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Insurgent
Henry Crowne makes his yearly trip to The Cayman Islands under the pretense of an annual review of the law firms his bank works with. The ultimate destination Henry keeps secret is Panama, where he meets his IRA contact and reviews the financial arrangements he has made to organize money laundering for the Irish terror group he has always supported.
After his day trip to Panama, Henry hopes for a relaxed evening in one of the best-known Cigar bars in Georgetown, but the night turns to disaster when a man is gunned down in front of his young son.
Henry is a witness, and the police wants to talk to him. What they do not yet know is that the murder propels Henry back to the darker days of The Troubles in Belfast, and to the day his own father died at the hands of men who were never caught.
Now Henry must use is resourcefulness to track the killer, find justice for the man and his son whilst avoiding the preying questions of a sharp Inspector.
After his day trip to Panama, Henry hopes for a relaxed evening in one of the best-known Cigar bars in Georgetown, but the night turns to disaster when a man is gunned down in front of his young son.
Henry is a witness, and the police wants to talk to him. What they do not yet know is that the murder propels Henry back to the darker days of The Troubles in Belfast, and to the day his own father died at the hands of men who were never caught.
Now Henry must use is resourcefulness to track the killer, find justice for the man and his son whilst avoiding the preying questions of a sharp Inspector.
102 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Freddie P. Peters
16 books89 followersFreddie P Peters is the author of three international thriller series; the Henry Crowne financial and espionage thriller series , the Nancy Wu political crime thriller series and the River Swift thriller series. Freddie seeks to build edge-of-seat plots that enravel deep and dark secrets.
A law graduate from Sorbonne, Paris and King’s College, London, she started her career as a lawyer before becoming an investment banker. Her profession led her to travel extensively around the world from Europe to Asia as well as North America, the Middle East and Africa.
25 years spent in the Square Mile-City of London working for too-big-to-fail international banks did give Freddie a view, she likes to share on many hot topics from financial crisis to working in a high-octane, male dominated industry, from politics and the might of money to contemporary art.
The questions of ethics and the greater good, deception and secrecy inspire her writing. Her career placed her in a unique position to understand subterranean currents of power and how these can motivate or destroy people. Her extensive travels enabled her to experience and appreciate different countries and culture.
When she’s not scanning the news to find new ideas for her next plot or writing a new book, Freddie devotes her time to supporting emerging artists and small art galleries in addition to mentoring students and young professionals.
Henry and Nancy may not be easy to find but you can reach Freddie at https://freddieppeters.com/
Join Freddie’s book club to gain access to her free and exclusive prequel, INSURGENT, and her starter library. This will give you insights into the books’ background stories, free chapters and special offers which are exclusive to members of Freddie’s book club…
A law graduate from Sorbonne, Paris and King’s College, London, she started her career as a lawyer before becoming an investment banker. Her profession led her to travel extensively around the world from Europe to Asia as well as North America, the Middle East and Africa.
25 years spent in the Square Mile-City of London working for too-big-to-fail international banks did give Freddie a view, she likes to share on many hot topics from financial crisis to working in a high-octane, male dominated industry, from politics and the might of money to contemporary art.
The questions of ethics and the greater good, deception and secrecy inspire her writing. Her career placed her in a unique position to understand subterranean currents of power and how these can motivate or destroy people. Her extensive travels enabled her to experience and appreciate different countries and culture.
When she’s not scanning the news to find new ideas for her next plot or writing a new book, Freddie devotes her time to supporting emerging artists and small art galleries in addition to mentoring students and young professionals.
Henry and Nancy may not be easy to find but you can reach Freddie at https://freddieppeters.com/
Join Freddie’s book club to gain access to her free and exclusive prequel, INSURGENT, and her starter library. This will give you insights into the books’ background stories, free chapters and special offers which are exclusive to members of Freddie’s book club…
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
October 20, 2021
Henry might be making a visit to the Cayman Islands but there’s a secret involved. Intriguing as it gets deeper into the story. What is he really doing there. Definite binge worthy.
