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Bad Soldier

Danny Black Thriller 4
Series: Danny Black
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Bad Soldier by Chris Ryan is an intense thriller centred around ex-SAS operative Danny Black, who is pulled back into the world of high-stakes intrigue and danger. He is tasked with a deadly mission involving a violent terrorist network, pushing him to his physical and mental limits. As he navigates through perilous landscapes and complex alliances, Danny confronts enemies who threaten not just his life but also global security.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you're drawn to adrenaline-pumping stories with a strong military backdrop. The author, known for his authentic detail and action-packed narratives, weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, perfect for readers who appreciate fast-paced plots and well-developed characters.

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When the world goes to hell, who then is the bad soldier?

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A migrant boat battles through the rough Mediterranean. Its passengers are desperate, starving and scared.

They are also being ruthlessly targeted by the SAS.

Islamic State militants are smuggling themselves into Europe using these boats. Only by locating such men before they make it into the UK can the Regiment stop them committing their acts of terror on British soil.

When one of these migrants reveals plans for a sickening Christmas Day atrocity in London, SAS operative Danny Black is tasked with infiltrating the most dangerous theatre of war in the world: Islamic State heartland.

There, he and his team must lift a brutal IS commanderβ€”the only man who knows all the details of the London attack. The commander surrounds himself with vicious militants and a harem of sex slaves whom he treats in the most sadistic ways imaginable. And his jihadi wife is, if possible, even more abominable than him.

As Danny pits himself against the violent thugs of the Islamic State, he learns that it is not just the UK that is under threat. His very presence on the mission has put at risk the safety of those closest to him. And he discovers that there are greater forces at work here, who do not care if the innocent live or die.

Now there is nothing Danny will not do, no line he will not cross, to protect his family. Whether that makes him a good soldier or a bad soldier he neither knows nor cares. Because as he is fast learning, it is sometimes impossible to tell the difference between the two.

And as every SAS soldier is trained to understand, the worst threats often come from the most unexpected places...

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Bad Soldier by Chris Ryan has been praised by the Sunday Times for its expertly crafted operational scenes. Such reviews highlight its gripping and realistic portrayal of thrilling action sequences, characteristic of Ryan's engaging storytelling style in the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444783360

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Coronet Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His novels have gone on to inspire the Sky One series Strike Back.

Born near Newcastle in 1961, Chris Ryan joined the SAS in 1984. During his ten years there he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris Ryan was the only member of an eight-man unit to escape from Iraq, where three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal.

He wrote about his experiences in the bestseller The One That Got Away, which was adapted for screen, and since then has written three other works of non-fiction, fourteen bestselling novels and a series of childrens' books.

Like playing Call of Duty, Battlefield, or Medal of Honour, Chris Ryan's writing will put you at the heart of the action.

You can find out more information on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisRyanBooks. You can also follow Chris on Twitter @exSASChrisRyan

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