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A Strange Way to Die
A STRANGE WAY TO DIE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2015 AND REACHED NUMBER 3 ON THE AMAZON/KINDLE LIST FOR CRIME, THRILLER AND ESPIONAGE. H (Hiroshi Suzuki) is an Anglo-Japanese covert operative. In this, his first story, he bursts onto the scene in an explosive thriller set in Paris, Japan and beyond and features an exhilarating story full of adventure, intrigue and excitement. Investigating a web of international conspiracy and destruction, it's up to H to untangle the threads. Under the direction of the head of the Japanese Secret Intelligence Service and with the help of an alluring French special agent, H is drawn into perilous situations and sensual affairs in exotic locations. He must discover the link between a respected, German billionaire philanthropist and a shadowy international assassin, to prevent them from changing World history before it’s too late. A STRANGE WAY TO DIE ‘… A THRILLER FOR 007 FANS’.
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First published April 26, 2015
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May 29, 2026
Firstly, I liked the edges pages which echoed the front cover. It's 388 pages, so a good length for a novel, broken down into small chapters of a few pages.
The protagonist is a great character, we find out plenty about him throughout the novel and the supporting cast are also great. I really liked the development of his nemesis, Dr Khyller, who was an excellent 'baddie'. There is mention of James Bond from the Mail on Sunday and I would agree this is a definite influence.
Although the story flowed relatively well and was a good page turner, I just got sick and tired of all the name dropping of high end brands and weapons and A moves etc. Just tell me he had a gun, not what make, what reload speed, accuracy, when and where made, for whom blah, blah, blah. It just read like the author had done a Google search on different cities, foods, clothes, cars, weapons etc although in the acknowledgments he mentions various people who have helped him out with 'fight scenes' etc. Dude! It's a book, not a movie!
Enjoyed reading but wouldn't read again or recommend I'm afraid.
The protagonist is a great character, we find out plenty about him throughout the novel and the supporting cast are also great. I really liked the development of his nemesis, Dr Khyller, who was an excellent 'baddie'. There is mention of James Bond from the Mail on Sunday and I would agree this is a definite influence.
Although the story flowed relatively well and was a good page turner, I just got sick and tired of all the name dropping of high end brands and weapons and A moves etc. Just tell me he had a gun, not what make, what reload speed, accuracy, when and where made, for whom blah, blah, blah. It just read like the author had done a Google search on different cities, foods, clothes, cars, weapons etc although in the acknowledgments he mentions various people who have helped him out with 'fight scenes' etc. Dude! It's a book, not a movie!
Enjoyed reading but wouldn't read again or recommend I'm afraid.
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