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The Noble Path

By: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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The Noble Path is Peter May's explosive standalone thriller set in Cambodia and Thailand amid the bloody reign of the Khmer Rouge.

The Evil Wrath

Cambodia, 1978. Amid the Khmer Rouge's crazed genocide, soldier of fortune Jack Elliott is given the impossible task of rescuing a family from the regime.

The Painful Truth

Eighteen-year-old orphan and budding journalist Lisa Robinson has received the impossible news that her father is, in fact, alive. His name - Jack Elliott.

The Noble Path

As Jack tracks the hostages and Lisa traces her heritage, each is intent on reuniting a family. Yet to succeed, so must run a dangerous gauntlet of bullets and betrayal.

©1992 Peter May (P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Fiction

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"A terrific writer." (Mark Billingham)

"A writer i'd follow to the ends of the earth." (New York Times)
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This is a sympathetic and very largely excellent story of a mercenary soldier who is sent to rescue the family of a Cambodian exile, now rich and living in the USA, who abandoned them when the Khmer Rouge took over, fleeing Cambodia and leaving them behind to their fate. The soldier himself has also been exiled from his family, as his wife disowned him following his part in a massacre for which he was court-martialled, leaving a daughter who never knew him and only discovers his existence upon her mother's death.What happens to them is played out against the background of the Cambodian war in the final days of the Khmer Rouge and the subsequent invasion of Cambodia by Vietnam with the consequent displacement of many refugees who flee the war by boat - the boat people.

The characters are believable and compelling. The only issue I have is that two of them meet untimely deaths, which I felt was unnecessary.... still, the fact that I identified with them so closely and felt sorry at their passing, does show the quality of the writing. This comment aside, it's a great story; and it's an important testament to a grim chapter of history that should not be forgotten.

Peter Forbes is an excellent narrator as always.

Pursuing love after losing it, set against war

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As always, Peter Forbes’ narration cannot be faulted. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading/listening to most of Peter May’s books but I did find Miss Elliot rather unconvincing. I realise she is young but her naivety on many occasions was unbelievable. Otherwise a great story but would have liked a few more sentences to produce a more satisfactory ending!

A little predictable?!

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edge of your seat all the way through no less than expected from brilliant author

amazing story as usual from peter may

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I have read most of Peter May's work and have always admired his descriptive style and ability to string many storylines together but this book tops the lot. All action from the start, a REAL page Turner. Brilliantly read. I thank all concerned for bringing this book to Audible

Peter May at his very best

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Another excellent bok by Peter May with a just as excellent performance by Peter May. Just love these two!

Breathtaking and heartbreaking

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Taken back to the 1970s. To the IRA and Cambodia. This story throws a light on those terrible times. Peter makes you care very much what happens to all the characters. At one point I was considering stopping because I could bare to find out what happened. But I stuck with it and was pleased I had. My nerves are in shreds but I wish there was a sequel :)

Peter May never disappoints

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Another great story from the hand of Peter May. and of course, as we've come to expect, another fine performance by Peter Forbes...you will not be disappointed.

JUST EXCELLENT

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Gripping story with many twists and turns from start to finish and I found it both enjoyable and addictive .The narration was a joy to listen to and I believe Peter May has excelled himself with this book.
Thoroughly recommended !!!

Superb !!!

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Listened to all other books by the May Forbes combo and really enjoyed them too.
This one brought in a plethora of new agendas, which were covered so well.
Unsure that 18 year olds I know would drop everything but an interesting part of the tour. Hopefully, book 2 in due course?
Tim D.

Excellent

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Great audible listen. High on details and emotional intelligence. you really do get drawn in to the whole thing.

classic Peter May

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