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Night Passenger
Thorne hasn't seen Blake in almost a decade and isn't glad to see him now.
They served together in the Marines, but Blake hasn't tracked him down to catch up on old times. He needs Thorne's help to steal a painting from an art gallery and he isn't just asking.
Unless Thorne agrees, bad things will happen to the woman he loves.
The heist is a disaster and soon a young cop lies dead. As the gang flee the scene, Thorne realizes that Blake plans to target the painting's owner, and kidnap his wife.
Thorne will stop at nothing to save them.
Explosive thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, and Gregg Hurwitz.
What Amazon readers are saying about Night Passenger:
★★★★★ 'A pacy novel with lots of action - gives Jack Reacher stories some competition.'
★★★★★ 'If you're only taking one book on holiday, take this one. Packed full of action and would make a really good movie.'
★★★★★ 'Fun read, good characters, action and storyline. Just pure entertainment, no politics thank goodness. Looking forward to the next one.'
★★★★★ 'This book was pretty much nonstop action. Thorne is between a rock and hard place throughout. This book kept my interest from the first page to the end. I enjoyed it very much.'
★★★★★ 'This was a great read. I didn't want to put it down. Looking forward to more from this author.'
★★★★★ 'This debut novel grabbed me from the start. It read like a cable mini-series with multiple crescendos and interesting characters. Looking forward to the next adventure with Thorne.'
★★★★★ 'Great book, can't wait for the next. Fast paced, exciting and some tender moments. Well developed characters. Definitely a not put downable.'
What Goodreads readers are saying about Night Passenger:
★★★★★ 'This is the best thriller novel I have read in the last 10 years.'
★★★★★ 'An impressive first novel, with a good story line and fast pace.'
★★★★★ 'Couldn't put this down. Fast-paced from the beginning.'
They served together in the Marines, but Blake hasn't tracked him down to catch up on old times. He needs Thorne's help to steal a painting from an art gallery and he isn't just asking.
Unless Thorne agrees, bad things will happen to the woman he loves.
The heist is a disaster and soon a young cop lies dead. As the gang flee the scene, Thorne realizes that Blake plans to target the painting's owner, and kidnap his wife.
Thorne will stop at nothing to save them.
Explosive thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, and Gregg Hurwitz.
What Amazon readers are saying about Night Passenger:
★★★★★ 'A pacy novel with lots of action - gives Jack Reacher stories some competition.'
★★★★★ 'If you're only taking one book on holiday, take this one. Packed full of action and would make a really good movie.'
★★★★★ 'Fun read, good characters, action and storyline. Just pure entertainment, no politics thank goodness. Looking forward to the next one.'
★★★★★ 'This book was pretty much nonstop action. Thorne is between a rock and hard place throughout. This book kept my interest from the first page to the end. I enjoyed it very much.'
★★★★★ 'This was a great read. I didn't want to put it down. Looking forward to more from this author.'
★★★★★ 'This debut novel grabbed me from the start. It read like a cable mini-series with multiple crescendos and interesting characters. Looking forward to the next adventure with Thorne.'
★★★★★ 'Great book, can't wait for the next. Fast paced, exciting and some tender moments. Well developed characters. Definitely a not put downable.'
What Goodreads readers are saying about Night Passenger:
★★★★★ 'This is the best thriller novel I have read in the last 10 years.'
★★★★★ 'An impressive first novel, with a good story line and fast pace.'
★★★★★ 'Couldn't put this down. Fast-paced from the beginning.'
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2019
About the author
David Stanley
4 books12 followersDavid Stanley is a rising star in the world of crime fiction. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Los Angeles landscape, Stanley’s novels capture the essence of the city, drawing inspiration from the timeless works of Michael Connelly and Raymond Chandler. His writing, filled with intricate plots and vivid characters, immerses readers in the gritty mysteries of the City of Angels. With each book, Stanley cements his place as a captivating new voice in the genre. He lives in Scotland with his family.
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January 4, 2020
This is the best thriller novel I have read in the last 10 years.
I never write reviews, but I had to for this book. Quite simply, it is amazing. After reading it parts would come back to me while I was doing other things, and I would smile, remembering it. Some crime books now are utterly forgettable, but this one is not like that. Characters were all fully realized and believable, they stopped being 'characters' or featureless good guys and bad guys.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
I never write reviews, but I had to for this book. Quite simply, it is amazing. After reading it parts would come back to me while I was doing other things, and I would smile, remembering it. Some crime books now are utterly forgettable, but this one is not like that. Characters were all fully realized and believable, they stopped being 'characters' or featureless good guys and bad guys.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
May 1, 2020
Lots of twists and turns and I found this to be really good read. The reader is given a lot of insights into different characters and it held my attention to the end. Having completed the book, as I reflect, it has covered a lot of ground. It is little wonder I feel exhausted. Well done to the author, David Stanley, and I very much look forward to joining the character Chris Thorne on another roller coaster of a ride in the future. A very well deserved 5 stars.
