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Deadline (Hardcover)

by Simon Kernick (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (14 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593060008
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593060001
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 91,780 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!" --Harlan Coben
"Great plots, great characters, great action!" --Lee Child --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

ZOO, 18 July 2008
'The pace is unrelenting, the twists fun...and the characters are instantly engaging.'
--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The art of writing a fine thriller, 6 Aug 2008
By P. DATTA "Pritthijit Datta" (Stockton on Tees, Teesside) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deadline (Mass Market Paperback)
Simon Kernick proves to be an excellent thriller writer. The novel "Deadline" is a clear reflection of this. Word of mouth of communication persuaded me to actually read the novel. I am really satisfied with what I have read, as it is a well paced thriller novel that really intrigued me for long periods. The plot to the novel always surprised you, when you think it is all over.

The Deadline comprises an explosive plot, credible characters and a well portrayal of the criminal world of London. The suburban life is the key background of the novel. The story is about an ordinary businesswoman Andrea, who's daughter kidnapped by mysterious attackers and she is imposed an ransom to ensure the safe return of the daughter. What are the main motives for the kidnapping? Who can she trust? How does she cope with the terrible ordeals leading to the kidnapping? The answers will be all revealed in the novel.

Simon Kernick's novel demonstrates the art of writing a fine thriller. Deadline tops the list of fine thrillers I have read in recent times. It is richly entertaining and additive piece of reading.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Race against time - it certainly is!, 16 Jul 2008
This review is from: Deadline (Mass Market Paperback)
I've enjoyed all Simon Kernick's thrillers, and this one is the best yet. The characters are great especially DI Bolt who's made appearances in Relentless, Severed and now Deadline and who's shaping up to be a really interesting memorable character.

I think of Simon Kernick as a UK Harlan Coben, and this book reminded me of Harlan Coben's The Woods in that it focuses on ordinary people who you sympathise with, and then takes them right to the edge of what they're capable of. Deadline keeps you guessing all the way through, yet you literally can't put it down. When you do, you wonder, what would I have done if this had happened to me? Highly recommended!
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Holiday Read! , 16 Jul 2008
This review is from: Deadline (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this in just 2 days and could not put it down! It's fast and definitely furious.

I love crime writing and have watched Kernick just get better and better and Deadline is definitely one of the best. The plot is cleverly structured and there are plenty of twists and turns. The characters are very well-rounded and you just have to keep reading as Kernick drip-feeds you details of their lives.

Perfect beach/commuter read...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mistakes on back cover
I got the large print edition of this book and as usual read the plot on the back cover.
Can't believe how many mistakes there were! Read more
Published 13 days ago by D. I. Udberg

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
Have just finished this book. Having read Simon Kernick before I don't feel that this is one of his best. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mrs. V. Bradley

1.0 out of 5 stars Deadline- Simon Kernick
Having read this average thriller using a bookmark and taking care of the actual book, I passed it on to my husband to read. Read more
Published 22 days ago by I. Morrill

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid thriller
Whilst the story began a little slowly, once the pace picked up it never relented. Packed with intrigue and action, this is the first novel I've read in a long time, and I tore... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Mr. B. Hodgkinson

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
This was advertised by WHSmith as "if you like Dan Brown, you'll love this." Well it's nothing like Dan Brown. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Dormon

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but not one of Kernick's best
Simon Kernick writes gritty London based thrillers, all of them are good and some are excellent. Although this is not one of his best, it is still a worthy read... Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Brett

3.0 out of 5 stars Simon Kernick DEADLINE
Brilliant plot only spoiled by constant use of the 'F' word. I am sure Simon's earlier books were not so littered with such offensive swear words.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. Booker

1.0 out of 5 stars Unengaging plod
I read a lot of crime fiction and this is the poorest book I (or my wife) can remember reading.

On several occasions I found myself having to go back a couple of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by DrGoodspeed

5.0 out of 5 stars What a writer.....
This is the first thriller book I have read that gripped me at page one and held me until the end. The twist and turns were so cleverly written and being aware of different... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ughelli

3.0 out of 5 stars Deadline is Fine
The fourteen year old daughter has been kidnapped, the husband has disappeared, and the mother's got 48 hours to find half a million pounds. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. John Frank Herbert

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