| Title | : | London LargeBloody Liberties: Detective Hawkins Crime Thriller Series #3 (London Large Hard-Boiled Crime Series) |
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| ISBN | : | 0993433855 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780993433856 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 |
| Publication | : | Published October 10, 2017 |
Bloody Liberties is the third book in the London Large crime thriller series. Harry ‘H’ Hawkins, now retired from the Metropolitan Police and living a serene life in the bosom of his family, wakes up one morning to find chaos and violence rampaging across Britain, from warzone-like football matches to terrorist bombs, from large-scale prison breakouts to inexplicable mass street fighting. With the authorities struggling to connect the dots H realizes that his domestic idyll is over - his city, and his country, need him.
He receives information from a security service whistleblower that key players within the British establishment have been corrupted by those behind the chaos, and are involved in supporting their activities and aims - whatever they may be.
As the mounting chaos threatens to pull the country apart H comes to understand that he and his colleagues are in uncharted waters; no one in authority can be trusted, fake news dominates the media and all usual channels of communication are subject to surveillance by Britain’s enemies. Can H, and the off-the-radar people’s army he puts together, identify the source of the chaos, shut down its operations and help restore order before a climactic outrage brings Britain to its knees?
If you like hard-boiled, gritty, high-octane novels with terrific twists you'll love Bloody Liberties – let it take you on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through a contemporary world of violent criminality, technological chaos, political intrigue and everyday heroism.
London LargeBloody Liberties: Detective Hawkins Crime Thriller Series #3 (London Large Hard-Boiled Crime Series) Reviews
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Another action packed adventure by the Robson brothers. Total hell breaks loose all over England... a riot at Wembley during an international football match, several violent prison breaks and horrific chaos on the streets. The authorities can only guess at who is responsible and it doesn't take long for newly retired Harry "H" Hawkins to find himself in the middle of everything.......and he's not very particular about how he gets the job done.
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London Large, Blood on the Streets #1 - A well written, action filled, suspense novel set in present day London. The multiple battles of old school vs. new police, Russian and Albanian mafias, and the elites of government. The pace is fast and the reader is intrigued by what is on the pages. I couldn't put the book down. I contacted the authors to review their books after reading Tipping Point, the intro of the old school raising of several of the major characters. Tipping Point should be read first, if possible. 5*
London Large, Bound by Blood #2 - A well written, action filled, suspense novel set, in present day London, that picks up from Blood on the Streets a few months later with the same characters plus. The prime focus is still the continuing battle against the Albanian mafia. I couldn't put this book down any more than I did the first book. I contacted the authors to review their books after reading Tipping Point, the intro the old school raising of several of the major characters. Tipping Point should be read first, if possible. 5*
London Large, Bloody Liberties #3- Blood and thunder, to borrow a British phrase. A well written, action packed, suspense filled novel that grabs the reader by the throat and doesn't let go until the end. Then you think about what you've read. I couldn't put the book down; I was immersed in the horror that is so possible today. Good old fashion soldiering, new technology and human perseverance; the combination making a great read. The twisting plot was well thought out and believable; the dialog realistic; and the technology spot on. If you haven't read the prequel and the first two books, you need to do so. Liberties can be read without them, but they enhance the story and you understand the viewpoints of the characters better. 5*
London Large, American Lockdown #4 - Absolutely the best of this good series. Fast paced; action packed; suspense filled; evil and deadly. It's even harder to put this book down, the others were difficult to stop reading, but this one makes the others look like child's play. Every character is well developed and we have the gang from previous books. The plot is a roller coaster ride of horror, hate, revenge, anger and love. Full of emotions: simmering to full blown; you name it, it's covered. How much can H take? I wonder what the next book will be since it will be difficult to top this one, but I'm sure the Robson Brothers can handle it. This is a 10 star book! 5*
London Large, Tipping Point, Prequel- Must read Tipping Point first before LL Blood on the Streets. The introduction of the old school raising of several of the major characters of the London Large series. This intro clarify any confusion the reader may experience in LL, Blood on the Streets. 5*
Sharp and Short: A collection of shorts about Harry 'H' Hawkins, which should be read, in the sequential order of time, before and during the London Large series, especially Tipping Point. Tipping Point will explain a lot about the type of man he is and how he became Harry of the London Large series. Also, there's some information in this book that is mentioned in the first book and causes confusion for the reader that hadn't read TP. The other books have background about how H develops his feelings, good and bad, of the people, good and bad, in his life and work. Also, his mates are featured. Good background stories. 5*
Home Front - November, 2003. Age 45. Harry's reaction to a string of violated, murdered young girls and health scare and his marriage.
