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  • The Harder They Fall

  • The Softley Softley Thrillers, Book 1
  • By: Alex Smith
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (34 ratings)

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By: Alex Smith
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Summary

WOULD YOU START A WAR TO AVENGE YOUR BROTHER'S MURDER?

Ian Softley is a killer. He's the man governments call when they want somebody dead. His is a life of intimidation and brutality, of beatings and executions—including, ultimately, his own.

Jack Softley's life is a world away from his brother's. A high school English teacher, devoted father, and all-round nice guy, Jack tries to stay as far from trouble as possible. But when he receives word that Ian has been murdered, he finds himself dragged into a storm of violence and danger.

Because the same people who killed his brother want him dead too.

Hunted by government agents and brutal assassins, Jack must discover the truth about Ian's dark past if he wants to stay alive. But Ian isn't the only Softley to have secrets. Jack hasn't always been a teacher. He hasn't always been a nice guy.

And when push comes to shove, he doesn't do things softly.

The first audiobook in Alex Smith's unputdownable Softley Softley series. If you like brutal action, pulse-pounding suspense, and stories that never stop for breath, you're going to love this electrifying thriller. Featuring a guest appearance by DCI Robbie Kett, from Alex Smith's internationally bestselling crime thrillers!

©2020 Alex Smith (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd
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Meh. Cookie-cutter

None too good none too bad. Won’t bookmark it as attempt to bond listener into human story was too obvious to work on me.
Saying that. Good yarn nevertheless.

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Riveting

Brilliant action packed story, I sat up half the night listening to it. I’m hoping there’s a sequel

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Looking forward to the series

Hollenbeck returns. A good introduction to the new series and characters . Good narration. sadly lacking the humour in DCI Kett series. Hope book two has some as this book was dulled by the normal humour in your writing.

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it was alright

characters and narrator good, past story arc good, present day story arc ridiculous. still, passed the time in the background.

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Fast paced

Fast paced twists and turns listened in a day - good narration - interesting story line good characters

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brilliant

couldn't put it down listen in one go
loved it more please Alex Smith

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storyline

really enjoyed this book well narrated,thrilling listen,overall a thoroughly good book..would listen again sometime
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Excellent

Really gripping story which I couldn’t put down. The narrator was also very good, perfect for this story

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