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Breach

Cold War Magic • Book 1

by W.L. Goodwater

Narrated by January LaVoy

3.76 ABR Score (555 ratings)
★ 3.71 Goodreads (510) ★ 4.2 Audible (45)
10h 25m Released 2018 Fantasy

Why Listen?

January LaVoy's crisp, tension-filled narration transforms this Cold War magic premise into a genuinely gripping spy thriller—she nails the paranoia and high stakes that make the collapsing magical wall feel like it could detonate at any moment.

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About This Audiobook

In an alternate 1960s where magic shapes geopolitics, the Berlin Wall stands as more than concrete and barbed wire—it's a towering barrier of Soviet sorcery that has kept the world precariously balanced for a decade. When cracks begin appearing in this mystical fortification, both East and West mobilize their supernatural operatives to either contain the crisis or exploit it. Karen, a young American magician working for the Office of Magical Research and Deployment, arrives in the divided city to assess the damage, only to discover that the wall's deterioration may be intentional and that the competing magical forces at play have their own mysterious objectives.

January LaVoy delivers a nuanced performance that captures both the political tension and supernatural intrigue woven throughout Goodwater's alternate history. Her ability to distinguish between American and European characters adds authenticity to the international espionage setting, while her measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the complex magical systems and Cold War politics without confusion. LaVoy's vocal work particularly shines during scenes of mounting suspense, where her controlled delivery mirrors the careful maneuvering of spies navigating a city where both bullets and spells pose deadly threats.