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The Five (Alex King) Paperback – January 6, 2018

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A newly formed terrorist group has declared war on the world’s richest people. The choice is simple. The rich can give away their wealth to escape an assassin’s bullet, or they can die. When the wealthiest five people are dead, a new death list will be publicly declared. When a British billionaire is assassinated, MI5 agent Alex King is sent to investigate. With the killings carried out by a sniper of tremendous skill, King’s dark past makes him the best man for the task.King soon discovers attempts to corrupt the investigation and investment links to a prominent cabinet member. Only when an attempt is made on his own life, does King suspect there is more to the group’s declaration than first appeared. King faces an impossible task. With multi-billionaires giving so much of their wealth to charities, the terrorist group are regarded by many as heroes of a new world order. As King closes in, the fight becomes personal.
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    Alex King
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    January 6, 2018
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    198162905X
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 198162905X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1981629053
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.18 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,831 ratings

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A P BATEMAN

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A P Bateman is the author of more than twenty novels, with seventeen titles reaching No.1 in Amazon's paid top 100 categories in all Amazon regions and five titles reaching the No.1 position in the Kindle Store in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia. He recently exceeded the half-million milestone in book sales.

He has a background in close protection and investigations which has given him a unique insight into the scenarios and locations his characters find themselves in.

His hobbies are swimming, driving, archery, shooting and food; his passions are travel and writing.

He has recently released “Untouchable" - the 17th book in the highly acclaimed Alex King series.

You can keep up with A P Bateman and discover more at his Facebook page: @authorapbateman or his website: www.apbateman.com

Reading Order:

The Rob Stone Series:

1) The Ares Virus

2) The Town

3) The Island

4) Stone Cold

The Alex King Series:

1) The Contract Man

2) Lies and Retribution

3) Shadows of Good Friday (a series prequel/standalone)

4) The Five

5) Reaper

6) Stormbound

7) Breakout

8) From the Shadows

9) Rogue

10) The Asset

11) Last Man Standing

12) Hunter Killer

13) The Congo Contract (a series prequel/standalone)

14) Dead Man Walking

15) Sovereign Power

16) Kingmaker

17) Untouchable

The DI Grant Series

1) Vice

2) Taken

Standalone Novels:

Never Go Back

Short Stories:

The Perfect Murder?

Atonement (an Alex King thriller)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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What a novel! Action and suspense around every corner. Hard to put down. Brilliant insight into the different kinds of weapons and what they are used for. What I really liked was the overall impression that you get of what is really going on in the world. This is the backdrop and then this stunning agent appears on the scene to set things right. For once it feels as if a little justice gets done in this corrupt world. A trully magnificant piece of work. Thank you to a truly great author for the ride and entertainment. Abé Koegelenberg
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Roy Rutledge
5.0 out of 5 stars The Five
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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Another great read by AP Bateman.
Now a long wait until the next episode of Mr King’s exploits come to light.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps You Involved
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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This is the first Alex King book I have read and won’t be the last. It has a good pace to keep the reader interested and the plot is not confusing with too many characters.
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CJM
5.0 out of 5 stars Action
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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Alex may not be a James Bond but he has a certain persona in his own right. As you read the story you are drawn into it and sadden when it's finished.
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Disappoints
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
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A quick read,I didn't want to put it down. A good plot with lots of twists and turns. Well researched in the different locations.
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Jeff B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Unpredictable plot... Lots of twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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A number of typos though not as many as other recent reads.
Bateman spins a good yarn and I look forward to reading Book 5!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle unpredictable and elegant!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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t!ruly enjoyed this book! Not ,like so many others ,predictable.Great CHARACTERS, SUPERB action
With many a rwist and turn!
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john from Illinois.
5.0 out of 5 stars He has done it again!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
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Even better than the last one! I am hooked on the series. Best I have read since Jack Reacher! Keep it up Mr Bateman!
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Dariusz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2024
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J. Wain
5.0 out of 5 stars A n excellent story
Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2020
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I like a rebel, especially one in a hierarchical organisation. The suicide alternative to prosecution did not leave any room to recover all the non paid taxes so was not a satisfactory option in my eyes. Otherwise al good!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fan of Alex King
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2022
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Excellent series of books, I find them very hard to put down once started. Full of twists and turns and packed with excitement and action. Give me more, would recommend to everyone.
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Susan Lowe UK.
5.0 out of 5 stars Four books, two days....That's how Mr Bateman is an awesome author.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2023
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I read the book 1 to 4 out of sinc. Don't know how I did, but I read the second instalment first. That was in the morning, yesterday, The afternoon I read the first Alex King, today I've done the background into Alex, but have just finished this one. The Five....oh my goodness what a storyteller, I'm so glad I found you. So, thank you Mr Bateman and I will start the next book oh I reckon....as soon as I've made myself a cup of coffee....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2023
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Another excellent story based on the nefarious world of spooks, their devious twists and turns where you are never quite sure of what is going to happen next.
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