A unique story that is a hugely descriptive and atmospheric thriller. Fast paced with characters you come to care about and identify with. One of the best books I have read this year.
I have never tried this author before, but I absolutely loved this story. In fact it's probably one of the best books I have read this year. So descriptive and fast paced - I actually found myself holding my breath on more than one occasion whilst racing through the pages. I learnt a lot too as I imagine the research was meticulous.
I really identified with the characters too - always a test of a good book to get drawn in and really care about what happens, good and bad. It would make a great film! It's a book that really has you rooting for the good guys - or guy, Raglan, a totally believable character.
Am now going to read more David Gilman!
A gripping read, well researched and with great characters. Who could ask for more?!
Although David Gilman is an award winning author this was the first of his books that I had tried. For the first couple of chapters I must admit I didn’t know if I would stay the course. It was all very informative in terms of organisations, protocols etc. but too much description seemed at first to blunt the action. I needn’t have worried, by the time I was a couple more chapters in I had difficulty putting it down! "The Englishman", one Dan Raglan, moves from the desert border of Algeria with The French Legionnaires, to a kidnap in West London and then on to a Russian penal colony in the middle of nowhere with consummate ease - and Gilman makes the character so believable that there is no question in one’s mind that this could happen! A gripping read, well researched and with great characters. Who could ask for more?!
Thoroughly enjoyed this gripping novel from start to finish.
Simply brilliant!
A really great read, with a true grit.
The action rolls from each page, keeping you coming back for more.
The Englishman is portrayed at his best across the continents.
Fearless in a quest for answers, Dan Raglan leads us on a gripping journey of believable events.
You'll be hooked.