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The Last Line

John Cook, Book 1

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The Last Line

By: Stephen Ronson
Narrated by: Orlando Wells
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In Britain's darkest hour of the war a veteran left behind from the fighting discovers evacuee children haven't been arriving at their destinations.

May 1940.

With Nazi forces sweeping across France, invasion seems imminent. The English Channel has never felt so narrow.

In rural Sussex, war veteran John Cook has been tasked with preparing the resistance effort, should the worst happen.

But even as the foreign threat looms, it's rumours of a missing child that are troubling Cook. A twelve-year-old girl was evacuated from London and never seen again, and she's just the tip of the iceberg - countless evacuees haven't made it to their host families.

As Cook investigates, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that reaches to the highest ranks of society. He will do whatever it takes to make the culprits pay. There are some lines you just don't cross.

THE LAST LINE is a blistering action thriller combined with a smart noir mystery, played out expertly against the taut backdrop of the British home front.

©2023 Stephen Ronson (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited 20th Century Espionage Historical Historical Fiction Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction War

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Grabbed me from the first moment - stephen Ronson revealed a complex hero bit by bit. A couple of twists but mainly just a well told story. A narrative that flowed with a well thought out plot and all fantastically narrated by Orlando Wells. I genuinely can’t wait for book 2. Do yourself a favour and buy this one, you won’t be disappointed.

Brilliant just brilliant

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Nothing really, I was happy with the most. Don’t know why you have a fighter plane on the cover.

The reader’s style. Very relaxing but engaging to the listener.

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I loved listening to this audiobook. Lots of twists and turns and Orlando Wells is a brilliant narrator. It's a book that I must recommend.

Great thriller

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Thoroughly enjoyed the book, easy 5stars
This is a fast paced mystery/ thriller.
I listened to this on audiobooks, and Orlando Wells does a fantastic job bringing the characters to
Life.

Fast paced thriller!

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Very engaging story that had me hooked. I always enjoy stories with reluctant heroes, kept me guessing till the end.

Engaging story

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I’ll admit it: I bought this book in a mixture of curiosity and error. Curiosity because I live in the area that the book is set (I even once lived in the lodge house of the property I believe Isfield Park is based on and because the book has been extensively advertised in local social media groups. Error due to fat fingers hitting purchase when looking on my iphone.

I am so glad for curiosity and error. This book is a great listen. Your attention is captured throughout and it really captures the mood of the nation at the time. Great narration too.

A great read

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A impressive book with strong characters interwoven within the developments of World War 2. The events depicted in the story are more in the forefront especially the individuals John has to deal with, their truly abhorrent behaviour despite their respected positions of. John, Doc and Margaret are the three incredible main heroes of the book. The latter, a formidable woman of stature, especially in this era of the 40's. I cannot wait to read the next installment in the adventures of John and Margaret in The Berlin Agent and more that Stephen Ronson writes!

Bravery and courage

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I wish I could give this superb book more than 5 stars! Believable, gripping, entertaining and superb use of real WW2 events around which to weave a story. As it ends with the fall of France, I am HOPING there will be sequels. It is a pleasure to highly recommend this great book.

Excellent

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I don’t normally write reviews but in this case I will make an exception….
I genuinely thought this was a truly excellent book. It had everything I wanted, was really well written and the narration was spot on. Can’t wait until the next one!

Absolutely brilliant

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this story makes me proud to be British at a most horrendous time in history

the British strength

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