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Underdogs

A Pulse-Pounding Action-Thriller from the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of the Spider Shepherd Series

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Underdogs

By: Stephen Leather
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Buckle up for Underdogs, an adrenaline-fueled action-thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Spider Shepherd series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and James Patterson.

‘He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real’ – DAILY MAIL

'A writer at the top of his game' – SUNDAY EXPRESS

'Kickass action, high stakes and nail-biting excitement. Underdogs delivers on all with flying colors and then some' BEST THRILLER BOOKS


Underestimate this underdog at your peril . . .

Once a fearless SAS hero, Andy 'Deadman' Bird now battles the harsh streets of London after a catastrophic mission stripped him of his hearing, career, home and marriage. His only solace is Tyson, his fiercely loyal and battle-tested dog.

When fate thrusts them into the path of a chilling alleyway murder, Andy and Tyson become the next targets. Who are these relentless hunters, and what dangerous secrets are they willing to kill for?

Desperate and cornered, Andy reaches out to his former brothers–in–arms – a team who owe him their very lives. But as they unravel a sinister web of organised crime and deadly political plots, who will be saving who this time?

Praise for Stephen Leather

‘Explosive’ – The Sun

‘Enthralling’ – Financial Times

‘A master of the thriller genre’ – Irish Times

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Critic reviews

It wouldn't be a Stephen Leather story without kickass action, high stakes and nail-biting excitement. Underdogs delivers on all with flying colors and then some. As soon as you start your journey with Underdogs, you're only going to put it down once you've run out of pages to flip
Leather’s battered hero and his loyal dog power through a gritty thriller about unfinished business (*selected by the i Paper as a Best New Crime and Thriller Read for February 2026*)
He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real
A writer at the top of his game
All stars
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This is a cracking standalone novel from Stephen Leather, fast-paced and packed with edge-of-your-seat action from start to finish. The story is gripping, with plenty of tension to keep you hooked. One of the most interesting aspects is the hearing-impaired hero, which adds a unique dynamic to the plot. It’s refreshing to see a protagonist facing challenges in a different way, and it really deepens the suspense. Tyson the dog is an absolute star, loyal, brave, and brilliantly written. He adds both heart and intensity to the story. Paul Thornley’s narration is masterful. He brings real energy and depth to the characters.
Highly recommended.

Underdog!

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A fresh new idea that his all the right buttons!
I absolutely loved hearing and Andy and Tyson's story! I really hope there will be more of them to come!

Brilliant! Loved it!

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Super book, love this new character…not forgetting Tyson…more please Stephen!! My favourite author ❤️

Brilliant

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What an excellent book! Great story, the descriptions of everything just made it so real. Loved the fact he kept his dog through everything, loved that he bought in how hard it was for the homeless people, loved that he was able to lip read .

Great book and I will be listening to more from this author.

Fantastic read of a new author for me

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a fantastic listen keeps you on the edge of your seat. had to binge listen.

Fantastic as usual

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