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Fugitive (Jack Lark, Book 9): British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1868 Kindle Edition

by Paul Fraser Collard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.

The ninth book in the exhilarating and dangerous military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy and Griff Hosker.

'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell

'Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books' S.J.A. Turney

'Collard's wonderful rogue, Jack Lark, rampages through skirmishes and cataclysmic battles in search of riches, vengeance and, ultimately, his place in the world... A true master of action adventure' Matthew Harffy

CAN THE BATTLEFIELD SAVE A WANTED MAN?

London, 1868. Jack Lark is now a businessman, running a thriving club in the Whitechapel backstreets. But when he goes up against the East End's most notorious criminal, the consequences are devastating.

A wanted man, Jack joins the British army on campaign across Abyssinia, a high-stakes mission that returns him to the battlefield and on to the fortress of Magdala where the formidable Emperor Tewodros has taken British subjects prisoner.

But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . .


FUGITIVE: JACK LARK BOOK 9

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READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK:

'A treat for any lover of action and adventure in their historical fiction'

'The reader is drawn into a world full of excitement, danger ... and possibilities'

'Everything you need in an historical military novel. Intrigue, deception, the horror of combat, revenge...'

'A ripping yarn, and a satisfyingly energetic romp'

'The research is, as always, impeccable'

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Mark I. Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Jack is back and the mad Gorilla King beckons
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2020
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The ninth Lark story and Jack is back from his trip across the Atlantic and for me much better for it.

Th last couple of stories were not, for me, the strongest of the series to date .( But then I have no particular interest in the American Civil War).

A lively start in the murky world of Victorian East End London, a little remembered campaign in Abyssinia, ( Thanks for that, I will certainly be reading more about the campaign!), and a lively sub plot.

Brutal, bloody and thoroughly enjoyable. Very much back to the cracking form of the earlier books.

Cant wait to see whee Larks wanderlust takes him next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Poor story line
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2021
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Story line too repetitive in descriptions and unimportant detail.
Books 1 - 7 much better, am unlikely to read any further editions
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DaveP
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2022
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Good story. Gripping
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Brown Bear
3.0 out of 5 stars What does Jack Lark stand for?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2022
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It’s got action, blood and gore. It’s entertainingly written. But I want to know what it’s all for? He’s miserable, maudlin, fatalistic, reckless, feckless and I don’t know what drives or motivates any of his actions. There needs to be more than military historical tourism or why bother investing in the series. Not as strong as the earlier books.
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kevin murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Lark 9 Explosive as ever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2020
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Another thrilling instalment into the life of Jack Lark, from the grimey streets of London to the continent of Africa, another well written adventure by Paul Fraser Collard, the plot , the atmosphere, the double crossing and finally a meeting with a Tyrant who is destined too meet his fate. Can't wait for the next adventure
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mike A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2021
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Good read with a different type of hero
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2022
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Great read as always
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M Forster
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2021
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Have enjoyed the whole series of jack larks exploits.
Very readable. Hard to put down.
Recommended
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DVSRomad
5.0 out of 5 stars Another well crafted story. An adventure to a get your blood pumping!
Reviewed in the United States on 11 February 2021
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I've read every Jack Lark book, including the short stories and Mr. Collard does not disappoint. The characters are believable, the action thrilling and the sense of "you are there" gets your blood going.😁👍
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Brian Culbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual dose ofoulp fiction
Reviewed in Canada on 28 September 2020
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The ninth book in the series does not disappoint. The action is more muted but the introduction of Watson as a side character revealed a human side to Jack that made him all the more realistic. As always not disappointed and left wanting more please.
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Christopher
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for the next book
Reviewed in Germany on 13 November 2021
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Hi like the Jack Lark stories. This book was fun to read too, towards the end the story got a little exaggerated.
For everyone who liked the first books, will like this one too.
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Mark P.
1.0 out of 5 stars excellent fast pace but……
Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2022
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The author should quit his city job and write full time. Unfortunately he develops awesome characters but they disappear. The Devil? Rose? Etc.. Money in Boston bank? Not a word. Every book left me hanging permanently. Very unsatisfactory for this reader. I will buy book 10 for adventure but I know it will end exactly the same. So much missing from storylines. All these storylines undeveloped or disappear. How did Babylon happen from Mexico? Also Big mistake in 1 case of Indian mutiny. Author associated Pork with Hindus and Beef with Muslims. Shame he
has aged Jack so quickly. He has a real talent just like Sharpe and Flashman please more!!! Let him meet previous characters!
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DKIT
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the same
Reviewed in the United States on 13 October 2020
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I love Jack Lark, but this adventure just didn't grab me at all. As one rater said, the beggining was classic Jack, but once he left England, Lark began to fade. I had trouble staying interested in the story and found myself skimming through the pages. The book was more of an historical account of the destruction of Magdala then a Jack Lark adventure. Oh well, Collard can't be perfect all the time.
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