When Eight Bells Toll

By: Alistair MacLean

Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver

From the acclaimed master of action and suspense. The all time classic

Millions of pounds in gold bullion are being pirated in the Irish Sea. Investigations by the British Secret Service, and a sixth sense, have bought Philip Calvert to a bleak, lonely bay in the Western Highlands. But the sleepy atmosphere of Torbay is deceptive. The place is the focal point of many mysterious disappearances. Even the unimaginative Highland Police Sergeant seems to be acting a part. But why?

This story is Alistair MacLean at his enthralling best. It has all the edge-of-the-seat suspense and dry humour that millions of readers have devoured for years.

Critic reviews

• ‘Keeps up its high-wire tension all the way. Not to be missed’ Guardian
• ‘A cracker-jack opening. Insistently readable’ Evening Standard
• ‘Breathless action…and a sterling plot’
  Financial Times

‘Almost perfect MacLean’ Lee Child

Great read.

Loved it. McLean has an occasional wry sarcasm that only adds to his crisp clean writing style.

another witty read

simple and again, well done in the 1st person POV, Alistair MacLean is brilliant. another favorite for me.

Another brilliant Alistair Maclean novel

Wonderful read (listen?). A good suspenseful novel with lots of twists and turns, some you can see, and many you can't.

This is the second Audible I've listened to with Jonathan Oliver's narration and must take a moment to say what a wonderful job he does. His ability to do justice to all the voices is well appreciated.

great story, just okay narration

Thought paused too long between many sentences which, to me, gave the narration a herky jerky flow.

Brings Back Memories

I really enjoyed hearing an Alastair Maclean novel again… i was an avid reader of his thrillers in my teens. The plot unfolds with the precision of a mechanical watch. The characters exist in their mechanical world and unfold the mystery in a artful manner. As light entertainment, this is very enjoyable, but don’t demand too much!