Andy Maslen

"We ordered coffee, cut open a human brain and discovered the secret of persuasive copywriting." A chance encounter with a neuroscientist showed Andy Maslen that his belief in the power of emotion was founded on hard science. Over coffee, the two discussed brain anatomy and the reason-defying power of human emotions.Andy's subsequent research led him to realise that how people think and feel haven't changed since the time of cavemen. We make decisions on emotional grounds and rationalise them later.Persuasive Copywriting takes you deep inside customers' brains. You'll learn the relationship between selling and storytelling. And the market-tested techniques that get people to engage with, and be persuaded by, your copy. Use it to modify people's behaviour by tapping into their deepest psychological drives. Gain copywriting confidenceThis course-in-a-book explains the neuroscience behind our appetite for stories. It demystifies advanced copywriting skills with examples, exercises and tips. And it helps you hone your skills with easy-to-use tools included in the book, and online... 13 real-world case studies 25 psychological copywriting techniques 75 practical exercises 125 words and phrases that trigger emotions 125-question copywriting quizAll help you improve your copywriting skills and perfect the emotion-driven sale.Who should buy Persuasive Copywriting? Junior copywriters can use it to catch up with their more experienced peers. Senior copywriters can use it to stay ahead of the game. Now you can employ this powerful psychological approach.This enjoyable book helps you find the right tone of voice, avoid common copywriting traps and tap into customers' deepest drives. You'll find yourself writing enjoyable, compelling copy that stands out in today's cluttered marketplace.Andy has achieved amazing results for his clients by focusing on stories and their deep connection to customers' needs and wants. With this book by your side, you can too.

Using Psychology to Engage, Influence and Sell

Persuasive Copywriting

Detective Ford has a cold-blooded killer to catch. But can he escape his own dark secrets? Barely a month since his promotion to Inspector, DI Ford is called in to investigate the murder of a young nurse and her son in a small flat in Salisbury. There are few clues, and no apparent motive, but Ford can sense that there's a serial killer at work. After all, he knows from brutal personal experience how killers cover their tracks... It's been six years since Ford lost his wife in a climbing accident--an accident he caused. He is desperate to keep the truth hidden, especially from his son, Sam. But Ford's new partner, Dr Hannah Fellowes, is a crime scene investigator with a ruthlessly analytical mind, and as they work together to track down the killer, his crippling guilt is compounded by fear of exposure. When instinct leads him towards a high-profile suspect, his superiors' warnings just make him more determined to connect impulse and fact. But can Ford hold it all together--the case, his life--long enough to stop the killer?

Shallow Ground

Ideas to inspire anyone to write and develop better and more effective copy. The best copywriting ideas, from the best companies, in one book. Designed to be a stimulating and fast read for anyone looking for inspiration and new ideas. Part of a series ('100 Great Ideas') of mass business books published by Marshall Cavendish, designed to appeal to a very broad audience. Are you looking for a great idea or some inspiration to make your marketing and sales literature more effective and cutting edge? Do you need words to move and inspire your employees, shareholders or customers? Words are powerful in any business, but only if you use and implement them in the right way. This book contains 100 great copywriting ideas, extracted from the world's best companies. Each copywriting idea is succinctly described and is followed by advice on how it can be applied to the reader's own business situation. A simple but potenitally powerful book for anyone seeking new inspiration and that killer application. Andy Maslen is a professional copywriter and writing coach who works for leading companies. He is the author of Write to Sell (Marshall Cavendish). He lives in Salisbury.

