Domino Island, Desmond Bagley
Domino Island, Desmond Bagley
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Domino Island

Author: Desmond Bagley

Narrator: Paul Tyreman

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/09/2019

Synopsis

Discovered after more than 40 years, a vintage action-adventure novel set on Domino Island – a Caribbean paradise toppling under murder, corruption and organised crime… ‘Like a dream come true – an undiscovered Desmond Bagley novel … and it’s a great one!’ LEE CHILD Bill Kemp, an ex-serviceman working in London as an insurance investigator, is sent to the Caribbean to verify a life insurance claim that will make property magnate David Salton’s young widow a very rich lady. As Kemp begins to discover that Salton’s political ambitions had made him a lot of enemies, and that his friends are reluctant to reveal themselves, local tensions around the forthcoming elections spill over into protest and violence on the streets – and murder. Is this all a deliberate smokescreen for an altogether more ambitious plot? And who is the enemy in their midst? As events begin to spiral out of Kemp’s control, even his army training seems feeble in the face of such a determined foe. Discovered after more than forty years, Domino Island is a vintage tour de force by one of the world’s most successful thriller writers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kylie

I was quite excited when I found this book, a previously unpublished Desmond Bagley. Having read all his works when I was younger I had to put this one on the reading list. It turns out it's not one of his best, but still enjoyable enough. Bill Kemp is an insurance investigator in London, and he is s......more

Goodreads review by Ben

This "lost" Desmond Bagley novel, originally written in 1972, is a little different (but not too different) from Bagley's other novels, but at heart it's still a straight-up adventure novel. Fast action, smooth writing, and a good story.......more

Goodreads review by margaret chalmers

Vintage thriller. Have to confess, I am not a teenager and I remember devouring every Desmond Bagley novel as soon as they came out. I was never disappointed then and it is the same now. Superior writing, thrills and twists aplenty and interesting likeable and despicable characters. Despite it's age......more

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‘What a wonderful book! ticks all the boxes for top-notch thriller writing: a plot that unfolds quick as a race car (or I should say Learjet?), exotic locales, intrigue that draws us into manor houses, posh hotels, and the high seats of government, and a protagonist for all time, Bill Kemp—part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero. A brilliant and timeless novel.’JEFFERY DEAVER, author of and ‘A vintage Bagley scenario of siege, jeopardy and explosive action’MIKE RIPLEY, author of ‘Bagley has become a master of the genre – a thriller writer of intelligence and originality.’ SUNDAY TIMES 'Bagley is a master storyteller … has the skill to grab your heart or your bowels.’ DAILY MIRROR ‘From word one, you’re off. Bagley’s one of the best.’ THE TIMES 'Literate, exciting, knowledgeable adventure stories … Bagley has no equal at this sort of thing.' SUNDAY MIRROR ‘Unbeatable for sheer gripping excitement’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Stories charged with suspense.’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Bagley hit upon a winning combination of craftsmanship, authenticity and excitement.’ CHRISTOPHER FOWLER ‘I’ve read all Bagley’s books and he’s marvellous, the best.’ ALISTAIR MACLEAN ‘As long as meticulous craftsmanship and honest entertainment are valued, and as long as action, authenticity, and expertise still make up the strong framework of the good adventure-thriller, Desmond Bagley's books will surely be read.' REGINALD HILL

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