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Siege: A Thriller Kindle Edition

by Simon Kernick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,140 ratings
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Relentless, Stay Alive, and Ultimatum, a heart-pounding, race-against-time thriller about a carefully orchestrated hostage takeover at a London hotel.

London is under attack. An unknown number of its citizens are dead. Many more lives hang in the balance as a group of highly trained gunmen storm the luxuri­ous Stanhope Hotel on Park Lane, demanding the government meet their requests within five hours—or they will blow up the building and everyone still inside it.

Shots ring out. Some guests panic. Others text their loved ones. A few try to escape. All are united by their desire to live. And at the center of it all is one man who has information so dangerous that it must be kept safe—at any price. Darkness falls. The gunmen become increasingly violent. One question is on everyone’s mind: Will any of them survive the night?

"Kernick generates a potent cocktail of thrills" (The Guardian) and calls to mind Robert Ludlum and Lee Child in sheer storytelling power and action. With a fast-moving plot and an arsenal of dynamic characters who are at once familiar and full of surprises, Siege will keep you on the edge of your seat from its start to its shocking finish.
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“Nonstop action…. A strong cast of supporting characters supplies a continuing stream of engaging subplots that play out within the larger takeover story. Kernick keeps all the balls in the air as he delivers an exciting performance.” (Publishers Weekly)

"A fast-moving yarn with short chapters, tight writing, plenty of violence, and characters both flawed and believable... Kernick is a first-rate storyteller." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Simon Kernick writes great plots. Great characters. Great action." (Lee Child )

"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard to the pedal. Hang on tight!" (Harlan Coben )

About the Author

Simon Kernick is a Sunday Times #1 bestselling author and one of the UK’s foremost thriller writers. His twelve novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and have sold more than four million copies worldwide. He lives in London.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A285Q4U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; Reprint edition (June 4, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
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Customers find the plot exciting and well-written. They describe the book as an interesting, fast-paced read that keeps them hooked from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed and easy to follow. Readers appreciate the tight timeframe and the frantic action. The writing style is described as easy to read and suspenseful. Overall, customers find the book believable and hard to put down.

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77 customers mention "Plot quality"77 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's plot. They find it well-written with an exciting and gripping storyline. The characters are well-developed, and the book is a fast-paced mystery/thriller set in modern London. It was inspired by real events that took place in Mumbai, India. The book keeps readers riveted until the ending.

"...of chapters left, the author has obviously hooked this reader with a good plot, believable protagonists and antagonists, and plenty of action...." Read more

"Good. Character.development. Outrageously fast paced with twists and turns aplenty. Kept me going...." Read more

"...The action was frantic and the scenes were well written, but the book definitely didn't strike any major emotional chords...." Read more

"...It was a good story -- although certainly with its share of violence -- after all, a group of "bad guys" take over a building with lots of..." Read more

57 customers mention "Readability"54 positive3 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They describe it as an interesting, fast-paced read with good character development. The book is described as a real page-turner with a stellar conclusion.

"Good. Character.development. Outrageously fast paced with twists and turns aplenty. Kept me going...." Read more

"...Still a good enough read to justify 3 stars, but not something to rush out and read immediately." Read more

"...There was good characterization and I liked the book very well." Read more

"This is a breezy, quick summer read-true "junk food" in the best sense of the word...." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"31 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with side stories in this book. They find the characters easy to follow and there are many new ones, apart from the late appearance of Tina Boyd. The story features a determined and ruthless group of terrorists who take over a posh London.

"...the author has obviously hooked this reader with a good plot, believable protagonists and antagonists, and plenty of action...." Read more

"Good. Character.development. Outrageously fast paced with twists and turns aplenty. Kept me going...." Read more

"I'm now a major Simon Kernick fan! A lot of characters, a complex plot that hinges on numerous sub-plots, multiple locations, extensive and crucial..." Read more

"Nicely managed thriller, characters were well developed...." Read more

23 customers mention "Pacing"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fast-paced action and excitement. They find it a page-turner with a tight timeframe and emotional content throughout. The story gets under way immediately and continues throughout.

"Good. Character.development. Outrageously fast paced with twists and turns aplenty. Kept me going...." Read more

"...-plots, multiple locations, extensive and crucial dialog and a very tight timeframe, collectively, sound like a reader's nightmare...." Read more

"...I read it in two days because I didn't want to put it down. It's fast paced and filled with action. A really good read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's engaging plot and characters. They find it hard to put down and say it holds their interest from beginning to end.

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15 customers mention "Writing style"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the suspenseful plot and well-written scenes. The author writes in short chapters with a cliffhanger at the end, keeping readers hooked until the end.

"...Mr. Kernick's writing style flows nicely, and it's refreshing to read about an ex-military hero who is a regular guy, complete with a few warts and..." Read more

"...The action was frantic and the scenes were well written, but the book definitely didn't strike any major emotional chords...." Read more

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Customers find the characterization believable and engaging. They mention it's a well-crafted mystery with skillful plot manipulation.

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"...Written in 2011 and amazingly plausible still. If you are a fan of non stop action that is completely realistic, this book is for you." Read more

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"...Well researched and well written quite the mosr enjoyable Simon Kernick book I have read." Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of reading"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They find it hard to put down, with lots of action and twists that keep their interest. The story is well-developed and easy to follow.

