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Danny Pearson #4
Alive Until I Die
When government cutbacks threaten project Dragonfly. General Rufus McManus takes direct action to secure its future. Deep undercover with his life on the line, can Danny survive long enough to bring him to justice…
After the theft of a consignment of prototype rifles, and the death of one of Howard’s agents. Danny Pearson is sent undercover to infiltrate a team of ex-special forces soldiers, led by his old SAS buddy Commander Rex Benton.
Things go from bad to worse when the team steals an experimental pulse weapon and plant it in an unknown venue. Danny enters into a race against time to find the weapon before it goes off, while trying to stay alive as the General terminates all links back to project Dragonfly.
Alive Until I Die is the fourth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you’ll love Stephen Taylor’s fourth chilling action thriller.
After the theft of a consignment of prototype rifles, and the death of one of Howard’s agents. Danny Pearson is sent undercover to infiltrate a team of ex-special forces soldiers, led by his old SAS buddy Commander Rex Benton.
Things go from bad to worse when the team steals an experimental pulse weapon and plant it in an unknown venue. Danny enters into a race against time to find the weapon before it goes off, while trying to stay alive as the General terminates all links back to project Dragonfly.
Alive Until I Die is the fourth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you’ll love Stephen Taylor’s fourth chilling action thriller.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2020
About the author
Stephen Taylor
31 books68 followersStephen Taylor spent over twenty years wiring up homes and businesses with audio visual kit before the big 50 started looming and he finally sat down to write the book he’d always had rattling around in his head.
That book was Execution of Faith — a supercharged, no-nonsense thriller that hit the ground running and never looked back. Readers loved it so much he wrote a prequel, Vodka Over London Ice, which became the first in what is now the internationally bestselling Danny Pearson series.
Raised on a diet of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and Tom Wood’s Victor — with a healthy side serving of Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond, and anything Guy Ritchie ever pointed a camera at — Stephen writes the kind of thrillers he wants to read: hard, fast, no filler, and with enough humour to keep you grinning between the gunfights.
The Danny Pearson series has found fans across the world who love action that doesn’t let up and a hero who’s as handy with a one-liner as he is with his fists. If you like your thrillers with the throttle wide open, you’re in the right place.
That book was Execution of Faith — a supercharged, no-nonsense thriller that hit the ground running and never looked back. Readers loved it so much he wrote a prequel, Vodka Over London Ice, which became the first in what is now the internationally bestselling Danny Pearson series.
Raised on a diet of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and Tom Wood’s Victor — with a healthy side serving of Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond, and anything Guy Ritchie ever pointed a camera at — Stephen writes the kind of thrillers he wants to read: hard, fast, no filler, and with enough humour to keep you grinning between the gunfights.
The Danny Pearson series has found fans across the world who love action that doesn’t let up and a hero who’s as handy with a one-liner as he is with his fists. If you like your thrillers with the throttle wide open, you’re in the right place.
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May 11, 2024
better and better
These books keep getting better and better. Very fast pacing and good characters. This author has a great mind full,of adventures and I love them.
These books keep getting better and better. Very fast pacing and good characters. This author has a great mind full,of adventures and I love them.
February 9, 2025
More like Reacher every volume
After I read the first installment in this series, I said that Pearson reminded me of a British version of Lee Child's Jack Reacher. After the last two volumes (and the short stories), I think there is a bit of Ian Fleming's James Bond mixed in. Danny just likes beer instead of martinis. Enjoyable reading. I enjoy the length of the books as well. They aren't so long as to be intimidating, but they are long enough to develop a good plotline. I still think that the author could use some editing help. I know it is trivial, but there were a number of grammar errors, spelling errors, etc. They don't detract from the story, but they bug the OCD in me.
After I read the first installment in this series, I said that Pearson reminded me of a British version of Lee Child's Jack Reacher. After the last two volumes (and the short stories), I think there is a bit of Ian Fleming's James Bond mixed in. Danny just likes beer instead of martinis. Enjoyable reading. I enjoy the length of the books as well. They aren't so long as to be intimidating, but they are long enough to develop a good plotline. I still think that the author could use some editing help. I know it is trivial, but there were a number of grammar errors, spelling errors, etc. They don't detract from the story, but they bug the OCD in me.
August 27, 2024
Danny, a continual target.
Danny wants a rest but it won’t happen for a while, he is on another mission, requested by Howard. This one is a hard one, he has to go undercover. Who to trust becomes more difficult, except for his long time friend Scott, Edward his boss at MI6, Paul at the security firm he works with and Tom another agent who he has worked alongside and has a close comrade bond, all can be relied on. The best book yet, full of unbelievable action.
Danny wants a rest but it won’t happen for a while, he is on another mission, requested by Howard. This one is a hard one, he has to go undercover. Who to trust becomes more difficult, except for his long time friend Scott, Edward his boss at MI6, Paul at the security firm he works with and Tom another agent who he has worked alongside and has a close comrade bond, all can be relied on. The best book yet, full of unbelievable action.