From Leading Companies Around the World

100 Great Copywriting Ideas

A country manor. Two murders. Multiple suspects. Can DI Ford solve the case before his own dark past is exposed? After a dog walker discovers human remains in a badger sett in the idyllic Salisbury countryside, DI Ford is called in to lead the ensuing murder investigation. When a second victim turns up in a nearby pond, Ford is determined to find the connection. Both victims met their fate near the sprawling Alverchalke Estate, ancestral home of a decorated war hero and his family. One was a dogged eco-activist and vocal critic of Lord Baverstock. The other was a petty criminal and poacher, youngest brother of a notorious local crime family. Certain that there's more to this case than trespassing, Ford and Dr Hannah Fellowes race to find the hidden link. But when one victim's family threatens to expose Ford's own dark secret, the ticking clock becomes a time bomb. Still consumed by guilt over his part in his wife's tragic accident and struggling to raise the teenage son he lied to, Ford now finds himself losing control of the investigation. Can he work with Hannah to solve the case while privately fighting off the attempted blackmail? Or have his demons finally caught up with him?

Land Rites

Suicide or murder? DI Ford is sure there's a killer to catch, but time is running out. A young female soldier is found on Salisbury Plain, her throat cut and a bloody knife in her dead hand. Everyone assumes that she killed herself. But something doesn't feel right to DI Ford; the whole scene seems staged. Convinced of foul play, and despite fierce opposition from the army brass and his own superiors, Ford launches a murder investigation. Years on from his wife's death, Ford is still struggling with guilt and whether or not to tell his son the truth about what really happened. When his CSI partner confronts him about the tragedy, he knows he has to confess sooner or later. But the living can wait; the dead are calling. With the victim's regiment due to deploy to Somalia, taking any suspects and evidence with them, Ford has just days to apprehend the killer. His career on the line and his relationship with his son in the balance, Ford has to work fast if he is going to bring justice to the dead--and closure to the living.

Plain Dead

Expert advice on writing effective copy, faster, for all businesses. Coming up with the right words can make a significant difference to your results - this book shows you how. Contains templates for 13 of the most common copywriting tasks. Advice, short-cut tips and insights by a leading copywriting expert. The bible for anyone - marketing and sales staff, managers, entrepreneurs, etc - who needs fast copy. It's OK knowing the theory, but when it's 9am and you have just been given until lunchtime to write some copy for a new sales email, landing page, press ad or brochure, what you really need is a shortcut. This book takes the grind out of planning and writing almost any type of copy by providing step-by-step advice on the best layouts, approaches and styles to suit everything from an email subject line to recruitment ad, direct mail letter or website. Prepared by one of the best copywriters in the B2B sector, this book also provides the reader with templates for 13 of the most common copywriting tasks for maximum effectiveness and speed.

How to Write Better Copy, Faster - For Everything from Ads to Websites

The Copywriting Sourcebook

She thought he was gone. She was wrong. Fifteen years ago a serial killer was on a rampage murdering young women in Middlehampton. Then the killings stopped, and the murderer evaded the police. So when the body of another young woman is found bearing the twisted killer's unique hallmark--the overpowering stench of lavender and an origami heart--DS Kat Ballantyne knows this can only mean one thing: the killer is back. For Kat, whose best friend was the killer's last victim all those years ago, this is deeply personal. She'll stop at nothing to prevent more women dying and bring her friend's murderer to justice. But the scent has gone cold once before. Kat will need all the help she can get in her investigation as she hunts down leads and encounters dead ends and horrifying twists. With time running out, can she finally crack the case and put a stop to the killings--or will she be the next victim?

The Seventh Girl

For DS Kat Ballantyne, finding the murderer might mean looking closer to home. DS Kat Ballantyne is still reeling from a revelation that turned life as she knew it upside down. But when a dog walker discovers the body of a woman among the standing stones known locally as the Three Sisters, there's no time to focus on her own troubles. Kat is drawn back to work to investigate. At first, the death appears to be an accident. But then Kat discovers an infinity symbol branded onto the dead woman's abdomen. She's convinced there's a vicious killer at large. Still juggling her turbulent private life with her professional duty, she begins to dig into the victim's past. There, she uncovers shocking secrets and several potential suspects. When a second woman is found killed in similar circumstances, Kat needs answers fast. Does she have a serial killer on her hands? Or is the perpetrator motivated by something more personal? What connects the victims? And can she catch the killer before anyone else turns up dead?