May 7, 2022
This prequel is well written and establishes the hero's bonafides. Great character. Morality be damned. But it's fiction so who cares? Looking for more of him.
July 22, 2023
Keeping up with Henry is a full time job for me only but he's worth reading about always. I love Henry's life he never surprises me in anything and I'm off whenever he goes. He makes my reading books enjoyable again. Iler.
May 5, 2023
This a great introduction to the Henry Crowne character. It tells a tale of what happened after his trip to Panama. He goes out to his favorite bar for a night of relaxation. While there he is struck by a father and son drinking at the bar. He discovers that they are from Ireland and then buys another round for them. Things do not work out well for this pair as the father is gunned down when leaving. This event reminds Henry of what happened to him when he was young.
Follow along as Henry takes great pains to learn what happened and helps the boy by setting him and the person that was assigned to take care of the boy until his mother arrives from Ireland. This shows a gread story of Henry's character and will give you a push to read more in this series.
Follow along as Henry takes great pains to learn what happened and helps the boy by setting him and the person that was assigned to take care of the boy until his mother arrives from Ireland. This shows a gread story of Henry's character and will give you a push to read more in this series.
April 12, 2025
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A Gripping Origin Story: The Fine Line Between Justice and Corruption
This origin story of Henry Crowne masterfully explores the delicate balance between good and bad in his character. The author paints a nuanced portrait—on one side, illegal financial dealings; on the other, a man deeply moved by a young boy who witnesses his father’s murder. Crowne’s fight for justice on the boy’s behalf is rooted in a haunting memory from his childhood. This moral thread runs through his story and, I believe, ultimately shapes the pivotal choice he makes later in the series: to walk away from financial crime when offered a chance to return—a powerful and thought-provoking prequel.
A Gripping Origin Story: The Fine Line Between Justice and Corruption
This origin story of Henry Crowne masterfully explores the delicate balance between good and bad in his character. The author paints a nuanced portrait—on one side, illegal financial dealings; on the other, a man deeply moved by a young boy who witnesses his father’s murder. Crowne’s fight for justice on the boy’s behalf is rooted in a haunting memory from his childhood. This moral thread runs through his story and, I believe, ultimately shapes the pivotal choice he makes later in the series: to walk away from financial crime when offered a chance to return—a powerful and thought-provoking prequel.
November 15, 2024
An Irish nationalist (Henry) traveling on illegal business witnesses a father being murdered in front of his son and that brings back a childhood nightmare. So Henry takes care of the dead mans son even though his actions spark interest in the police
The scenes are described in a way that make you feel you are there. I loved the way Harry was able to block Barton ( the police) near the end of the story. This is an interesting book that I enjoyed reading
The scenes are described in a way that make you feel you are there. I loved the way Harry was able to block Barton ( the police) near the end of the story. This is an interesting book that I enjoyed reading
January 31, 2025
A book full of suspense and intrigue. When a man is killed in front of his son Henry remembers when he was eight and his father was killed right next to him. The killer was never apprehended. With the help of his friend Liam he investigate to find the murderer. In the meantime he spends lots of time with the victims son. Will Henry find the murderer? Difficult to answer because the police treat him as a suspect. I enjoyed the book very much and for me a page-turner worth my time.
June 10, 2023
Insurgent
Freddie P. Peters
Henry Crowne is an IRA Money Launderer who stops off on the way home at a Ritz on the Cayman Islands to indulge in some luxury when he accidentally witnesses a murder. The novella proceeds at a sedate pace.
The book is an OKAY timewaster in need of considerable editing.
Freddie P. Peters
Henry Crowne is an IRA Money Launderer who stops off on the way home at a Ritz on the Cayman Islands to indulge in some luxury when he accidentally witnesses a murder. The novella proceeds at a sedate pace.
The book is an OKAY timewaster in need of considerable editing.
November 1, 2023
Great read. Fast paced with great characters.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews