Live Fire – Stephen Leather

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Live Fire is the sixth instalment in Stephen Leather’s high-octane Dan Shepherd series. In this gripping thriller, Mickey and Mark Moore are hardened criminals running a highly successful gang involved in bank robberies and ruthless acts of violence. They live by their own code and are feared by many. Enter Dan ‘Spider’ Shepherd, an undercover operative from the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), sent to infiltrate the gang. What begins as a mission to bring down the Moores turns personal for Shepherd as he discovers unexpected similarities with the criminals he’s trying to expose.

As Shepherd gains the trust of the Moores, he faces moral dilemmas, questioning whether being a career criminal might not be the worst fate. But things take a dark turn when a new and more sinister threat emerges. A group of home-grown Islamic extremists is launching a campaign of terror in London, with car bombs and beheadings just the beginning.

Shepherd is forced to confront this terrifying new enemy, and as the tension rises, he becomes the only one who can stop the impending carnage. The stakes are higher than ever in this thrilling tale of loyalty, terrorism, and action-packed suspense.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy complex characters, gripping storylines, and high-stakes action. If you’re a fan of fast-paced thrillers that blend crime, terrorism, and moral conflict, Live Fire is a must-read.