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The Wrecking Crew

The Matt Helm Series, Book 2

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The Wrecking Crew

By: Donald Hamilton
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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The second installment in the legendary Matt Helm thrillers.

Matt Helm, code name Eric, has been recently reactivated as an operative for a secret American government organization after 15 years as a sedentary photographer and family man in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In his first assignment after returning to the service, he is sent to Sweden to eliminate Caselius, a long-time enemy agent. In order to do so, he must leave a trail of bodies in his wake.

Originally released in the era of the James Bond novels, the Matt Helm novels were considered grittier and more realistic than Bond, garnering them critical praise and an ardent audience.

©1960, 2013 Donald Hamilton (P)2014 Skyboat Media, Inc. Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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This is a period piece, hair-raisingly un-politically correct, but a fine example of this kind of taut masculine thriller. The writing is above the level of pulp, and surprisingly emotionally intelligent, as the hero struggles with the traumatic realities of war and even divorce. The sex is grown up and not leering; the violence is convincing. The plot is -- well, an espionage plot, no one's pretending this is documentary. Unlike so many sloppy and unintelligent Audible audio performances, this benefits from an almost perfect read, supported by obviously excellent production from its female producer.

A fine thriller of its type, superbly read.

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We've come a long way since this was first published, Que offensive etc etc

If you're easily offered !

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Good narration, good characters and a long series yippee!
As far as I'm concerned that's all I need to say.

A series for all Reacher fans

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Of its time but well written and enjoyable. Very different from the movies starring Dean Martin

Ruthless

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