May 9, 2020
A very good read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's the kind you can put down and come back to later, and be right back in the story. Captivating story line that stays in your memory, perhaps a little grusum at times -- but it certainly adds to the flavor. Very well written. Thank you David.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's the kind you can put down and come back to later, and be right back in the story. Captivating story line that stays in your memory, perhaps a little grusum at times -- but it certainly adds to the flavor. Very well written. Thank you David.
January 24, 2020
This is quite the gripping read with a good dose of twists and turns, a botched heist, betrayals, a man hunt and enough romance to make the entire story a page-burner. Nice tight writing delivers a fast paced, action packed thriller. Chris Thorne is a memorable and enjoyable character that you feel compelled to follow along beside. Night Passenger is a deft and elegant underworld debut by this author. Nicely done.
February 12, 2020
Loved this book
Great book, can't wait for the next. Fast paced, exciting and some tender moments. Well developed characters. Definitely a not put downable.
Great book, can't wait for the next. Fast paced, exciting and some tender moments. Well developed characters. Definitely a not put downable.
June 21, 2020
Excellent Book and Story
Fast paced likeable hero, great storyline. Keeps you rivited from start to finish. Looking forward to the next one. Highly recommend.
Fast paced likeable hero, great storyline. Keeps you rivited from start to finish. Looking forward to the next one. Highly recommend.
February 6, 2021
Thriller
Night Passenger . I enjoyed my time with Night Passenger . The plot rolled along with exciting moments and was never boring . V.G.
Night Passenger . I enjoyed my time with Night Passenger . The plot rolled along with exciting moments and was never boring . V.G.
May 18, 2020
I selected this from an advert on Facebook. There were the usual 5* reviews included but I've learnt not to accept those on face value.
I began reading this and was intrigued by the plot. This seems to be a riff on the Jack Reacher model but enough differences to avoid being a clone.
Unfortunately it began to slow down and then the story seemed to reach a semi-crescendo, only to slow back down again. This happened several times and is the weakness here. The book is overlong, the story stretched to thin. It really could gave done with ome serious editing.
This ould have scored higher if the story was reined in.
I began reading this and was intrigued by the plot. This seems to be a riff on the Jack Reacher model but enough differences to avoid being a clone.
Unfortunately it began to slow down and then the story seemed to reach a semi-crescendo, only to slow back down again. This happened several times and is the weakness here. The book is overlong, the story stretched to thin. It really could gave done with ome serious editing.
This ould have scored higher if the story was reined in.
February 11, 2021
Lots of people are loving this, but as have to disagree (and I gave it a damn good go, read to 50% on my Kindle).
While all the ingredients are there, it feels like writing 101. All the regular thriller plot points are covered and the characters are reasonably fleshed out (although there were hints of misogyny in there with a woman described as slutty.. but in a nice way of course) but somehow it just doesn’t come together as a total package.
There’s a chance that Mr Stanley will breathe life into future novels, but for me - it’s not worth taking a chance on.
While all the ingredients are there, it feels like writing 101. All the regular thriller plot points are covered and the characters are reasonably fleshed out (although there were hints of misogyny in there with a woman described as slutty.. but in a nice way of course) but somehow it just doesn’t come together as a total package.
There’s a chance that Mr Stanley will breathe life into future novels, but for me - it’s not worth taking a chance on.
March 12, 2020
A pretty good read.
You could tell this was the authors first book, but it’s worth reading. I’m looking forward to reading number two.
You could tell this was the authors first book, but it’s worth reading. I’m looking forward to reading number two.
November 29, 2019
An impressive first novel, with a good story line and fast pace.
The author David Stanley’s excellent writing style is very much in the US crime genre, and is reminiscent of the work of Lee Child, but with some of the dark humour of Raymond Chandler.
This is a well-crafted story with three dimensional characters and a relentless pace, and the tension is maintained right up to the end. Very enjoyable, can’t wait for the sequel!
The author David Stanley’s excellent writing style is very much in the US crime genre, and is reminiscent of the work of Lee Child, but with some of the dark humour of Raymond Chandler.
This is a well-crafted story with three dimensional characters and a relentless pace, and the tension is maintained right up to the end. Very enjoyable, can’t wait for the sequel!
August 9, 2019
Couldn’t put this down. Fast-paced from the beginning. Lots of action, heist gone wrong. Strong story line. Can’t wait for the next in the series. I wonder who could play the lead role in a film? (Not Tom Cruise - no offense, Tom)
September 11, 2019
I really liked this
To take a gallery heist and make a kidnapped and make a murder of the buyer it was a great read!
To take a gallery heist and make a kidnapped and make a murder of the buyer it was a great read!
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