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Incitement (Mesi & Larsen 1): Prize Winning Action Thriller "A chilling killer....an enigmatic heroine." Kindle Edition

by David Graham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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WINNER OF THE JOHN MURRAY SHOW / RTE GUIDE / KAZOO COMPETITION

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"I loved it, a page-turner, couldn't put it down, every page just led to the next ... I'm amazed it's a first book, it's like a 3rd or 4th from an established writer. He's also created an amazing character called Larsen ... the best character I've met in these books, quite chilling but brilliant. Mesi is an enigmatic heroine. It's a great book, if you like thrillers it's just terrific ..."
Ferdia MacAnna, producer, director, writer
Producer Custer's Last Stand Up (BAFTA 2001).
Author of The Last of the High Kings, adapted into a Hollywood movie starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Rea and Christina Ricci.

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A brutal conflict unleashed. Who stands to win? A bloody massacre at a Mexican heroin refinery; a Miami-bound freight ship hijacked for its cargo of illegal narcotics; the ruthless assassination of a Kosovar drug lord – a war has erupted between two drugs superpowers.
As DEA Agent Diane Mesi investigates she becomes convinced that the conflict is being orchestrated by an unknown third party. But she is marginalised by her colleagues and her judgement is challenged at every turn. Only if she can expose the truth will she be able to stop the violence and save her career.
Michael Larsen is an ex-soldier and hired mercenary who has been contracted to fuel the conflict at every opportunity until it destroys both sides. As he battles his own demons, he hopes that by directing the violence he will attain some measure of redemption.
But neither Mesi nor Larsen know the full extent of the forces at play or of what is truly at stake. As they each pursue their own resolution, the violence escalates and they become increasingly vulnerable to the dangers that stalk them.

Incitement won the John Murray Show / RTE Guide / Kazoo Competition from over 500 entries.

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WINNER THE JOHN MURRAY SHOW / RTE GUIDE / KAZOO COMPETITION

"I loved it, a page-turner, couldn't put it down ... I'm amazed it's a first book, it's like a 3rd or 4th from an established writer. He's also created an amazing character called Larsen ... the best character I've met in these books, quite chilling but brilliant. Mesi is an enigmatic heroine. It's a great book, if you like thrillers it's just terrific ..." Ferdia MacAnna, producer, director, writer Producer Custer's Last Stand Up (BAFTA winner 2001). Author of The Last of the High Kings, adapted into a Hollywood movie starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Rea and Christina Ricci.

"Great read ... straight in where the action starts...really exciting, really, really impressed... writing flows beautifully, hooks you right in from the very start of the story... it's all about pace, tension, foreshadowing, making sure it all comes together but he does a marvellous job, it's a great book". Vanessa O'Loughlin
Author and Founder at Writing.ie

"A smart and well-paced debut," Cara Magazine, Shelf Life.

"“David Graham’s award-winning debut thriller is an action-packed, globetrotting treat. And in Larsen, his Danish mercenary, he's created one of the year's best characters.” Crime Thriller Hound, http://www.crimethrillerhound.co.uk.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FSAKZ3E
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andromeda Publishing; 2nd edition (January 6, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3272 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 387 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,951,715 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,901 in Conspiracy Thrillers (Books)
- #4,816 in Conspiracy Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #5,449 in Crime Action Fiction (Kindle Store)

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For David Graham, the publication of his debut novel, Incitement, was like a lot of things in life, down to a little bit of luck. Driving to work one day, listening to The John Murray Show, one of Irish Radio's flagship programs on the national station, he heard the competition for debut novelists being announced. David had tried to get the book published a few years earlier and after a number of rejections, majorly overhauled the story but between running a small business, sitting an executive MBA and raising a family, he had never gotten around to re-submitting. Thinking 'why not' as the manuscript had just languished on his hard drive for more than two years, he entered and to his surprise won from over 300 entrants.

David has had a varied career as a barman, laborer, scaffolder, programmer, troubleshooter, designer and company director. He has worked throughout Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and travelled extensively internationally. David completed a BA in Management in his early 30's after originally finishing schooling at 17 and then went on to complete the MBA while running his own business.

He's also managed to do some fun things along the way, bungee jumping over Victoria Falls, hang-gliding over Rio de Janeiro and rock climbing in North Wales.

David has since completed his second novel, Waterfall.

He has a keen interest in history, economics and current affairs and lives with his wife and two young sons in Dublin.

David can be reached at davidgrahambooks@gmail.com

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Aaxor

Fantastic. Absolutely movie material.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019

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From the first paragraph until the last page, this book is really hard to put down. Even to go to the bathroom seems to take an eternity. Wondering what was going to happen in the next paragraph, the next page and the next chapter.

Read this book then recommend it to everyone you know. They will thank you.

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Kieran Hair

Debut Novelist Writes Like a Pro

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014

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The key to a successful thriller is the ability of the narrative to keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat, hesitant to put the book down as he or she becomes so mired in the text that waiting to finish it does not even feel like an option. In his debut novel, Incitement, David Graham demonstrates this skill with an aptitude not common amongst burgeoning writers.

