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The Old Man

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The Old Man by Thomas Perry is a gripping crime thriller that revolves around Dan Chase, a seemingly ordinary retiree with a dangerous secret past. He is forced to go on the run when his history with a covert operation resurfaces, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across the country. As he tries to outwit his pursuers, Chase uses his skills and wits to maintain control over his precarious situation.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel might appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced narratives filled with suspense and unexpected twists. With a seasoned protagonist on the run, the story offers a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Fans of intricate plots and well-crafted characters will find this a captivating read.

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The Old Man

A former CIA officer, living off the grid, finds himself on the run in the book which forms the basis for the new Disney+ series, starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow.

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NOW A LIMITED SERIES COMING TO DISNEY+, STARRING JEFF BRIDGES AND JOHN LITHGOW

A finalist for the Barry Award for Best Thriller

Edgar Award-winning author Thomas Perry writes thrillers that move 'almost faster than a speeding bullet' (Wall Street Journal). The Old Man is his latest whip-smart standalone novel.

To all appearances, Dan Chase is a harmless retiree in Vermont with two big dogs and a grown daughter with a life of her own. But most sixty-year-old widowers don't have multiple drivers' licenses, savings stockpiled in banks across the country, and two Beretta nanos stashed in the spare bedroom closet. Most have not spent decades on the run.

Now, the toppling of a Middle Eastern government suddenly makes Dan Chase and the stunt he pulled thirty-five years ago as a young hotshot in army intelligence a priority again. Racing across the country and beyond, Chase must reawaken his survival instincts to contend with the history he has spent his adult life trying to escape, coming face-to-face with an army veteran turned agent who plays the game just as he once did.

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The Old Man by Thomas Perry has been praised for its intense chase scenes and gripping narrative. Critics liken it to stories featuring Jack Reacher, emphasizing its swift and satisfying pacing. It has been highlighted as a potential thriller of the year, with appreciation for Perry's consistent delivery of engaging tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804710203

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Grove Press

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

About the Author

THOMAS PERRY is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including the criticallyacclaimed Jane Whitefield series, Forty Thieves, The Bomb Maker and The Butcher's Boy, whichwon the Edgar Award for Best First Mystery Novel. He lives in Southern California.

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