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Once a Crooked Man
Once a Crooked Man: A Novel | David McCallum
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A deliciously quirky crime novel from David McCallum, the beloved actor known for his portrayal of Illya Kuryakin on The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard on NCIS. Crime pays. And pays well. Sal, Max and Enzo Bruschetti have proved this over a lifetime of nefarious activity that they have kept hidden from law enforcement. Nowhere in any file, on any computer is there a record of anything illegal from which they have profited. But Max has a problem. His body is getting old and his doctor has told him to take it easy. Max has decided that the time has come for the family to retire. But when young actor Harry Murphy overhears the Bruschetti brothers planning changes to their organization, including the murder of a man in London who knows too much, the Bruschetti's plans begin to unravel. After Harry makes the well-intentioned if egregious mistake of trying to warn the Bruchetti's intended victim he finds himself alone in a foreign country, on the wrong side of the law, with a suitcase full of cash and a dangerous man on his trail. And while his good looks, charm and cheerful persistence may prove assets in the turbulent events that follow, none of Harry's past roles have prepared him for what happens next. A turns tense and funny, Once a Crooked Man is infused with the infectious charm that has made David McCallum one of television's longest running, most-beloved stars.
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Libby1 Yes, you have to have your banns read. I had mine done! 6y
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New word I learned Obstreperous means noisy and difficult to control

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#TBRtemptation post! (Yes, it's *the* David McCallum.) A tense and funny mystery thriller! The Bruschetti boys decide to get out of the crime biz, they're getting old. Young actor Harry Murphy overheard their plans, & Harry lets their last target know he's the target. The boys find out & now Murphy's on his own in a foreign country with only his charm & cash to aid his escape from becoming mince meat. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Crinoline_Laphroaig Loved listening to Ducky read a story. 8y
Suet624 David used to wander around the Burton Snowboard headquarters where I worked. He was a brother-in-law to either Jake or Donna- I can't remember which one. I had a huge crush on him when I was 7 years old. 😀 (edited) 8y
MrBook @missnavigation 😁👍🏻👍🏻!! @Suet624 Cool 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!! 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 👏🏻 8y
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Bookdodger

Ok. I still love David McCallum BUT he should not be reading this. Each sentence is read with the same tone and inflection. Think I will switch back to print😔

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Bookdodger

Just because I have loved him since I was seven!

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LIBRARY HAUL!!!

Texasblues Jane Steele! 8y
MeganMarieWrites @Texasblues I've heard great things about it! Can't wait to get started!! 8y
Texasblues It was a fun read. 8y
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A enjoyable read from "Ducky." Drags at times, but a good thriller.