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Danny Pearson #6
Blood Runs Deep
The hunt is on...But whose hunting who...When Danny Pearson's ex-SAS friend goes missing, the old unit reunite to find him. The search leads them deep into a world of international drug smugglers run by the lord of the manor...
When Smudge rings from the Norfolk coast, he's in big trouble. Danny and his old SAS teammate Fergus drive up to help him, only to find he's vanished. When they search the holiday chalet, the only clues they find are Smudges diving gear and a sealed brick of cocaine.
Things go from bad to worse when Danny and his old SAS unit go head-to-head with drug smugglers and the Sport of Kings, run by Lord Bartholomew Harrington-Smythe and Sir John Riddlesworth.
Sport of Kings is the fifth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series. If you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you'll love Stephen Taylor's fifth rollercoaster action thriller.
Readers are saying
★★★★★ "Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, Jason Bourne and now Danny Pearson." ★★★★★ "Wow...This is a brilliant book. Danny Pearson is back with his team of friends. I love the characters and the banter."
Although some characters appear in several books, the series can be read in any order.
The Danny Pearson Thriller Series
Vodka Over London Ice Execution of Faith Who Holds The Power Alive Until I Die Sport of Kings Blood Runs Deep Command To Kill Leave Nothing To Chance
BUY NOW and Jump on board.
When Smudge rings from the Norfolk coast, he's in big trouble. Danny and his old SAS teammate Fergus drive up to help him, only to find he's vanished. When they search the holiday chalet, the only clues they find are Smudges diving gear and a sealed brick of cocaine.
Things go from bad to worse when Danny and his old SAS unit go head-to-head with drug smugglers and the Sport of Kings, run by Lord Bartholomew Harrington-Smythe and Sir John Riddlesworth.
Sport of Kings is the fifth in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series. If you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you'll love Stephen Taylor's fifth rollercoaster action thriller.
Readers are saying
★★★★★ "Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, Jason Bourne and now Danny Pearson." ★★★★★ "Wow...This is a brilliant book. Danny Pearson is back with his team of friends. I love the characters and the banter."
Although some characters appear in several books, the series can be read in any order.
The Danny Pearson Thriller Series
Vodka Over London Ice Execution of Faith Who Holds The Power Alive Until I Die Sport of Kings Blood Runs Deep Command To Kill Leave Nothing To Chance
BUY NOW and Jump on board.
284 pages, Paperback
Published December 14, 2022
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About the author
Stephen Taylor
27 books61 followersStephen Taylor is a successful British Thriller writer. His Amazon bestselling Danny Pearson series has sold well over 250,000 copies, and delighted lovers of the action and adventure thriller genre. Before becoming a novelist, he ran his own business, installing audio visual equipment for homes and businesses.
With the big 50 approaching, Stephen wrote the book he’d always wanted to. That book was Execution Of Faith. A supercharged, action packed roller coaster of a ride that doesn’t take itself too seriously. People loved the book so much he wrote a prequel Vodka Over London Ice. Because of the timeline, this became the first in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series.
Born out of his love of action thriller books, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp and Tom Wood's Victor. Not to mention his love of action movies, Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond and Guy Richie’s Lock Stock or Snatch. The Danny Pearson series moves along with hard and fast action, no filler, and a healthy dose of humour to move it along.
With the big 50 approaching, Stephen wrote the book he’d always wanted to. That book was Execution Of Faith. A supercharged, action packed roller coaster of a ride that doesn’t take itself too seriously. People loved the book so much he wrote a prequel Vodka Over London Ice. Because of the timeline, this became the first in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series.
Born out of his love of action thriller books, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp and Tom Wood's Victor. Not to mention his love of action movies, Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond and Guy Richie’s Lock Stock or Snatch. The Danny Pearson series moves along with hard and fast action, no filler, and a healthy dose of humour to move it along.
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October 28, 2021
Yet again another belter!!
I've read all Stephen's books and they just keep getting better, this one though was the best so far. Ok perhaps a tad predictable that Danny more of less can take down an army of bad guys almost singlehandedly, but hey it makes fantastic entertaining reading and I'm looking forward to the next book, can't wait. Well done Stephen please don't let us wait too long. NO Sheffield
I've read all Stephen's books and they just keep getting better, this one though was the best so far. Ok perhaps a tad predictable that Danny more of less can take down an army of bad guys almost singlehandedly, but hey it makes fantastic entertaining reading and I'm looking forward to the next book, can't wait. Well done Stephen please don't let us wait too long. NO Sheffield
June 9, 2022
The Russians are coming
A good read, Danny finds himself in Russia at the mercy of the gangster family that he put out of business five years earlier, or so he thought.
With a genius plan to escape their clutches, a traitor in the camp and some local allies, can Danny stay one step ahead and neutralise the threat?
Or will the daughter of the Volkov family get her revenge?
Good plot, a few twists and plenty of action.
A good read, Danny finds himself in Russia at the mercy of the gangster family that he put out of business five years earlier, or so he thought.
With a genius plan to escape their clutches, a traitor in the camp and some local allies, can Danny stay one step ahead and neutralise the threat?
Or will the daughter of the Volkov family get her revenge?
Good plot, a few twists and plenty of action.
October 11, 2021
An excellent book following Dan Pearson as he tries to keep alive after being kidnapped and transported to Russia by a megalomaniac daughter of a Russian mafia chief he had killed five years earlier, throw in a traitorous defence minister and various gulf prisoners and you have an oft violent though exciting read. Well done Mr Tailor.
