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  • By: David Gemmell
  • Narrated by: Max Dowler
  • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (127 ratings)
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White Knight/Black Swan

By: David Gemmell
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Summary

David Gemmell was the UK's number one fantasy and historical novelist until his death in 2006. A regular Sunday Times best seller and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels, his influence on the genre and the David Gemmell Legend awards.

White Knight/Black Swan was David Gemmell's crime thriller debut, first published under a pseudonym in 1993 and long out of print and highly sought after by fans. Reedited and republished under his own name, it's a must-listen for fans of his heroic and powerful style.

In an action-filled story set in working-class London in the 1980s, Jardine is a bouncer and gang enforcer with a heart of gold. To protect a friend, he goes up against an Irishman demanding protection money - only to realise too late that they work for the same employer. One act of kindness will lead to murder, betrayal, blackmail and some long-hidden secrets....

Read by Max Dowler.

©2017 David Gemmell (P)2017 Orion Publishing Group

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Wow

My first David Gemmell novel and I really was blown away. The main character was just SO lovable, he should not have been as he was portrayed as a villain, However, he was so honourable and such a delight I had tears in my eyes on so many occasions.

This is a brilliant story and read so well by Max Dowler. I am really so blown away by this book.

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What if Druss was born in Croydon?

Very Gemmell, despite the modern setting. Big guy hero does heroic stuff against all the Odds.

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Absolutely Fantastic!

Loved this book. Great story, brilliant characters, superb narration. Felt totally carried along with the plot.

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Utterly brilliant

This is a total departure for David Gemmell. It is NOT a fantasy novel, it IS a brilliant story of one man who refuses to back down!
Max Dowlers performance is absolute top drawer, beautiful pacing and great characterisation. Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!!

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Great

Great story-line and well narrated, really drew me in, so much so that I could not wait for the next event in the story trying to guess what was coming next.

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this is a great find.

Not a usual DG story as nothing like the usual sword and sorcery fair. But it's a real story with heart, a great casual listen.

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Really underrated story

This book really surprised me, I did not have high hopes but found myself loving the characters. Narration is superb too.

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Surprisingly good!

I am a huge fan of David Gemmell's heroic fantasy novels. I have read and reread them all many times. Although I was aware he had written in this genre, I wasn't drawn to the books. I am really glad I decided to try this audiobook though: it was surprisingly good. I was gripped by the story and dropped everything to see how it concluded! It was gritty in parts but Bimbo is full of heart, just like, say, Druss the Legend.
I would have rated the performance as excellent, except that it is paced a little slowly. I listened at 1.2 speed and that worked perfectly.

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Wonderful Writing

Crystal clear characters inhabit an almost familiar location in a story that compels you to carry on listening.

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one of my favourite listens so far

absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. beautifully written, and so well narrated. highly recommended.

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