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Tom Novak #3
Going Back
The war is over, but some scars never heal…
Novak is back.
Answering a call from his old friend and comrade-in-arms, Mike Brogan, Tom Novak finds himself back in the one place he does not want to be, the home of his childhood nightmares: Sarajevo.
Undercover and thrust into the centre of a Black Op, Tom and his team are double-crossed and forced to rely on their wits as a deadly new threat emerges.
Forced into a race against time to stop a terrifyingly effective new weapon, can Tom fight against the odds once more to save not just those he loves, but the world as we know it?
Going Back is the electrifying third novel in Neil Lancaster’s Tom Novak series, described by Tony Parsons as making “Jason Bourne look like a vegan pilates teacher.”
Novak is back.
Answering a call from his old friend and comrade-in-arms, Mike Brogan, Tom Novak finds himself back in the one place he does not want to be, the home of his childhood nightmares: Sarajevo.
Undercover and thrust into the centre of a Black Op, Tom and his team are double-crossed and forced to rely on their wits as a deadly new threat emerges.
Forced into a race against time to stop a terrifyingly effective new weapon, can Tom fight against the odds once more to save not just those he loves, but the world as we know it?
Going Back is the electrifying third novel in Neil Lancaster’s Tom Novak series, described by Tony Parsons as making “Jason Bourne look like a vegan pilates teacher.”
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2020
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About the author
Neil Lancaster
16 books467 followersNeil was born in Liverpool in the 1960s. He recently left the Metropolitan Police where he served for over twenty-five years, predominantly as a detective, leading and conducting investigations into some of the most serious criminals across the UK and beyond.
Neil acted as a surveillance and covert policing specialist, using all types of techniques to arrest and prosecute drug dealers, human traffickers, fraudsters, and murderers. During his career, he successfully prosecuted several wealthy and corrupt members of the legal profession who were involved in organised immigration crime. These prosecutions led to jail sentences, multi-million pound asset confiscations and disbarments.
Since retiring from the Metropolitan Police, Neil has relocated to the Scottish Highlands with his wife and son, where he mixes freelance investigations with writing.
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August 22, 2021
I was very pleasantly surprised by the first book in this Tom Novak series, so I read #2 and #3. Although they were entertaining enough, I have decided that the genre is really not my cup of tea after all. Undercover agents, weapons and warfare and world terrorism does not excite me at all - there is enough of that on the news, to my mind - so I shall not be following this series any longer, even though I can understand why they are popular with other readers.
October 31, 2020
Have you read any of the Tom Novak books, yet? If not, do yourself a favour and get all three of them. Each one is a stand-alone story, but you'll definitely enjoy the character progression more by reading them in order.
Going Back definitely does not disappoint. It's very easy to get hooked into the world of Tom Novak, what with the likeable main characters, the camaraderie between them, the fast-paced action, and the suspense and twists of the plot. No spoilers from me, but this book brought some surprises (at least for me!) in Tom's character development, and I'm especially looking forward to more of his self-reflection in future books, and to possibly learning more about his family of origin.
Neil Lancaster's extensive experience and background as a covert policing specialist provide a solid foundation for his story plots and characters. But he also manages to pitch his writing at a level that allows us non-specialists to follow without getting lost in the story. This book has everything in it -- crime, scientists, the Scottish Highlands, a cute dog (hi, Peggy!), good beer, and good humour to break up the tension ("Now, bugger tea and scones. How about a beer?").
Neil is a prolific writer -- I can't believe we're already on Book 3, and I only hope he's been tied to his computer during this pandemic, because I can't wait for Book 4!
Going Back definitely does not disappoint. It's very easy to get hooked into the world of Tom Novak, what with the likeable main characters, the camaraderie between them, the fast-paced action, and the suspense and twists of the plot. No spoilers from me, but this book brought some surprises (at least for me!) in Tom's character development, and I'm especially looking forward to more of his self-reflection in future books, and to possibly learning more about his family of origin.
