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Scar Tissue

The Debut Thriller from the No.1 Bestselling Author and Star of SAS: Who Dares Wins
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Scar Tissue by Ollie Ollerton is a gripping crime thriller that follows the life of a troubled ex-soldier named Alex Abbott. Haunted by his past and struggling to adjust to civilian life, Alex gets embroiled in a dangerous mission to confront a ruthless syndicate. Filled with tension and moral dilemmas, the story explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the fine line between justice and revenge.
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You might like this gripping read if you enjoy fast-paced, intense thrillers filled with raw emotion and gritty real-world insights. Written by a former special forces operative, it offers a blend of action, suspense, and psychological depth that delves into the complexities of survival and redemption. With its authentic voice and thrilling plot twists, it's perfect for fans of intense crime stories with a strong, character-driven narrative.

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The first Alex Abbott thriller from former-Special Forces soldier turned number one bestselling author Ollie Ollerton.

The first Alex Abbott thriller from former-Special Forces soldier turned number one bestselling author Ollie Ollerton

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Ex-Special Forces soldier Alex Abbott escaped the Middle East under a cloud and now lives hand-to-mouth in Singapore. Scraping a living as a gun for hire and estranged from his family, Abbott is haunted by ghosts of the past, drinking to dull the pain. Life's tough, but there is one upside - at least he's not in Baghdad.

That's about to change.

When a job goes badly wrong, Abbott's in hot water. Next, he learns that his military son, Nathan, is missing in Iraq. Knowing something is wrong, needing to find his son and desperate for redemption, Abbott has no choice but to go back.

Returning to Baghdad, Abbott renews old acquaintances and begins his search for Nathan. The body count rises as old wounds open and he struggles to confront his demons, self-medicating the only way he knows how. But when one of his old crew turns up dead in mysterious circumstances and the link with Nathan is clear, Abbott begins to suspect a trap.

But who is the hunter? And who is the hunted?

LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW ALEX ABBOTT THRILLER, ALL OR NOTHING, OUT NOVEMBER 2021

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788703826

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BLINK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Matthew 'Ollie' Ollerton is a former Special Forces soldier and was one of the founding Directing Staff on Channel 4's hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins and SAS Australia.

Ollie's military career began at the age of 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos and toured operationally in Northern Ireland and in Iraq for Operation Desert Storm. He subsequently spent six years in the Special Boat Service rising to team leader, before working in Iraq as a private security contractor and carrying out anti-child-trafficking charity work in South-East Asia.

Ollie now spends his time as an entrepreneur running multiple companies including Break-Point, Battle Ready and has a busy public speaking business. He is passionate about helping veterans through the Break-Point Academy and lends his support to many veteran charities.

His books, Break Point and Battle Ready, have both been Sunday Times bestsellers. Scar Tissue is his first novel.

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