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‘The Final Reckoning’ is a 2008 thriller novel by Sam Bourne (pen name of journalist Jonathan Freedland). I’ve read a couple of Bourne’s novels before, both of which were solid reads as very Dan... more

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  • 45 of 45 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 Anti_W

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    5 Stars An accidental shooting reveals to be much more in this thriller. 29/06/2012
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    Advantages Advantages Excellent story, well-rounded characters, perfect balance of suspense and drama

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    ‘The Final Reckoning’ is a 2008 thriller novel by Sam Bourne (pen name of journalist Jonathan Freedland). I’ve read a couple of Bourne’s novels before, both of which were solid reads as very Dan Brown-esque, “conspiracy/secret society” focused thrillers, so I picked up ‘The Final Reckoning’ upon recognising the author in my library, but wasn’t expecting anything mind-blowing. ---Plot--- A suspected suicide bomber approaching the United Nations building in New York is shot on sight, causing panic and lockdown in the area. However the suspicious man, Gerald Moreton turns out to be an innocent ... more
  • 30 of 30 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    5 Stars It's Time For The Final Reckoning 22/02/2009
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    Advantages Advantages A good enjoyable read with a bit of historical information

    Disadvantages Disadvantages I would have avoided it after his debut novel

    When an NYPD terror suspect steps foot on to UN property in New York the UN security take the warning seriously and shoot the suspect. Instead of a terror suspect however, they have shot 77 year old British tourist Gerald Merton. The UN turn to one of their former employees, lawyer Tom Byrne to go to England and make peace with Merton's daughter Rebecca. Once in England with Rebecca things start to unfold that hint that Gerald Merton wasn't quite as innocent as he made out, some shocking revelations are about to spill forward. I actually bought this book thinking it was a totally different ... more
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    5 Stars I reckon you'll like it 04/09/2009
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    Advantages Advantages Great reading

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    The Final Reckoning has to be one of the best books I have ever read, if not the book I've ever read. Synopsis The book begins outside the United Nations building in New York where a suspected suicide bomber is shot by one of the UN's security staff. However when the bomber is turned over its revealed to be a harmless old man who seems to have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tom Byrne was once a lawyer for the UN, his ex boss asks him if he will represent the UN in attempting to placate the old man's family. Tom travels to London in order to talk with the old man's daughter, while ... more

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EAN 9780007266494
Type Fiction
Genre Thriller
Title The Final Reckoning
Author Sam Bourne

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