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A Listmania! list by Headhunter "g-zero" (London, United Kingdom)
 
Flashman (The Flashman Papers)
1.  Flashman (The Flashman Papers) by George MacDonald Fraser
The list author says:
  "For those who like historical fiction to be written well, you simply cannot beat the adventures of Flashman.  Start here, and you will immediately invest in the rest."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

The Cardinal of the Kremlin
2.  The Cardinal of the Kremlin by Tom Clancy
The list author says:
  "There are many good Clancy novels (Patriot Games, Hunt for Red October), but for me this is his very best."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Term Limits: A Novel
3.  Term Limits: A Novel by Vince Flynn
The list author says:
  "Start here to discover a new talent in American thriller writing, then move on to the Mitch Rapp dominated sequels."
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Fourth Protocol
4.  The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth
The list author says:
  "As with Clancy, Forsyth has written many great political thrillers (Dogs of War, Fist of God) but this one is Lady Thatcher's favourite - what more recommendation is needed?"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

American Tabloid
5.  American Tabloid by James Ellroy
The list author says:
  "A truly great American crime novel from a modern day Raymond Chandler - he revels in political sleaze, I can't wait until he writes his long-promised Clinton era novel..."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man
6.  Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man by David Hardy
The list author says:
  "Time to stop giving this man a free ride - free your mind and read about his lies."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Eastern Approaches
7.  Eastern Approaches by Fitzroy Hew Maclean
The list author says:
  "Barking mad, and gloriously so.  This look at a true British hero will leave you wondering why we don't make them like that any more."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Beyond the Limits: The Lessons Learned from a Lifetime's Adventures
8.  Beyond the Limits: The Lessons Learned from a Lifetime's Adventures by Ranulph Fiennes
The list author says:
  "A modern day Fitzroy, although the out of print Living Dangerously illustrates this better."
£12.99   Used & New from: £0.02
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

When Character Was King: a Story
9.  When Character Was King: a Story by Peggy Noonan
The list author says:
  "America's greatest 20th century President for beginners."
£7.61   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

'Salem's Lot
10.  'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Still King's best novels, though he has many strong contenders."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

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