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Spy Line

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Spy Line

By: Len Deighton
Narrated by: James Lailey
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Bernard Samson is a spy on the run. But in the murky streets of Berlin, he knows where to hide. Wanted for an act of treachery he has not committed, he must not only escape the grasp of London Central but get to the bottom of a tangled conspiracy that is about to change everything. In the thrilling penultimate instalment of the Hook, Line and Sinker trilogy, Bernard's personal and professional life collide with devastating consequences.

A Bernard Samson Novel

©2021 Len Deighton (P)2021 Penguin Audio Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Crime

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Critic reviews

"This is vintage Deighton." (Sunday Times)

"Spy Line is vigorous and sleazy, psychologically complex and action-packed. And it is always exciting." (Daily Mail)
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I enjoyed the storyline of this book as much as the other ones but some aspects of the story don’t ring true. There’s an awful lot of driving after drinking heavily with no mention of the drink driving laws in the UK. I am also wondering why social services didn’t remove those poor children who have lost their mother and whose father disappears for weeks on end

A bit unrealistic

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While I'm sure this would work as a stand-alone novel, I certainly recommend reading the preceeding stories. I have really enjoyed all of them; characters & plot cleverly drawn & narrated superbly.

Another excellent piece of work

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Longwinded with little purpose. A chore to listen to - not worth a read. Lacks focus with too much peripheral verbiage. The core story was flimsy and not susceptible to close interrogation. A bedtime audiobook just one step above the crowd.

Lacklustre

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Deeper and darker. Such a shame that you require at least 15 words to leave a review.

Marvellous

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Read brilliantly, great story. it says you can read the series in any order, but I would strongly recommend reading them in order

Great book

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