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Matt Drake #32
The Winged Dagger
Matt Drake and his team return to Washington, DC to find themselves targeted by a deadly, unknown assailant who calls himself the Paymaster. They know they are about to be tested to their limits.
More than that, the Paymaster appears to know Drake from their days together in the SAS. Is Drake the target, or all of them, and why does this man want to hurt Drake so badly?
The explosive mission will not only take Drake back into a toxic past, but it will also uncover secrets old and new, and put everything he holds dear in danger. Matt Drake’s past and present collide as he and his team get drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse that their enemy labels the Great Hunt. Danger, death and destruction dogs their every step and means they might not survive to see another dawn.
More than that, the Paymaster appears to know Drake from their days together in the SAS. Is Drake the target, or all of them, and why does this man want to hurt Drake so badly?
The explosive mission will not only take Drake back into a toxic past, but it will also uncover secrets old and new, and put everything he holds dear in danger. Matt Drake’s past and present collide as he and his team get drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse that their enemy labels the Great Hunt. Danger, death and destruction dogs their every step and means they might not survive to see another dawn.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2022
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About the author
David Leadbeater
96 books1,104 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty one thrillers, thirteen in the Matt Drake Action/Adventure series, also The Disavowed and Alicia Myles series'. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
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December 15, 2022
The Winged Dagger - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
The Winged Dagger - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Matt Drake #32, by David Leadbeater, The Winged Dagger, is an outstanding, international psychological thriller. In it, Drake and the Ghost Squadron team come up against one of Drake's old SAS comrades, aka the Paymaster, who's now teamed up with murderous psychopath 'The White Death', running quasi-Hunger Games sessions for rich, amoral clients.
What past event does the traitorous Paymaster blame Drake for?
References to previous Matt Drake adventures make the loyal reader appreciate the well-developed characters and for new readers it can still be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, that's sure to make you read more of these fantastic 5-star adventures.
Grab a copy today and buckle up for a wild ride!
The Winged Dagger - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Matt Drake #32, by David Leadbeater, The Winged Dagger, is an outstanding, international psychological thriller. In it, Drake and the Ghost Squadron team come up against one of Drake's old SAS comrades, aka the Paymaster, who's now teamed up with murderous psychopath 'The White Death', running quasi-Hunger Games sessions for rich, amoral clients.
What past event does the traitorous Paymaster blame Drake for?
References to previous Matt Drake adventures make the loyal reader appreciate the well-developed characters and for new readers it can still be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, that's sure to make you read more of these fantastic 5-star adventures.
Grab a copy today and buckle up for a wild ride!
October 2, 2023
If it wasn't for family who knows what might have happened
A flash from the past but Drake hadn't a clue who it is, but the paymaster taunted him and always seems to know where they all are, then the aggressor attacked his friends, that gets Drake 's mad up and it's all about revenge. Another great Matt Drake adventure, the plot thickens the fights harsh but as a family they all stood together. Recommend a read not to be missed
A flash from the past but Drake hadn't a clue who it is, but the paymaster taunted him and always seems to know where they all are, then the aggressor attacked his friends, that gets Drake 's mad up and it's all about revenge. Another great Matt Drake adventure, the plot thickens the fights harsh but as a family they all stood together. Recommend a read not to be missed
January 6, 2023
Evil will never win!
Wow, what a bunch of wankers these evil dudes were. Great story in this fantastic series. Love this writer and his stories. If you love a fast pace action filled thrill ride from start to finish then you need to be reading this author! So get the books and leave your reviews.
Wow, what a bunch of wankers these evil dudes were. Great story in this fantastic series. Love this writer and his stories. If you love a fast pace action filled thrill ride from start to finish then you need to be reading this author! So get the books and leave your reviews.
March 29, 2023
Absolutely brilliant
This book had me on the edge of my seat. Great read had my blood pumping and heart racing what another great battle the team had and as always worked through it well together. How many times do try get knocked down to get back up but work and live as a famiy. Look forward to more battles.
This book had me on the edge of my seat. Great read had my blood pumping and heart racing what another great battle the team had and as always worked through it well together. How many times do try get knocked down to get back up but work and live as a famiy. Look forward to more battles.
January 7, 2024
Exciting, challenging story
The Ghost Squadron comes together as family to help Matt Drake deal with a devil from his past. The team seems to be two steps behind the Paymaster until Matt learns who it is. It's a race to save Cam and Shaw, then it's a fight to the death.
Plenty of action from start to finish. Enjoyed the book.
The Ghost Squadron comes together as family to help Matt Drake deal with a devil from his past. The team seems to be two steps behind the Paymaster until Matt learns who it is. It's a race to save Cam and Shaw, then it's a fight to the death.
Plenty of action from start to finish. Enjoyed the book.
November 20, 2022
Every story is as good as the last.
Some people do have sick twisted minds, at least Drake and his team are there to rid the world of the evil scum. Another great story from David, that kept me up all night because I just had to read it all.
Some people do have sick twisted minds, at least Drake and his team are there to rid the world of the evil scum. Another great story from David, that kept me up all night because I just had to read it all.
November 21, 2022
Superb.
Another great action packed adventure from the The Ghost Squadron. A blast from the past catches Drake and crew on the back foot until they work out who it is, and it's business as usual. Can't wait until January, for the next instalment.
Another great action packed adventure from the The Ghost Squadron. A blast from the past catches Drake and crew on the back foot until they work out who it is, and it's business as usual. Can't wait until January, for the next instalment.
January 5, 2023
I love the Matt Drake series because no matter how horrible the villain and how steeply the odds are stacked, there will be a positive ending. This one was no different with Matt, Alicia, Torsten, and the team taking on a heinous madman.
June 5, 2023
Brilliant Series
The Winged Dagger (Matt Drake Book 32) by David Leadbeater. Someone from Drakes past is targeting him but when it starting involving his friends, The Ghost Squadron, Drake starts pushing back.
The Winged Dagger (Matt Drake Book 32) by David Leadbeater. Someone from Drakes past is targeting him but when it starting involving his friends, The Ghost Squadron, Drake starts pushing back.
June 27, 2024
CC1
Another great Drake adventure. More personal because Mawle was excellent SAS. But Drake was determined to eliminate him. It took awhile as Cam and Shaw got captured and became the hunted. But Drake and team put the pressure on. 10 stars plus . Thanks, Carl Clause
Another great Drake adventure. More personal because Mawle was excellent SAS. But Drake was determined to eliminate him. It took awhile as Cam and Shaw got captured and became the hunted. But Drake and team put the pressure on. 10 stars plus . Thanks, Carl Clause
December 12, 2022
What a Series!
I've been reading the series for years now, will be missing the author and the stories. Thank you David Leadbeater.
I've been reading the series for years now, will be missing the author and the stories. Thank you David Leadbeater.
December 18, 2022
good read
Another exciting read cannot wait for the next in the series
You will not be disappointed
Leadbetter a great author
Another exciting read cannot wait for the next in the series
You will not be disappointed
Leadbetter a great author
April 8, 2023
Grizzly but Great
This story has terrible aspects, but you’ll love it. Really amazing. These people are really amazing. Well it really is the author who is amazing. Bravo!
This story has terrible aspects, but you’ll love it. Really amazing. These people are really amazing. Well it really is the author who is amazing. Bravo!
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