Bombshell

by Barbara Collins, Max Allan Collins Narrated by Gabrielle de Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki

Overview

In an attempt to soothe growing Cold War tensions between America and Russia, Premier Nikita Khrushchev visits the US to see all that his “enemy” has to offer. Top of his to-do list? A trip to Disneyland and an introduction to sexual icon Marilyn Monroe.

Thanks to the impossible security requirements, Disneyland is out of the question. Marilyn, on the other hand, jumps at the chance to put on a show for the Russian official. During her appearance, she overhears the details of an assassination plot designed to spark an atomic holocaust and devastate both superpowers. When the Secret Service refuses to believe her, Marilyn risks everything to whisk Khrushchev away to safety-in the happiest place on earth.

With US agents and the KGB hot on their trail, Marilyn and Khrushchev enjoy the thrills of the amusement park while fighting to stay one step ahead of the assassins and prevent the horrors of an unprecedented war that would annihilate millions.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Marilyn Monroe comes to the rescue of Nikita Khrushchev during the Russian leader's 1959 U.S. visit. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

This historical mystery focuses on a 1959 meeting that actually occurred between Nikita Khrushchev and Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn's West Coast publicist discourages the meeting, warning that the government will use her for political gain, but Marilyn follows through anyway. She serendipitously discovers a plot by a vengeful Hungarian refugee to kill Khrushchev, fails to convince an FBI friend of the danger, then foils the plan herself. Fanciful conjecture indeed, but told with warmth, attention to historical detail, and serious tone. This novel is based on Barbara's 1997 short story "Dasvidaniya, Khrushchev"; Max is also author of Chicago Confidential. For most collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Booklist

The Collins have taken an event based in history—Khruschev’s US visit—and shaped it with wonderful characterizations (Nikki and Marilyn have never been more interesting) to re-create an era within the context of a delightful comic adventure (a cold-war variation on Roman Holiday).”

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176617368
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	02/07/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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