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The Whistleblower

Gil Peck, Book 1

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THE GRIPPING DEBUT THRILLER FROM THE UK'S TOP POLITICAL JOURNALIST, ROBERT PESTON.

1997. A desperate government clings to power; a hungry opposition will do anything to win. And journalist Gil Peck watches from the sidelines, a respected commentator on the sport of power politics. He thinks he knows how things work. He thinks he knows the rules.

But when Gil's estranged sister Clare dies in a hit-and-run, he begins to believe it was no accident. Clare knew some of the most sensitive secrets in government. One of them might have got her killed.

As election day approaches, Gil follows the story into the dark web of interests that link politics, finance and the media. And the deeper he goes, the more he realises how wrong he has been.

Power isn't sport: it's war. And if Gil doesn't stop digging, he might be the next casualty.

©2021 Robert Peston (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Espionage Fiction Thriller Law Crime
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Mildly entertaining, but the first half was too slow and had none of the sense of jeopardy I expect in a thriller. The central character was quite well drawn, but the other characters are caricatures of real people thinly disguised in order for the author to make political points.

Author's message overrides story.

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An excellent tale told well and at a good pace. I’m not familiar with most of the financial stuff but managed to ride that to get the gist of the story. Lots of characters so careful listening is required.

Easier if you’re an economics graduate, but ….

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Great ‘review’ of the last 25+ years. Quite outside my normal reading but well worth the effort.

Fascinating

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Enthralling and really well read Painted captivating picture, wrapped in a thrilling plot. Good to hear someone pronounces bagels correctly!

So very very true

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Throughly enjoyed listening to this audio book. Great twist at the end! Enjoy watching Robert on the TV, could hear him in this book.

Good twist

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