The Unseen Sister

Kasym brings the long-bladed knife up so Chloe can see the orange glow of the passing streetlamps reflected in the polished steel. The move works. It usually does. She becomes completely still. Sarah, Chloe's mother, stares open-mouthed at the blade. It has a very narrow tip and glints viciously along its stone-whetted edge. So begins the kidnapping that plunges Gabriel Wolfe into a search and rescue mission in the Baltic state of Estonia. But there is more at stake than the lives of two British tourists. Someone is tinkering with a performance-enhancing drug designed to help British fighter pilots exploit the potential of the Typhoon fighter. Caught between Russian mafia bosses and Chechen terrorists, Gabriel has to find the hostages before the crowds at the Farnborough Airshow witness a jet fighter flown into the ground at 900 mph by its hallucinating pilot. The mission calls for street-fighting skills, military strategy and a stint undercover as a doorman for Jonny Rocketz, a sleazy bar in Talinn's red light district. Gabriel is up for the challenge, but he's still carrying guilt for leaving a comrade's body behind in his last, disastrous mission for the SAS. Will it overwhelm him just when he needs to be at his most focused? This is the second full-length outing for Gabriel Wolfe, former SAS soldier and freelance security consultant. If you like your action heroes to have an intriguing back story alongside their military chops, he's the man for you. "Action, double-crosses, villains galore... a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero." Damien Seaman, author of Berlin Burning and The Killing of Emma Gross, on Trigger Point, the first Gabriel Wolfe novel.

The Second Gabriel Wolfe Thriller

Blind Impact

Never cross the dead Just when life deals SAS veteran Gabriel Wolfe a decent hand, his best friend is murdered. And Gabriel's in the frame for the crime. Struggling to come to terms with her death, he finds his world collapsing around him. The woman calling herself Erin Ayers is rich, powerful, and very, very deadly. And she's out for blood. Gabriel's, mainly. But first she wants to destroy everything - and everyone - he loves. She's hired an assassin Gabriel last met in Hong Kong to help her. Nobody is safe from Erin Ayers and her fury. But who is she? Why does she hate Gabriel Wolfe so much? And how can he discover her true identity? The clock is ticking... A high-octane thriller that never lets up This break-neck action thriller is the fifth novel in Andy Maslen's Gabriel Wolfe series. The story moves from Gabriel's home in the English countryside to central London, Kazakhstan, Zurich, Venice, Manhattan, upstate New York and Hong Kong. With a rising body count, and enough military and improvised hardware to start a small war, this story is not for the faint-hearted. Alongside his fight to defeat his latest enemy, Gabriel must battle his PTSD, which invades his mind at the worst possible moments. Praise for Andy Maslen's other novels Fans of Lee Child, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, Andy McNab and Chris Ryan love the Gabriel Wolfe thrillers. > First Casualty "I regularly read books of this action/adventure genre and I recently discovered Andy Maslen and his character Gabriel Wolfe. The style of writing is very engaging and I always wanted to read more to know what happened next. I enjoyed the writing style and this journey of exploration. Watch out for Andy Maslen as his books are getting better each time. Already waiting for the next one!!" Matt Goulding "This book is incredible. Andy Maslen in an amazing author, draws you in, keeps you there. Read his first four books and can't wait for the fifth. Would highly recommend all four of the books." Michael Lock > Condor "Oh! I love this series. Gabriel's latest excursion dealing with terrorism and a religious cult is thrilling from the very first chapter until the last. Andy Maslen has created a gem of a character and I hope it won't be too long before I get the chance to continue reading about him. I love out of nowhere how the plot develops and surprises. No spoilers from me. Just go ahead and read for yourself. You won't regret it!" Paul Smith Verified Purchase "The pace of the narrative is fantastic and draws you right on to the next chapter. I really like the way Andy Maslen creates his locations. Whether the hero is in Oxford Street or in the jungle or the English countryside, he somehow manages to conjure up all the sights, sounds and smells to convince you it's real. If you love a good action thriller, I can totally recommend Condor." HV Sherborne Verified Purchase > Blind Impact ..". continues to develop its rugged hero." Kirkus Reviews "There's so much energy in this story, you're hooked from the start and can't help but race through it. I'd love to see this series made into a film franchise!" VR Verified Purchase > Trigger Point "Action, double-crosses, villains galore... a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero." Damien Seaman, author of The Killing of Emma Gross, on Trigger Point. "A pacy and entertaining read, with plenty of action, genuine suspense and good snappy dialogue. Gabriel Wolfe is a great new addition to the world of thriller heroes." bookworm51 Verified Purchase BUY YOUR COPY OF FURY NOW

