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Harry's Game

By: Gerald Seymour
Narrated by: John O'Mahoney
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About this listen

 A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pick!

A British cabinet minister is gunned down on a London street by an IRA assassin. In the wake of national outcry, the authorities must find the hitman. But the trail is long cold, the killer gone to ground in Belfast, and they must resort to more unorthodox methods to unearth him. Ill prepared and poorly briefed, undercover agent Harry Brown is sent into the heart of enemy territory to infiltrate the terrorists.

But when it is a race against the clock, mistakes are made and corners cut. For Harry Brown, alone in a city of strangers, where an intruder is the subject of immediate gossip and rumour, one false move is enough to leave him fatally isolated...

(P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton©1975 Gerald Seymour Action & Adventure Espionage Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR GERALD SEYMOUR:
You don't read Gerald Seymour, you commit to it totally. His stories have amazing detail, yet you still fly through them. And your effort is well rewarded
The great strength of Seymour's writing lies in his depiction of the poor bloody infantry of crime and policing
Seymour's finger is always on the current socio-political pulse
Thrilling plots and . . . credible and sympathetic characters
Supreme spy writer
[Charles] Cumming is matched only by Gerald Seymour now when it comes to recounting field operations
All stars
Most relevant
Excellent, without doubt this is the s characters and the situations demonstrate the complexity of the troubles. Narrated masterly by John O’Mahony bringing the characters to life vividly.

Superb!

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This book takes you back to a time where life was more simple but so cruel and shocking. It’s a well written book with a story where there is no winner thoroughly enjoyed listening to this.

A journey back in time

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What made the experience of listening to Harry's Game the most enjoyable?

I read this book when it was first published and the subject was current and in some ways a bit politically taboo, but I've listened to it several times since. It's not dated and it still engages me even though I know the story. It's well written and the performed is excellent.
A difficult subject written from a completely neutral stand point. The characters all have depth and the book makes you feel for both sides, their struggles become very real regardless of your belief.
The story may be fiction, but not so far from the reality of the time its set in. I think the story comes over so very real and the author captures the time perfectly, but I expect this was helped as he was reporting the real news during these difficult time.
This book make no political statements and is not a war story, or shoot 'em up. It's a really good drama. Give it a go, you'll be surprised.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry

What about John O'Mahoney’s performance did you like?

John O'Mahoney bring the sorry to life and his accent and consistency made for a great performance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes,

Any additional comments?

If you watched the TV adaption of this book (which they'd never show now days) don't just pass the book over. The TV series was good, but not a patch on the book. The is far more engaging.
If you like this "The Journeyman Tailor" is a must.

Very real, fiction written around reality.

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I loved this book, brilliant from start to finish. Harry is very believable. Will read again.

brilliant, thrilling and gripping. <br />

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My third Seymour. Totally different genre yet taut as a drum. Outstanding Narration. I held my breath all the way and could not see the end coming. The Female characters were delivered faultlessly with humanity and pitch perfect tone. Utterly incredible.

Taught and Operatic

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