Counterfeit Killer

Nick Sullivan #5

by Karla Forbes

Nick Sullivan expects to be bored when his boss sends him on a routine surveillance operation but things aren’t what they seem. He soon discovers that the man he has been assigned to follow is a small player in a chain of ruthless criminals selling counterfeit drugs to the National Health Service. Nick vows to stop their evil trade but there are fortunes to be made and the men involved will do whatever it takes to protect their lucrative scam.
But Nick is stubborn and even when they almost succeed in killing him, he doggedly stays on the case. His determination to bring the men to justice takes a knock when he finds himself saddled with a small group of three ex soldiers, all eager to do their bit but with an average age of nearly eighty. What they lack in physical ability they make up for in enthusiasm but Nick begins to wonder whether they will help or hinder him when the need to move fast literally becomes a matter of life or death.

370 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 16, 2013

Reviews

[Carol Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nick Sullivan no:5 in the series is still working for the same organisation, although his girlfriend Annalise I'm sure would prefer him to leave. He has been put on a babysitting job as he sees it, trying to find out why a well to do woman is dating what seems to be an unlikely person that gives her mother some misgivings and they were right, as he obtains counterfeit drugs and sells them on to the NHS at a cheaper rate than the drug companies, and it's worldwide and of course people are dying because of it. Nick is an entertaining character always has some quotes or other which were a bit annoying in other novels but the author has curbed it in this instalment which is a bonus During his investigation, he somehow gets a posse of retirees and they are very willing to help him out, turns out he needs them as who takes notice of pensioners. Karla Forbes spins a good yarn and with the narrator, Craig Bowles makes for a wonderful listen

[Sandra Leivesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fifth outing for Nick Sullivan is just as entertaining as the previous books in the series. This time Nick is investigating a nasty businessman who is importing illegal drugs which have entered the NHS supply chain. Unfortunately counterfeit drugs are becoming a huge problem and Ms Forbes demonstrates this brilliantly by introducing a character whose wife has been badly affected by taking the counterfeit drugs unknowingly.

The plot moves swiftly; there's never a dull moment when Nick Sullivan is on the case. Despite the serious subject there's also lots of humour in the book. I absolutely loved the OAP army and their scenes made me laugh out loud. I'd love to see this series made into a TV show.

The book is brilliantly narrated by Craig Bowles who brings all the characters to life.

[Bethany Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

You always know when you start a Nick Sullivan thriller you're in for an exciting, action packed adventure and this certainly didn't disappoint.

A routine assignment to investigate someone, soon sees Nick on the trail of counterfeit drugs and those behind it. With some unlikely helpers, a group of retired army officers and a single mum can they bring the criminals to justice. They all have their own reasons for wanting to help, even if Nick doesn't want it.

These are great audio books to listen too, the narrator captures the characters really well and the story moves along at a great pace.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Nick Sullivan never disappoints and this new book is again another great audio in his escapades whilst his girlfriend begs him to rethink his career choices. This time Nick is asked to investigate a man who’s future mother in law is convinced he is dodgy. As Nick gets in deeper and discovers a counterfeit drug supply in the NHS and starts to fear this time he may be in too deep as someone is out to finish him off once and for all he gets tied up with a geriatric army and things get even crazier. Loved it

[MS Meagher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook review: as always, a very enjoyable listen. The fifth in the Nick Sullivan series, this is another fast-paced book with enjoyable characters, great action pieces, and excellent narration as always. The protafonist’s pithy quotes are the ome thing that have slightly irritated me about the series (and in fairness, they irritate the other characters too), and I’ve been glad to see them gradually reduce throughout the series, and by this book there were only a token couple. The characters otherwise are likeable, and the narrator really imbues them with life.

[Andrew Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This audiobook keeps you hooked from start to end, as Nick Sullivan finds himself in a murky world where counterfeit drugs are suspected of entering the NHS supply chain. His girlfrend is already concerned that his career choice will end up landing him in more trouble than he can cope with, and this job puts him into contact with hardened criminals who will protect their assets at all costs. A gripping and thought provoking listen - with plenty of action thrown in. Recommended.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook review

Really enjoyed this one. Great series and fab characters.
Dodgy pharmaceuticals are causing a crazy amount of harm and Nick gets in deep. Investigating the whys and where’s and with a few, erm helpers things don’t always go to plan straight away.
Narrator excellent as always, keeping the story ticking over. Ups & downs as needed.

Fab!

[Marilyn Pemberton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm running out of words to use. Another excellent book that I didn't want to finish. Karla always chooses a controversial topic (contaminated medicine in this case) and writes a gripping plot around it. Perhaps the villains and the elderly gentlemen were a bit stereotyped, but not enough to prevent me from wanting to know what happens at the turn of every page.