May 4, 2021
Action thriller.
A good fast moving thriller involving corrupt government minister trying to secure his departments survival in government reshuffle involving hired gunmen and blackmail of officials. Murder and events involve retired SAS Danny Pearson who goes undercover to discover the truth and events move fast keeping Pearson on his toes.
A good fast moving thriller involving corrupt government minister trying to secure his departments survival in government reshuffle involving hired gunmen and blackmail of officials. Murder and events involve retired SAS Danny Pearson who goes undercover to discover the truth and events move fast keeping Pearson on his toes.
December 22, 2022
The Hits Keep Coming 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Once again Stephen Taylor has done a cracking job of putting together a great plot with quite a few regular characters and quite a few passing characters……as in dying 🤣🤣🤣 ….
Plenty of action and a thoroughly enjoyable read…..now for no5
Once again Stephen Taylor has done a cracking job of putting together a great plot with quite a few regular characters and quite a few passing characters……as in dying 🤣🤣🤣 ….
Plenty of action and a thoroughly enjoyable read…..now for no5
March 20, 2024
another great read
I’m so pleased I came across Stephen Taylor as this Danny Pearson series is gripping, full of action ( but with a storyline) and well written. I can’t wait to start on book 5 now.
I’m so pleased I came across Stephen Taylor as this Danny Pearson series is gripping, full of action ( but with a storyline) and well written. I can’t wait to start on book 5 now.
September 7, 2024
Danny Pearson series
Action packed that makes want to keep reading. Being American, I don't always catch some of the English slang, but do enjoy the characters and the stories. Just finished book 4 and on to 5. Thank you for an entertaining read.
Action packed that makes want to keep reading. Being American, I don't always catch some of the English slang, but do enjoy the characters and the stories. Just finished book 4 and on to 5. Thank you for an entertaining read.
October 30, 2020
Alive Until I Die is the fourth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you’ll love Stephen Taylor’s fourth chilling action thriller.
October 30, 2020
Alive Until I Die is the fourth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you’ll love Stephen Taylor’s fourth chilling action thriller.
December 3, 2021
Action packed
Great read. This has really got me engrossed. Action packed from start to finish Can’t wait for the next one
Great read. This has really got me engrossed. Action packed from start to finish Can’t wait for the next one
January 6, 2022
Yet another belter of a book
Possibly my favourite so far. Edge of your seat reading with an incredible plot. These books are the work of a genius. Thank you
Possibly my favourite so far. Edge of your seat reading with an incredible plot. These books are the work of a genius. Thank you
October 7, 2022
Nice easy action story
I read this book really quickly as the story flowed really well. A good plot, well written and very strong characters, a really good yarn.
I read this book really quickly as the story flowed really well. A good plot, well written and very strong characters, a really good yarn.
October 8, 2022
Action Plus
Danny Pearson is an addictive personality. Great action and exciting plot. One can see lots of this author in one's reading future.
Danny Pearson is an addictive personality. Great action and exciting plot. One can see lots of this author in one's reading future.
December 20, 2022
Good read
Have enjoyed all of his books so far. Easy reading her grabbed right from 1st chapter. Would recommend them to anyone.
Have enjoyed all of his books so far. Easy reading her grabbed right from 1st chapter. Would recommend them to anyone.
January 19, 2023
Action, action, action!
Stephen Taylor has gotten me hooked on his books. A very experienced writer beyond his reputation. Keep up the good work
Stephen Taylor has gotten me hooked on his books. A very experienced writer beyond his reputation. Keep up the good work
September 22, 2023
My first published acclaimed hero
Excellent from page one until the last page. An excellent hero.fast and deadly.but soft on the inside.don't hesitate to buy
Excellent from page one until the last page. An excellent hero.fast and deadly.but soft on the inside.don't hesitate to buy
January 24, 2024
A good fast moving story line, like the first three in the series 👍🏻
February 24, 2024
Another great Danny Pearson book. Couldn’t put it down once I started it! Have just downloaded the next one. Would thoroughly recommend it.
November 12, 2024
another great read
As I go through these books in sequence, I find each one getting better.
A very good read and look forward to reading the next one.
As I go through these books in sequence, I find each one getting better.
A very good read and look forward to reading the next one.
December 23, 2024
Downloaded on kindle app. I guess it was only a sample. Did not specify that. Now it wants me to buy it. No thanks!
January 11, 2025
Really enjoy his writing. Action packed throughout
June 19, 2025
Awesome
Love this series. Always lots of action, I am reading the one after the other. Moving on to book 5.
Love this series. Always lots of action, I am reading the one after the other. Moving on to book 5.
July 8, 2025
Good plot
Good plot, but the characters in this story are shallow. I don’t get to know Danny better after 4 books in this series.
Good plot, but the characters in this story are shallow. I don’t get to know Danny better after 4 books in this series.
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September 2, 2025I liked the book. I liked following Danny Pearson, a British agent, like our CIA operatives. Will read more of this series.
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