (Publishers Weekly)

Not for me

Would you try another book from Robert Littell and/or Grover Gardner?

I could listen to Grover Gardner read the yellow pages.
But I doubt i would choose another book by Robert Littell. This book had too much narrative and too little action for my taste. In fact, I had to go back and listen to some of the book to remember what it was about.

What could Robert Littell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I never understand why Audible asks this question.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

Grover Gardner's voice makes me feel like I am reading the book

Did Legends inspire you to do anything?

The only inspiration I got was not to get another book of his. I have read other reviews of this author, and a lot of people really enjoy them. Guess his style of writing just does't work for me.

Any additional comments?

I wouldn't discourage anyone else to try it

Another great story from Littell

Every book by Littell has been a 5 star and this one keeps the streak alive. Great narration on this one. I have to put Littell in my top three of my espionage authors. I will definitely go through all his books. Highly recommend.

Legends

As another reviewer noted, this is fun stuff. The reader should engage in funseeking rather than typical spy gazing so as to enjoy it along with the author whose name has, by some coicidence, two "T's"and two "L's",similar to the doubling of letters in his Legends' names.
Masterfully read

was cool listening to book that created the show

good continuity, interesting locations and characters. nice and tidy and clean ending. good twists and pacing.

Actually quite funny.

Well written thought out. Did not expect it to have humor in it but found myself smiling often. Very clever storyline. Worth the time to read or listen to.