{"product_id":"a-dying-breed-9781473625433","title":"A Dying Breed","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eTHRILLER OF THE MONTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''HANINGTON EXCELS... THERE ARE NODS TO LE CARRE, BUT HIS IMPRESSIVE DEBUT IS HIS OWN THING'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''THOUGHTFUL, ATMOSPHERIC AND GRIPPINGLY PLOTTED'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''IMPRESSIVE... HANINGTON HAS TRUE TALENT'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eTREMENDOUS\u003c\/b\u003e'' William Boyd\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eENTHRALLING\u003c\/b\u003e'' Michael Palin\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eAMAZINGLY GRIPPING\u003c\/b\u003e'' Melvyn Bragg\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eA BELTING GOOD READ\u003c\/b\u003e'' A.L. Kennedy\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI LOVED EVERY MINUTE IN THIS BOOK''S COMPANY\u003c\/b\u003e'' Fi Glover\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eA NATURAL STORYTELLER\u003c\/b\u003e'' John Humphrys\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eDEEPLY INTELLIGENT\u003c\/b\u003e'' Will Gompertz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKabul, Afghanistan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a brilliantly plotted \u003cb\u003econtemporary thriller \u003c\/b\u003ewith echoes of \u003cb\u003eGraham Greene\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJohn le Carré\u003c\/b\u003e, William Carver, a veteran but unpredictable BBC hack, is thrown into the unknown when a bomb goes off killing a local official. Warned off the story from every direction, C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoughtful\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eatmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egrippingly plotted\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoughtful\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eatmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egrippingly plotted\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eA former stalwart on the \u003ci\u003eToday \u003c\/i\u003eprogramme, \u003cb\u003eHanington is as good on BBC politics as he is on the UK's ambiguous role east of Suez\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eexcels\u003c\/b\u003e, too, at character portraits of figures such as the British ambassador. \u003cb\u003eThere are nods to John le Carré, but his impressive debut is its own thing\u003c\/b\u003e, with three radio men (including the Radio 4 breakfast show's dissolute editor) at its centre, not spooks or civil servants * The Sunday Times (Thriller of the Month) *\u003cbr\u003eA former stalwart on the \u003ci\u003eToday \u003c\/i\u003eprogramme, \u003cb\u003eHanington is as good on BBC politics as he is on the UK's ambiguous role east of Suez\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eexcels\u003c\/b\u003e, too, at character portraits of figures such as the British ambassador. \u003cb\u003eThere are nods to John le Carré, but his impressive debut is its own thing\u003c\/b\u003e, with three radio men (including the Radio 4 breakfast show's dissolute editor) at its centre, not spooks or civil servants * The Sunday Times (Thriller of the Month) *\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pleasure to welcome \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eimpressive \u003c\/b\u003edebut by Peter Hanington, with many years on Radio 4's Today programme behind him. The \u003cb\u003emultilayered plot\u003c\/b\u003e, set in Afghanistan and BBC headquarters, \u003cb\u003emoves excitingly and entertainingly \u003c\/b\u003ebut also raises serious current issues about dodgy political and commercial interference with the search for truth by journalists...The subplots and secondary characters are admirable. \u003cb\u003eHanington has true talent\u003c\/b\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pleasure to welcome \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eimpressive \u003c\/b\u003edebut by Peter Hanington, with many years on Radio 4's Today programme behind him. The \u003cb\u003emultilayered plot\u003c\/b\u003e, set in Afghanistan and BBC headquarters, \u003cb\u003emoves excitingly and entertainingly \u003c\/b\u003ebut also raises serious current issues about dodgy political and commercial interference with the search for truth by journalists...The subplots and secondary characters are admirable. \u003cb\u003eHanington has true talent\u003c\/b\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eGraham Greene-lite but \u003cb\u003erings true, like an episode of \u003ci\u003eHomeland \u003c\/i\u003espiked with a bit of \u003ci\u003eSpooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Esquire *\u003cbr\u003eGraham Greene-lite but \u003cb\u003erings true, like an episode of \u003ci\u003eHomeland \u003c\/i\u003espiked with a bit of \u003ci\u003eSpooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Esquire *\u003cbr\u003eA p\u003cb\u003eowerful and compelling\u003c\/b\u003e story. His characters are \u003cb\u003evivid \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003einterestingly unpredictable\u003c\/b\u003e... These are real people in real places and it is impossible not to become too deeply involved in a plot that is \u003cb\u003eintriguing\u003c\/b\u003e without becoming over-complicated, and which builds to a \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003eclimax * Country Life *\u003cbr\u003eA p\u003cb\u003eowerful and compelling\u003c\/b\u003e story. His characters are \u003cb\u003evivid \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003einterestingly unpredictable\u003c\/b\u003e... These are real people in real places and it is impossible not to become too deeply involved in a plot that is \u003cb\u003eintriguing\u003c\/b\u003e without becoming over-complicated, and which builds to a \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003eclimax * Country Life *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tremendous novel\u003c\/b\u003e - shot-through with great authenticity and insider knowledge - \u003cb\u003ewholly compelling and shrewdly wise\u003c\/b\u003e * William Boyd *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tremendous novel\u003c\/b\u003e - shot-through with great authenticity and insider knowledge - \u003cb\u003ewholly compelling and shrewdly wise\u003c\/b\u003e * William Boyd *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eenthralling\u003c\/b\u003e page-turner, and, as befits an author steeped in newsgathering, \u003cb\u003ethere's a real sense of authority and authenticity at work in this quality thriller\u003c\/b\u003e. * Michael Palin *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eenthralling\u003c\/b\u003e page-turner, and, as befits an author steeped in newsgathering, \u003cb\u003ethere's a real sense of authority and authenticity at work in this quality thriller\u003c\/b\u003e. * Michael Palin *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003etremendously good\u003c\/b\u003e debut with characters who leap to life. I was particularly struck by the \u003cb\u003evivid detail and intensity\u003c\/b\u003e of it: I have not read anything that has taken me anywhere near as close to Afghanistan as a place.  \u003cb\u003eI look forward to more of Hanington's work with great expectations\u003c\/b\u003e * Melvyn Bragg *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003etremendously good\u003c\/b\u003e debut with characters who leap to life. I was particularly struck by the \u003cb\u003evivid detail and intensity\u003c\/b\u003e of it: I have not read anything that has taken me anywhere near as close to Afghanistan as a place.  \u003cb\u003eI look forward to more of Hanington's work with great expectations\u003c\/b\u003e * Melvyn Bragg *\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a\u003cb\u003e deeply insightful,  humane, funny and furious novel\u003c\/b\u003e. This is both a timely reflection on how Britain does business and \u003cb\u003ea belting good read\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e * A.L. Kennedy, bestselling author of DAY *\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a\u003cb\u003e deeply insightful,  humane, funny and furious novel\u003c\/b\u003e. This is both a timely reflection on how Britain does business and \u003cb\u003ea belting good read\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e * A.L. Kennedy, bestselling author of DAY *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling read, and a great insider's view of life in broadcast journalism.\u003cb\u003e I'm disappointed I am not to feature in the book: it is a brilliant read\u003c\/b\u003e * Evan Davis, Newsnight presenter *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling read, and a great insider's view of life in broadcast journalism.\u003cb\u003e I'm disappointed I am not to feature in the book: it is a brilliant read\u003c\/b\u003e * Evan Davis, Newsnight presenter *\u003cbr\u003eBuy this book. Find a quiet place. Switch off your phone and devour it. Hanington's ability to wrap a story around the ghosts of truth is \u003cb\u003esuperb\u003c\/b\u003e. He spins his tale with a true writer's gift. \u003cb\u003eI loved every minute in this book's company\u003c\/b\u003e * Fi Glover, BBC Radio 4 presenter *\u003cbr\u003eBuy this book. Find a quiet place. Switch off your phone and devour it. Hanington's ability to wrap a story around the ghosts of truth is \u003cb\u003esuperb\u003c\/b\u003e. He spins his tale with a true writer's gift. \u003cb\u003eI loved every minute in this book's company\u003c\/b\u003e * Fi Glover, BBC Radio 4 presenter *\u003cbr\u003ePeter is that rare commodity in the journalistic fraternity... \u003cb\u003ea natural storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eYou really want to turn the pages\u003c\/b\u003e. And that's what matters * John Humphrys, Today presenter *\u003cbr\u003ePeter is that rare commodity in the journalistic fraternity... \u003cb\u003ea natural storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eYou really want to turn the pages\u003c\/b\u003e. And that's what matters * John Humphrys, Today presenter *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrgent\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecompelling\u003c\/b\u003e, new bright light on the dark dilemmas of broadcast news * Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph journalist and broadcaster *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrgent\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecompelling\u003c\/b\u003e, new bright light on the dark dilemmas of broadcast news * Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph journalist and broadcaster *\u003cbr\u003ea deeply intelligent, beautifully constructed story * Will Gompertz BBC Arts Editor *\u003cbr\u003ea deeply intelligent, beautifully constructed story * Will Gompertz BBC Arts Editor *\u003cbr\u003eAll journalists seem to think they can write great novels about journalism and 99% of those who try make a hash of it. Hanington is in the 1%. Having created believable characters caught up in the hell that is Afghanistan, \u003cb\u003ehe weaves a story that manages to excite, appal and instruct in equal measure\u003c\/b\u003e. And it reveals one of the trade's most important differences: the chasm that exists between horizontal journalism and vertical journalism. * Roy Greenslade, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist and commentator *\u003cbr\u003eAll journalists seem to think they can write great novels about journalism and 99% of those who try make a hash of it. Hanington is in the 1%. Having created believable characters caught up in the hell that is Afghanistan, \u003cb\u003ehe weaves a story that manages to excite, appal and instruct in equal measure\u003c\/b\u003e. And it reveals one of the trade's most important differences: the chasm that exists between horizontal journalism and vertical journalism. * Roy Greenslade, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist and commentator *\u003cbr\u003ePeter Hanington has crafted \u003cb\u003ea gripping and wonderfully well-paced thriller\u003c\/b\u003e replete with rollercoaster dips and turns and a cavalcade of villains and deliciously fallible anti-heroes. \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003edelightfully assured and unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e * Andrew Hosken author of Empire of Fear: Inside the Islamic State, and Today programme reporter *\u003cbr\u003ePeter Hanington has crafted \u003cb\u003ea gripping and wonderfully well-paced thriller\u003c\/b\u003e replete with rollercoaster dips and turns and a cavalcade of villains and deliciously fallible anti-heroes. \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003edelightfully assured and unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e * Andrew Hosken author of Empire of Fear: Inside the Islamic State, and Today programme reporter *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea gripping, fast-moving tale of shifting loyalties and creeping betrayal.\u003c\/b\u003e.. Hanington connects the inner-workings and skullduggery of the BBC's London headquarters to the quiet, menacing stillness of the deserts of Central Asia, where the story turns dramatically and violently in a heartbeat and \u003cb\u003ebuilds to its tempestuous, thrilling conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a  world in which your closest friends turn out to be your most treacherous enemies - and \u003cb\u003eall written with an effortless, liquidly-drinkable prose style\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eA page turner from the first line\u003c\/b\u003e - and full of insights, some chilling, some hilariously well-observed - into the murky worlds of the war on terror, the secret intelligence services, and the mainstream British news media. * Allan Little, former BBC foreign correspondent and chair of the Edinburgh International Book Festival *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea gripping, fast-moving tale of shifting loyalties and creeping betrayal.\u003c\/b\u003e.. Hanington connects the inner-workings and skullduggery of the BBC's London headquarters to the quiet, menacing stillness of the deserts of Central Asia, where the story turns dramatically and violently in a heartbeat and \u003cb\u003ebuilds to its tempestuous, thrilling conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a  world in which your closest friends turn out to be your most treacherous enemies - and \u003cb\u003eall written with an effortless, liquidly-drinkable prose style\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eA page turner from the first line\u003c\/b\u003e - and full of insights, some chilling, some hilariously well-observed - into the murky worlds of the war on terror, the secret intelligence services, and the mainstream British news media. * Allan Little, former BBC foreign correspondent and chair of the Edinburgh International Book Festival *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003estory, taking the reader from the politics of the BBC newsroom to the politics of a complex and changing Afghanistan. \u003cb\u003ePeter Hanington's clear, assured voice shines out from every page\u003c\/b\u003e * Mishal Husain, BBC broadcaster and Today presenter *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003estory, taking