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James Patterson has hailed Adam Hamdy's PENDULUM as 'one of the best thrillers of the year' saying he read it in 'one gloriously suspenseful weekend'. Now meet John Wallace, the lead of PENDULUM in the exclusive novella RUN.
Embedded with the British Army in Afghanistan, recording the devastation that the war on terror has brought to the country, photo-journalist John Wallace's endurance is about to be put to the ultimate test.
A planned assault on an insurgent compound has gone wrong with devastating consequences. Now Wallace has only one option if he is going to get justice for those involved. He can expose those responsible. But to do that, he will have to RUN...
Also featuring exclusive chapters from Adam Hamdy's PENDULUM, this is perfect for fans of Simon Kernick and Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM.
The noose is tightening...
Embedded with the British Army in Afghanistan, recording the devastation that the war on terror has brought to the country, photo-journalist John Wallace's endurance is about to be put to the ultimate test.
A planned assault on an insurgent compound has gone wrong with devastating consequences. Now Wallace has only one option if he is going to get justice for those involved. He can expose those responsible. But to do that, he will have to RUN...
Also featuring exclusive chapters from Adam Hamdy's PENDULUM, this is perfect for fans of Simon Kernick and Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM.
The noose is tightening...
90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2016
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About the author
Adam Hamdy
35 books341 followersI'm a Sunday Times and international bestselling author and screenwriter.
I write topical, thought-provoking novels that aim to entertain, and I love lived research, so the events in my books are often inspired by real events.
Before I became a professional writer I was a strategy consultant and advised global businesses in a variety of sectors. I co-founded Capital Crime and am now on the advisory board. I'm also on the board of ITW. I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, sailing and competitive shooting.
I live in Mauritius with my wife and our three children.
I write topical, thought-provoking novels that aim to entertain, and I love lived research, so the events in my books are often inspired by real events.
Before I became a professional writer I was a strategy consultant and advised global businesses in a variety of sectors. I co-founded Capital Crime and am now on the advisory board. I'm also on the board of ITW. I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, sailing and competitive shooting.
I live in Mauritius with my wife and our three children.
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April 22, 2017
A great prequel/novella - short and engaging!
Run is an apt title as that's what Wallace must do, RUN! Hamdy really gets the adrenaline pumping, I'm looking forward to reading Pendulum!
Run is an apt title as that's what Wallace must do, RUN! Hamdy really gets the adrenaline pumping, I'm looking forward to reading Pendulum!
March 28, 2020
As this is just a short prequel novella, as expected it doesn't offer much complexity in plot or characters, but it did fulfill its purpose of getting me sufficiently interested to want to pick up the novel it precedes.
February 21, 2018
A prequel to Pendulum, which I had previously read and enjoyed along with the second book, Freefall - the point being clearly I am slightly out of synch here! That said this is a fine introduction to John Wallace - our reluctant hero from the Pendulum trilogy (a third book is in progress I believe), detailing the events that unwittingly contributed to the initial Pendulum attack.
As a short story this worked incredibly well. My main criticism of the Pendulum and Freefall books is how incredibly fast paced they are, to an extent that I struggle to keep up and have to refer back. I do think that is a reflection on the author's background as a screenwriter and I have commented before that these books would transfer so well to the big screen. Pendulum and Freefall are both action packed, Run while still fast paced, is a short story and at only 90 pages, details one event with a fixed cast of characters making it an easier, but equally entertaining read.
I enjoyed catching up with John Wallace again and while I always recommend reading book series' in order, this wasn't a problem. The familiarity of the character and an awareness of the circumstances, albeit without the detail felt very welcoming and made me realise how much I am looking forward to the final book in this exciting trilogy!
As a short story this worked incredibly well. My main criticism of the Pendulum and Freefall books is how incredibly fast paced they are, to an extent that I struggle to keep up and have to refer back. I do think that is a reflection on the author's background as a screenwriter and I have commented before that these books would transfer so well to the big screen. Pendulum and Freefall are both action packed, Run while still fast paced, is a short story and at only 90 pages, details one event with a fixed cast of characters making it an easier, but equally entertaining read.
