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First Response
- Narrated by: Paul Thornley
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
From best-selling writer Stephen Leather comes an utterly addictive all-action thriller in which a huge terrorist threat to the capital can only be stopped by one man.
From the best-selling author of the Spider Shepherd and Jack Nightingale series comes First Response, the utterly addictive new thriller by Stephen Leather.
London is under siege.
Nine men in suicide vests primed to explode hold hostages in nine different locations around the city, and are ready to die for their cause.
Their mission: to force the government to release jihadist prisoners from Belmarsh Prison.
Their deadline: 6 p.m. Today.
But the bombers are cleanskins, terrorists with no obvious link to any group, and who do not appear on any anti-terror watch list. What has brought them together on this one day to act in this way?
Mo Kamran is the Superintendent in charge of the Special Crime and Operations branch of the Met. As the disaster unfolds and the SAS, armed police, and other emergency services rush to the scenes, he is tasked with preventing the biggest terrorist outrage the capital has ever known.
But nothing is what it seems. And only Kamran has the big picture. Will anyone believe him?
A chillingly plausible and pulse-pounding depiction of how London might be held to ransom in a concerted terrorist attack: this is thriller writing at its very best.
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- Lareine
- 07-07-18
Really good storyline
I enjoyed this storyline. It was full of emotions and scary too, to think that this is possible.
The twist at the end was unexpected and well done. Well worth listening to. I would definitely recommend this book. I enjoy Stephen Leather books, though have thought that Paul Thornley can sometimes confuse because his tone doesn’t change when the scene changes, and it often takes a bit to realize he’s not on the same character or scene. There’s often no break from one to the other. He’s narrated most of the Stephen Leather books I’ve listened to, and I’ve had the same complaint about all of them.
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- John
- 28-11-17
Excellent
Really did not want to stop listening. Rollercoaster of a ride with a surprising twist.
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- Demelzza
- 15-09-16
Gripping for the start
Such a great story, so absorbing from the very start, brilliantly read and highly recommended to anyone who likes a fast paced storyline.
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- GlennMCMLXXIV
- 27-09-16
Really enjoyable & relevant!
Didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. Highly recommend to everyone
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- Susi
- 17-05-16
Fantastic!
I enjoyed this enormously... The plot is brilliant; perfectly paced, never slow, and the characters are beautifully drawn... The narrative is perfect - what a lovely voice... I was completely drawn into the whole thing... Spellbinding... More please!
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- Sylv Sheehan
- 28-08-16
I LOVED THIS BOOK
If you could sum up First Response in three words, what would they be?
Fast, furious, enjoyable
What did you like best about this story?
Full on action all the way through.
Have you listened to any of Paul Thornley’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I like his style of reading, and the characterisation
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I was gripped - there were a few minor things which made me laugh, and a few little queries in my head about some of the things which went on - they were later explained
Any additional comments?
I like a thriller, and this does not disappoint
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- Nigel
- 25-08-16
excellent!
enjoyed listening to this. some bits predictable and some surprises too. narrator spot on (as usual).
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- Suzanne
- 09-04-16
First Response
Excellent story with great twist. Usual superb narration from Paul Thornily. Definitely a 5 star read or listen.
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- Mr James
- 16-06-22
A Brilliant Plot
As you’d expect… yet another fantastic book. The plot was full of intriguing pieces of the puzzle…
Paul Thornley is a great narrator who truly places good grounding to the characters.
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- MRS
- 26-03-23
Fantastic as always
Wow did not see that coming. As always you keep the tension all way to the end ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰
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