Counter Punch - October, 1984; February, 1985. While still in the army, H handles an extended family problem against a crime lord, with an American GI by H's side.
On Tour - 1978. Nineteen year-old H, Shy Nervous John and Ronnie as part of the Anglers Athletic under-21s on tour in Amsterdam and Hamburg. Their first time out of England.
That's Life - November, 1995. Little Ronnie is born and H lives his code about his friends, his "own".
Unsafe Space - November 2017. As a private investigator, a case leads him to a university where the students are brainwashed by their professor into destruction and hatred.
Tipping Point - January, 1974. Prequel - Must read Tipping Point first before LL Blood on the Streets. The introduction of the old school raising of several of the major characters of the London Large series. This intro clarify any confusion the reader may experience in LL, Blood on the Streets.
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I have to thank Robert Intragio for turning me on to this series, now on my second one.
I can’t explain why, but the seductive tone and style is like no other crime series I’ve ever read before. There’s pure magic here, but most, a protagonist, H, who, battered and beaten, is one of the most fascinating I’ve met.
The plots? Terrific and original, as foreign forces and gangs try to bring down England to make it their own
There’s plenty of very well done action, but there’s also touching intimacy between family, friend and police partners.
I do recommend starting at the beginning, which I didn’t do, especially to meet a cast of villains who H, as he is called, has to deal with.
And H, well, I can’t get enough of him. This is crime fiction at its peak. -
The third book in the series was not a typical detective story and is more like guerilla warfare in the heart of London. I rated this one higher than the previous two because I don't recall any over the top graphic violence.
The story visits so many areas I know well, connecting and endearing me to the story.
A fast pace is kept which can make the ending feel a little rushed but at the same time, I can't think of anything that was missing.
Overall, I enjoyed the madness of this romp around London. If you are looking for an excellently written homicide detective story, check out Robert Ellis (any series), if you want light detective work with a little romance, check out Emma Jameson. But for rough, down and dirty, old school copper tales you can't go wrong with Roy Robson. -
I love this book, it is unlike anything that I have read before, the plot, although perhaps rather far-fetched is somehow made believable and certainly keeps the tension ratcheted up to very high levels from the start right through to the end. The characters are very well defined and credible, especially 'H' who is definitely larger than life. The best way that I can describe it is to say that it is like 'The Sweeney' on steroids, a lot rougher and tougher, and with a better plot!
If you like your thrillers gritty and hard-hitting then this takes some beating.
Thanks to the Robsons for the complimentary advance copy of the book, I have voluntarily written this honest review. -
This is Harry Hawkins third outing, and they just keep getting better. Having retired from the Met with he is soon dragged back in to the thick of it. The book starts with a riot at an international at Wembley, and soon the country is facing anarchy. Harry with the aid of friends and colleagues from the past takes the lead in tracking down the instigators and saving the country. Well done Garry and Roy, keep 'em coming!!!
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My favorite part of this series has always been the characters and they just get more and more believable here. They get tired and frustrated, and they don't always make good decisions. My only wish with this series is that the criminals might become more believable in time.
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Another bloody fantastic book in the Harry Hawkins London Large series and by far the best one yet. So different yet so utterly believable. Can't wait for the next one in the series. Highly recommended.
