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The Midnight Bell (Sean Dillon Series, Book 22)

By: Jack Higgins
Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
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“The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it.” But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon & company in the explosive new thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

In Ulster, Northern Ireland, a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash. Her sons swear revenge.

In London, Sean Dillon and his colleagues in the ‘Prime Minister’s private army’, fresh from defeating a deadly al-Qaeda operation, receive a warning: ‘You may think you have weakened us, but you have only made us stronger.’

In Washington, D.C., a special projects director with the CIA, frustrated at not getting permission from the President for his daring anti-terrorism plan, decides to put it in motion anyway.

Soon, the ripples from these events will meet and overlap, creating havoc in their wake. Desperate men will act, secrets will be revealed – and the midnight bell will toll.

 Espionage Genre Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Crime Thriller Fiction

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Critic reviews

‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’ Sunday Express

‘With fresh plots, interesting characters and vibrant settings, Jack Higgins has firmly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most successful thriller writers.’ The Strand Magazine

‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’ Financial Times
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Always excellent stories in The Sean Dillon series. One not to miss. Read and enjoy.

Another masterpiece by Jack Higgins

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great sean dillon at his best backed up by his cousin fab story gripping till the ebd

five star

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continual reference to past achievements tend to mar the narrative. lively amount of action, nevertheless entertaining.

end as expected

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I’ve been sitting on this book for some years knowing it was the last, it wasn’t one of his best but I still enjoyed it. It’s sad to know we will not see any more tales of Sean after this. It has been a pleasure reading Jack Higgins work. R.I.P.

Sad to know this is the last of Sean Dillon.

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no real plot just a rehash of old books, do not bother a waste of money.

worst Jack Higgins novel ever

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