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Last Man Standing

Matt Standing Thrillers, Book 1

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Last Man Standing

By: Stephen Leather
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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 The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.

Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.

So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the world to Los Angeles.

Navy SEAL-turned-bodyguard Bobby-Ray Barnes has been accused of killing the man he was supposed to be protecting. Three other bodyguards were also killed and now Bobby-Ray is on the run.

The dead client was a Russian oligarch with connections to the Kremlin. But who wanted him dead? And if Bobby-Ray wasn't the killer, who carried out the assassination and why is Bobby-Ray being framed? Standing is the only man who can answer those questions - providing he can stay alive long enough.

Praise for bestselling author Stephen Leather

'The sheer impetus of his storytelling is damned hard to resist' Sunday Express

'A master of the thriller genre' Irish Times

'As tough as British thriller writers get' Irish Independent

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Critic reviews

Praise for bestselling author Stephen Leather
As tough as British thrillers get . . . gripping
The sheer impetus of his story-telling is damned hard to resist
Explores complex contemporary issues while keeping the action fast and bloody
An aggressively topical novel but a genuinely thrilling one, too
Stephen Leather, author of the excellent 'Spider' Shepherd military series, delivers a thriller-a-minute tale
Leather's writing is a finely-honed combination of both show and tell
All stars
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Really enjoyed the story and the character Matt Standing. Paul Thornley is as usual superb as the narrator. Hope Stephen Leather follows this book up with another story about Matt Standing.

Excellent story!

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One that I found difficult to turn off once it started, probably a predictable ending but with several twists along the way, well written and well supported by an excellent performance by Paul Thornley who is fast becoming one of my favourite readers.

One to listen to

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Enjoyed this offering from Stephen and a really first-class performance by Paul Thornley as always.

Another good story from Stephen Leather.

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Paul Thornley reading Stephen Leather, how audio books should be ! Mat Standing a great transition from Spider Shepherd. can't wait for the next one

outstanding as always

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I love Stephen Leather books, and this one is no exception. It kept my attention all the way through, I listened to it whilst I was unwell, and it kept me alert!

As always, excellent

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