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Contest

By: Matthew Reilly
Narrated by: Sean Mangan
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 The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not. The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.©2000 Matthew Reilly. (P)2001 Bolinda Publishing Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary

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"Offers constant, nail-biting action." (Publishers Weekly)
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Lovely reread of the first book from Matthew. action from start to end. fabulous as always

great fast read

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Where does Contest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best, but that might be because I've read the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Contest?

The fight scenes between the main character and Belios

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Didn't have one that stood out

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

At the end when they are just sitting on the train. Filthy,tired and being completely ignored. No one knew what they had just been through.

Any additional comments?

This narrator is one of my favourites and he didn't let me down this time. If you're a fan of Matthew Reilly its a no brainer

Loved the book. Loved the audio book

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Brilliant story, an excellent debut that I've read many times. As always, excellently narrated by Sean Mangan

Excellent!

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ONE of my favourite books in general and one of my favourite Reilly books in particular. chock full of action and it doesn't matter how many times I read/hear it I'm still biting my nails in suspense at all the confrontation scenes.

WHY NO MOVIE YET!!!!

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loved it excellent fantastic thrilling fast atmosphere grappling fast action entertainmenting a ride from start to finish

Exciting

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Super fast paced adventure. Nobody writes like Reilly, it’s a thrill ride from start to finish

Never fails!

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I adore this book and have read it many times. Never fails to entertain and on the edge of your seat excitement. I chose to download this in Audible as I know the story well, and could listen while doing other things. Wrong! As always it swept me up and I had no choice but to give it my full attention room! …. Someone please make this into a film!

One of all time favourites!

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Love this book. Narrated wonderfully too. Well worth it. Can’t get better than Mr Reilly. Well
perhaps you can, but he’s still terribly good at fast paced action stories

Brilliant!!!

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This is the third book of Reilly's I've read, despite it being his first published. I love the way his stories always make you feel part of the action and adrenaline. My favourite author.

What a belting read!

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From the moment moment I listened I could not stop. the story was so gripping, a beautiful piece of storytelling.

brilliant

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