Dead Men

The 5th Spider Shepherd Thriller

By: Stephen Leather

Narrated by: Paul Thornley

The fifth book in the bestselling Dan 'Spider' Shepherd series, from the internationally bestselling author.

Former SAS trooper turned undercover cop Dan Spider Shepherd knows there are no easy solutions in the war against terrorism. But when a killer starts to target pardoned IRA terrorists, Shepherd has to put his life on the line to protect his former enemies.

While he is undercover in Belfast, a grief-stricken Saudi whose two sons died under torture in the name of the War on Terror is planning to avenge their deaths by striking out at two people close to Shepherd. As the Muslim assassin closes in on his prey, Shepherd realises that the only way to save lives is to become a killer himself.

(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2008 Stephen Leather

Critic reviews

A master of the thriller genre.

In brisk newsman's style he explores complex contemporary issues while keeping the action fast and bloody.

Authentic stuff.

Performer too ”breathy”

Story is riveting with a great finale. There are at least three plots that I expected would all intersect, so a bit disappointing that the threads did not connect.
The performer breathes too noisily before each sentence. Annoying.