Deadly Game
The stunning thriller from the screen legend Michael Caine
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:23rd Nov '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This international thriller follows DCI Harry Taylor as he navigates a high-stakes investigation involving stolen radioactive material. Deadly Game keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
In Deadly Game, readers are introduced to DCI Harry Taylor, a no-nonsense detective with little regard for bureaucracy. His unorthodox methods and keen instincts make him a formidable force against crime. When a metal box containing radioactive material is discovered at a dump in East London, chaos ensues as it is violently stolen before the police can intervene. This alarming situation sets the stage for a thrilling chase that spans across borders and involves high-stakes players.
As the story unfolds, Harry and his unconventional team from the Metropolitan Police find themselves racing against time. With security agencies worldwide on high alert, the pressure mounts to retrieve the stolen uranium before it can be used for catastrophic purposes. The plot thickens as two primary suspects emerge: Julian Smythe, an aristocratic art dealer in London, and Vladimir Voldrev, a powerful oligarch in Barbados. Each character adds layers of complexity to the narrative, keeping readers guessing about their true motives.
Deadly Game is not just a gripping thriller; it also showcases Michael Caine's signature ironic humor, reminiscent of his iconic film roles. This debut novel combines elements of suspense, intrigue, and rich character development, making it a must-read for fans of classic thrillers. Caine's storytelling prowess shines through, delivering an old-fashioned delight that captivates from start to finish.
Excellent . . . with an old-school hero and a plot rich in twists and turns . . . It's impossible to read this book without imagining Caine as the deadpan Harry . . . This is the book most Caine fans would hope he'd write: well-crafted and idiosyncratic. * Sunday Telegraph *
Hugely entertaining . . . think The Ipcress File and The Italian Job . . . The action does not flag for a moment . . . Told with Caine's trademark ironic humour, it's an old-fashioned delight * Daily Mail *
Thrilling * Daily Express *
Caine has a great ear for dialogue and his story zips along . . .There's bags of energy in this, and the denouement is a bonkers delight * Observer *
The novel is well-paced, building to a climax with some wrong turns, dead ends, and red herrings carefully planted along the way . . . [the] energy and drive make for a lively, page-turning read, peppered with some unexpected twists and turns. The highly theatrical denouement is startling, and Caine has done well to conceal certain secrets until the end * Herald *
Am impressively accomplished debut * Irish Times *
The fast-paced drama takes many twists in narrative, leaving you turning the pages in anticipation... With real edge-of-the-seat action, Deadly Game has a great feel of old-school heroics - and it proves difficult not to read some parts in Caine's distinctive Cockney accent * Press Association *
Consistently absorbing * Private Eye *
The drama takes many twists . . . With real edge-of-the-seat action * i Paper *
A remarkable debut by the 90-year-old British film star, who appears to draw from the language and drama of some of his movie hits such as Get Carter and Harry Browne . . . A fast-moving tale of international terror in which irascible DCI Harry Taylor must hunt down stolen radioactive material before it falls into the hands of ruthless criminals * Irish Independent *
Couldn't be better * Sun *
With real edge-of-the-seat action, Deadly Game has a great feel for old-school heroics, and it proves difficult not to read some parts in Caine's distinctive Cockney accent * The Scotsman *
His debut novel Deadly Game was published the month after he announced his retirement, which opens the door to a Gene Hackman-esque secondary career path with the potential to funnel his creative energies somewhere other than the bright lights of a film set * Far Out Magazine *
ISBN: 9781399702508
Dimensions: 231mm x 147mm x 23mm
Weight: 640g
336 pages