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The Art of Danger (John Kite Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Stuart Doughty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,022 ratings

Why are three killed to get an old painting? Not for money and nothing to do with art, reasons PI John Kite. Ex-cop Kite pursues a renegade foreign spy, believing the agent can reveal the hidden agenda. But Kite's employer is unconvinced, and tough, sparky Kite goes it alone. Then he's intrigued to find he’s being chased, too. By a sassy, female ex-cop. As their two quests collide, she exposes a tragedy from Kite’s past involving his criminal father, and Kite uncovers the horrifying ulterior motive for the art heist. For them both, getting the artwork back, then stopping the looming disaster becomes a matter of life and death. A fast-moving mix of snappy dialogue, crime, quirky characters, perky humour, thrills and a bit of romance. If you like John Sandford's 'Prey' series or Robert Crais' Cole & Pike series try The Art of Danger. Download now.
Best selling novelist Alan Lee says: : “Nice work, your prose is punchy. You got the goods.”
Major crime writer E V Seymour says: “I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it. A treat. I’m a fan. A hugely entertaining story. Characterisation is superb.”
John Kite is a "Fabulous main character", "Everything you want in a hero". This book is an "Amazing start to a series." (Amazon reviews)

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    John Kite
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  4. Publication date
    May 25, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087NPQGZT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (May 25, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,022 ratings

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Stuart Doughty

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"There’s a lot going on in my crime thriller books," says author Stuart Doughty, "but there's also stuff you may not find in other writers' books. There are murders, heists, chases, but also quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and a sense of humour. My main character, British PI John Kite, is a tough guy who can fight, climb, drive fast and is a police-trained marksman, but he's also intelligent, amusing and thoughtful - even sensitive - on occasions. At age 19, Kite discovered his father was a professional criminal, so he changed his name, and changed his life to join the police. Now, as a PI, he still strives to atone for his father’s crimes. Specialising in hunting stolen artworks, he crosses continents to fight crime – and save the world from the mayhem threatened by despots, tycoons, warlords, and foreign agents.”

Stuart was born in London, England. He spent most of his life working as a Television Producer, making popular drama series and soaps.

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Customers find the book's plot riveting with lots of twists and turns, and one review notes how the story moves forward quickly. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer particularly appreciating the British terminology and settings. Additionally, customers praise the writing quality, character variety, and quick pace of the book.

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features lots of twists and turns, with one customer noting how the story moves forward quickly.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and exciting to read, with one customer particularly appreciating the British terminology and settings.

"...The plot was intriguing and surprising. All in all, it's an enjoyable read." Read more

"It’s a good read. At times it’s hard to follow Because I don’t know all of the British terms they use...." Read more

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"Good plot and quirky characters make this book fun to read. The action was fast paced, the violence not too graphic...." Read more

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"...Good plot, good characters, lots of action! Also, I love an author who teaches me new things and new words. Happily moving on to book #2 :)" Read more

"Good plot and quirky characters make this book fun to read. The action was fast paced, the violence not too graphic...." Read more

"...A fantastic cast of supporting characters makes this a fantastic read and definitely makes one want to grab the next two books in the series to see..." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars action adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
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    Fast paced constantly moving action story. Quirky characters, lots of twists and turns with who to trust unclear. Plenty of elements lined up for further stories
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  • Mordechai Bodner
    4.0 out of 5 stars art and war
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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    John Kite is a tenacious investigator together with Rochelle, an unstoppable duo.

    The plot was intriguing and surprising. All in all, it's an enjoyable read.
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  • JayT
    3.0 out of 5 stars It’s a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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    It’s a good read. At times it’s hard to follow Because I don’t know all of the British terms they use. Also since I don’t know the UK some of the places didn’t make any sense to me but that’s OK I’ve dealt with that before. The plot was good and I enjoyed reading it.
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  • MarvJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and wonderfully written
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
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    I love the John Kite series. The author writes extremely well and keeps the story interesting and exciting. I mostly get free kindle books or ones from my Library but I like Stuart Doughty so much that I buy his books! I have read the entire series and am looking forward to the next book. Keep John Kite coming Mr. Doughty.
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  • KsGrl444
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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    I don't usually care for 1st-person narratives, but John is quite a likeable guy, I stuck with it, and am glad I did. Good plot, good characters, lots of action! Also, I love an author who teaches me new things and new words. Happily moving on to book #2 :)
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  • Niki R Barber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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    Good plot and quirky characters make this book fun to read. The action was fast paced, the violence not too graphic. John is a thorough investigator. He meets interesting people along the way, sharing his assessment of them with humorous and sometimes scathing insights. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series
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  • joe vitucci
    4.0 out of 5 stars Was the painting saved?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021
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    A somewhat famous painting is stolen, and John Kite is hired to pay a fee for its return. When he arrives to exchange money for the artwork, he discovers someone has previously signed him in. He hurries to the meeting room and finds his contact and another person dead, and no painting. And then things really get interesting. Think Da Vinci, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, manufacturing printers, Rochelle and Kirsty, a helicopter chase, lawyers, bosses, Heathrow airport, and much more.
    A very good read. There might be a few twists and turns in this thriller.
    Read it yourself.
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  • Dick B
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
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    It is not often that one finds that they want to read an entire book in one sitting! John Kite certainly makes someone want to ignore everything going on in the world about them and just read. The plot and story are riveting and follow one twist after another to keep you guessing what will happen next. A fantastic cast of supporting characters makes this a fantastic read and definitely makes one want to grab the next two books in the series to see what will happen next to this unassuming agent who is on the search for missing or stolen art works!
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  • Jessie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing!
    Reviewed in France on August 18, 2022
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    The story held my interest until the end. Although a different type of detective, he follows a similar method of work as other detectives following a suspect. His characters are engaging and I enjoyed revisiting those parts of London that I know well - Nottinghill and New Southgate. It is well-written, so I can recommend it.
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  • David Owen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2024
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    A great read and a real page-turner. An imaginative novel based on a mixture of art theft and international politics which is truly gripping.
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  • PETER Newall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Previous writings
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2022
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    We were taken on an adventure that filled my whole day.
    Very well written.
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  • Rose Evans
    4.0 out of 5 stars A page turner!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2020
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    I’m not an avid reader but The Art of Danger kept me interested from page one. The central character was well described and the action was fast moving. Fantastic car chases not to mention the helicopter ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next John Kite adventure.
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  • Déborah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excitement plus !
    Reviewed in France on August 19, 2020
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    I give this book 5 stars because it was very entertaining. Fast paced and full of twists. I highly recommend it.
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