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The Starling Project

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The Starling Project

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Alfred Molina, full cast
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About this listen

Audie Award, Original Work, 2016
Audie Award Finalist, Audio Drama, 2016

New York Times best-selling author Jeffery Deaver will make your ears tingle and your pulse race in this Audible Studios original full-cast audiodrama starring Alfred Molina.

An aborted raid targeting a major arms dealer. A hostage standoff at a bank that may not be what it seems. A plot to spring a former African dictator from prison. What is the threat that connects them all? And just who is the mysterious mastermind, The Starling? From Mexico to Washington - from London to Marseille to Prague - war crimes investigator Harold Middleton and his team of Volunteers risk their lives to follow the trail of clues. But how can they stop The Starling - when he always seems one step ahead?

With more than 80 speaking roles and state-of-the-art sound and music design, The Starling Project is an immersive listening experience written by a master of the thriller

About the Cast

Alfred Molina ("Harold Middleton") has won acclaim for his memorable roles in the movies, on TV, and on the stage, receiving both Emmy and Tony Award nominations. Molina made his film debut in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Since then, he's played such diverse characters as the mayor in Chocolat, and the evil Doc Ock in Spider-Man 2.

The cast of The Starling Project also includes:

  • Lisa Stathoplos as "Sonya Tadic"
  • David J. Curtis as "Devon Carter"
  • Aaron Abano as "Mustafa Haddad"
  • Ian Carlsen as "Kyle Nelson"

Previous Harold Middleton thrillers include The Chopin Manuscript, winner of the Audio Publishers Association's Audiobook of the Year Award, and The Copper Bracelet.

©2014 Gunner Publications, LLC (P)2014 Audible Inc.
Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Critic reviews

"With his smooth vocal presence, Alfred Molina embodies Middleton's confidence and continental charm as he leads an outstanding ensemble of 30 actors playing 80 speaking roles in this high-velocity thriller.... Slip on a pair of headphones to fully appreciate every detail in this carnival ride for the ears."( AudioFile)
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It's refreshing to hear a dramatisation - my first one from Audible - and I really enjoyed it. Felt like I was a part of it too.

That was fun!

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a really good storyline. fantastic cast background music just a wee bit loud at times

Great listening

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Enjoyed the fast moving story, but I found the accents almost comical - really hard to stomach (apart from Alfred Molina who I thought was good).

Good story but bad accents!

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I find the audible full cast dramas to be worthwhile and well done, good cast good script and professionally executed

good drama

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Not quite as good as the previous Harry Middleton books, but still an interesting listen. I did like that there was more than one performer which is a departure from the previous book but I felt that the lack of narration left it disjointed at times. I will be looking out for the next installment though.

A fairly good read

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A really good story, full of drama and suspense. There were many twists and turns and it kept a good pace right up to the end.
The audio cast were very impressive, Alfred Molina was particularly good in the lead role.
It kept me guessing and I didn't see many of the twists and red herrings.
I would listen to a production like this again and I would read books by the same author. I like his style of writing.

Riveting

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Overall enjoyable...although I feel it would have been easier to follow if filmed. Lost track a few times and had to go back. Not sure I would recommend it to a friend.

Would you recommend The Starling Project to your friends? Why or why not?

I am a fan of Alfred Molina and he was well-cast....the steady unflappable man.

Have you listened to any of Alfred Molina and full cast ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No

Fast-moving drama

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Brilliant story, great acting, well worth a listen. Definately would recommend to people who like thrillers

Great

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After trashing the last book I listened to I went into this one with my heart in my boots. I have loved it, it is fast, fun and well acted. Not my normal book but I might try another sometime if they do as good a drama as this one.

Suspend belief and enjoy.

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Keeps you listening, much like a page turner in the physical book world. The dramatisation really conveys a great picture in your mind of what is going on and the voice actors are excellent. The story itself is really good and is well worth the listen. If you are into modern covert operations you will enjoy it.

Excellent Audible Original

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