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Nick Shannon #2
Collateral Damage
Nick Shannon knows money.
He know criminals.
And he knows what it’s like to be on the inside.
He has the perfect experience for a job in the Fraud Squad. But the cases he’s given are about as stimulating as watching paint dry in a dark room.
But now things are about to explode.
Nick is questioning Martin Redmond, an alleged small-time fraudster. But the suspect throws a chair through the window and jumps out after it, plummeting seventeen floors to his death.
It turns out that Martin’s crimes weren’t so petty after all. In fact, he was involved in a major scam set up by an ex-police officer, who also ran off with the wife of Nick’s boss.
Nick can’t even trust his own colleagues, so he decides to go it alone. Is that the decision that will finally get him killed?
He know criminals.
And he knows what it’s like to be on the inside.
He has the perfect experience for a job in the Fraud Squad. But the cases he’s given are about as stimulating as watching paint dry in a dark room.
But now things are about to explode.
Nick is questioning Martin Redmond, an alleged small-time fraudster. But the suspect throws a chair through the window and jumps out after it, plummeting seventeen floors to his death.
It turns out that Martin’s crimes weren’t so petty after all. In fact, he was involved in a major scam set up by an ex-police officer, who also ran off with the wife of Nick’s boss.
Nick can’t even trust his own colleagues, so he decides to go it alone. Is that the decision that will finally get him killed?
376 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 1998
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About the author
Paul Bennett
21 books14 followersPaul Bennett was born in London and educated at Alleyn's school in Dulwark. He studied Economics at Exeter University and spent seven years in advertising. When he left advertising, he set up a market research agency whuch he sold in 1986. He has now semi-retired in order to pursue writing. Bennett lives in a converted barn in Essex with his wife and two daughters.
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May 4, 2023
A Good Read
Nick Shannon is working with the fraud squad but in the course of his work the man he is questioning leaps from the office window to his death. With Nick not knowing who he can trust he decides to work alone. This is another good read with humour thrown in at times but also with too much information about playing bridge. I also cannot always keep up with all the characters but it hasn't put me off. Have started book 3.
Nick Shannon is working with the fraud squad but in the course of his work the man he is questioning leaps from the office window to his death. With Nick not knowing who he can trust he decides to work alone. This is another good read with humour thrown in at times but also with too much information about playing bridge. I also cannot always keep up with all the characters but it hasn't put me off. Have started book 3.
September 17, 2021
Review
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I fell in love with Nick Shannon, he is at turns funny and serious, the whole book kept me gripped and I am really looking forward to the next book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I fell in love with Nick Shannon, he is at turns funny and serious, the whole book kept me gripped and I am really looking forward to the next book.
November 2, 2021
Utter Nonsense
First person fiction is lazy literature. And the first person in this novel is a totally unsympathetic character. Not worth the trouble of finishing. Didn't get past chapter one.
First person fiction is lazy literature. And the first person in this novel is a totally unsympathetic character. Not worth the trouble of finishing. Didn't get past chapter one.
December 27, 2021
Entertaining read
Another entertaining read in the Nick Shannon series.
Nick is involved with the Fraud Squad in cracking a scam involving ex policeman, keeps you entertained from start to finish.
Another entertaining read in the Nick Shannon series.
Nick is involved with the Fraud Squad in cracking a scam involving ex policeman, keeps you entertained from start to finish.
December 27, 2021
Did not disappoint
A great second story. I enjoyed the many twists and turns. The fast pace and detailed style of writing meant I did not want to put it down. Thanks for a great read.
A great second story. I enjoyed the many twists and turns. The fast pace and detailed style of writing meant I did not want to put it down. Thanks for a great read.
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