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The Second Saladin

By: Stephen Hunter
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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A second chance...

In the windswept sands of the Middle East, Paul Chardy fought side by side with Ulu Beg: one, a charismatic, high-strung CIA covert warrior, the other a ferocious freedom fighter. Then Chardy fell into the hands of the enemy, and Beg was betrayed. Now the two men are about to meet again.

A second gun...

Beg has come over the Mexican border under a hail of bullets - determined to assassinate a leading American political figure and avenge his people's betrayal. The CIA wants Chardy to stop the hit. Chardy wants to save Beg's life.

Between the two men is a tragic past, a failed mission, and a woman who knew them in war - and who knows their secrets now. Around both men is a conspiracy of lies and violence that reaches back to the Cold War. But as Beg moves in for his kill and as Chardy breaks loose from his handlers, a terrible truth begins to emerge: somewhere, someone wants both men to die.

©2010 Stephen Hunter (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Espionage Genre Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military

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Well worth a listen.

One of Stephen Hunter's early entries in a writing career that has spanned 40 years this is a surprisingly dark and lurid espionage tale.

I find this to be my favourite of his novels as the protagonist Paul Chardy goes on a redemption arc that is not particularly easy or enjoyable but believable and cathartic.

The plotting is intricate enough to warrent multiple listenings as it centres on a denouement that I felt was brilliant on my first reading.

The narration is delivered very well with plenty of character and naunce. It really captures the urban environment and historic setting.

Overall I would highly recommend this story for those who would like to hear a more raw and brutal story from Stephen Hunter.

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