Fury

When you want to take power, call the SAS A right-wing billionaire is standing for Parliament. To help him, he enlists the help of former SAS soldier, Gabriel Wolfe. Gabriel left the Army after a covert mission went disastrously wrong and has sworn never to cause another man's death. It quickly becomes clear that Sir Toby Maitland's ambitions extend far beyond a seat as an MP. When an ex-contact in Swedish Special Forces, now working for MI5, contacts Gabriel, he realises he has little choice but to try to stop his employer's juggernaut in its tracks. Drugs, guns and plastique Gabriel finds himself embroiled in deals with Hells Angels and a South African arms dealer in the US before the true nature of Sir Toby's plan is revealed. This is a fast-paced thriller in the same vein as early James Bond, through Robert Ludlum's Bourne books to Lee Child's Jack Reacher series. Expect fast cars, gunplay, nailbiting suspense and enough hardware to start a small war. Watch out, there's a new guy in town If you like your action hot and heavy and your heroes cool under fire, you'll love Gabriel Wolfe. But be warned, beneath the calm surface deep currents are flowing. Currents that threaten to take him under every single day of his life. "Action, double-crosses, villains galore... a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero."Damien Seaman, author of Berlin Burning and The Killing of Emma Gross.

Trigger Point

THE WIDOW IS A COP. FORGET THE LAW, SHE WANTS REVENGE Detective Inspector Stella Cole was a rising star in London's Metropolitan Police. Then a hit-and-run driver killed her husband, Richard, a human rights lawyer. Grief drove her to booze and pills. Back at work after a year's compassionate leave, Stella secretly re-investigates his death and begins to suspect a cover-up. Freelance journalist Vicky Riley was working with Richard to expose corruption buried deep inside the legal system. Unaware that powerful people are out to stop her, she contacts Stella. Vicky's research confirms Stella's worst fears. The people who should be upholding the law are turning it on its head. Stella thinks she's closing in on the truth. Then a horrific discovery threatens her very sanity. What began as a search for justice is now a raging thirst for revenge. A disturbing psychological crime thriller... Hit and Run is a disturbing, psychological crime thriller set in the grimy world of legal conspiracy and corruption, from Andy Maslen, author of the hugely popular Gabriel Wolfe novels. Set in the grey area where truth and lies, virtue and villainy collide, it shines a spotlight into some very dark places. The book is the first in a series. ...for readers who like the dark side Fans of Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Jo Nesbo, Jeffery Deaver and Ian Rankin will love Stella Cole. Praise for Andy Maslen's other novels > Trigger Point "Action, double-crosses, villains galore... a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero." Damien Seaman, author of The Killing of Emma Gross, on Trigger Point. "A pacy and entertaining read, with plenty of action, genuine suspense and good snappy dialogue. Gabriel Wolfe is a great new addition to the world of thriller heroes." bookworm51 Verified Purchase > Blind Impact ..". continues to develop its rugged hero." Kirkus Reviews "There's so much energy in this story, you're hooked from the start and can't help but race through it. I'd love to see this series made into a film franchise!" VR Verified Purchase > Condor "Oh! I love this series. Gabriel's latest excursion dealing with terrorism and a religious cult is thrilling from the very first chapter until the last. Andy Maslen has created a gem of a character and I hope it won't be too long before I get the chance to continue reading about him. I love out of nowhere how the plot develops and surprises. No spoilers from me. Just go ahead and read for yourself. You won't regret it!" Paul Smith Verified Purchase "Don't start reading this book unless you are willing to put everything else on hold, because once you start you won't want to stop! This is so full of fast paced action my kindle actually felt heavier! Gabriel Wolfe is back in this third book and no holds are barred. A superbly told story that I didn't want to end." Mandy Verified Purchase > First Casualty "An action packed thriller with an excellent storyline that was well written and researched. The characters were well developed and Gabriel Wolfe continues to be an excellent main character. Plenty of action and hard to put down. A highly recommended book that leaves the reader wanting more adventures with Gabriel Wolfe." J Phillips Verified Purchase "The fourth Gabriel Wolfe thriller starts at speed then accelerates faster than Concorde. Gabriel has unfinished business recovering the remains of a fallen comrade - from the African jungle to Hong Kong, London to the USA this story embodies everything that is good about brothers in arms and what "doing the right thing" is. If you liked the previous 3 books, you're a convert; if you haven't, download them and set a few days aside just for reading them." Andy Nirley Verified Purchase DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF HIT AND RUN NOW