the reader from the politics of the BBC newsroom to the politics of a complex and changing Afghanistan. \u003cb\u003ePeter Hanington's clear, assured voice shines out from every page\u003c\/b\u003e * Mishal Husain, BBC broadcaster and Today presenter *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA very effective thriller\u003c\/b\u003e... it is to Hanington's considerable credit that \u003cb\u003ehe fleshes out the character convincingly without reaching for the tempting clichés lesser writers might indulge in\u003c\/b\u003e... Credit, too, to the author for giving us real insights into the lives of ordinary Afghan people... \u003cb\u003eAn impressive list of BBC names have queued up to pay tribute to the book's readability, style, and authenticity. You know what? They're right\u003c\/b\u003e * Eastern Daily Press and  Norwich Evening News *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA very effective thriller\u003c\/b\u003e... it is to Hanington's considerable credit that \u003cb\u003ehe fleshes out the character convincingly without reaching for the tempting clichés lesser writers might indulge in\u003c\/b\u003e... Credit, too, to the author for giving us real insights into the lives of ordinary Afghan people... \u003cb\u003eAn impressive list of BBC names have queued up to pay tribute to the book's readability, style, and authenticity. You know what? They're right\u003c\/b\u003e * Eastern Daily Press and  Norwich Evening News *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a well written and compelling debut thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e Hanington is particularly good at painting his characters and is clearly mining his own experiences as a reporter in Afghanistan to make the book feel authentic * Art of Danger *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a well written and compelling debut thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e Hanington is particularly good at painting his characters and is clearly mining his own experiences as a reporter in Afghanistan to make the book feel authentic * Art of Danger *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver the years several spy thriller authors have been awarded the 'successor to John le Carré or Frederick Forsyth' kind of title. I'm not sure they all live up to the plaudits, but for me, Peter Hanington is one who does; in fact he's by far the closest and most exciting I've read yet.\u003c\/b\u003e Whether describing the dog-eat-dog atmosphere of the BBC newsroom (of which he has experienced at first hand) or the vicious and bloody streets of Kabul, the twin backdrops of this story are as vivid as the pictures he paints of the people who inhabit them. Whether old hacks, ambitious news editors, helpless diplomats, ruthless military contractors or inexperienced producers on their way up, he strips them down to their bare essentials and delivers a first-class tale that simply leaps off the page and demands your attention. \u003cb\u003eI haven't enjoyed a thriller like this for a long, long time\u003c\/b\u003e, and I sincerely hope Peter Hanington is already writing another one. My only reservation is that while reading this book, instead of finishing my day with a brief planning session of the next day's work, as is my custom, I found myself glued to the pages instead - and way past my bedtime. But I'm not complaining. It was worth every minute. \u003cb\u003eGo out and buy it, as it is highly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e * Shotsmag.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver the years several spy thriller authors have been awarded the 'successor to John le Carré or Frederick Forsyth' kind of title. I'm not sure they all live up to the plaudits, but for me, Peter Hanington is one who does; in fact he's by far the closest and most exciting I've read yet.\u003c\/b\u003e Whether describing the dog-eat-dog atmosphere of the BBC newsroom (of which he has experienced at first hand) or the vicious and bloody streets of Kabul, the twin backdrops of this story are as vivid as the pictures he paints of the people who inhabit them. Whether old hacks, ambitious news editors, helpless diplomats, ruthless military contractors or inexperienced producers on their way up, he strips them down to their bare essentials and delivers a first-class tale that simply leaps off the page and demands your attention. \u003cb\u003eI haven't enjoyed a thriller like this for a long, long time\u003c\/b\u003e, and I sincerely hope Peter Hanington is already writing another one. My only reservation is that while reading this book, instead of finishing my day with a brief planning session of the next day's work, as is my custom, I found myself glued to the pages instead - and way past my bedtime. But I'm not complaining. It was worth every minute. \u003cb\u003eGo out and buy it, as it is highly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e * Shotsmag.