The Constantine Legacy - Softcover

Towning, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977205495 ISBN 13: 9780977205493

Publisher: Raider Pub Intl, 2006

Synopsis

A British Government cabinet minister in London, who is being blackmailed: The blackmailer with a grudge against him, in Dorset: An American drug trafficker, on Dorset's exclusive Sandbanks Peninsular: A multi-millionaire businessman, inextricably interwoven with them both, who was once a KGB spy, and is now the keeper of the Constantine List. Jake Dillon is the capricious, gritty, former Army Intelligence officer. Sent by his masters in London to the Dorset coast. His team are told that he's there, to investigate the mysterious sinking of the cabinet minister's luxury power cruiser, the Gin Fizz. And to retrieve valuable and potentially incriminating items from the safe on board. But, within days of Dillon arriving, a sinister succession of events takes place. This curious tale of; scuba-diving, blackmail, murder, and greed, moves effortlessly around the European chessboard. Reaching out to the Highlands of Scotland, the Balearic Island of Mallorca, and the mysterious city of Marrakech.

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About the Author

Author Andrew Towning's writing talents bear more than an uncanny resemblance to the characteristics of the area in which he lives! Thrilling, gripping and exciting assets that include; the treacherous coastline, the unpredictable weather conditions, the dramatic tides and stunning beaches! His style can also be compared to Dorset's infamous Sandbanks peninsula where so much of the action in his Jake Dillon series of thrillers is set: rich, intriguing and inspirational. Andrew has written four Jake Dillon novels. After over 200 rejections Andrew sealed a New York publisher in 2006. His novels now are widely available through Amazon and Waterstones on line and fans of the Dillon series eagerly await a publish date for the next Jake Dillon thriller! Andrew says of writing: “I had aspired to write just one novel for many years but as I’m a business owner, husband and a father of two, time was limited to say the least! I spent two years researching and writing my first novel The Constantine Legacy and another 18 months sourcing a publisher! “I have had four novels published (Dead Men Don't Bite, Shroud of Concealment and the Chimera Code complete the series to date) – I now have met my original contractual agreement – and now I have exciting plans for the next phase of my hero character, former Army Intelligence Officer, Jake Dillon’s thrilling and unpredictable career!” Andrew says of the successes his novels: “The books see Jake travel internationally, with a constant theme through his links to Dorset, and to a lesser extent the Channel Islands. Those visiting and living in the area will recognise some of the more remarkable landmarks and countryside which I know bring my books even more to life!” The mere existence of Jake Dillon is thrilling, his lack of respect for the ‘establishment’, bare fisted determination and underlying integrity in the face of adversity make for a gripping series of novels – if you’ve enjoyed Le Carré, Brown or MacNab – put Towning on your read list, his work is a cunning concoction of all three! Asked if he has subconsciously morphed any of his own characteristics through his pen to Dillon, Andrew modestly suggests that one asks his wife – however if his looks are to go by we bet they have more in common that he dares to let on! The Constantine Legacy, Dead Men Don't Bite, Shroud of Concealment and The Chimera Code are published by Andrew and are widely available on line. www.andrewtowning.co.uk

Edition details

• Publisher: Raider Pub Intl
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0977205495
• ISBN 13: 9780977205493
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 275