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by Ava McCarthy (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (2 April 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007285906
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007285907
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 209,549 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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`What a delight... the tang of authenticity comes off every page' --Daily Mail

`An absorbing thriller in which brains eventually beat brawn. Harry Martinez could be seen as a female, online James Bond ... A fast-moving story makes this Irish writer's first novel a very good start'
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'Gripping... the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart...a storming debut thriller... in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and very easy to read, 21 Feb 2009
By Aisling Foley "AFMC" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This book was launched in Ireland at the beginning of Feb 09. If you like easy to read, crime thrillers, then this is for you. I found it hard to put down and finished it in a few days. I think it's similar to Harlan Coben books which for me means great stories without getting hung up in too much "padding" or detail.

The story flows extremely well. The character is very likeable and easily lends itself to future books. I'm already looking forward to the next one!

I know this is the author's first book and I hope she has many more.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally gripping, 13 April 2009
I loved this book and stayed up reading it until the early hours because I had to know the ending! It's fast-paced, tightly written, full of suspense and I particularly liked the heroine, Harry, who's tough but also very appealing. Great descriptions of the murky world of hackers. You can tell the author did her research. I'll definitely buy the next one in the series.
Emma from Surrey.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Page-Turner, 1 Mar 2009
Loved it! The opening chapter basically grabs you and after that it doesn't really let you go. The biggest "pluses" for me are the pace and the characters, particularly Harry who is a highly likeable heroine- a combination of high competence in hacking, poker and survival but is also lacking in confidence in her relationships, particularly with her father. For me, a great thriller is one with lots of pace and that doesn't get bogged down in detail, and with well-developed characters you can connect with, and this book hits the spot! Best comparison I can make is to early Grisham. I finished it in one weekend which is saying something for me. To use the cliché, it is "a great read" and a classic page-turner.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Candy Floss
This is a perfectly pleasant little read but it leaves no great lasting impression and can hardly be described as inspired. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. meiehofer

3.0 out of 5 stars Average thriller
Harry's father was jailed for insider trading several years ago, now the elusive ringleader of his circle, "The Prophet" wants what he claims is his money back, and believes... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good effort ...
This was a good effort. It was well written and well researched. It wasn't really my kind of story though. As another reviewer said: "Sensational? Not really. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Emanon

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for ages
Bought this book as I enjoy financial thrillers. Her first novel so started reading without any idea of how the writer would allow the plot to unfold. Read more
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This book ticks all the boxes for a read that entirely grips your senses and makes you take bits out of your day to read just a little bit more. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Annie

3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read
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Published 9 months ago by johnverp

5.0 out of 5 stars The Insider? Refused to put it down
I carried this book around with me and read it in the bank, at the post office and in the queue at Sainsbury's (where I bought it - their book of the month in April). Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. J. Webb

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Thriller
I pick this up in Dublin a few weeks ago and I have to say it is a great read. This thriller will grab you and won't let go. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read
Thoroughly enjoyed this well paced thriller that satisfies all of the demands of the modern reader. Harry is a well thought out protagonist with a dark side that cleverly enhances... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gabriel

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking read
I really enjoyed this one, it's a cracking read, tight 'bang-on' writing, and no mucking about. It's a bit of a page turner, and it rattles along at a great pace. Read more
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