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Agent Seventeen

The Richard and Judy Summer 2023 pick - the most intense and thrilling crime action thriller of the year, for fans of Jason Bourne and James Bond: WINNER OF THE 2023 IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER
By John Brownlow
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In Agent Seventeen by John Brownlow, the protagonist is a skilled hitman assigned one last mission that forces him to navigate a perilous world of deceit and danger. Known only by his number, Seventeen is thrust into a web of conspiracy where trust is a rare commodity, and every decision could mean the difference between life and death. This crime thriller delivers gripping suspense and intricate twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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If you crave a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and high-stakes scenarios, this book should capture your attention. It may appeal to you if you're fascinated by espionage, complex characters, and relentless suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story's thrilling twists and dynamic pacing create a compelling read for anyone who enjoys crime and thriller genres.

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One hundred years. Seventeen assassins. One hell of a ride.
A larger-than-life, non-stop thriller for fans I Am Pilgrim and Gregg Hurwitz.

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The Richard and Judy Book Summer 2023 Club Pick

Winner of the 2023 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award

His days are numbered. But so are yours.

'Keeps readers on the edge of their seats through a roller-coaster ride of high-octane action that builds to an explosive finale' Sunday Express

'Propulsive . . . outstanding' Sunday Times

'Pacy' Literary Review

'Fresh and entertaining - it's no surprise it has been snapped up by Hollywood!' Daily Mail

'Highly entertaining and compulsively readable' Whitcoulls, NZ

'Brownlow is off to a good start' Publishers Weekly

Call me Seventeen. I have no other name, not any more.

Sixteen killers have done this job before me. Officially, I don't exist, but every government uses me. I'm the most feared hitman in the world.

But nobody gets to do this job for long. Because to be the best, you must beat the best, and there are rivals on my tail.

My days are numbered. But until then, it's one hell of a ride.

'Reinvents the hitman novel. It's a cinematic rollercoaster, full of authentic emotion and high-octane action. The tension explodes off the pages; John Brownlow is a master of suspense - Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Traitor's Dance

'Utterly gripping from the get-go' Irish Independent

'A slick, clever, edge-of-the-seat thriller' Crime Review

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Agent Seventeen by John Brownlow is lauded as a thrilling and intense entry into the modern spy genre, with numerous reviewers highlighting its edge-of-the-seat excitement and high-octane action. The novel is praised for its gripping suspense, cinematic style, and engaging narrative that keeps readers guessing. Critics also note the book's ability to blend authentic emotional depth with thrilling action, making it both an exhilarating and a fresh read within the genre.

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ISBN: 9781529382570

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction John Brownlow Spy & Espionage Thriller

About the Author

John Brownlow holds British/Canadian citizenship and lives two hours north of Toronto. He wrote the film Sylvia, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig, the TV series Fleming about Ian Fleming's work as a spy and the genesis of James Bond, and the TV series The Miniaturist, adapted from Jessie Burton's best-selling novel. You can follow him on Twitter @johnbrownlow.

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