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Cold Kill (Dan Shepherd Mysteries) (Paperback)

by Stephen Leather (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (10 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340834129
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340834121
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Do you like your thrillers to increase your pulse rate.... but only slightly? And do you like your thrillers to leave you with a feeling that (in the end) everything is right with the world? Then avoid Stephen Leather--and such books of his as Cold Kill. Leather is not a writer who is particularly interested in soothing the reader--but for those of us who like to tackle thrillers that seem to be genuinely engaged with the modern world, he is essential reading.

Reflecting the fact that crime is now a global industry, with major criminals hopping easily from continent to continent, this latest outing for Leather’s resourceful undercover operative Dan ‘Spider’ Shepherd catapults him into a new role. Asylum seekers have been bringing fake euros into the UK in a scam organised by the Albanian Mafia, while Bangladeshi moneychangers handle the London logistics. At the same time, terrorist organisations are busily recruiting men and women who are able to move easily between Western countries without drawing any attention to themselves. And these new recruits are, of course, being handed lethal assignments that it's up to people like Dan to stop. Going undercover, he makes contact with a major Albanian criminal in France, and discovers that (for the right money) British passports are easily obtainable. Soon, Dan is on the trail of a suspected terrorist, and many lives will be at stake unless he can bring a major international conspiracy to a halt.

Stephen Leather has long had the measure of fast moving thrillers such as this, and everything (including the pulse-pounding climax aboard a Eurostar train) is orchestrated with maximum finesse.
--Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.



Sunday Life, Belfast on SOFT TARGET

'A riveting read'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stephen Leather, 4 Sep 2006
By M. J. Joynes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cold Kill (A Dan Shepherd Mystery Series) (Hardcover)
I've been reading Stephen Leather for 9 years and year after year wait with baited breath for his next novel to come out. I think he's one of this country's most talented writers and his past experience as a journalist shows through in both his research and his use of language and prose. I've found all of his books fast-paced, easy to read and very, very well written. If I have one criticism I think that some of his plot-lines are maybe weaker than others - The Fireman, for instance - but it was none the less gripping or enthralling. I get the impression that his books have only recently started getting the exposure they deserve in supermarkets,etc and hopefully in the future he will begin to become as much a household name as Jack Higgins. If you want a damned good thriller writer who with Soft Target managed to predict the London bombings roughly a year before they happened, with topical story-lines and relentless pace, suspense, and gritty realism then I would strongly recommend Stephen Leather's novels. I think he truly is a wonderful, wonderful writer and I hope his success continues.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars an inside view of terrorism, 16 Feb 2006
This review is from: Cold Kill (Dan Shepherd Mysteries) (Paperback)
This is the 3rd Dan shepard book and what a fantastic read, it gives you an insight into terrorism, Stephen leather is a fantastic writer who puts the reader right into the action, i would suggest you read the other two dan shepard books as if you just read this you may not enjoy it, it gives more insight into dan shepard and also terrorism. what an excellent book and a fantastic read. well done stephen leather on yet another fantastic read.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This author just gets better!, 13 Feb 2006
By J. Cudbertson "camban99" (Hull, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cold Kill (Dan Shepherd Mysteries) (Paperback)
Principal character Dan 'Spider' Shepherd returns for another gripping episode reprising his role as an ex-SAS man turned undercover policeman. Beautifully crafted story of the war against terror contrasted by the background of his well rounded life away from his work. Truly absorbing and enjoyable craftsmanship. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cold kill, hot reading
Following a list of other reviewers means one has to find something a little different to say in one's own review. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael Watson

4.0 out of 5 stars Another cracker!
The 3rd Spider Shepherd story from Leather and this continues his excellent thriller series. Here we have a Saudi operative leading local cells into terrorist activities whilst... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Clive

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
From the chilly waters of the North Sea to a speeding Eurostar train heading for the Channel Tunnel with a bomb on board, this book grabs the reader and won't let go. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2007 by Peter Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
I loved this book. It's the first Stephen Leather book I've read and will definately read others. My husband, who is not a book reader, also read this and couldn't out it down!!
Published on 29 May 2007 by S. Brady

3.0 out of 5 stars ITS COMING, ITS COMING!.......no its not.........
I read the back of this book; 'hundreds of innocents on a train underwater on the eurostar* and its up to one person to save them all', sounds good, yea? Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by KidRizz

5.0 out of 5 stars Stephen Leather Books in general
To all who like to read fast-paced thrillers, get your hands on all this author's books. In my opinion they are all unputdownable. Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2006 by Mr. D. Hickey

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great thriller from a master storyteller
The third in the Dan Shepard series, and in my mind the author just keeps getting better. His earlier books tended to start off slowly. Read more
Published on 17 April 2006 by R. markus

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