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The Crocodile Hunter

By: Gerald Seymour
Narrated by: Ben Allen
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A thrilling story of the secret services, their enemies and the society they operate in, building with unrelenting suspense to a superb climax, The Crocodile Hunter is Gerald Seymour writing at the top of his powers.

In the office at MI5 where he works, they call Jonas Merrick 'the eternal flame'. It isn't a compliment. It's because he never goes out. He never goes undercover, never does surveillance, never goes with the teams that kick down the doors or seize the suspects off the street. He commutes into work and sits at his desk and then he goes home. But Jonas has qualities the hot-shots fail to notice: a steely concentration, a ruthless ability to focus and find the enemy hiding in plain sight.

Hearing of a British Jihadi returning from Syria with murderous plans, Jonas sends out for a telling photograph: a crocodile, almost submerged, just its eyes above water as it waits for unsuspecting prey to drink at the riverbank. Coming ashore near Dover, Cameron Jilkes is a young man from a broken home and a failed education, trained in the harshest theatre of war, driven to rage by loss and pain. And this time, 'the eternal flame' must go out - to hunt the crocodile himself.

©2021 Gerald Seymour (P)2020 W F Howes Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Thriller Exciting Middle East War

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The lack of proper chaptering let the production down. The story did waffle on too much.

The production of the audio book was poor. It was difficult to distinguish breaks between scenes in the storyline

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Loved this - great characterisation and the flashbacks which delved into who,why,where provided background whereas Smiley pursues moles Jonas equally brilliantly pursues terrorists aka crocodiles - Brilliant

Main Character reminded me of George Smiley

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Great narration and as always brilliant Gerald Seymour. I’m only sorry The Crocodile Hunter had to end.

Brilliant

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My first dip into Seymour and it has whetted my appetite for more. Some authentic dips into the world of counter-espionage and counter-terrorism (believe me!) but despite a hugely enjoyable read I found little evidence on which to arrest the T. The links with the smuggled weapon are tenuous and almost implied. When the target is not known either, reality needs to be suspended. However, a well-written, compelling novel and an excellent narrator.

Great read with one caveat

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I think this is a good story, it slowly builds up the characters until the finale, I prefer bit more action and quicker pace but was good.

Good

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One of my very favourite author thoroughly enjoyed this book loved the ending look forward to the sequel

Excellent narrator

Jo

Wonderful

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As ever Seymour weaves his strands together to form a stunning tapestry painting a picture based in our political world.
fabulously presented by the actor. just enthralling. Enjoy.

Wonderful characterisation in a gripping story.

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Really enjoyed listening to this book - couldn’t stop turning it on just one more time !! Even during the night

Really topical and thought provoking

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Unfortunately I found the lack of ‘break’ in the narration, when finishing one paragraph and starting the next, quite confusing. I felt that maybe the paragraphs where the story jumped from one person or place, to another, would benefit by being numbered. Otherwise it was a good listen.

I liked the originality of the story.

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A story that could be all too true of todays troubled times. The story has a human angle that gives an insight into what could motivate individuals.

a change to the usual hero tale

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