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Second Strike

By: Chris Ryan
Narrated by: Simon Darwen
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A single terrible mistake cost David Hawkins everything. His marriage. His relationship with his daughter—and his career in the SAS. Now Hawkins is a man on the downward slope of life. Banished from the Regiment, relegated to a desk job at one of Britain's biggest private defence contractors, haunted by the memories of the past.

But when a talented young engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, Hawkins is sent down to Plymouth to investigate. Working alongside the company's new cyber-security expert, Alex Millar, Hawkins must find out who murdered the engineer—and why.

What begins as a straightforward case soon turns into a deadly manhunt, as Hawkins and Millar pursue their quarry from the streets of Liverpool to the Firth of Clyde, in a frantic race against time to expose a deadly conspiracy targeting the heart of the UK's defences. Win, and they'll prevent a terrifying attack. Fail, and Britain will be at the mercy of its deadliest enemy...

©2025 Chris Ryan (P)2025 Bonnier Books UK Espionage Genre Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting

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Great story and how modern day really life wars are won . Still needs the best in the world to solve these model day wars . Great story .

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First time listening to a Chris Ryan book. Definitely a great way to indulge in a great book. Audiobooks was a great way to do this. I’m glad this was recommended as I found it a good listen. Hard to put down. Thanks

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Great to have an old character back in action. J Bald, legend! Good story. Ryan is a very good author.

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Great book.
I didn’t want it to end.
Topical and up to date with current events.

Exciting adventure

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