Neil Lancaster's extensive experience and background as a covert policing specialist provide a solid foundation for his story plots and characters. But he also manages to pitch his writing at a level that allows us non-specialists to follow without getting lost in the story. This book has everything in it -- crime, scientists, the Scottish Highlands, a cute dog (hi, Peggy!), good beer, and good humour to break up the tension ("Now, bugger tea and scones. How about a beer?").
Neil is a prolific writer -- I can't believe we're already on Book 3, and I only hope he's been tied to his computer during this pandemic, because I can't wait for Book 4!
February 23, 2025
Good thriller
I enjoyed this as much as the first one, and I am looking forward to more in this series of book
I enjoyed this as much as the first one, and I am looking forward to more in this series of book
August 27, 2020
This is the third book in the series and it can be read as a stand alone, but to get a real inside knowledge of the characters it’s best to read them one after another. I like the way that there’s not much of a gap in the storyline, and it’s easy to carry on where the second book finished.
This time Tom is back in Sarajevo amongst old memories of his previous life. It’s not long before he’s in the thick of things having been “lent” to help out the Americans and his old pal Brogan. It’s a fast paced book and with the help of Pet things move along at a cracking pace. It’s all very plausible and really we don’t know the half of what goes on, and it’s a good job we don’t.
I hope Neil continues with Tom Novak and team, the characters are likeable with a good amount of respect for each other. I did enjoy these three books, they were really entertaining.
This time Tom is back in Sarajevo amongst old memories of his previous life. It’s not long before he’s in the thick of things having been “lent” to help out the Americans and his old pal Brogan. It’s a fast paced book and with the help of Pet things move along at a cracking pace. It’s all very plausible and really we don’t know the half of what goes on, and it’s a good job we don’t.
I hope Neil continues with Tom Novak and team, the characters are likeable with a good amount of respect for each other. I did enjoy these three books, they were really entertaining.
January 8, 2025
I'm basically posting the same review for all three of Neil Lancaster's Tom Novak thrillers because I really do recommend you read them all - in the correct order! I think Lancaster self-published them before he was signed up to Harper Collins. As an ex-cop himself, Lancaster brings grit and realism to what are essentially action thrillers. Novak is a great protagonist – tough, clever and creative – and the stories are a bit more international than the Max Craigie novels. Exciting and action-packed, as well as being believable, I think all three novels are brilliant and recommended reading them in order if you can: Going Dark, Going Rogue and Going Back. I can't give any of them anything less than 5 Stars. You should also read the Max Craigie series as well, if you're not a fan already.
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October 12, 2024
The end of a great 3 book series really enjoyed so easy to get into and so hard to put down a new author for me now on my read list
August 13, 2022
I do enjoy a fiction thriller but I like there to be a bit of reality to it particularly where it comes to police officers. I'm afraid D.S. Novak just doesn't do it for me and I find him unbelievable and that feeling was exacerbated in this book with. I think the author might have been better having him as some form of Intelligence Service agent.
I enjoyed the plot of the book and again it was fast paced and kept me interested but the unbelievability of the main character and all his skills, quoting Nietzche etc just kept irking me.
This has happened to me in a few series of books by certain authors. Will I read the next one? Possibly.
I enjoyed the plot of the book and again it was fast paced and kept me interested but the unbelievability of the main character and all his skills, quoting Nietzche etc just kept irking me.
This has happened to me in a few series of books by certain authors. Will I read the next one? Possibly.
October 10, 2023
Edge of the seat drama
August 15, 2020
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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WHAT'S GOING BACK ABOUT?
Over the last couple of books, Tom Novak has received some pretty significant favors from Mike Brogan, his old friend who does some sort of work for American Intelligence (I like how vague his actual role is kept). And now he's collecting.
There's an ex-Serbian Special Operations officer who was freed from a prison van by a paramilitary force using some sort of device that seems like a portable EMP. Which is something that everyone (including governments around the world) wants, but no one's been able to create. There's a two-fold interest in this—1. can that portable device actually do what they think? and 2. There seems to be something major underway from this officer, probably using the EMP-like device. Which is not good for anyone.
