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THE STRIFE OF RILEY (Crime Thriller) [Kindle Edition]

De-ann Black
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In this action–packed, modern thriller, based in Scotland, John Riley is tasked by the Glasgow police force to investigate the killing of a man whose computer insists never existed. Unfortunately, Riley discovers his own name is on the killer’s hit list, once again providing him with his usual measure of strife. As a historian and cyber sleuth, he’s also asked to help investigate the strange murder of a high ranking British politician. When the cases seem to be linked, this results in his past coming back to haunt him.

Riley has a double-edged existence and a dark, adventure filled past. He’s a former member of the SBS - the Special Boat Service, one of the most secretive units of the British Special Forces. Comparable to the SAS, the predominantly Royal Navy unit are experts on both land and sea.

Through his special investigations, Riley is drawn into dramatic and dangerous situations that go beyond the confines of his cyber sleuth expertise. Riley’s world is inhabited by criminals, politicians, the police and British military – and those with a mind for mystery and deceit.

This is the first book in a series of Riley novels. The second book, Guile, is available now as a script book on Kindle. Further titles in the series include: Fortune Favours the Brave; The Sealed Book; The Record Keeper; and Beyond This There Be Dragons.


LATEST RELEASE by De-ann Black APRIL 2012 - ELECTRIC SHADOWS (International Espionage Thriller).


About the Author:
De-ann Black is a bestselling author, traditionally published for over 15 years, with over 40 books published, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist.

She splits her time between Scotland, Dublin and London.


Her latest books include the thrillers, GUILE, and Moth to the Flame. The western adventure Cast a Dark Shadow. The Bitch-Proof Suit (Romantic Comedy), and THE CURE FOR LOVE (Romantic Comedy Novella).

New release September 2011 - OOPS! I'M THE PAPARAZZI (Romantic Comedy Novella).

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 720 KB
  • Print Length: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Toffee Apple Publishing; 1 edition (19 Feb 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003980C7G
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #701 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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If you like John Buchan you will enjoy this updated ripping yarn. Full of atmospheric settings, with impossibly strong, fit, intelligent men you will ignore the male protagonist's ability to need minimal sleep, excel in all endeavours, and be impervious to pain, to revel in this roller coaster of a ride.

I found this highly entertaining with a hero who is the epitome of macho maniliness (no modern, soul-searching wimps here). Great escapist yarn.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The Strife of Riley is a gripping, thought provoking thriller, full of action.

The characters are complex and credible, and the intricate story really kept me hooked.

The main character, Riley, is a fantastic hero. He's a modern sleuth and adventurous historian, with a secretive background as a former member of the British special forces (the SBS - Special Boat Service, one of the most secretive units of the British special forces).

There's the criminal underworld, police, politicians and Brit military characters all effortlessly woven into this gritty thriller. It's set mainly in Glasgow and Edinburgh and a naval base in Scotland, all of which were dark, harsh, rainy and atmospheric, but Riley has around four flashbacks to military missions he was on in the past and these range from the freezing terrain of the Arctic, to the desert in America's Death Valley. The way these scenes are written into the storyline was excellent. This author can write. And the dialogue was some of the best I've read in years. Even minor characters like the dodgy but loyal crooks who are friends of Riley, (Lucky and Jamesie) are really fleshed out and strong characters.

I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a first class thriller..
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A Great read 2 May 2012
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This is an un-put-downable book. It's fast paced; keeps you on the edge of your seat and is great to relax and read.
We could do with more of 'Riley' books. They're riveting and you actually feel as if you are there in the plot. Brilliant!
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