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Once a Crooked Man

By: David McCallum
Narrated by: David McCallum
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Summary

As the Bruschetti brothers' criminal empire has grown, they have relied on a complex web of financial arrangements to keep their business safe.

Now wealthy and aging, they have decided to retire from crime. But when actor Harry Murphy overhears the Bruschettis plotting to kill several associates, he decides he must intervene.

After warning one of the intended victims, Harry is caught up in the drama and enlisted by the British authorities to build a case against the Bruschettis.

©2016 David McCallum (P)2016 Macmillan Audio
Women's Fiction Crime Fiction Mystery
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"McCallum’s first book dazzles." (Joanna Lumley)
"An ingenious crime novel which moves at a considerable lick. " (Barry Forshaw, Crime Time)

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Fantastic book!

I thought this book was brilliant and the way David McCallum reads it is fantastic!

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Great read

Having read some other reviews I was a little anxious about this book.
I needn't have been. I loved it. I liked the way the story unfolded. The way David would introduce a character then after they had been in the story for a short while he would give you more background information. I loved the plot and how it evolved. I really loved the ending. Great read.

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A Ripping Yarn

Mr McCallum's rendering is somewhat understated. The plot unfolds at a good pace with an array of entertaining characters. My kind of story.

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Excellent.

A tour de force. Beautifully rounded characters, sound plot and well read. Best book I’ve heard in many months. Unmissable.

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Once a crooked man

I am so disappointed with this book.Is it necessary to use so much bad language.sorry David O have to give it a thumbs down



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