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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 Mystery Exciting Suspense Scary

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"Offers constant, nail-biting action." (Publishers Weekly)

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Roller coaster indeed

Loved it just for the quick moving story, just a fun story. Thank you for this

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Best writer I’ve read

Keeps you going from the start to the finish. It’s unbeatable a fantastic book thank you

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At first I once thought the book had started and I started listening to the story I thought this book sounded ridiculous, so I persevered with it. After a while I started understanding the punch line of the Story, then I became intrigued with the story. I was so use to Matthew Reilly’s other Story books I thought it was going to intense like they were for the likes of Ice Station, Scarecrow, Temple etc... But it’s nothing like those story once I listened to the whole story. In the end it turned out to be a good Story line, Thanks Matthew Reilly for yet another great Audio Book. I’m still waiting for the next Jack West Jnr Audiobook Novel to be released as I have read all of the Jack West Series and all the Shane Schofield aka the “ Scarecrow “, I’m hoping there would be more of the Scarecrow to come as well as Jack West Jnr novel. Sean Mangan tells these stories with great pride, he is very well suited for telling these great stories of Matthew’s.

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A winner read

Loved listening to this book. I was on the edge of my bed/seat. xox oxo

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Fantastic

As usual with Matthew Reilly action packed and constantly on the move never a dull moment

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Brilliant and Exciting

Enjoyed it very much. Not what i was expecting, but loved it. Another Matthew Reilly book i didn't want to put down. Fascinating and unexpected, it kept me on the edge of my seat.

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loved it

great book very fast paced and exciting. i dont know why non if M R books have never been made into movies

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Recommend! Alien, Predator and Jurassic Park in 1

Ive been a fan of Matthew Reilly ever since 7 Ancient Wonders and I have read all his works to date. For Contest, some parts are a bit slow and overexplained, I know it was his first book. It can be a struggle waiting for a character to realise something obvious and situation or computer generated lists that work well in a book are torture in audiobook form. It is however still a typical matthew reilly book with the action taking place in a rapid non stop way, this pace is the reason I love these books and struggle to put them down.

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Must listen!

Such a great book packed with tense moments, and lots of action.

the narration was well performed as well.

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Exciting

For a first book, I’m amazed. What an author, can’t wait for the next ones.

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