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The Hunter

Series: Victor
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Victor is a nameless hitman with no past, living a life of paranoia and ruthless precision. When a mission in Paris goes disastrously wrong, he finds himself on the run across multiple continents, targeted by a deadly kill squad and pursued by various secret services. With sharp intellect and unyielding resolve, Victor plans his escape while taking the fight to his enemies. This debut novel launches the explosive Victor series, exploring a world where morality is blurred and survival is the only goal.
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This book is ideal for fans of intense crime and thriller novels, especially those who appreciate intricate plots, expert tradecraft, and morally complex protagonists. Readers who enjoy adrenaline-fuelled chases, international espionage, and character-driven suspense will find this series compelling.

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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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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.

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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.

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