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October 17, 2021
A Great 5 Star Read
Danny Pearson is back in town. Another great story and non stop action all the way in this roller coaster of a book. I have read all the books in this series and am very much looking forward to the next one. A big thank you to the author Stephen Taylor, and please keep these books coming. Another well deserved 5 stars
Danny Pearson is back in town. Another great story and non stop action all the way in this roller coaster of a book. I have read all the books in this series and am very much looking forward to the next one. A big thank you to the author Stephen Taylor, and please keep these books coming. Another well deserved 5 stars
February 20, 2025
Good with errors
I'm a bit of a fan of the Danny Pearson series. However, I'm not sure they are edited or even proofread before being released. The number of mistakes is pretty high. Missing words and wrong words where we the reader has to guess what it's meant to say. It's a bit frustrating. Otherwise, a decent read.
I'm a bit of a fan of the Danny Pearson series. However, I'm not sure they are edited or even proofread before being released. The number of mistakes is pretty high. Missing words and wrong words where we the reader has to guess what it's meant to say. It's a bit frustrating. Otherwise, a decent read.
May 26, 2023
fast paced..all action
3/sittings to read the next chapter….fast paced non stop action.
Good plots plenty of mayhem plenty of double crossing covering each others backs…
My type of thriller…more…?
3/sittings to read the next chapter….fast paced non stop action.
Good plots plenty of mayhem plenty of double crossing covering each others backs…
My type of thriller…more…?
June 7, 2024
Enjoyable
Liked the characters and fast pace. Local knowledge goes a long way when reading this type of book. I've enjoyed the previous Danny Pearson books and am looking forward to reading the rest.
Liked the characters and fast pace. Local knowledge goes a long way when reading this type of book. I've enjoyed the previous Danny Pearson books and am looking forward to reading the rest.
August 29, 2024
kidnapping Danny
An old revenge, the daughter of a mafia boss Danny had killed 5 years before had organized a trap, it didn’t work, next was a kidnapping, Danny was fighting. Excellent book, thriller from the first to last page.
An old revenge, the daughter of a mafia boss Danny had killed 5 years before had organized a trap, it didn’t work, next was a kidnapping, Danny was fighting. Excellent book, thriller from the first to last page.
October 5, 2021
Great read
A fine 9th book in the series a proper page turner. The end comes too soon but when it does it was worth the wait.
A fine 9th book in the series a proper page turner. The end comes too soon but when it does it was worth the wait.
October 7, 2021
Wow what a read read in one sitting soo much action and a story of revenge bought to the table by past events for Danny he's about to turn the tables but at what cost to life .If there were more stars i would have done so !highly recommend and a great series .
October 28, 2021
Action all the way!!
Highly recommended read. Action packed from start to finish. Great characters and story, had me on the edge of my seat many times.
Highly recommended read. Action packed from start to finish. Great characters and story, had me on the edge of my seat many times.
December 21, 2021
Good book
This book has lots of action, lots of bad dead Russians dead but a few good guys too. An action novel with a bigger than life good guy
This book has lots of action, lots of bad dead Russians dead but a few good guys too. An action novel with a bigger than life good guy
January 12, 2022
Another blockbuster
Yet another incredible ride with Danny Pearson and friends. A must read if you like hard hitting military style books.
Yet another incredible ride with Danny Pearson and friends. A must read if you like hard hitting military style books.
April 29, 2022
Danny Pearson series
One of the best series of books I've read in a long time. Gutted I've finished them and now going to place my pre order for the next one. Fantastic.
One of the best series of books I've read in a long time. Gutted I've finished them and now going to place my pre order for the next one. Fantastic.
October 13, 2022
I am getting to like Mr Pearson!
Loving the storylines; well told too.I have one more to read in the current tranche. I hope Mr. Taylor has some more tucked away in his portfolio?
Loving the storylines; well told too.I have one more to read in the current tranche. I hope Mr. Taylor has some more tucked away in his portfolio?
December 8, 2022
Excellent as usual !
February 4, 2023
Another great book in the series. Danny fights evil from inside a Russia prison. Action all the way great story line wihich keeps you. Guessing!
I need more from this great author.
I need more from this great author.
March 4, 2023
Blood Runs Deep
Each one just seems to get better and better. Job well done as usual 👏 👍 Glad I still have more to buy
Each one just seems to get better and better. Job well done as usual 👏 👍 Glad I still have more to buy
July 3, 2023
Another good read, but fast becoming quite predictable. I would like to see some new characters. Danny Pearson is an excellent character though.
October 3, 2023
Great read
Another page turner, I couuldn't put the book down until it was finished . Danny Pearson what an absolute hero
Another page turner, I couuldn't put the book down until it was finished . Danny Pearson what an absolute hero
March 20, 2024
Amazing series of books. I have twomore to-and have enjoyed them all, need to be read in order. A very good read!!!
May 13, 2024
Another five stars
I so love Danny Pearson and his thrilling activities he gets drawn into. This one was again fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I so love Danny Pearson and his thrilling activities he gets drawn into. This one was again fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it.
August 23, 2024
Great read
Action packed book. Would recommend .Enjoy the main character who is developed well thru the series. Look forward to more.
Action packed book. Would recommend .Enjoy the main character who is developed well thru the series. Look forward to more.
September 7, 2024
I really enjoyed this fast paced military thriller, looking forward to reading number 7 in the series 👍🏻
March 3, 2025
Best one so far
This is by far the best book in the franchise thus far. I was entertained from page 1. I keep seeing Pearson as a cross betweem Jack Reacher and James Bond.
This is by far the best book in the franchise thus far. I was entertained from page 1. I keep seeing Pearson as a cross betweem Jack Reacher and James Bond.
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