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White Knight/Black Swan
- Narrated by: Max Dowler
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Summary
David Gemmell was the UK's number one fantasy and historical novelist until his death in 2006. A regular Sunday Times best seller and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels, his influence on the genre and the David Gemmell Legend awards.
White Knight/Black Swan was David Gemmell's crime thriller debut, first published under a pseudonym in 1993 and long out of print and highly sought after by fans. Reedited and republished under his own name, it's a must-listen for fans of his heroic and powerful style.
In an action-filled story set in working-class London in the 1980s, Jardine is a bouncer and gang enforcer with a heart of gold. To protect a friend, he goes up against an Irishman demanding protection money - only to realise too late that they work for the same employer. One act of kindness will lead to murder, betrayal, blackmail and some long-hidden secrets....
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- Ming
- 12-06-19
What if Druss was born in Croydon?
Very Gemmell, despite the modern setting. Big guy hero does heroic stuff against all the Odds.
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- Richard Taylor
- 30-05-18
Utterly brilliant
This is a total departure for David Gemmell. It is NOT a fantasy novel, it IS a brilliant story of one man who refuses to back down!
Max Dowlers performance is absolute top drawer, beautiful pacing and great characterisation. Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!!
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- Woody 2001
- 16-02-18
Great
Great story-line and well narrated, really drew me in, so much so that I could not wait for the next event in the story trying to guess what was coming next.
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- Michelle
- 09-01-18
Absolutely Fantastic!
Loved this book. Great story, brilliant characters, superb narration. Felt totally carried along with the plot.
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- mollyeyre
- 14-12-17
Wow
My first David Gemmell novel and I really was blown away. The main character was just SO lovable, he should not have been as he was portrayed as a villain, However, he was so honourable and such a delight I had tears in my eyes on so many occasions.
This is a brilliant story and read so well by Max Dowler. I am really so blown away by this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-01-21
Different but just as enjoyable
Dont worry about the other DG books you've enjoyed, this was a pleasure to listen to.
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- M. Gee
- 07-07-20
What a great book
Loved this book, a change from Gemmels usual fantasy work. Great characters and Well worth a listen
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- Jeff
- 01-09-18
Great character
Bimbo is such a great character and it is a great pity that there won’t be any more books with him in it. I would like to see this story as a movie, in fact I would like to see any David Gemmell story turned into a film. The narration was very good with the individual characters being distinct which all you can hope for with an audiobook.
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- Steve Bellerby
- 23-01-18
a new but familiar experience
Gemmell is my fave fantasy author so this was fascinating as I can see the consistent themes coming through in a (more) contemporary setting
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- B. C. Furzer
- 14-04-19
Riveting
One of the best I have read for numerous reasons. Characters, story, accuracy. Unhesitatingly recommended.