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The Contract

The Contract

(Frank Behr: 3): an electric crime thriller that will not let you out of its grasp

Summary

From the pen of Hollywood screenwriter David Levien comes this fast, furious and unforgettable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Harlan Coben.

"Tense and tightly plotted" - GUARDIAN

"This is American crime thriller writing at its rocket-fuelled, roller-coaster best" - DAILY MAIL
"Crime fiction at its finest" - Christopher Reich
"What a great read. Its hard to put the book down." -- ***** Reader review

*****

DOES HE REALLY WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH?

THE COMPANY:
Troubled former cop Frank Behr is working for an exclusive Indianapolis investigation company, when he finds himself on a protection detail for Bernard "Bernie Cool" Kolodnik.

THE CLIENT:
Bernard "Bernie Cool" Kolodnik is a hard driving business mogul on the verge of making a move into big-time politics.

THE CORRUPT:
An attempt on Kolodnik's life is quickly buried by the police. But Behr wants the truth, and his hunt will put him a collision course with a dangerous sociopath . . .

Reviews

  • Levien is the new must-read thriller writer
    Lee Child

About the author

David Levien

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