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The Darkest Day

By Tom Wood
Series: Victor
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The Darkest Day by Tom Wood tells the gripping story of Victor, a professional assassin who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of betrayal and deceit in Mexico. As he navigates a perilous mission, Victor must contend with powerful adversaries and unravel a complex conspiracy. With every move, the stakes rise as he strives to outwit those who seek to eliminate him.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're drawn to intense, action-packed narratives with a touch of intrigue. Set against a backdrop of high stakes and thrilling twists, the story promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for those who love suspenseful fiction that delves into the darker side of life's challenges.

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One night. One target. A city in chaos. Thriller master Tom Wood crafts a non-stop, explosive thriller as ruthless hitman Victor hunts female assassin Raven through a blacked-out Manhattan.

One night. One target. A city in chaos. Thriller master Tom Wood crafts a non-stop, explosive thriller as ruthless hitman Victor hunts female assassin Raven through a blacked-out Manhattan.

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He is darkness. She wants him dead.

In a city starved of light, she might just succeed.

She moves like a shadow; she kills silently: Raven. This elegant assassin has been on the run for years. This time though, she has picked the wrong target.

The hitman known only as Victor is as paranoid as he is merciless, and is no stranger to being hunted. He tracks his would-be killer across the globe, aiming not only to neutralise the threat, but to discover who wants him dead. The trail leads to New York...

And then the lights go out.

Over twelve hours of unremitting darkness, Manhattan dissolves into chaos. Amid looting, conspiracy and blackout, Victor and Raven play a vicious game of cat and mouse that the city will never forget.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751556025

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Tom Wood is a full-time writer born in Burton-on-Trent who now lives in London. After a stint as freelance editor and film-maker, he completed his first novel, The Hunter, which was an instant bestseller and introduced readers to a genuine antihero, Victor, an assassin with a purely logical view on life and whose morals are deeply questionable. Like Victor, Tom is passionate about physical sport, being both a huge boxing fan and practising Krav Maga martial arts, which has seen him sustain a number of injuries. He has not, however, ever killed anyone.

Tom also publishes standalone psychological thrillers, including A Knock at the Door.

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