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James Byrne's The Gatekeeper introduces Dez Limerick in the most anticipated thriller in years.

A highly trained team of mercenaries launches a well-planned, coordinated attack on a well-guarded military contractor - but they didn't count on one thing, the right man being in the wrong place at the right time.…

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1 author picked The Gatekeeper as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Bryne has created a brilliant new lone wolf protagonist with the epic name of Desmond Aloysius Limerick ("Dez" to his friends), a freelance operative with a tossed salad UK background (is he Irish? Scottish? English?) and mad, MacGyver-like skills that speak to a mysterious military background. He's also funny, observant, and fiercely loyal. Really enjoyed being in his world.

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