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The Survivor [Paperback]

Gregg Hurwitz
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12 April 2012

From the eleventh storey of a Los Angeles high-rise, Nate looks out on the city - the traffic, the trees, the beach beyond. He breathes deeply. And then he moves one foot off the ledge and into thin air.

But before he can jump, gunshots ring out from within the building.

A robbery is in progress. And Nate, with nothing to lose but the life he was about to give up, decides to intervene.

What happens next plunges Nate into mortal danger . . . and reunites him with the family he hasn't known for years - a family he will do anything to protect.

Packed with twists and suspense, hurtling forward at relentless speed, The Survivor is a gripping, unforgettable story of sacrifice, redemption and heroism - a thriller to rival the very best of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.


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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (12 April 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0751545406
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751545401
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 3.1 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 75,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Pulse-stopping stuff...remarkably moving (The Times )

Hurwitz creates vivid and detailed scenes, but still manages to keep his stories fast-paced and gripping (Essentials )

Once again Hurwitz delivers the goods (Good Book Guide )

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The new thriller following the stupendous success of You're Next --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars AN ABSOLUTE THRILLING RIDE! 12 April 2012
Format:Paperback
Gregg Hurwitz has done it again!
After his countless bestsellers there is no doubt that he is still one of the greatest writers and on top of his game!
With "The Survivor" he comes up once again with one of his very likeable all American heroes which would probably be very corny in any other story, but Hurwitz has the talent to make his characters come alive while reading and to make them absolutely believable!
Nate Overbay is an ex-army man and he suffers from ALS, a disease that has left him with not much time on his hands. With nothing to lose he tries to end his life... only to find himself having to fight harder than ever to make sure his family is safe.
The Survivor is one thrill ride and once you get on there is no stopping, you can't put the book down once you've started to read it.
While the action is heavily pumping throughout the pages Hurwitz never forgets to give his characters depth and there is enough space for really moving moments. He provides enough background story to be able to comprehend the motifs and actions of his protagonists without endless blabbing (like so many others do!)!
The villains are larger than life and reminded me of the classic old James Bond movies!
So, with a deep bow to Gregg Hurwitz I can only quote the famous song from a James Bond movie and say "Nobody does it better"!
If you haven't started reading Hurwitz yet now is the time to do it!!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Action packed.... 23 April 2012
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I have only read one of Gregg Hurwitz' books and really enjoyed it, so when I saw his new release out I promptly downloaded it onto my Kindle. Luckily for me I had a few days off work and decided this was a perfect time to settle down and make a start. However, I probably should have known better and realised very quickly that this book certainly wasn't one that would make me settle!

From the very beginning the action is full on, Gregg Hurwitz put the pedal to the metal and the reader has no choice but to go along for the ride. The opener of the book (and this is not a spoiler as it is on the main synopsis on the back of the book); starts with Nate Overbay looking down eleven floors whilst contemplating his own suicide. Within seconds he hears gunshots and realises that he is witnessing a major bank heist and that people's lives are at risk other than his own.

From this very first chapter the book is very high octane (LOVE those words together) and Nate decides to put other people's feelings before his own. Nate was a former military guy and his training kicks in and he makes a decision to tray and save these people. What Nate fails to realise is that the one man that got away is also the same person that will make his life hell.

From this point on we see Nate try to keep his estranged family safe. The book takes some amazing turns and at times I felt worn out by Nate's attempts to keep his family safe. This book may be a slight stretch on the truth but it certainly keeps you hooked. The one element of this book that I liked was the fact that Nate was ill with a disease that I didn't know all that much about. It seemed to me by the end of it that Gregg Hurwitz did an amazing job of making this part of the story without overdoing it.

I must say that by the end I not only felt worn out, but was disappointed to have finished a great book. Thankfully I have lots of his other books in my large and ever extending to read list. A definite must for fans of the action packed kinda book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars book review 29 Jun 2012
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this was a very good read. the storyline kept me engrossed from start to finish. i look fordward to his next offering. lets hope i it wont be too long.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
Straight into the action from the first page.An easy read,fast, engrossing,and hard to put down.You know what your gonna get with this bloke,having read a few of his books... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andy P
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Excellent. Couldn't put it down.several twists and turns in their keep you gripped right up to the dramatic conclusion. Great
Published 2 months ago by N MacPherson
4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing to lose...
One morning in Los Angeles, Nate Overbay, a divorced former solider suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and slowly dying from ALS (Lou Gehrig disease) steps out onto the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer
4.0 out of 5 stars The Survivor
I have read a few books by Gregg Hurwitz and they are always a thrilling read. This one is no exception. Read more
Published 3 months ago by EssexReader
4.0 out of 5 stars Good escapist read
The Survivor is Gregg Hurwitz's latest book - following on the heels of his previous bestseller - You're Next. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Luanne Ollivier
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
First book I read by Gregg Hurwitz was Your Next and I enjoyed it tremendously so was keen to read The Survivor. I was not disappointed. It never stops. Read more
Published 9 months ago by johnny raven
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Highly recommended in new thriller fiction
From the ledge of a building contemplating suicide to a real life-change in pages. Our hero is sick and dying and wants a quick way out for him and the family that has moved on... Read more
Published 10 months ago by rhosymynydd
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok holiday read
I have only read one previous novel by this author which was 'You're next ' and I loved it. I am a fan of Linwood Barclay and the previous novel I read did remind me of his work... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tilly Tompkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hurwitz Winner!
Lucky enough to have been bought my first Gregg Hurwitz novel as a present and I'm now working my way through his whole collection. Read more
Published 11 months ago by LilBad1
3.0 out of 5 stars Not His Best Work
Having read all of the author's previous work, you get to know what makes his stories a success, notably fast pace tales, full of twists and turns and plenty of tension and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by 1fcscout
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