I enjoyed catching up with John Wallace again and while I always recommend reading book series' in order, this wasn't a problem. The familiarity of the character and an awareness of the circumstances, albeit without the detail felt very welcoming and made me realise how much I am looking forward to the final book in this exciting trilogy!
September 28, 2018
Im Hauptbuch geht es um John Wallace, einem Journalisten, der umgebracht werden soll und vor seinem Mörder flüchtet. Wie man bereits hier lesen kann, war er in Afghanistan und hat dort ein Massaker fotografiert, dass er nicht hätte sehen dürfen. Ohne Beweise glaubt ihm allerdings keiner.
Die Vorgeschichte setzt genau hier an: Der Leser kann die Ereignisse in Afghanistan komplett miterleben. Insgesamt ist es aber eher eine längere Kurzgeschichte, was bei Prequels aber ja üblich ist.
Es war spannend, die Erlebnisse von John Wallace "aus erster Hand" mitzubekommen. Zwar hat man sich beim Lesen von "Pendulum" schon so seine Gedanken gemacht, aber das war nochmal etwas ganz anderes. Kurzweilig, aber dennoch sehr fesselnd, wird über das missglückte Manöver der britischen Armee berichtet. Außerdem wird der Leid eines unnötigen Krieges sehr gut herübergebracht.
Mit dem Hauptbuch Mithalten kann "Run" allerdings nicht. Es ist ganz nett und schon ein Muss, wenn einem "Pendulum" gefallen hat. Das sollte man vorher auch unbedingt gelesen haben, um alles gut nachvollziehen zu können. Allerdings verpasst man auch nicht so viel, wenn man die Vorgeschichte weglässt.
Insgesamt aber eine schöne Idee und sehr kurzweilig, deswegen 4 Sterne!
Die Vorgeschichte setzt genau hier an: Der Leser kann die Ereignisse in Afghanistan komplett miterleben. Insgesamt ist es aber eher eine längere Kurzgeschichte, was bei Prequels aber ja üblich ist.
Es war spannend, die Erlebnisse von John Wallace "aus erster Hand" mitzubekommen. Zwar hat man sich beim Lesen von "Pendulum" schon so seine Gedanken gemacht, aber das war nochmal etwas ganz anderes. Kurzweilig, aber dennoch sehr fesselnd, wird über das missglückte Manöver der britischen Armee berichtet. Außerdem wird der Leid eines unnötigen Krieges sehr gut herübergebracht.
Mit dem Hauptbuch Mithalten kann "Run" allerdings nicht. Es ist ganz nett und schon ein Muss, wenn einem "Pendulum" gefallen hat. Das sollte man vorher auch unbedingt gelesen haben, um alles gut nachvollziehen zu können. Allerdings verpasst man auch nicht so viel, wenn man die Vorgeschichte weglässt.
Insgesamt aber eine schöne Idee und sehr kurzweilig, deswegen 4 Sterne!
November 30, 2024
Nur eine Vor- und Kurzgeschichte mit einem heiklen Thema, aber dafür recht gut. Es wird nicht nur rumgerannt, sondern es gibt einige Twists und Wendungen. Auch die Charaktere sind nicht nur eindimensional. Machte mich neugierig auf die restlichen Bücher.
July 26, 2017
A prequel to Pendulum
October 1, 2018
joa. Kurzgeschichte halt. Hat mich nicht wirklich gepackt.
November 7, 2019
Maybe I should have read this before the trilogy. A few holes in it for me.
January 24, 2022
It was a great book and very fast-paced.
September 21, 2022
Readable but maybe a little "rushed"
I think a lot of license has been taken in the way the storyline runs. For me it does not seem remotely realistic and on that basis, the jury is still out on whether to read anymore by this author.
I think a lot of license has been taken in the way the storyline runs. For me it does not seem remotely realistic and on that basis, the jury is still out on whether to read anymore by this author.
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