Hit and Run

Write to Sell is a guide to the practice of great copywriting---not just the theory. Checklists, exercises and mnemonics give you the tools to craft better copy. "Case notes" and concrete examples show you the difference between what works and what doesn't. Clear and concise, this is the copywriter's manual. Don't start writing without it. --

The Ultimate Guide to Great Copywriting

Write to Sell

When a vigilante loses control, nobody's safeDetective Inspector Stella Cole has almost completed her bloody quest to avenge the hit and run killings of her husband and daughter. Only one member of the legal conspiracy who murdered them remains. But he happens to be her boss: Detective Chief Superintendent Adam Collier. And he's not going to go down without a fight. His first move is to have Stella sectioned. While she's incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital, he hires a Maltese woman to kill her. Monica Zerafa is fearless, brutal and hungry for the cash Collier's promised her. But neither Collier nor Zerafa has reckoned with Stella's violent alter ego, "Other Stella". What's worse for Stella, this split-off part of her personality is growing stronger by the day. She wants control. The non-stop action switches from London, to a gangster's palatial home in rural Essex, then to Canada and an Ojibway reservation, and Chicago, before the final, bloody climax in a frozen Minnesota.A darkly disturbing crime thriller... Hit and Done is the third book in this hyper-violent trilogy about love, revenge and what a mother will do when pushed to the edge of sanity. The body count keeps on growing as Stella confronts all the people who want to harm her ... and metes out her own special brand of justice. Fans of Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Jeffery Deaver and Ian Rankin will love Stella Cole. Praise for the Stella Cole trilogyHit and Run"After the first chapter I was hooked and I was really rooting for Stella Cole all the way to the last page. You are taken on mazy journey as Cole incurs significant emotional trauma and has to find her way out of her own deep and dark black hole. From there she has to confront her demons and find a way to overcome a shadowy world of power and the elite within the establishment. Simply put this book is un-putdownable!" Badabing666 Hit Back HarderNoooo! That ending twist was so unexpected and that's what I exclaimed when I read it! This book kept me awake at night... it didn't give me nightmares although I suppose the graphic detail could have done. No, it was its gripping storyline that was the problem. I like to read for a short while before settling to sleep at night, but I couldn't put the book down and ended up with some very, very late nights.Andy's portrayal of Stella Cole, the main character, draws you in. I found myself trying to warn her when I read the potentially dangerous situations she was heading for. That is how powerful Andy's storytelling style is.I can thoroughly recommend this book, BUT, don't start reading before bedtime if you've got to get up for work the next day.Carol E. Bentley GRAB YOUR COPY OF HIT AND DONE

