- Paperback: 420 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; (Reissue) edition (16 Aug 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006178561
- ISBN-13: 978-0006178569
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,619,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Stephen Leather should be nestling in your bookshelves alongside Frederick Forsyth and Jack Higgins'
(Daily Mail ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.Bolton Evening News
'The sort of book that could easily take up a complete weekend - and be time really well spent . . . A story that's as topical as today's headlines'
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another great book from Stephen Leather.I enjoyed the book as i visit Hong Kong alot with my work and it was easy to relate to places mentioned in the book. I will not go into detail about the story as it would spoil your read , i will say if you enjoy Stephen Leather you will enjoy this one, happy reading.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Despite this being dated (before the 1997 handover), it remains a good read, and is recommended!
Howells is an ex-British assassin brought out of retirement to take out a Triad leader in Hong Kong. He kidnaps the daughter as bait, and takes on the wrath of all triads and the HK Police. At the same time the British, Chinese and CIA want to take out Howells.
The plot is strong and there are some very clever deceptions which keep the reader enthused. The novel is also a nice retrospect for those of us who have lived in HK pre-handover.
Howells is an ex-British assassin brought out of retirement to take out a Triad leader in Hong Kong. He kidnaps the daughter as bait, and takes on the wrath of all triads and the HK Police. At the same time the British, Chinese and CIA want to take out Howells.
The plot is strong and there are some very clever deceptions which keep the reader enthused. The novel is also a nice retrospect for those of us who have lived in HK pre-handover.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Not one of Leather's most known books, nonetheless it ranks right up there in value with his other works. From the beginning the reader is caught in a web of twisted conspiracy and international spies, a world of murder, treachery, revenge power and love. One can actually visualize the events as they take place, you are transformed into the times and surroundings by the author. One can "feel" the characters, they live and breath and the build-up reaching to the headlong confrontation between ex-SAS Howells, Dugan and Ng is unbeatable. This is a well-constructed stunning thriller that's well worth digging out-especially if you are a Stephen Leather fan.
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Another good book mr leather
Very good book but I wouldn't expect any less from Stephen leather. I have read pretty much all of Stephens books and find them generally attention grabbing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. Adamson
A first rate thriller in an exotic setting.
Hungry Ghost
This is a first rate thriller and should not be missed. Based in Hong Kong in the lead up to the "Handover" to China in 1997 it deals with "dirty tricks"... Read more
This is a first rate thriller and should not be missed. Based in Hong Kong in the lead up to the "Handover" to China in 1997 it deals with "dirty tricks"... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bibliophile
Gripping from start to finish
This is one of Stephen Leather's earlier books that I am happy to reread because it's so well written and such a good story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Freddie
2 dimensional plot
Recommended by friend who has read virtually all Stephen Leather's books.
Regrettably I found the plot two dimensional and predictable and the characters
too... Read more
Regrettably I found the plot two dimensional and predictable and the characters
too... Read more
Published 17 months ago by lucky8england
Great storylines
As usual with Stephen Leather very readable and enjoyable. Geoff Howells CIA hit man is brought out of retirement to kill Chinese Mafia leader Simon Ng. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2002 by "djenkins3"
Stephen Leather Rocks
Another graet effort by this author . All of his books are well written and fast paced. Overall if you have never read a Stephen Leather book I would suggest that you start with... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2002 by "djenkins3"
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