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Second Strike

By: Chris Ryan
Narrated by: Simon Darwen
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A single terrible mistake cost David Hawkins everything. His marriage. His relationship with his daughter—and his career in the SAS. Now Hawkins is a man on the downward slope of life. Banished from the Regiment, relegated to a desk job at one of Britain's biggest private defence contractors, haunted by the memories of the past.

But when a talented young engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, Hawkins is sent down to Plymouth to investigate. Working alongside the company's new cyber-security expert, Alex Millar, Hawkins must find out who murdered the engineer—and why.

What begins as a straightforward case soon turns into a deadly manhunt, as Hawkins and Millar pursue their quarry from the streets of Liverpool to the Firth of Clyde, in a frantic race against time to expose a deadly conspiracy targeting the heart of the UK's defences. Win, and they'll prevent a terrifying attack. Fail, and Britain will be at the mercy of its deadliest enemy...

©2025 Chris Ryan (P)2025 Bonnier Books UK Espionage Genre Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting
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It was full of killings and army communications, but it also identified how we do not know how many spies or sleepers carrying out Putins dirty work

How we are being fooled by Russia

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Great story and how modern day really life wars are won . Still needs the best in the world to solve these model day wars . Great story .

Really life

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First time listening to a Chris Ryan book. Definitely a great way to indulge in a great book. Audiobooks was a great way to do this. I’m glad this was recommended as I found it a good listen. Hard to put down. Thanks

You never Know

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Fantastic book. The story, plot and characters are fantastic. Plenty of action. The narration is superb.

Awesome

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I love Chris Ryan books, but this edition felt rushed, predictable and very far-fetched at times.

Flat

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