Brogan's team is pretty sure they know who's bringing the tech-savvy to the team. Stefan Cerović left the country about the same time as Novak—but he ended up in the States. He was recently fired from a prominent tech company for failing a drug test and resurfaced in Belgrade. Cerović appeared to be relying on one particular black-market arms dealer, who'd recently been arrested. The job is for Novak to present himself as a new supplier as a way in. His ability with the language and similar background to Cerović is seen as a way for him to connect.
Mike will be around as backup, and of course, Pet will be around, too, doing all the typical technical wizardry.* Pet's one of those characters that changes every scene she's in—and makes Novak a more likable character when she's around. I forget how much I like her until she shows up.
* Minor spoiler: Pet makes a costly mistake. I was so happy to see this. So often tech wizards like her are depicted as nigh infallible. But she makes a bad judgment call and she and Tom pay for it, keeping her human—a fantastically talented human, sure—but human.
As things are wont to do, after some initial success (Cerović's a lot more interested in drugs than initially thought, which opens up so many doors for Novak), Brogan's nifty plan goes off the rails—but not in a way you'd expect. Novak and Pet have to rely on Novak's Marine slogan, and improvise and adapt so they have a shot at overcoming their opponents.
SERBIA, HUH?
I keep wondering how much mileage Lancaster's going to be able to get out of Novak's heritage and assume at some point we're going to get a novel where it's not so central. But until then, I'll continue to be interested in seeing how Lancaster can adapt it.
This time out, putting him in his old homeland allows (forces?) him to confront and better understand his history (both recent and decades-old). Lancaster is able to get a two-for-the-price-of-one return here, not only is it the perfect setting for this kind of story, but we get a little character development.
ONE GRIPE...
No self-respecting Texan is going to describe himself as from the "Deep South." Sorry. Yes, it's a minor issue, but it took me out of the moment. And for a book/series that reeks of authenticity, it's a conspicuous blunder.
I did read an eARC which I know are still subject to change. Hopefully, that's one of those edits that's addressed before publication date.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT GOING BACK?
The first two books in this series had a pretty clear line of demarcation between the "undercover police officer" part and the "action hero" part of the book, and it worked pretty well. In Going Back, however, Novak slides back and forth between the two pretty easily (although the there is a clear shift in emphasis). I liked that a whole lot and hope Lancaster can do more of that in the future.
Throughout the whole book it felt to me like Lancaster had taken everything that worked best in Going Dark and Going Rogue, combining them while leaving off everything that didn't work as well. Giving us the best in the series, a confident and well-paced thrill ride that will please fans and probably pick up a few for the series. You don't have to have read the previous three to enjoy this one, the backstory isn't that important to it. This is a fun way to spend a couple of hours and I recommend it to you.
Disclaimer: I received this eARC from the author in exchange for this post and my honest opinion—thanks for this.
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WHAT'S GOING BACK ABOUT?
Over the last couple of books, Tom Novak has received some pretty significant favors from Mike Brogan, his old friend who does some sort of work for American Intelligence (I like how vague his actual role is kept). And now he's collecting.
There's an ex-Serbian Special Operations officer who was freed from a prison van by a paramilitary force using some sort of device that seems like a portable EMP. Which is something that everyone (including governments around the world) wants, but no one's been able to create. There's a two-fold interest in this—1. can that portable device actually do what they think? and 2. There seems to be something major underway from this officer, probably using the EMP-like device. Which is not good for anyone.
Brogan's team is pretty sure they know who's bringing the tech-savvy to the team. Stefan Cerović left the country about the same time as Novak—but he ended up in the States. He was recently fired from a prominent tech company for failing a drug test and resurfaced in Belgrade. Cerović appeared to be relying on one particular black-market arms dealer, who'd recently been arrested. The job is for Novak to present himself as a new supplier as a way in. His ability with the language and similar background to Cerović is seen as a way for him to connect.
