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Summary
Life is sweet for David Blake until his accountant is arrested for murder. The money man is set for a life sentence until he puts five million pounds out of Blake's reach. Now Blake faces a choice; fix the acquittal of a child killer or lose out on the cash. Meanwhile, Serbian gangsters are taking over his territory and his girlfriend is asking awkward question.
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- Sadiq
- 02-04-15
Captivating
could not stop listening....superb book
the characters have been given a reality....a and the surroundings can be pictured well
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- Amanda R
- 11-03-15
Surprisingly good
Had me hooked from the get go. Loved the narrator too. A gritty thriller that took a while to get going, interesting twists and sub plots.
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- Mauhex
- 10-01-15
Not the end!
I do hope this does not see the end of David Blake. Great story, gritty, no messing! Well done. Great performance as well.
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- alli100
- 24-07-16
Terrific story told brilliantly. What happens next?
Having now listened to all 3 David Blake books, I can easily say they are at the top of my best audio book list. The stories are fast paced and really involving with a touch of humour but what really brings the books alive is the brilliant narration. David Nellist brings every character alive for the listener. What happens next? I would love to hear more from David Blake & his 'gangster' friends as I couldn't stop listening to these books, taking every opportunity to immerse myself in their exploits. Highly recommended, more please!
1 person found this helpful
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- Jacky
- 20-02-16
Another really good book from Howard Linskey
I have listened to all the books in this series and so enjoyed the Geordie humour and accent brilliantly read by David Nellist. The story about a gangster boss romps along and leaves you feeling for the man. The characters are developed through the series and this is the latest and I fear the last in that series. I hope Howard Linksey puts pen to paper soon with another set of books with plots that are as good and challenging as these have been.
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- Sharon
- 04-03-19
3rd book completely hooked again
Brilliant narration Brilliant twists turns and graphic plots Impressive from start to finish It is a good idea to read other 2,books first