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Masters of War

Danny Black, Book 1

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Masters of War

By: Chris Ryan
Narrated by: Jamie Parker
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In Paris, an elderly man is assassinated as he takes his morning walk. In the war-torn cities of Syria, government forces wage a bloody war against their own people. The Russians are propping up the government, the French are backing one rebel fraction and the British are backing another. And in north Africa, young SAS trooper Danny Black is coming to the end of a gruelling tour of duty, or so he thinks. Danny has a new mission. An MI6 agent needs to make contact with Syrian rebel forces, and also with the private military contractors who are - unofficially - training this rebel faction as it struggles to bring down their government and establish a new regime that will be favourable to British business interests.

As they travel deep into rebel heartland, Danny will learn who the masters of war, the men who call the shots, really are. As Danny finds himself sucked into the murky orbit of the private military, he discovers a world where death is dispensed by the highest bidder and individuals will betray anybody if the price is right. And where a secret lurks that will change the course of Danny's own life, however long that might last...

©2013 Chris Ryan (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Espionage Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military War Fiction Military Exciting Scary Government

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There was no logic to my preconception and ultimately proved wrong. Like the book, lots of action, easy to listen to despite the readers characterisation which I personally didn't need.

Good distracting stuff that made cleaning out the garage a pleasurable task.

I thought I'd hate Chris Ryan..

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loved the non stop excitement and suspense of this masterpiece. I listen whilst out walking of an evening and found my walks getting longer and longer as I couldn't switch it off.

A great story of the murky world of special Opps

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Fast paced, well written, full of surprises, well worth the download. It is also a very good length,so great value

Excellent book

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Lots of twists & turns. Thought provoking but great entertainment. Nice one Chris R. Will certainly read / listen to book 2 etc. All the best Anthony H.

First book of this type in fiction!

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loved it, from the gruesome gory details to the action packed, thrilling filled story. Dont be thinking this is a superman story. Just a well trained regiment operator tasked with a mission.

well worth the listen!

Unexpected Delight

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full of twists and turns that keep you guessing. the description of the violent scenes are stomach churning almost to the point of hoping that this could not possibly happen. .well thought out plot and looking foward to the next installment .

brilliant

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what a fabulous story; from opener, through twists right up to the final lines. edgy and thematic, had me wanting to listen more each session.

gripping stuff

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I'll be listening to the other books in this series too. Audible, why are you making me use at least fifteen words?!!

Great story and brilliant narrating!

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really enjoyed it, the final two minutes though, just unnecessary even if it helps continue the story. only negative in an otherwise really enjoyable listen.

Thrilling, pulls no punches!

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Hope to be the start of a nother great sarga? Pass as good time n read

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