Payback [Paperback]

James Barrington (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 325 pages
• Publisher: Pan (June 4, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330462695
• ISBN-13: 978-0330462693
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,242,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't disappoint, August 2, 2011

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Kashubian Anniviard - See all my reviews

This review is from: Payback (Paperback)

Those who have picked-up some of the other Barrington "Paul Richter" novels will be rewarded, and those who dive in for the first time will be amazed at the the author's skill and craft. While a touch 'softer' than some of the other Richter novels, this tale still delivers the goods in a big way. Looking forward to more from this talented writer!

4.0 out of 5 stars Complex but entertaining, June 26, 2010

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N. Brett (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Payback (Paperback)

I enjoy James Barrington'd novels and this was no exception although it does not hit the high piints of Timebomb or Pandemic.


This is partly because it is a little overly complex and the story does not, at times, bear up to too much scrutiny it how it all comes together. But the reason this still stand sout is that in his lead character, British agent Paul Richter, Barrington has a real winner and the story lights up everytime he is on the page. Here a lot of events come together in Dubai and Richter must follow a trail of bodies and incidents to uncover a complex plan aimed at the heart of the Saudi's.

As I said, over complex but still a fast moving and entertaining thriller. My advice to the author would be to have a stronger focus on Richter next time but his thrillers are well worth seeking out and I await the next one with eager anticipation. The author does not yet have the recognition his thrillers deserve, and I hope that changes soon.