Kane by Graham Hurley: WWII Spy Thriller Audiobook
Kane by Graham Hurley is an unabridged WWII spy thriller audiobook narrated by Andrew Cullum. Set in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, it follows Secret Service agent Quincy Kane from Washington into a wartime mission involving bribery, subterfuge and organised crime in Los Angeles.
At a glance
- Quincy Kane is a Secret Service agent entrusted with guarding President Roosevelt before the attack on Pearl Harbor changes his wartime mission.
- The plot moves from Washington to Los Angeles, where organised crime intersects with a scheme of wartime bribery and subterfuge.
- Part of the Spoils of War Collection, described as a non-chronological series set during World War II.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged 12-hour, 10-minute format offers a substantial single-title listen.
- Andrew Cullum narrates a story combining espionage, wartime history and organised crime.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 10 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 19 Jun. 2025 |
| Author | Graham Hurley |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Andrew Cullum |
| Publisher | Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book |
What to know before buying
- The story is set around the period following the Pearl Harbor attack and includes organised crime, bribery and subterfuge. The listing describes it as part of a non-chronological series, so it need not be read in sequence.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a WWII-set espionage thriller with a central investigator drawn into wartime operations.
- Fans of historical fiction that brings organised crime into a story spanning Washington and Los Angeles.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a strictly chronological series order or a non-fiction account of WWII.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
29% 29% - 4 stars
43% 43% - 3 stars
14% 14% - 2 stars
10% 10% - 1 star
4% 4%
Aggregate customer ratings are mixed overall, with the largest share in the four-star category, alongside a substantial five-star group and a smaller but notable one- and two-star share. This suggests a divided response rather than uniform approval. Ratings alone do not show what listeners liked or disliked, so they cannot establish whether the narration or plot will suit a particular listener.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kane about?
Secret Service agent Quincy Kane is drawn into a wartime spy mission after the attack on Pearl Harbor, with the story taking him from Washington into the world of organised crime in Los Angeles.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The audiobook is by Graham Hurley and is narrated by Andrew Cullum.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
Is Kane part of a series?
It is described as part of the Spoils of War Collection, a non-chronological series set during World War II.
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