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The Dealer and the Dead

By: Gerald Seymour
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Eighteen years after the barbarous war with the Serbs that tore their communities apart, a group of Croatian villagers discover the identity of the Englishman who they believe betrayed them by reneging on a deal to supply arms. With revenge in sight at last, they hire a professional killer from London to track him down... but is the story as simple as they think?

©2010 Gerald Seymour (P)2010 WF Howes Ltd Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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Critic reviews

"A war crime propels this stellar thriller from Edgar-finalist Seymour…. How Seymour develops these characters and manipulates them until they all end up in Vukovar is a testament to his talent and skill." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Seymour loves detail, and The Dealer and the Dead serves it up brilliantly…. [The Bosnian conflict] continues to spur headlines and to provide potent plotlines for novelists. It’s fitting that Seymour, one of the finest contemporary espionage novelists, shines his unique light on it." ( Booklist)
"Crisp, taut and contemporary, by a stylish writer." ( The Observer UK)
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it was "ok" but at times confusing to follow. still worth a credit though. well read by paul

reasonable

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Chose this book mainly on the strength of the narrator who always brings books to life. This really jumped around and at first wondered where it was going. have to say it was well written but for me disappointing in the end.
Sadly cannot say I would recommend.

Slow to start and almost gave up

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like Gerald Seymour but felt like this was never going to get to the point. Excellent narration as always by Paul Thornley, but if that wasn't enough to hold my attention.

dragged on

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Multi dimensional plot delivered exceptionally well, giving a view of recent history in the former Yugoslavia. Each character is skill-fully portrayed as we have come to expect from this master story teller, if you are a fan of Gerald Seymour then this story will not disappoint.

A gripping story

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Completely engrossing, great character development and a Shakespearian collection of characters and narrative. One of the best thrillers I have listened to in years.

Outstanding!

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