Publisher information
- Publisher: John Murray Press
- ISBN: 9781399819732
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
- Languages: English
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Life doesn't get any easier for Gunner.
"Deception", the second book in the Gunner series, opens in New York, December 1941. Gunner and Nickerson are in America to do whatever they can to push t... READ MORE
A promising series becomes first rate with this second instalment
I really enjoyed this Scottish author’s series opener “Gunner” (2025) (the only book I have read by him) set in Glasgow during World War II. Ex-police Jos... READ MORE
WWII derring do by the always excellent Parks
Thanks to John Murray Press and NetGalley for ARC.
Joe Gunner, a Glaswegian injured in his duties in WWII, has another job for the war effort - to use... READ MORE
Intelligent espionage mixed with gripping crime
In his second Joe Gunner book, Alan Parks transplants his reluctant wartime investigator from Scotland to New York. Set during the days leading up to Ameri... READ MORE
Another Winner
Deception is the second book in the Joseph Gunner series by Alan Parks and sees the main character in New York working for the British Secret Service.This ... READ MORE
A good read
Deception is a very good and engaging read. I think it can be read on its own, although I will look to read the previous book when I can. Joseph Gunner, a ... READ MORE
Part historical spy novel, part murder mystery! Recommended!
Part historical spy novel, part murder mystery, this is the second book featuring ex detective Gunner, invalided out of the army during WW2, Gunner is now ... READ MORE
A gritty and intense, action-packed wartime thriller
Gunner now is in New York. The culture here is different to Glasgow, social hierarchy is based more on wealth than class and there is even a pecking order ... READ MORE