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003eHis journalistic background is an obvious plus factor here, but nothing can substitute for sheer narrative command, and that Hanington proves to have in spades. \u003cb\u003eThere are many books about journalism in time of war, but this is a notably vivid addition to the canon\u003c\/b\u003e... There is the authentic vividness \u003cb\u003ereminiscent of the work of such writers as Graham Greene and Eric Ambler\u003c\/b\u003e - which is to say the book, despite its topicality, is \u003cb\u003eold-fashioned in the very best sense of the word\u003c\/b\u003e. * Crime Time *\u003cbr\u003eHis journalistic background is an obvious plus factor here, but nothing can substitute for sheer narrative command, and that Hanington proves to have in spades. \u003cb\u003eThere are many books about journalism in time of war, but this is a notably vivid addition to the canon\u003c\/b\u003e... There is the authentic vividness \u003cb\u003ereminiscent of the work of such writers as Graham Greene and Eric Ambler\u003c\/b\u003e - which is to say the book, despite its topicality, is \u003cb\u003eold-fashioned in the very best sense of the word\u003c\/b\u003e. * Crime Time *\u003cbr\u003eThere are quite a few novels written by current and former journalists but I'd be hard pressed to think of \u003cb\u003ea crime book that has brought alive so vividly the passion and politics that goes into producing a radio news programme\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003efascinating book\u003c\/b\u003e. It's \u003cb\u003eextremely well written\u003c\/b\u003e and, unusually for me, I enjoyed the incidentals about news production as much as the crime story itself... \u003cb\u003eI'm sure this is the start of a bright new career for Peter Hanington\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent read\u003c\/b\u003e and distinguished by bright, clean prose that never gets in the way of the story.  It's a little bit different from other crime novels out there and I'd highly recommend it. * Crime Pieces *\u003cbr\u003eThere are quite a few novels written by current and former journalists but I'd be hard pressed to think of \u003cb\u003ea crime book that has brought alive so vividly the passion and politics that goes into producing a radio news programme\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003efascinating book\u003c\/b\u003e. It's \u003cb\u003eextremely well written\u003c\/b\u003e and, unusually for me, I enjoyed the incidentals about news production as much as the crime story itself... \u003cb\u003eI'm sure this is the start of a bright new career for Peter Hanington\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent read\u003c\/b\u003e and distinguished by bright, clean prose that never gets in the way of the story.  It's a little bit different from other crime novels out there and I'd highly recommend it. * Crime Pieces *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e account of myriad deceptions and mortal dangers in a country that has been at war with itself and the outside world for generations.  And in the end there is gentleness here too.  \u003cb\u003eThis is a terrific novel\u003c\/b\u003e * Book Oxygen *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e account of myriad deceptions and mortal dangers in a country that has been at war with itself and the outside world for generations.  And in the end there is gentleness here too.  \u003cb\u003eThis is a terrific novel\u003c\/b\u003e * Book Oxygen *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book by Peter Hanington; \u003cb\u003eI hope it won't be his last\u003c\/b\u003e... This book is \u003cb\u003efast-paced and extremely well-written\u003c\/b\u003e...  this book is \u003cb\u003ehard to put down \u003c\/b\u003eand leaves no questions unasked. Just like a good news story really. * Booksellers New Zealand Blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dying Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book by Peter Hanington; \u003cb\u003eI hope it won't be his last\u003c\/b\u003e... This book is \u003cb\u003efast-paced and extremely well-written\u003c\/b\u003e...  this book is \u003cb\u003ehard to put down \u003c\/b\u003eand leaves no questions unasked. Just like a good news story really. * Booksellers New Zealand Blog *\u003cbr\u003eThis has the \u003cb\u003eold-fashioned phrasing and style of a John Le Carre thriller\u003c\/b\u003e. But once you overcome that anachronism, it settles into a \u003cb\u003emodern, fast-paced thriller\u003c\/b\u003e set in a post-conflict Afghanistan. * Stuff.co.nz *\u003cbr\u003eThis has the \u003cb\u003eold-fashioned phrasing and style of a John Le Carre thriller\u003c\/b\u003e. But once you overcome that anachronism, it settles into a \u003cb\u003emodern, fast-paced thriller\u003c\/b\u003e set in a post-conflict Afghanistan. * Stuff.co.nz *\u003cbr\u003eHanington fleshes out a cast of interesting characters... He perfectly illustrates the hierarchy of a news organisation      and uses humour in describing the daily struggle for ratings      while balancing ethics and pressure from agenda-driven      authorities...\u003cb\u003e It's adventurous and entertaining. \u003c\/b\u003e * Otago Daily Times *\u003cbr\u003eHanington fleshes out a cast of interesting characters... 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