Hit and Done

How do you persuade someone to buy from you just by writing to them? What does effective copywriting look like – and sound like? Write to Sell has the answers! Read this book and you’ll learn: The confidence and skills to write better copy New ways to gain readers’ attention, respect and trust Hints and tips on turning selling skills into copywriting skills Simple techniques to improve the readability of your copy The impact of design and layout on copywriting The meaning of good written English – the rules you must follow, the rules you can safely ignore

Write to Sell : The Ultimate Guide to Copywriting

"Vinnie's dead. Remember your promise? T" When SAS veteran Gabriel Wolfe receives a five-word text, his self-imposed exile in Hong Kong comes to an abrupt end. Honouring a blood oath he swore with Vinnie Calder, Gabriel investigates how the ex-Delta Force sniper ended up dead in the middle of the Texan desert. What he discovers shocks the battle-hardened soldier to the depths of his soul. Assisted by biotechnology tycoon, Clark Orton, a deniable CIA team is planning to trial a new biological weapon on Cambodian orphans. Operating alone, Gabriel traces the plot to the heart of the Cambodian jungle. But powerful people want Gabriel silenced, permanently. And they're happy to use any means necessary to protect their asset. Action hotter than a machinegun barrel This non-stop action thriller is the sixth novel in Andy Maslen's Gabriel Wolfe series. The action never lets up, whether Gabriel is silencing Russian "businessmen" in a London hotel room or fighting for his life against a CIA agent in the middle of a killing field. His Special Forces skills are tested to the limit, from surveillance to covert entry, close combat to demolition. Praise for Andy Maslen's other novels Fans of Lee Child, Mark Dawson, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, Andy McNab and Chris Ryan love the Gabriel Wolfe thrillers. Fury "Was really looking forward to the next in the Gabriel Wolfe series and was I disappointed - NO! Once again the plot is complicated and challenging and keeps the reader desperate to read more. Gabriel is a killer with a conscience and his relationships and escapades are extremely believable. If you want a book (or even a series) of books that will provide exciting holiday reading, or any other time, then these are the books for you." Mrs K Miles "This fifth instalment will not disappoint Wolfe fans. In Fury, Wolfe finds himself battling with an unknown enemy who clearly has designs on destroying his life, which includes targeting those close to him. As the story unfolds we see Gabriel venturing around the world as he chases down clues to help him identify his attacker whilst protecting those who mean anything to him. A great romp that will have you on the edge of your seat!" Badabing666 First Casualty "I regularly read books of this action/adventure genre and I recently discovered Andy Maslen and his character Gabriel Wolfe. The style of writing is very engaging and I always wanted to read more to know what happened next. I enjoyed the writing style and this journey of exploration. Watch out for Andy Maslen as his books are getting better each time. Already waiting for the next one!!" Matt Goulding "This book is incredible. Andy Maslen in an amazing author, draws you in, keeps you there. Read his first four books and can't wait for the fifth. Would highly recommend all four of the books." Michael Lock Condor "Oh! I love this series. Gabriel's latest excursion dealing with terrorism and a religious cult is thrilling from the very first chapter until the last. Andy Maslen has created a gem of a character and I hope it won't be too long before I get the chance to continue reading about him. I love out of nowhere how the plot develops and surprises. No spoilers from me. Just go ahead and read for yourself. You won't regret it!" Paul Smith - Verified Purchase "The pace of the narrative is fantastic and draws you right on to the next chapter. I really like the way Andy Maslen creates his locations. Whether the hero is in Oxford Street or in the jungle or the English countryside, he somehow manages to conjure up all the sights, sounds and smells to convince you it's real. If you love a good action thriller, I can totally recommend Condor." HV Sherborne - Verified Purchase BUY YOUR COPY OF FUR

Rattlesnake

Anyone who writes copy for a living eventually has to decide whether to go it alone (if they have not already done so). Based on the author's experience of running one of the most successful copywriting agencies in Europe, this book provides straight-talking, savvy advice on how to be a successful freelance copywriter.