Mike will be around as backup, and of course, Pet will be around, too, doing all the typical technical wizardry.* Pet's one of those characters that changes every scene she's in—and makes Novak a more likable character when she's around. I forget how much I like her until she shows up.
* Minor spoiler: Pet makes a costly mistake. I was so happy to see this. So often tech wizards like her are depicted as nigh infallible. But she makes a bad judgment call and she and Tom pay for it, keeping her human—a fantastically talented human, sure—but human.
As things are wont to do, after some initial success (Cerović's a lot more interested in drugs than initially thought, which opens up so many doors for Novak), Brogan's nifty plan goes off the rails—but not in a way you'd expect. Novak and Pet have to rely on Novak's Marine slogan, and improvise and adapt so they have a shot at overcoming their opponents.
SERBIA, HUH?
I keep wondering how much mileage Lancaster's going to be able to get out of Novak's heritage and assume at some point we're going to get a novel where it's not so central. But until then, I'll continue to be interested in seeing how Lancaster can adapt it.
This time out, putting him in his old homeland allows (forces?) him to confront and better understand his history (both recent and decades-old). Lancaster is able to get a two-for-the-price-of-one return here, not only is it the perfect setting for this kind of story, but we get a little character development.
ONE GRIPE...
No self-respecting Texan is going to describe himself as from the "Deep South." Sorry. Yes, it's a minor issue, but it took me out of the moment. And for a book/series that reeks of authenticity, it's a conspicuous blunder.
I did read an eARC which I know are still subject to change. Hopefully, that's one of those edits that's addressed before publication date.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT GOING BACK?
The first two books in this series had a pretty clear line of demarcation between the "undercover police officer" part and the "action hero" part of the book, and it worked pretty well. In Going Back, however, Novak slides back and forth between the two pretty easily (although the there is a clear shift in emphasis). I liked that a whole lot and hope Lancaster can do more of that in the future.
Throughout the whole book it felt to me like Lancaster had taken everything that worked best in Going Dark and Going Rogue, combining them while leaving off everything that didn't work as well. Giving us the best in the series, a confident and well-paced thrill ride that will please fans and probably pick up a few for the series. You don't have to have read the previous three to enjoy this one, the backstory isn't that important to it. This is a fun way to spend a couple of hours and I recommend it to you.
Disclaimer: I received this eARC from the author in exchange for this post and my honest opinion—thanks for this.
March 11, 2021
Neil Lancaster's Tom Novak books certainly gets the heart racing. When I started reading the series, I didn't think I would enjoy the books as there was a military theme initially. However, this changes pretty quickly and the plot develops in undercover situations that are tense and well written. Add in visits to the Highlands and I found myself gripped and not wanting to put the books down. Even Chappie's Cromarty beer gets a mention, which brought a smile to my face. A good read.
May 10, 2021
3rd instalment in this series and it's just as exceptional. The detail in the surroundings and how much the characters come to life is well up there with the top thriller writers. I can not wait for what's next and will read everything this author writes.
February 12, 2023
If someone doesn’t pick up this story and make it into a film - well they’re missing a potential blockbuster!
This is the third in the Tom Novak series and if you haven’t read any, I would recommend starting from the beginning and reading them in order although it could be read as a stand-alone……it’s much better to watch the relationships and the characters developing in my opinion,
I won’t precis the book, this, as always, is done by better writers than me on the book’s cover.
This book is a thriller from start to finish, it had been holding my breath for the last third of the book. I love the main character Tom Novak and it was lovely to see a little glimpse of empathy appear towards the end of the book……that’s new for Tom! Mike Brogan his American ‘mate’ features in this book and what happens to him is tough reading, that’s all I’ll say. Buster, another one of Tom’s ex-military mates is another likeable character. Pet, his. ‘Hacker turned helper’ assistant is a great character and I hope that what I think we’re all hoping for happens in subsequent books. If that’s a little ‘vague’, you’ll get it if you read all three books!
I don’t know if this undercover dangerous stuff happens in real life but I suspect it does and Tom Novak would make better viewing than James Bond any day of the week!
