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The Darkest Day

Victor the Assassin, Book 5

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The Darkest Day

By: Tom Wood
Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
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He is darkness. She wants him dead. In a city starved of light, she might just succeed. She moves like a shadow; she kills silently: Raven.

This elegant assassin has been on the run for years. This time, though, she has picked the wrong target.

The hitman known only as "Victor" is as paranoid as he is merciless and is no stranger to being hunted. He tracks his would-be killer across the globe, aiming not only to neutralise the threat but to discover who wants him dead.

The trail leads to New York...and then the lights go out. Over 12 hours of unremitting darkness, Manhattan dissolves into chaos. Amid looting, conspiracy and blackout, Victor and Raven play a vicious game of cat and mouse that the city will never forget.

©2015 Tom Hinshelwood (P)2015 Oakhill Publishing Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Assassin Thriller Fiction New York Crime

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Critic reviews

"Authentically brutal." ( The Telegraph on The Enemy)
"Echoes of Jason Bourne...each plot twist is unexpected and well-timed." ( Daily Mail on The Enemy)
"An impressively intricate thriller...expert.... Exciting." ( New Yorker on The Hunter)
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I've really started to like Tom Wood's Victor the assassin books with 'Better off Dead' being a real highlight for me. Although this is not the best in the series in my opinion, the author has still worked up a solid thriller. If you have enjoyed any of Tom Wood's earlier works, this will no doubt be a welcome addition to your library.

Fast Paced Thriller

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I've been enthralled by previous books in this series. This one was quite hard-going. No particular story except Victor's & Raven's survival. Guess I don't enjoy simply he kills, she kills, they kill! A pity because I've really enjoyed the earlier books. Not sure I'll bother with any more.

Disappointing

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Great listen in this book series and would definitely recommend. Look forward to next book.

Another great book in series

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As with my other reviews in this fantastic Tom Wood series, I have nothing but good things to say about it. Victor the assassin does it again, much like a modern day James Bond. Though it may not be shaken, the story is stirred up into a concussion of cool killings and savage cool headedness.

This guy is so cool. Buy it!

Great job Vic

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The only problem with Victor the Assassin is that he doesn’t seem to carry out any assassinations. Basically in each book he spends his time being chased by some one or another and kills the people chasing him. These are not assassinations more self-defence.

Assassin?

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