Matthew Bartimaeus, a blind yet notorious hitman, strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear his name. When a routine job takes a disastrous turn, Matthew’s world unravels as he’s double-crossed by a former employer. In a desperate twist of fate, he finds himself compelled to form an unlikely alliance with undercover detective Zoe Garland.As they join forces, their partnership grows stronger by the day, igniting a deadly game of cat and mouse across the sprawling city of London. Hot on their heels is Arif, the relentless son of the Berkant crime family’s patriarch. Fast-paced car chases and high-stakes gunfights ensue, pushing Matthew to the brink as he relies on his finely honed skills and remaining senses to survive.But this isn’t just a quest for vengeance, it’s a mission to protect Zoe, who holds the key to exposing corruption within the Met Police. In Loose Ends, Matthew’s determination to settle old scores collides with his unwavering commitment to safeguarding his newfound partner. In a world where justice hangs in the balance, this duo will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.
This is Oliver’s first novel, he started writing while his wife was working late during the lockdowns, surprising himself with his own dedication to the project. Oliver is a family man, daddy to two young daughters. Born and raised in West Yorkshire, he now lives in Kent with his family.
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Gripping read, well executed plot and you won't be let down by this book. Masterful work from such a new author.
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A thrilling ride through the dark seedy parts of London. This book is hard to put down. The characters reach out and pull you in. Matthew is the best bad guy you can’t help but root for and that Zoe is one tough cookie. Together they make quite a pair. Read this book today, you won’t regret it!!
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One of the most gripping books I've read in a long time! I can't believe how much I related to the characters, especially considering some of the things they were doing.
I don't often read a book more than once, but this one is just as good the third time through. I would definitely recommend.
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This is a fantastic book that is difficult to put down once you start reading it. It is a captivating read from a talented author. I can easily imagine it being adapted into an action film on a streaming service. Congratulations to the author on a job well done for their debut novel. I eagerly anticipate their future works.
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A fantastic debut novel, very fast paced and didn’t want to put it down! Can’t wait for the next one and see what happens to Matthew next.
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This book sucks you in from the first page, with its very likeable and yet terrifying assassin, Matthew Bartimaeus. The attention to detail on how Matthew achieves his aim and so his quarry has you with him all the way. The interaction with Zoe adds an interesting relationship which develops as it becomes clear everything they assumed about each other isn't quite what it first seemed and leads to a challenging finish.
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I read this book in hospital to my dad whilst he was there. I told him of the thrilling car chases, of the devious assassins. Of the valiant heroism and the unexpected whip crack turns of pace.
For a first book, this one held my attention. Which, for someone with zero time in each hour is high praise.
Looking forward to the next one, Oliver. Lead us by the hand into more excitement and thrills!
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What an incredible book from this first time author. Oliver has done a phenomenal job of really putting you in to the mind of the protagonist. Any questions you might have had such as “how on earth is this blind man going to kick ass?” Do NOT go unanswered. I could seriously see this as a movie or a TV series and I’ve recommended it to my friends and family. I’m so impressed by the quality of storytelling and I really hope that I have the pleasure of reading another tale from Mr H in the near future. I’m already ready to put that bad boy in my basket.
Keep up the good work Oliver you bloody smashed it with this one!
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