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    I Can See You
    The Long Reach
    Going Underground
    Audiobook series3 titles

    Jonathan Roper Series

    Written by Michael Leese

    Narrated by Michael Healy

    3.5/5

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    About this series

    No one would be crazy enough to detonate a nuclear device in London. Would they? We live in a dangerous world where people will do anything for money.

    Scotland Yard's most unique investigator, Jonathan Roper, is called in amid fears that Russian agents are behind a plot to explode a dirty bomb in the UK capital.
    Together with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley, he is briefed on the nightmare scenario by MI5. Everyone from the Prime Minister down is hoping he can repeat the extraordinary work which saw him take down a gang of mercenaries and a serial killer with a grudge.

    Because of his condition, and his single-minded determination, he has developed a range of skills that make him a great detective. So far it has set him apart from the people he has brought to justice. But this time he and Hooley are up against a formidable conspiracy that can be traced back to the worst days of the Cold War.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJan 1, 1990
    I Can See You
    The Long Reach
    Going Underground

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      Going Underground
      Going Underground

      Going Underground

      Michael Leese
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      A spate of murders, deranged scientists and heavily armed mercenaries-little wonder there's a state of panic at Scotland Yard. Chief Inspector Brian Hooley has a plan, and it won't make him popular. He wants to bring back autistic detective Jonathan Roper. Currently suspended on misconduct charges, his condition, coupled with a relentless work-ethic, makes Roper a unique investigator with observational skills that allow him to see what others miss. But he is also a complex man who doesn't get social boundaries and plenty of his colleagues just don't like him. Hooley doesn't care about that. He knows Roper is the one to make a difference. What follows is a roller coaster ride with the veteran cop about to find out what it's like to be the subject of Roper's unflinching gaze as his personal habits face intense scrutiny. This special relationship is warmly observed and provides a comic contrast to a darkly compelling story where the pair is pushed to the limit.

      A spate of murders, deranged scientists and heavily armed mercenaries-little wonder there's a state of panic at Scotland Yard. Chief Inspector Brian Hooley has a plan, and it won't make him popular. He wants to bring back autistic detective Jonathan Roper. Currently suspended on misconduct charges, his condition, coupled with a relentless work-ethic, makes Roper a unique investigator with observational skills that allow him to see what others miss. But he is also a complex man who doesn't get social boundaries and plenty of his colleagues just don't like him. Hooley doesn't care about that. He knows Roper is the one to make a difference. What follows is a roller coaster ride with the veteran cop about to find out what it's like to be the subject of Roper's unflinching gaze as his personal habits face intense scrutiny. This special relationship is warmly observed and provides a comic contrast to a darkly compelling story where the pair is pushed to the limit.

    • 2

      I Can See You
      I Can See You

      I Can See You

      Michael Leese
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      It was an idea that was full of hope. But it turned into a nightmare. And now a serial killer wants to test himself against one of Scotland Yard's most unique investigators. Jonathan Roper is a key player in the elite Special Investigations Unit. His autism, and a relentless drive, have given him an extraordinary range of skills which make him a formidable detective. His reputation has grown to the point where he has been invited to join the digital fight against terror-but that's not working out as it means losing contact with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley. The pair formed a powerful bond while bringing down a gang of ruthless mercenaries running riot in London. Now events are throwing them back together and soon they realize that this new investigation is completely personal. The enemy has them in his sights and wants to kill. Despite the very real tensions Roper can't resist once again turning his critical eye on the long suffering Hooley. Seldom has one man come under so much pressure for his lifestyle choices. Roper and Hooley's special relationship provides a stream of genuine humor at the heart of what is a dark, psychological thriller.

      It was an idea that was full of hope. But it turned into a nightmare. And now a serial killer wants to test himself against one of Scotland Yard's most unique investigators. Jonathan Roper is a key player in the elite Special Investigations Unit. His autism, and a relentless drive, have given him an extraordinary range of skills which make him a formidable detective. His reputation has grown to the point where he has been invited to join the digital fight against terror-but that's not working out as it means losing contact with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley. The pair formed a powerful bond while bringing down a gang of ruthless mercenaries running riot in London. Now events are throwing them back together and soon they realize that this new investigation is completely personal. The enemy has them in his sights and wants to kill. Despite the very real tensions Roper can't resist once again turning his critical eye on the long suffering Hooley. Seldom has one man come under so much pressure for his lifestyle choices. Roper and Hooley's special relationship provides a stream of genuine humor at the heart of what is a dark, psychological thriller.

    • 3

      The Long Reach
      The Long Reach

      The Long Reach

      Michael Leese
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      No one would be crazy enough to detonate a nuclear device in London. Would they? We live in a dangerous world where people will do anything for money. Scotland Yard's most unique investigator, Jonathan Roper, is called in amid fears that Russian agents are behind a plot to explode a dirty bomb in the UK capital. Together with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley, he is briefed on the nightmare scenario by MI5. Everyone from the Prime Minister down is hoping he can repeat the extraordinary work which saw him take down a gang of mercenaries and a serial killer with a grudge. Because of his condition, and his single-minded determination, he has developed a range of skills that make him a great detective. So far it has set him apart from the people he has brought to justice. But this time he and Hooley are up against a formidable conspiracy that can be traced back to the worst days of the Cold War.

      No one would be crazy enough to detonate a nuclear device in London. Would they? We live in a dangerous world where people will do anything for money. Scotland Yard's most unique investigator, Jonathan Roper, is called in amid fears that Russian agents are behind a plot to explode a dirty bomb in the UK capital. Together with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley, he is briefed on the nightmare scenario by MI5. Everyone from the Prime Minister down is hoping he can repeat the extraordinary work which saw him take down a gang of mercenaries and a serial killer with a grudge. Because of his condition, and his single-minded determination, he has developed a range of skills that make him a great detective. So far it has set him apart from the people he has brought to justice. But this time he and Hooley are up against a formidable conspiracy that can be traced back to the worst days of the Cold War.

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