Write, Copy, Make Money

"FROM KINDLE STORYTELLER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR ... A SERIAL KILLER THRILLER"The glamorous CEO of an anti-abortion charity has been found horribly mutilated and strangled to death in her own kitchen.Before long, the killer strikes again, and again. And now the pattern emerges. The victims are all high-profile Christians.Back from the brink of killing herself, and newly promoted to DCI, Stella Cole takes a call from her sergeant that puts her plans on hold. Stella and her team at the Special Investigations Unit are racing to stop the serial killer dubbed "Lucifer" by the media, before he can take another life.To add to Stella's problems, London's ambitious Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime is interfering in her investigation, and someone on the inside is leaking details to the press.A gritty and disturbing psychological crime thriller...Let The Bones be Charred is the fourth book in this series of hard-hitting crime thrillers. Following Stella's recovery from the murders of her husband and child, it brings the troubled detective face to face with a serial killer with a grudge against the Church. The action takes place in the long hot summer of 2018.Can she track down and stop the killer before any more women are murdered? Including the wife of a university professor who may, just, hold the key to the killer's motivations and methods.GRAB YOUR COPY OF LET THE BONES BE CHARRED

Let the Bones Be Charred

When Gabriel Wolfe, a government assassin afflicted by PTSD, travels to Africa to recover the body of a former SAS comrade, he has the backing of the British prime minister. But every favour comes at a price. And now Gabriel has to complete another hit before he can continue his search for salvation. What he discovers next shakes his faith in everything he trusts. He has marched headlong into the heart of a corrupt web of land deals, blood diamonds and the global arms trade. At the centre of the web sits someone Gabriel can hardly believe is guilty. Someone he'll need every ounce of his skills and resolve to defeat. Standing between him and the truth are tooled-up mercenaries, a local warlord and his machete-wielding 'Rock and Roll Boys' and a mysterious assassin who anticipates his every move. "A Cross Between Bond and Reacher" This complex and breathtaking action thriller is the fourth novel in Andy Maslen's Gabriel Wolfe series. First Casualty begins in the middle of a firefight in Africa, where Gabriel and his partner, Britta Falskog, are facing a crew of bloodthirsty militia fighters commanded by the terrifying Mama Chissano. The action moves between London, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong and never lets up. As he begins to uncover the truth, Gabriel sees that his adversaries have spun a web of betrayal that stretches right back to his last, fateful mission in the SAS. Fans of Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Lee Child and Daniel Silva are saluting Maslen as an author to watch. If you like your heroes flawed as well as resourceful, you'll love Gabriel Wolfe. He's been called "deadlier than Bond," and "more human than Reacher." Praise for Andy Maslen's Gabriel Wolfe books > Condor "Oh! I love this series. Gabriel's latest excursion dealing with terrorism and a religious cult is thrilling from the very first chapter until the last. Andy Maslen has created a gem of a character and I hope it won't be too long before I get the chance to continue reading about him. I love out of nowhere how the plot develops and surprises. No spoilers from me. Just go ahead and read for yourself. You won't regret it!" Paul Smith Verified Purchase "The pace of the narrative is fantastic and draws you right on to the next chapter. I really like the way Andy Maslen creates his locations. Whether the hero is in Oxford Street or in the jungle or the English countryside, he somehow manages to conjure up all the sights, sounds and smells to convince you it's real. If you love a good action thriller, I can totally recommend Condor." HV Sherborne Verified Purchase > Blind Impact ..". continues to develop its rugged hero." Kirkus Reviews "There's so much energy in this story, you're hooked from the start and can't help but race through it. I'd love to see this series made into a film franchise!" VR Verified Purchase > Trigger Point "Action, double-crosses, villains galore... a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero." Damien Seaman, author of The Killing of Emma Gross, on Trigger Point. "A pacy and entertaining read, with plenty of action, genuine suspense and good snappy dialogue. Gabriel Wolfe is a great new addition to the world of thriller heroes." bookworm51Verified Purchase

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