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Blowback
Blowback
You can't outrun your past--especially when it wants you dead Elite assassin Adrian Hell thought he could leave the bloodshed behind. Now semi-retired in Tokyo, he's found love and uneasy peace. But when a simple job puts him in the crosshairs of the Yakuza and a ghost from his past, he's forced into a brutal fight for survival.
You can't outrun your past unless you bury it for good. A twist of fate puts Adrian Hell in the crosshairs of the Yakuza. Pushed beyond his limits, he will unleash a side of himself no one has seen before.
Two years on from the heart-breaking events in Thicker Than Blood, Adrian has semi-retired in Tokyo. He takes low-level contracts to keep boredom at bay. He's found an unlikely love and an uneasy peace. But a ghost from his past is lurking in the shadows, looking to destroy everything he's worked for. Vengeance makes a powerful enemy.
Genre: Action Thriller
Key Themes: Assassins, Mystery, Organised Crime, Revenge, Vigilante Justice
Praise for the Adrian Hell series:
5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!
5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read.
5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)
5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best books I've ever read.
5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.
Series: Adrian Hell Series
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781036703028
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 384
About the Author
James P. Sumner began his self-publishing journey in 2013. He's now the author of over 20 titles, and the recipient of numerous writing accolades, including a 2015 Winner of the Kindle Scout program, and the ATAI Best Thriller and Best General Fiction 2017 for this novel, Thicker Than Blood. His original, fast-paced, and thought-provoking thrillers span three popular series: Adrian Hell, GlobaTech, and Roach. He has also created a sci-fi series, A Chorus of Stars β a passion project inspired by his life-long love of genre classics like Star Wars and The Expanse. This has brought him to a whole new audience who are already hooked on his work. Make sure to follow him on Amazon to stay up-to-date with his new releases. For all the other important social media and mailing list links, you can visit his website.
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