I am a huge fan of Neil Lancaster’s writing and can’t recommend him highly enough. If you haven’t read any of his books, by golly, you’re in for a treat. The only reason it took me so long to read was that I was poorly for a week and unable to read!
This is the third in the Tom Novak series and if you haven’t read any, I would recommend starting from the beginning and reading them in order although it could be read as a stand-alone……it’s much better to watch the relationships and the characters developing in my opinion,
I won’t precis the book, this, as always, is done by better writers than me on the book’s cover.
This book is a thriller from start to finish, it had been holding my breath for the last third of the book. I love the main character Tom Novak and it was lovely to see a little glimpse of empathy appear towards the end of the book……that’s new for Tom! Mike Brogan his American ‘mate’ features in this book and what happens to him is tough reading, that’s all I’ll say. Buster, another one of Tom’s ex-military mates is another likeable character. Pet, his. ‘Hacker turned helper’ assistant is a great character and I hope that what I think we’re all hoping for happens in subsequent books. If that’s a little ‘vague’, you’ll get it if you read all three books!
I don’t know if this undercover dangerous stuff happens in real life but I suspect it does and Tom Novak would make better viewing than James Bond any day of the week!
I am a huge fan of Neil Lancaster’s writing and can’t recommend him highly enough. If you haven’t read any of his books, by golly, you’re in for a treat. The only reason it took me so long to read was that I was poorly for a week and unable to read!
November 16, 2020
Mr Lancaster has created a brilliant character, that I thoroughly enjoy reading about.
Tom Novak, is a serious ex special forces and ex commando soldier. He was brought up in Sarajevo, then sadly and in different circumstances his parents pass on. He’s then brought up by his Scottish foster parents Shona and Cameron ( Cameron being ex forces too).
After leaving the forces, Tom becomes a copper/detective ( and a damn good one too. )
However, his world flips upside down in book one, when he becomes reunited with an ex US soldier who he saved the life of in the Afghan war, whose now a CIA operative.
I’ve just finished book three, and it was as equally excellent as the first two books. Tom is a switched on warrior with special forces attitudes and skills, Toms only real problem is, when you switch his ex forces button on, he can’t switch it off.
He now works with his new and old bunch of Colleagues, Mike -CIA. Pet - German hacker and possibly Tom’s love interest, she also does freelance work for Mike/CIA. Buster and Tiny, both ex forces.
It may sound like the same old ex forces turns vigilante , but it couldn’t be further than the truth. An extremely fast paced novel from the word go.
A truly 5* action packed thoroughly brilliant read, as are the two previous books.
I only have one issue with Mr Lancaster, can you please write quicker
Thank you
Eddie N Norfolk
Tom Novak, is a serious ex special forces and ex commando soldier. He was brought up in Sarajevo, then sadly and in different circumstances his parents pass on. He’s then brought up by his Scottish foster parents Shona and Cameron ( Cameron being ex forces too).
After leaving the forces, Tom becomes a copper/detective ( and a damn good one too. )
However, his world flips upside down in book one, when he becomes reunited with an ex US soldier who he saved the life of in the Afghan war, whose now a CIA operative.
I’ve just finished book three, and it was as equally excellent as the first two books. Tom is a switched on warrior with special forces attitudes and skills, Toms only real problem is, when you switch his ex forces button on, he can’t switch it off.
He now works with his new and old bunch of Colleagues, Mike -CIA. Pet - German hacker and possibly Tom’s love interest, she also does freelance work for Mike/CIA. Buster and Tiny, both ex forces.
It may sound like the same old ex forces turns vigilante , but it couldn’t be further than the truth. An extremely fast paced novel from the word go.
A truly 5* action packed thoroughly brilliant read, as are the two previous books.
I only have one issue with Mr Lancaster, can you please write quicker
Thank you
Eddie N Norfolk
September 21, 2020
Tom Novak is back and now, as a member of a specialist, off-the-books police team, seconded to launch onto a mission in cahoots with the CIA to foil a mysterious international plot.
