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Ultimatum

By: Simon Kernick
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Summary

A threat has been made. An ultimatum delivered. Innocent people are in mortal danger. The gripping new bestseller from the master of the race-against-time thriller.8am: an explosion blasts through a cafe in central London. Minutes later a call is made to a local radio station: ‘We’ve just detonated a bomb. Another will explode shortly. The British Government has until 8pm tonight to meet all our demands, or a far greater attack will take place somewhere in the country that will bring fire down on all your heads. You have been warned ...’DC Tina Boyd and DI Mike Bolt have just twelve hours to stop the terrorists – before it’s too late...

©2013 Simon Kernick (P)2013 Random House Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best." ( Daily Mirror)
"Simon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action." (Lee Child)
"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!." (Harlen Coben)
"Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck." ( Time Out)
"Another Kernick cracker; he never lets you down, five stars." ( Sunday Sport, ‘Book of the Week’)
"plot more gripping than Action Man’s hands." ( Live Magazine, Mail on Sunday)
"As ever, Kernick’s research is impeccable. The plotting is brilliant and makes for a tense, action-packed read." ( Sunday Mirror)

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Well crafted storyline

Good book with clever threads weaving a believable scenario. Nice to see the hero Jones doing what he has to do for the greater good but with a conscience!

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Like!

I liked the plot and the characters - there is depth and more to learn about them.

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No a bad resumption of the Siege

Continues the story well but not as good as the Siege. Enjoy. Paul Thornley as story teller

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superb

a really great story. another win for Simon Kernick can't wait for the next book.

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Ultimatum.

As an ex London Detective I have great problems in finding anything fictional that is accurate or bears any relationship to the real thing. This book is an excellent example of a well researched story and is as good as it gets. After this, I doubt I will bother to read or listen to any of the other alleged crime writers . Thanks Simon or whoever you are ?

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Brilliant storyline - Captivating

Loved every moment of the story. very realistic and Simon goes into all details very well

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Simon kernick

I have red most of his books fantastic author can’t wait for his new one

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Pacey, decent storyline

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

Yes, a decent modern story, we'll paced and easy to follow. A good page turning novel.

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Brilliant!

Thrillers! They don’t get any better than this! One of the best Simon Kernick books!

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Another gripping book

Simon Kernick just keeps producing great book after great book.
Awesome characters and great plots, a must listen.

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