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Soft Target

The 2nd Spider Shepherd Thriller
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Soft Target by Stephen Leather is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Sergeant Shepherd while he investigates a series of brutal murders in London. As he delves deeper, Shepherd uncovers a complex web of terrorism, organised crime, and personal vendettas. The tense narrative keeps readers on the edge as secrets unravel and the clock ticks towards catching the dangerous criminals.
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If you enjoy high-stakes suspense with a modern twist on the classic thriller, you'll likely be drawn to this gripping narrative. This crime and thriller piece offers a fast-paced plot with sharp twists, bringing you deep into a world of intrigue and danger, ideal for fans of edge-of-your-seat storytelling.

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Soft Target

The second hard-hitting action thriller featuring undercover policeman Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.

The second hard-hitting action thriller featuring undercover policeman Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.

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Set your sights on a bestseller with this hard-hitting action thriller featuring undercover policeman Dan Shepherd.

There's only one thing more dangerous than a corrupt cop... and that's a corrupt cop with a gun. When a group of armed police in an elite unit turn maverick and start to rip off drug dealers at gunpoint, undercover cop Dan 'Spider' Shepherd is given his most dangerous mission so far.

Shepherd is ordered to infiltrate the tight-knit team, to gain their confidence and to ultimately betray them. Facing men with guns is nothing new for the former SAS trooper, but it's the first time he's had to investigate his own. And the job couldn't have come at a worse time for him.

As Shepherd finds himself in deeper than ever, the tension escalates in Stephen Leather's Soft Target.

Series: The Spider Shepherd Thrillers

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Soft Target by Stephen Leather is praised for its gripping, suspenseful narrative and meticulously researched backdrop of the drugs trade. Reviewers highlight its thrilling pace and engaging plot, emphasising Leather's skill in crafting complex characters and maintaining tension. The book is described as both a hard-boiled cop novel and a masterclass in the thriller genre that doesn't compromise on character depth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340834091

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 528

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. Before that, he was employed as a biochemist for ICI, shovelled limestone in a quarry, worked as a baker, a petrol pump attendant, a barman, and worked for the Inland Revenue. He began writing full-time in 1992. His bestsellers have been translated into more than ten languages. He has also written for television shows such as London's Burning, The Knock and the BBC's Murder in Mind series. You can find out more from his website, www.stephenleather.com.

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