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The Dark Crusader

By: Alistair MacLean
Narrated by: Ciaran Saward
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Summary

A classic tale of espionage, secret missions and exotic locations which out-Bonds Bond, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.

Eight job advertisements.
Eight jobs. Eight specialists in modern technology required.

Eight scientists to fill them.
Applicants to be married, with no children, and prepared to travel. Highly persuasive salaries.

One criminal mastermind.
Eight positions filled. Eight scientists – and their wives – disappear. Completely.

One secret agent to stop him.
Advertisement no.9. Sydney, Australia. Fuel specialist required. Looks like a job for John Bentall…
©2009 Alistair MacLean (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Crime Fiction Espionage Technothrillers Traditional Detectives Fiction Mystery Thriller Detective Suspense
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Critic reviews

'A fierce whodunit set on a rocket-proving island in the Pacific. Moves at jet pace' Oxford Mail

'As satisfying a saga of death, double-dealing and cloak-and-dagger work as I've read in a long time' Books and Bookmen

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Read this when I was younger. Loved this audio version. What a great story. He could certainly keep your attention!

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First and last

First time I’ve listened to a MacLean novel and won’t bother with another. Not my cup of tea too dramatic and over use of silly descriptive episodes. Others may like the action stories but alas not me.

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