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Hard Landing

The 1st Spider Shepherd Thriller
By Stephen Leather
Series: The Spider Shepherd Thrillers
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In Hard Landing by Stephen Leather, undercover cop Dan "Spider" Shepherd is tasked with infiltrating a high-security prison to befriend a key criminal figure. As part of his mission, Shepherd faces the dual challenge of maintaining his cover while extracting crucial information. The tension rises as his undercover identity is constantly at risk of being exposed in this gripping crime thriller.
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You might enjoy this book if you love fast-paced crime thrillers with a gritty, authentic feel. With its gripping plot and compelling characters, it dives into the world of undercover police work and the intense dangers involved. Stephen Leather's storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Hard Landing

The ebook and paperback international bestseller: Stephen Leather's first hard-hitting, Dan 'Spider' Shepherd thriller, set in one of the most notorious and corrupt of British prisons.

The ebook and paperback international bestseller: Stephen Leather's first hard-hitting, Dan 'Spider' Shepherd thriller, set in one of the most notorious and corrupt of British prisons.

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Hard Landing by Stephen Leather follows Dan 'Spider' Shepherd, a man accustomed to risking his life. Working for an elite undercover squad, Shepherd has lied, cheated, and conned to bring Britain's most wanted criminals to justice.

Now, faced with a powerful drugs baron who begins eliminating witnesses to his crimes, Shepherd is assigned his most perilous mission yet. He must infiltrate a top security prison, a place where any misstep would mean certain death.

As Shepherd puts everything on the line in pursuit of his target, he discovers that the man he is hunting is even more dangerous than the police originally believed. Worse still, this adversary has the power to strike beyond the prison's confines, threatening Shepherd's most vulnerable ties.

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Hard Landing by Stephen Leather is praised for its gripping and fast-paced narrative. Critics highlight its balance of suspense, menace, and action, making it a thrilling read. It's described as a page-turner that offers a fascinating look into prison life while delivering intense action and intrigue.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340734117

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 480

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: The Spider Shepherd Thrillers Stephen Leather

About the Author

Stephen Leather was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mail and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. He began writing full-time in 1992 and has also written for television shows such as London's Burning, The Knock and the BBC's Murder in Mind series.

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