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The Harder They Fall

The Softley Softley Thrillers, Book 1

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The Harder They Fall

By: Alex Smith
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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WOULD YOU START A WAR TO AVENGE YOUR BROTHER'S MURDER?

Ian Softley is a killer. He's the man governments call when they want somebody dead. His is a life of intimidation and brutality, of beatings and executions—including, ultimately, his own.

Jack Softley's life is a world away from his brother's. A high school English teacher, devoted father, and all-round nice guy, Jack tries to stay as far from trouble as possible. But when he receives word that Ian has been murdered, he finds himself dragged into a storm of violence and danger.

Because the same people who killed his brother want him dead too.

Hunted by government agents and brutal assassins, Jack must discover the truth about Ian's dark past if he wants to stay alive. But Ian isn't the only Softley to have secrets. Jack hasn't always been a teacher. He hasn't always been a nice guy.

And when push comes to shove, he doesn't do things softly.

The first audiobook in Alex Smith's unputdownable Softley Softley series. If you like brutal action, pulse-pounding suspense, and stories that never stop for breath, you're going to love this electrifying thriller. Featuring a guest appearance by DCI Robbie Kett, from Alex Smith's internationally bestselling crime thrillers!

©2020 Alex Smith (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Emotionally Gripping Exciting Scary

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Hollenbeck returns. A good introduction to the new series and characters . Good narration. sadly lacking the humour in DCI Kett series. Hope book two has some as this book was dulled by the normal humour in your writing.

Looking forward to the series

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Narration of a well written book had me hooked from the first page. Could not stop listening!

Well written & a great read

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None too good none too bad. Won’t bookmark it as attempt to bond listener into human story was too obvious to work on me.
Saying that. Good yarn nevertheless.

Meh. Cookie-cutter

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Great storyline...at first I thought I had chosen a book I wouldn't like - by mistake
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Bouncing back to the past...then back to today - it worked well

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Was a fantastic, gripping story that was exciting for start to finish. Hopefully Alex Smith writes another Softley Softley novel.

Gripping and Thrilling

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Fast paced twists and turns listened in a day - good narration - interesting story line good characters

Fast paced

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Brilliant action packed story, I sat up half the night listening to it. I’m hoping there’s a sequel

Riveting

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Raw and gritty.
You can see this one on TV!
Simply couldn’t stop listening to this one.
Awesome performance ( as always)

A Gem

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Brilliant!! fantastic story line! really enjoyed this listen, I can't wait for the next book! narrated really well, fast paced, edgy, GREAT!

Brilliant!!!!👍

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couldn't put it down listen in one go
loved it more please Alex Smith

brilliant

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