Familiar characters from the series make their return, building a core team around Tom as he battles into the depths of the situation, putting him well in harm's way.
Lancaster keeps the action realistic and enthralling, without making his main character too 'bullet-proof' or unbelievable.
His writing is easy to read and the plot is easy to follow. No spoilers, but I'd have liked to see a bit more comllexity, a few more obstacles in Novak's way! That said, I'm aching for the next installment
Familiar characters from the series make their return, building a core team around Tom as he battles into the depths of the situation, putting him well in harm's way.
Lancaster keeps the action realistic and enthralling, without making his main character too 'bullet-proof' or unbelievable.
His writing is easy to read and the plot is easy to follow. No spoilers, but I'd have liked to see a bit more comllexity, a few more obstacles in Novak's way! That said, I'm aching for the next installment
February 17, 2024
The plot is far fetched and certainly does require the willing suspension of disbelief. Tom Novak is an ex-soldier now working as a Detective Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police in London. In the third book in this series (I have not read the second book) Novak is seconded to the FBI but is actually working for the CIA in Bosnia. Much of the early part of the book is set in Bosnia where Novak's CIA contact is kidnapped and Novak has to rescue him as well as foil a terrorist plot. Later on the action moves to the UK. The story is meant to be exciting but it just did not work for me. I did not find it as enjoyable as the first book "Going dark".
November 17, 2020
Going Back is the third in the Tom Novak series, and in my opinion it's the best so far. ( I do hope there will be more) A tense and action packed plot , the pace is relentless as Tom and his friends are in a race against time to avert disaster. The action moves from Sarajevo, across Europe to Scotland culminating in a dramatic and thrilling climax. It involves organised crime and corruption in high places. Topical and eye opening, it lifts a lid on an unsavoury and dangerous element of today’s world.
I enjoyed the character development of Tom Novak and it was good to meet other favourite characters like Pet, Mike Brogan and Buster and to see the way they interacted. Great dialogue with a touch of humour to lighten the tension this is another winner from Neil Lancaster.
I enjoyed the character development of Tom Novak and it was good to meet other favourite characters like Pet, Mike Brogan and Buster and to see the way they interacted. Great dialogue with a touch of humour to lighten the tension this is another winner from Neil Lancaster.
September 29, 2022
Bad things happen to bad people
.......never a truer word said. This third book in the series convinces me that this phrase is true. Despite trying to semi retire and fish for trout in the Scottish highlands Tom Novac and co end up embroiled in international trading deciet, dishonesty and murder. Travelling to the Balkans and all places inbetween exposes his team to one extreme of criminality to another. A gripping and complex cast of really bad people means I never really put this book down after I started it.
.......never a truer word said. This third book in the series convinces me that this phrase is true. Despite trying to semi retire and fish for trout in the Scottish highlands Tom Novac and co end up embroiled in international trading deciet, dishonesty and murder. Travelling to the Balkans and all places inbetween exposes his team to one extreme of criminality to another. A gripping and complex cast of really bad people means I never really put this book down after I started it.
September 17, 2020
Another 5 Star Action Adventure
Non stop action - I was engrossed from start to finish. This was the third book I have read in the Tom Novak series. Hopefully, there will be another book follow? please?
It certainly helped me reading the books in order as each of the characters have grown. A truly great read. A huge thank you to the author Neil Lancaster and a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Non stop action - I was engrossed from start to finish. This was the third book I have read in the Tom Novak series. Hopefully, there will be another book follow? please?
It certainly helped me reading the books in order as each of the characters have grown. A truly great read. A huge thank you to the author Neil Lancaster and a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 21, 2021
Good but not as good as the first two.
I read the first two Novak books and really enjoyed them so was glad to pick this one up at a bargain price. It was OK to start but then folded into a mad high speed rush across Europe to avoid a high tech attack. Fast and OK but a bit hard to believe and missing the attention to detail of the first two. Also Buster becomes incredibly irritating for the last third of the book.
