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The Hunter
Series: Victor
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AUTHOR OF THE BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER BETTER OFF DEAD
His name is a cover.
He has no home.
And he kills for a living.
Victor is a hitman, a man with no past and no surname. His world is one of paranoia and obsessive attention to detail; his morality lies either dead or dying. No one knows what truly motivates the hunter. No one gets close enough to ask.
When a Paris job goes spectacularly wrong, Victor finds himself running for his life across four continents, pursued by a kill squad and investigated by secret services from more than one country. With meticulous style, Victor plans his escape... and takes the fight to his would-be killers.
In this first novel in the explosive Victor series, it's not about right and wrong - only about who lives and who dies.
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'Very few British writers are as good' - Sunday Express
'Great insights into the tradecraft and psychology of the professional hunter' - Sunday Times
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Jack Reacher meets Thomas Crown in an electrifying thriller praised for its state-of-the-art action sequences and expert plotting. Critics highlight its breathless pace and compelling insights into the psychology of professional killers. Described as a superlative debut with vivid scenes and a poignant undertone, it is celebrated as a thrilling, high-octane ride that leaves readers eager for more.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751545302
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 May 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 426g
Pages: 544
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.Also by Tom Wood
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