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By: Matthew Reilly
Narrated by: Sean Mangan
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The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not. The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.©2000 Matthew Reilly. (P)2001 Bolinda Publishing Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary
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"Offers constant, nail-biting action." (Publishers Weekly)
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Fat paced sci fi Hunter vs hunted. Some real smart twists. first read the book in a youth hostel in Prague 25 years ago an have been searching for it every since. Finally found it.
Absolutely love it

Well worth the listen again years later

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Lovely reread of the first book from Matthew. action from start to end. fabulous as always

great fast read

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Brilliant story, an excellent debut that I've read many times. As always, excellently narrated by Sean Mangan

Excellent!

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Super fast paced adventure. Nobody writes like Reilly, it’s a thrill ride from start to finish

Never fails!

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Love this book. Narrated wonderfully too. Well worth it. Can’t get better than Mr Reilly. Well
perhaps you can, but he’s still terribly good at fast paced action stories

Brilliant!!!

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