The Long Close Call

The Long Close Call by J. Wallis Martin is a gripping narrative published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2000. This edition spans 362 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Flying Squad officer Robbie MacLaughlan, whose life unravels after he fatally shoots a robber during a bank raid. As the family of the deceased learns his identity, they resort to kidnapping his young son, forcing MacLaughlan into a desperate situation.
Readers will find a blend of adventure and thriller elements as MacLaughlan navigates the chaos surrounding him. With only two allies—an aging cop who raised him and a violent biological father who abandoned him—he faces a complex web of crime and mystery. This edition offers an engaging exploration of personal and professional turmoil, set against a backdrop of high-stakes conflict.
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La quatrième de couverture indique : “When Flying Squad officer Robbie MacLaughlan shoots and kills a robber during a bank raid, his private and professional life fall apart. When the family of the dead man learn MaxLaughlan’s identity, they abduct his young son and use him as a lure. There are only two people McLaughlan can turn to. One is the ageing cop who raised him. The other is a violent biological father who rejected and deserted hil a life-sentence ago.”
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