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The Solitary Man

By: Stephen Leather
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Chris Hutchinson is a man on the run. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Hutch escapes from a British maximum security prison and starts a new life in Hong Kong. Then a ghost from his past catches up with him, forcing him to help a former terrorist break out of a Bankok prison. Or face life behind bars once more.

Meanwhile, the Drug Enforcement Administration wants to nail the vicious drug warlord responsible fo rflooding the States with cheap heroin. And decides to use Hutch as a pawn in a deadly game.

Hutch's bid for freedom takes him into the lawless killing fields of the Golden Triangle, where the scene is set for one final act of betrayal.

©1997 Stephen Leather (P)2009 Isis Publishing Ltd Action & Adventure Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Law Exciting
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"In the top rank of thriller writers." (Jack Higgins)
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Fast pace, outstanding plot and his stunning descriptions are remarkable, I could perfectly visualise the sites and sounds of Bankok prison in all its glory ? though probably not reccomended! An excellent, well described ending and you will be pleased when the ?baddy? of the piece meets his well deserved end in the closing chapter! The narator, Paul Thornley is a true professionl and brings life to the book.

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A new author to me but as I love the far east I thought it sounded quite interesting and I wasn't disappointed. It was a fast paced thriller with qiute a few twists and a very satisfying end. I thought the narrator did really well with the various accents even if I did find his delivery a bit irksome at times. All in all a good listen giving a really good insight into the inside workings of the Thai justice system which I assume was fairly true to life.

Really enjoyable

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Character development in this book is exceptional. Good well paced suspense laden novel. I read it for the first time 5 years ago, listened to it on audiobook over the last week. if you want a great read, lots of suspense, a few unbelievable twists and turns then this one is for you... highly highly recommended

Just as good if not better 2nd time around

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In my opinion this is Stephen Leather’s best work as a stand alone book. Brilliantly narrated by Paul Thornley.

First class!

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This book kept me gripped throughout and as usual Paul Thornley does a great job. Highly recommend

Great book

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