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An action packed techno-espionage thriller featuring suave British agent Paul Richter
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Hauled back early from an exercise with the SAS, Paul Richter is tasked with a short-notice extraction job. It goes unexpectedly well, and as a kind of reward he’s given an easy one: he’s to investigate the case of James Holden, a middle-aged Englishman living in Dubai, who appears able to predict terrorist attacks. It should be simple – a break in the sun and a couple of days’ work at most – but, almost as soon as he arrives in Dubai, he is diverted to Bahrain. Then it all starts getting complicated. Who is the secretive patient in the Manama hospital? Who has slaughtered a dozen people at a remote stable in Saudi Arabia just to steal one horse? And why has a US State Department jet carrying a specialist CIA team been diverted to Cairo? Nothing seems to make sense until Richter finally uncovers the outlines of a plot that will come to fruition during the world’s richest horse-race. But, behind the scenes, an even more complex scheme is being executed and Richter is in a race against time to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack on the city of Dubai itself.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nicely paced, this thriller pulls you in through a multiple thread to a satisfying conclusion, although the title is a fairly good indicator of what will happen at the end. The hero is a little "James Bond" in his ability to kill and bed bad guys and women (in that order) but the author just gets away with it. Paul Richter's appearance on the scene at the right moment can feel a little contrived but the pacing of the plot whisks you past the "Hey! Why did..." with skill. As with all good airport thrillers the plot is far more important than the characters and Mr Barrington has real control over a twisty, intriguing plot and doesn't bother us with too much back story that would simply hold things up. Yet another clever thriller. I am looking forward to the next.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is un put a down able. You're taken to several different destinations at once so you have a great overall understanding of whats going on but the sub plots are kept secret to keep you guessing. Only downside is this being the 2nd Richter book I've read the plot seems very similar. Terrorist stealing big bomb and him being the hero that saves the day. It's very james bond without the gadgets and a more realistic uptodate feel. Having said that it's still a great read and I'll follow his exploits as long as James Barrington writes about him. If you like good old fashioned english hero's saving the day then this is for you.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoy James Barrington'd novels and this was no exception although it does not hit the high points of Timebomb or Pandemic.
This is partly because it is a little overly complex and the story does not, at times, bear up to too much scrutiny it how it all comes together. But the reason this still stand sout is that in his lead character, British agent Paul Richter, Barrington has a real winner and the story lights up everytime he is on the page. Here a lot of events come together in Dubai and Richter must follow a trail of bodies and incidents to uncover a complex plan aimed at the heart of the Saudi's.
As I said, over complex but still a fast moving and entertaining thriller. My advice to the author would be to have a stronger focus on Richter next time but his thrillers are well worth seeking out and I await the next one with eager anticipation. The author does not yet have the recognition his thrillers deserve, and I hope that changes soon.
This is partly because it is a little overly complex and the story does not, at times, bear up to too much scrutiny it how it all comes together. But the reason this still stand sout is that in his lead character, British agent Paul Richter, Barrington has a real winner and the story lights up everytime he is on the page. Here a lot of events come together in Dubai and Richter must follow a trail of bodies and incidents to uncover a complex plan aimed at the heart of the Saudi's.
As I said, over complex but still a fast moving and entertaining thriller. My advice to the author would be to have a stronger focus on Richter next time but his thrillers are well worth seeking out and I await the next one with eager anticipation. The author does not yet have the recognition his thrillers deserve, and I hope that changes soon.
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Never got past the first few pages.
I used the 'Look Inside' feature. I read a few pages of the beginning of this novel, just as I might do in a walk-in bookshop. Read more
Published 20 months ago by What The Dickens?
Paul Richter again
James Barrington continues his tale of Paul Richter with the (can't wait to turn the next page) speed associated with previous novels. A thoroughly entertaining read.
Published 21 months ago by Anthony J. Cokes
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I was torn over whether to give Payback, James Barrington's latest Paul Richter adventure, three stars or four. Read more
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