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True Colours

The 10th Spider Shepherd Thriller
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True Colours by Stephen Leather is a gripping crime and thriller novel that delves into the world of organised crime and undercover operations. The story follows Dan "Spider" Shepherd, a former SAS trooper turned undercover cop, as he infiltrates a ruthless criminal gang. Facing danger at every turn, Spider navigates a treacherous world of deception and betrayal, putting everything on the line to bring the criminals to justice.
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This thriller might grip you if you're drawn to intricate crime plots and enjoy unravelling the layers of a suspenseful mystery. Featuring compelling characters and intense storytelling, it delivers a riveting exploration of human motivations and consequences. If you relish twist-filled narratives that keep you guessing, this might be your next captivating read.

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True Colours

The tenth instalment in all action thriller writer Stephen Leather's bestselling Spider Shepherd series.

The tenth instalment in all action thriller writer Stephen Leather's bestselling Spider Shepherd series.

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The Russian oligarchs are the world's new elite. They treat the world as their plaything, travelling without borders and living lives of unimaginable luxury without fear or restraint.

But when an assassin starts killing off some of the world's richest men, an oligarch with friends in high places seeks the protection of MI5. And Spider Shepherd is placed in the firing line.

But while Shepherd has to save the life of a man he neither likes nor respects, he also has to deal with a face from his past. The Taliban sniper who put a bullet in his shoulder turns up alive and well and living in London.

And Shepherd is in no mood to forgive or forget...

Series: The Spider Shepherd Thrillers

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True Colours by Stephen Leather is praised for its gripping nature, with the author being recognised as a top-tier thriller writer. The novel is noted for its intense action, tactical depth, and engaging plotting, ensuring that readers are thoroughly drawn into the story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444736564

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 343g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers and a top ebook bestselling author. Before becoming a novelist he 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, shoveled 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 and two of his books, The Stretch and The Bombmaker, were filmed for TV.

You can find out more from Stephen's website, www.stephenleather.com and his blog, www.stephenleather.blogspot.co.uk, and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/stephenleather. Stephen also has a website for his Jack Nightingale series, www.jacknightingale.com.

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