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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sharp, Savvy Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2014
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    When I'm late for an appointment because I find it impossible to walk away from a book with only a couple of chapters left, the author has obviously hooked this reader with a good plot, believable protagonists and antagonists, and plenty of action. Mr. Kernick's writing style flows nicely, and it's refreshing to read about an ex-military hero who is a regular guy, complete with a few warts and foibles. On a side note, I wish Mr. Kernick's anticipation of a true "Arab spring" had come to pass, but, alas, it looks like the Islamic terrorism plot line will be current for an indefinite period if time. Well-done, Mr. Kernick! As soon as I hit the "submit" button, I'll be searching for my next Kernick novel!
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  • Murphy's Law
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read for your spare time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
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    Good. Character.development. Outrageously fast paced with twists and turns aplenty. Kept me going. The only reason why I couldn't give it five stars was the author got the anti terrorism aspects of the Special Air Service wrong. {Sigh}
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  • John J. Franco
    3.0 out of 5 stars Thrill a minute, but not a lot else
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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    Under Siege tells the story of a series of attacks in central London, focused primarily on a massive hostage situation at the Stanhope hotel. Author Simon Kernick doesn't spend a lot of time on characters background, or even giving names to most of the "bad guys." The story jumps right in with several short chapters describing what each character is up to, and it was a little hard to keep everyone straight at first. Eventually the stories all merge together and the chapters get a little longer as the action picks up. The action was frantic and the scenes were well written, but the book definitely didn't strike any major emotional chords. If that's what you're looking for, this would be a great choice.

    Still a good enough read to justify 3 stars, but not something to rush out and read immediately.
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  • Sandra Julian Barker
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story was riveting!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013
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    This was a page-turner, meaning it kept me very interested all the way. It was a good story -- although certainly with its share of violence -- after all, a group of "bad guys" take over a building with lots of hostages and they are not nice people! It has a few less than savory passages, but on the whole was entertaining. There was good characterization and I liked the book very well.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars quick summer read-true "junk food" in the best sense of the word
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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    This is a breezy, quick summer read-true "junk food" in the best sense of the word. You know the type of book-one that gets stained with ketchup and grease as you read with one hand and eat the processed food you only allow yourself on rare summer days. A fun work of fiction that works perfectly on the beach or the deck, with a big bag of chips and a six pack of beer to wash it down.

    Give it a shot-you'll enjoy this one.
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  • Hrududu
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Page-Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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    I'm now a major Simon Kernick fan! A lot of characters, a complex plot that hinges on numerous sub-plots, multiple locations, extensive and crucial dialog and a very tight timeframe, collectively, sound like a reader's nightmare. And from Kernick's notes at the end of the book (which I very much appreciated) , they were also an author's nightmare. However, he carried everything through with a stellar result. The chaos inherent in the storyline was precisely coordinated, if that makes sense. I soon knew the places, the people, the shock and fear - I couldn't read fast enough. When I finished the book, I was satisfied! Siege is everything a thriller should be.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, disappointing ending
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013
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    Nicely managed thriller, characters were well developed. Although the author offered an epilogue of sorts at the end about one of the characters, the outcome for two of the other very important characters was left hanging. It felt like the author had a deadline and didn't have time to finish the book.
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  • Cherry Pie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Siege
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
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    This book turn out to be a happy surprise. It's well written and riveting right to the end. I read it in two days because I didn't want to put it down. It's fast paced and filled with action. A really good read.
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  • Marie S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars spannend
    Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2019
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    Spannende Geschichte, guter Schreibstil, fesselnd... Ich hab das Buch verschlungen und bis zum Schluss mitgefiebert
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  • PERCY. J. FULLWADIWALLA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2017
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    Unputdownable till the last page.Simon KERNICK has gone far beyond than James Patterson to hold us in thriller.
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  • Garth Tustin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2016
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    Ok
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  • Riviere Jean Luc
    2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing
    Reviewed in France on March 25, 2014
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    Very disappointing book, unbelievable story of no interest, medoicre characters with unpleasant political insinuations which is a denial of reality and of the real situation. The last book from this author that I buy. Boring, not worth wasting several hours.
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  • BCB & More
    5.0 out of 5 stars 368 pages of holding my breath...it can't be good for me?!?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2012
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    I am a huge Kernick fan and love his style of writing. I can only compare reading his books to driving a Ferrari at full speed and no brake pedal in sight! This book was no different for each of the 368 pages. The awful thing about this book is that the world we live in today presents many situations like this one. This situation is where people are held hostage fearing for their lives; while others fight their own war.

    From the very beginning of the story we are plunged into the horrific situation that many will find themselves in. You are quickly introduced to quite a lot of characters and in the beginning I wondered why there were so many. However, pretty soon you realise that all these people are going to collide in the most horrific of circumstances.

    The short sharp chapters kept me turning the pages until I realised it was past my bedtime and I had demolished over half the book in one sitting! The characters in the book seem to grab at your emotions for one reason or another and there are so many different stories about why people are there you become intrigued to the point of distraction. One character named Scope really caught my eye and I would just love to see him feature in other books, but who knows what My Kernick will bring us next.

    There are plot twists and surprises by the bucket load, so you won't be disappointed in that sense. The only un-nerving thing for me is that this is all too much of a reality. Working in any major city on the world you will feel all too easily the reality bursting through the seams of the pages. Simon Kernick has once again released a book that will have you on the edge of your seat and as ever I end up disappointed that I have to wait so long for the next one!
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