Marco Polo, If You Can: A Blackford Oakes Mystery

“Cuts closer to the bone than Le Carré has ever cut.” —New Republic

“Moves along at the exhilarating pace of a Porsche on the Autobahn.” —Philadelphia Bulletin

“Delightful reading for the spy thriller fan...absolutely must reading.” —UPI

“Mixes politics, humor, suspense, and ingenious espionage capers in an enjoyable blend.” —Publishers Weekly

“It’s 1960, and American agent Blackford Oakes faces a Moscow court, charged with flying a spy plane in Soviet air space. Geoffrey Blaisdell narrates the convoluted story of how Oakes has ended up on trial with an erudite voice that echoes Buckley’s own. As Blaisdell emphasizes the wry humor in Oakes’ account, listeners may forget that Buckley himself isn’t actually narrating. Blaisdell also delights in the portrayals of the real-life figures, especially the tense, needling relationship between President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschchev. Blaisdell’s strong reading emphasizes nostalgia and character more than the thrills of a spy mission…an entertaining take on Buckley’s novel.” —AudioFile