I read the first two Novak books and really enjoyed them so was glad to pick this one up at a bargain price. It was OK to start but then folded into a mad high speed rush across Europe to avoid a high tech attack. Fast and OK but a bit hard to believe and missing the attention to detail of the first two. Also Buster becomes incredibly irritating for the last third of the book.
September 29, 2022
Another exciting book from Neil Lancaster, where does he get his inspiration from? I have read all three Tom Novak novels and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Hope there are others to follow. If you liked James Bond and Jason Bourne they will pale into insignificance once you have experienced Tom Novak. The author's attention to detail is outstanding, he knows his stuff and I assume has likened parts to his own experiences, but we won't go into that! There just has to be a follow on, isn't there?
March 1, 2025
What a gripping trilogy of thrillers. I read them as one long novel and enjoyed every minute
Former police and intelligence officers who becomes successful authors are triply impressive: 1)for their service; 2)for their talent; and 3)for their literary ability.
Neil Lancaster is one of those people who are able to tell great stories with a sense of realism based on a career of service.
Very impressive and very entertaining.
Former police and intelligence officers who becomes successful authors are triply impressive: 1)for their service; 2)for their talent; and 3)for their literary ability.
Neil Lancaster is one of those people who are able to tell great stories with a sense of realism based on a career of service.
Very impressive and very entertaining.
February 11, 2021
I am so happy to have another credible fictional ‘hero’ to follow. Tom (Tomo) Novak is a flawed but genuine character. I really like Neil Lancaster’s writing style and sort construction. His characters throughout all three of the Novak books have been strong and the personality and behaviour details very believable. Loved this book and cannot wait for the next adventure!! Thanks Neil.
September 8, 2022
I love Neil Lancaster’s books. I came about them on a trip to Edinburgh where his latest book was being promoted. This one is right up there. It was a gripping read from start to finish. Anyone who likes Lee Child or Michael Connelly would love Lancaster. I’m looking forward to the next one in the Tom Novak series now.
September 18, 2020
Tom Novak
This book had me from the off as did the previous 2 titles. When the 'hero' goes to places you actually know and the description is as you have seen it draws you e even more.
Don't know what I'm going to read now though 😳
This book had me from the off as did the previous 2 titles. When the 'hero' goes to places you actually know and the description is as you have seen it draws you e even more.
Don't know what I'm going to read now though 😳
October 9, 2020
Excellent once again from Neil Lancaster. A thrilling read right from the start. Tom Novak’s character is exciting and this book gives us a further insight into his back ground as it takes us back to Sarajevo and what happened to him as a child. I have loved every minute of reading this book and I am looking forward to the 4th Tom Novak novel??? Please !
October 25, 2020
The Tom Novak trilogy has been a great read & would highly recommend for anyone needing a bit of Crimi, undercover cop, ex-special forces escapism.
Thoroughly looking forward to exploring some of Mr. Lancasters other new titles.
Highly recommended!
Thoroughly looking forward to exploring some of Mr. Lancasters other new titles.
Highly recommended!
December 16, 2020
This took me longer to get into than the other two - but I think that was circumstance, rather than the book. The other two have been holiday reading, this one wasn't. Once it got me, it really got me and I was sneaking a couple of pages here and there when I could.
March 11, 2021
Brilliant
What a fantastic read,
love the chemistry between certain friendships, the banter and jokes is pure brilliance.
I wish it doesnt have to end, looking forward to the next book.
What a fantastic read,
love the chemistry between certain friendships, the banter and jokes is pure brilliance.
I wish it doesnt have to end, looking forward to the next book.
June 1, 2021
Excellent - as always
A great read - hopefully there’s another coming.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
A great read - hopefully there’s another coming.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
September 7, 2021
Like the previous two books by Neil Lancaster featuring Tom Novak - Going Back has been an excellent read. From beginning to the end I was gripped by the story line. Fantastic plot. Can't wait for Neil's next book.
Bruce Harrison
Bruce Harrison
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