Death of a Citizen
The Matt Helm Series (Book 1)
- Author Donald Hamilton
- Narrator Stefan Rudnicki
- Publish Date 5 August 2014
- Run Time 5 hours and 1 minute
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
The first installment in the legendary Matt Helm thrillers
Matt Helm, one-time special agent for the American government during the Second World War, has left behind his violent past to raise a family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When a former colleague turns rogue and kidnaps his daughter, Helm is forced to return to his former life as a deadly and relentless assassin.
Originally released in the era of the James Bond novels, the Matt Helm novels were considered grittier and more realistic than Bond, garnering them critical praise and an ardent audience.
Critics Review
“A real world with a real character.”
“With Matt Helm, Donald Hamilton helped start the spy adventure genre. I welcome the reissue of these books so that readers can experience this mythic hero.”
“A harsh and sometimes shocking story, told with restraint, power, and conviction.”
“Fast, tightly written, brutal, and very good.”
“If President Kennedy is a fan of British secret agent James Bond, he should switch his allegiance to Mat Helm. For there isn’t a thing the incredible Bond can do that US agent Helm can’t do better.”
“If you have half a dozen thrillers at hand and one is by Donald Hamilton, you can either grab it at once or save it for dessert.”
“This series by Donald Hamilton is the top-ranking American secret agent fare, with its intelligent protagonist and an author who consistently writes with high style.”
| Author | Donald Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Stefan Rudnicki |
| Series | The Matt Helm Series |
| Duration | 5 hours and 1 minute |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781483032818 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Genre | Crime and mystery fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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