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A Deniable Death

By: Gerald Seymour
Narrated by: Paul Panting
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MI6 plan to assassinate the leading maker of IEDs - roadside bombs- as he leaves his house in Iran. But first, they need to know when he is leaving. So it is that Danny 'Badger' Baxter finds himself in Iran, lumbered with a partner he loathes, lying next to a mosquito-infested marsh, observing the house. And knowing that if they are caught, Her Majesty's Government will deny all knowledge of them.

©2011 Gerald Seymour (P)2011 W F Howes Ltd Espionage Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Middle East Iran Suspense
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Be patient with this book-it is a slow burner but well worth it. The second half is almost unbearably tense. So much so that I found myself chewing my lip with anxiety as I listened.As with all the Gerald Seymour books I've listened to, his characters are so well-rounded that it's impossible not to empathise with them all - even a bomb-maker, for goodness sake. His research and understanding of his subject is as always, impeccable. I highly recommend this, especially for anyone who's ever wondered about what it's really like to be a covert operative.

Slow burner but leads to almost unbearable tension

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This was an unusual plot but the layout of the characters and storyline are becoming a little bit too like a standard formula for GS and lack the originality of his earlier works, time for a change of direction for GS I think. Nevertheless, it is a good listen to those unfamiliar with GS's books and worthwhile for that, its just I've either read or listened to all his previous books and they're becoming a bit tired.

Plot too similar to his other books

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I didnt like it at first then i had to finish it. A sad story of the world we live in and the emotions that war can bring.

Real and scary

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This is a wide ranging tale which necessarily takes time to build with a diverse cast whose roles and backstories are carefully delineated. It’s also a complex situation and Gerald Seymour doesn’t insult his reader’s intelligence by simplifying it too much. So, stick with it, when the story really gets going it’s unstoppable.

Slow burn but worth it

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Having grown up near RAF Lyneham, I was intrigued by the blurb. It is a gritty story, reflective of decisions made for the greater good, and just how far collateral damage can reach.

The narrator did an excellent job, but I do have one negative comment. If narrators are to read foreign words, please check pronunciation first! What was written as Marienkirche (church of Maria) became Marine Kirsch, literally translating as "marine cherry". Other mispronunciations are easily borne but, when so badly changing the meaning of what has been said......

Gripping!

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