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Killing State

By: Judith O'Reilly
Narrated by: Nick Holbek
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The bullet in his brain isn't the problem. She is.

Michael North is a hero, with a bullet in the brain to prove it. A bullet which has rewired his neural pathways and heightened his sense of intuition. A bullet which is driving him mad.

Working for an extra-governmental agency called The Board, North knows one thing for sure. He is very good at killing very bad guys. But what happens when a hero is ordered to kill a good woman rather than a bad man? Because it turns out that rising political star, Honor Jones, MP, can't stop asking the right questions about the wrong people. He should follow orders. Shouldn't he?

©2018 Judith O’Reilly (P)2019 Head of Zeus Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Spies & Politics Suspense Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Political Espionage Action & Adventure

Critic reviews

"...fast-paced, packed with action, and introduces a series hero to watch." (Mick Herron)

"Terrific...highly recommended." (Lee Child)

"High-octane... Great debut." (Sunday Times Crime Club)
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This novel covers just of a weeks timeline, but my how things can change in a week. There were parts that were very graphic, but it was part of the lives being portrayed and it passed quickly enough. The story had lots of twists and turns, and sometimes it was hard to keep straight how all the characters were related, but then the story would press on. A great listen.

Twist and Turns

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Lots of twists and turns with good characters. Looking forward to more from the author.

Very good - great plot and excellent narration.

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I tried. It started out fine - I liked the premise and the characters and the narrator is great. After a while though the story got convoluted and the action scenes were sooooo long and overly described. I lost the plot. Usually if I make it halfway through a book I’ll finish it regardless but I quit this one at 75%.

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