The Old Trade of Killing: An utterly compelling military thriller

by Max Hennessy

Overview

The fighting has long since ended. But the conflict is far from over…

Twenty years after the Second World War, five tough veterans return to the Sahara in a desperate search for bomb-buried bullion. But twenty years can change a man.

Young ideals have been replaced by greed. Comradeship has vanished along with innocence. And treachery and murder are rife among them.

This exciting adventure is set against the backdrop of the Western Desert and scene of the Eighth Army battles, in this blistering, scorching read, perfect for fans of David McDine, Hammond Innes and Alistair MacLean.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804360576
Publisher:	Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	05/23/2022
Series:	The Shadows of War Collection , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	585,583
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Max Hennessy was the pen-name of John Harris. He had a wide variety of jobs from sailor to cartoonist and became a highly inventive, versatile writer. In addition to crime fiction, Hennessy was a master of the war novel and drew heavily on his experiences in both the navy and air force, serving in the Second World War. His novels reflect the reality of war mixed with a heavy dose of conflict and adventure.