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The Hit-and-Run Man Kindle Edition

by Derrick R. Bickley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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After Howard Greenfield's routine business trip ends with a reckless night of passion, he ends up with a gun and a mission.

Meanwhile, the mysterious Irishman, Tommy Morgan, seeks a buyer for a large cache of heroin.

It's the early nineties, and IRA bombs continue to threaten the British mainland. When it seems like IRA has forsaken its war on drugs, Tommy takes matters into his own hands, and is plunged into a raging whirlpool of danger and deception.

When their lives intertwine, can Tommy pull off the deal - and will Howard survive the dangerous, snow-covered streets of London?

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "This is a tough, all-action thriller that’s all about choices, power, life, death, sex and all the things in between. Howard is a sympathetic character whom we can all identify with, and there’s a parallel strand to the plot, with an insight into the London underworld."

★★★★★ - I'll be looking out for more reads by this author. Very good indeed."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AZLSL8W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creativia; 4th edition (January 9, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2582 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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LWWedgwood
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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From the get-go, this book had me. The story and the style of writing immediately engages you with a plot that is both unique and highly entertaining. Without giving away too much, this story shows how a regular type of guy can wind up in a very irregular situation, facing multiple threats. Fast moving, with lots of conflict and twists, the Hit and Run Man will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Great work! I really look forward to reading more from Derrick R.Bickley.
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Bobbie Bridges
4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting different twist
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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I would have liked to have seen the plot played out longer, especially tracking Julia, but really enjoyed the book. If you want something more than a short story but not a full novel, this is pretty good.
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Torey
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Horrible, Not Great, Not as Promised
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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First of all, this wasn't the action -packed tale it was supposed to be. If that is something important to you, I would recommend skipping it.

Secondly, the ending seemed forced. When I reached the 67% point of the book, I was rather bored, so I skipped to the end. It was so incongruous, I backed up to make sure it was the same story and not just a preview of another book. I believe the author was trying for a surprise ending, but it came off more as a way to wrap up the entire thing with just enough information to eke by as a finale.

Last of all, none of the characters stirred much emotion. You don't love them or hate them. You just don't care.

On the plus side, the mechanics aspect of the editing was more than decent.

Overall, it's a short read, but I don't recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the plot
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
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I saw The Hit and Run Man book on twitter and decided to buy it during indie April. I loved the cover of this book, the characters and the depth of the story. The story flowed easily. It had good mystery and suspense and a few twists which I love. I give this book a 5 stars and would love to read any of his other books if he has any.
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Laura Steel
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book - a gripping opening and plenty of ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015
Really enjoyed this book - a gripping opening and plenty of twists and turns meant that I couldn't put it down. The ending was unexpected and the different aspects of the story were woven together well. Entertaining read.
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Geoffrey West
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping thriller you can’t put down
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
When Howard Greenfield goes on a business trip to Barcelona he’s astonished when an entrancingly beautiful woman makes a beeline for him. Unused to such female attention, Howard succumbs to a passionate affair that changes his life irrevocably.

He’s ultimately faced with the toughest choice of his life. Should he do something wicked and evil to get himself out of a mess, or refuse and face the consequences?

This is a tough, all-action thriller that’s all about choices, power, life, death, sex and all the things in between. Howard is a sympathetic character whom we can all identify with, and there’s a parallel strand to the plot, with an insight into the London underworld, with its links to the IRA and ‘The troubles’ – it’s set back a few years to the times when the Irish troubles were at their height, and London was on alert for terrorist attacks from the IRA, rather than, as now, from other types of terrorist.

It’s a thrilling book that you can’t put down, because you’re avid to know what happens. And it doesn’t disappoint, particularly with an ending that has some neat twists and turns that I never saw coming.

This is one of those bedtime books that keep you up late, thinking, ‘Just one more page . . .'
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Amanda GRIFFITHS-JONES
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping & well-written
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
I found this to be an easy but gripping read, finishing it in just three sittings, which signifies that I couldn't put it down. The main character, Howard Greenfield has choices & after a poor one finds himself involved in a petrifying trap. He now has to decide once more, do as his blackmailers ask or risk losing everything that is dear to him. I'll be looking out for more reads by this author, very good indeed.
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Brian Kitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime novel set in the 1990s
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2022
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I first read this novel in the 1990s and when I saw it was available on Kindle, I decided to read it again. I wasn't disappointed as the story stands the test of time well and is as relevant now, as it was back in the 90s.

Howard Greenfield, the main character in the story, finds himself caught in the classical honey trap, when on a business trip abroad. When the dire consequences of his night of passion are revealed to him, he is faced with a terrible choice. Lose everything that is dear to him, or kill an unspecified target that his blackmailers will give him one day.

An enjoyable read with a plot that has many twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Well worth a read.
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Sundar
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for action lovers
Reviewed in India on April 13, 2017
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Good action thriller. The point is it is not just action and more than that. I read it from beginning to end with the same interest. I am quite thankful for offering this for free. I am waiting to read Derrick's other books.
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Brigid P. Gallagher
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2017
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The Hit and Run Man is a well written thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The likeable lead main character gets himself into deep trouble after an encounter with a beautiful woman. The plot is excellent and would make an excellent movie. The ending is not at all expected.
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Geoffrey West
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping thriller you can’t put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2014
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When Howard Greenfield goes on a business trip to Barcelona he’s astonished when an entrancingly beautiful woman makes a beeline for him. Unused to such female attention, Howard succumbs to a passionate affair that changes his life irrevocably.

He’s ultimately faced with the toughest choice of his life. Should he do something wicked and evil to get himself out of a mess, or refuse and face the consequences?

This is a tough, all-action thriller that’s all about choices, power, life, death, sex and all the things in between. Howard is a sympathetic character whom we can all identify with, and there’s a parallel strand to the plot, with an insight into the London underworld, with its links to the IRA and ‘The troubles’ – it’s set back a few years to the times when the Irish troubles were at their height, and London was on alert for terrorist attacks from the IRA, rather than, as now, from other types of terrorist.

It’s a thrilling book that you can’t put down, because you’re avid to know what happens. And it doesn’t disappoint, particularly with an ending that has some neat twists and turns that I never saw coming.

This is one of those bedtime books that keep you up late, thinking, ‘Just one more page . . .'
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phoebe14
3.0 out of 5 stars A competent standard thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2013
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I read this book on the recommendation of another forum and, whilst I enjoyed it, it was rather dated. The basic premise of the thriller centres on the central character's desire not to be exposed as cheating on his wife. As a consequence of this desire, he then agrees to do something much darker. The novel is set in the 80s and whilst this might (and only might) have been the case then, I spent most of the novel thinking, why didn't he just tell her...
Enjoyable but rather standard fare.
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