At first glance, the mystery surrounding the narrative seems fairly straight-forward. Rival drug runners are being killed, and an investigation is underway to find out who is at the source. But the mystery actually becomes more complicated as things unravel, and protagonist Diane Mesi is a changed person by the end of the novel.

This character development of the protagonist is one of the best executed aspects of Graham’s book. There are many thrillers that get so wrapped up in resolving the plot, they forget to turn their characters into dynamic human beings. In these sorts of novels, the hero is nothing more than a device to move the pages forward. Luckily, Graham’s characters do not fall under this category. Both Mesi and supporting character Michael Larsen have their own unique motivations the go far beyond simply advancing the plot.

Many readers might find some parts a bit confusing, especially the last couple of pages. The writing would definitely be improved by a level of balance; at times, the writing is almost too smart to be reader-friendly. That said, Mesi’s character arc might give way to a potential sequel, so it is quite possible that Graham will continue to perfect this balance over time. In the meantime, he has delivered a riveting debut novel with a protagonist worthy of future adventures.

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Stephen F Foley

A Cracker of a Debut Novel

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014

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Thoroughly enjoyable novel from debut writer David Graham. The plot is quite complex which makes David's writing all the more exceptional. DEA, CIA, Colombian Drug-lords, East European connection, American Big Business, Dave has skilfully managed to condense quite a story into 340 pages with the pace really picking up over the last 100 pages or so.

Important tip while reading: Don't trust any of the characters....

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N.Hall

Action too slow paced.

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019

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Plot was too complicated and it took too long to develop to a conclusion. I lost interest pretty quickly.

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Juanita milam

Intelligently written and very interesting plot

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018

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As another reviewer also said, I do not usually read suspense novels. I heard about this while listening to a Book Festival in Miami on CSPAN. History and the secret workings of government are what usually really interest me. This book was almost like reading non-fiction. It seems to allude to some of what has gone on in the US drug war in Colombia (I refreshed my memory by reading a Wikipedia article). Not sure if the CIA an DEA really operate like this, but it was very stimulating reading! I loved the character of Larsen. The other characters, including Mesi, I thought were a little un-developed and not always believable. I thought Mesi turned out to be more violent than I would have expected from her character as it was portrayed (intelligent and with a PHD). Larsen, on the other hand, was pretty true to his portrayal from beginning to end.

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Excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013

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Incitement is a very enjoyable book. It's set against the background of the international drug trade and moves easily between the protagonists allied to the cartels and the DEA. The plot is well researched and has enough complexity to put it head and shoulders above your average thriller. All in all a very good read.

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013

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I found this a great, exciting read, full of twists and turns. The characters were complex and not the usual 'good' v 'evil'. If you want to read something more than the usual run of the mill thriller, this is the book for you.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019

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I say confused because someone has a he'll of mind. There was so much going on I had to read part 2 or 3 times. Still a good book

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H.Taylor

Hard to put down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2014

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This really is a book you can't put down. The author has created an awesome character in Larsen. Mesl is the heroine in this spine-chilling international thriller which has plenty of depth. David Graham provides plenty of background to the characters and the situations they find themselves in. They manage to get into many scrapes and throughout the entire book you are left wondering as more and more of the story lines develop and you just have to keep reading to find out the outcome.

David Graham has gradually introduced the different plots which eventually reach a climax and he has certainly done his research well. Diane Mesl, the heroine is an agent investigating drug cartels and finds her in the salubrious world of the South Americans/International drug dealers.

I can definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime thrillers and look forward to the sequels as they are released. This is an excellent book and what surprised me is that it was the authors first book.

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Engrossing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2017

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Once into the plot I needed to know its outcome. Good reading and unputdownable towards its conclusion. Enjoyed the characters.

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Not easy reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2018

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I'm sorry to write a negative review, but this one was not for me. I struggled on to read 58%, but gave up then, as so many meetings and discussions didn't make for interesting reading, and didn't help to give a clear picture of what was happening; it just seemed to be too many debates.

Alja Kramberger

A captivating read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2014

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Incitement is a very enjoyable and captivating read. It is a fast paced, suspense driven thriller with a very well developed and intricate story line which encompasses the South American/international drugs trade, federal narco-politics and two main characters, situated on either side of the law, who in their quest for justice seem in very isolated positions, indeed.

Although the book comes to life through its page turning plot and strong character development, it is its thematic depth which makes Incitement an exceptional book within its genre. Preconceptions of good and bad become increasingly blurred, so much so that drug barons and their cartels become deceptively ‘main stream corporate’ whilst governments, their employees and the media compromise their integrity in speculative wars on drugs and in the interest of self-preservation. The narrative is substantiated through a very well researched attention to explanatory detail and a use of language which makes Incitement a stand out debut novel.

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excellent thriller and hopefully the start of a series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2017

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I read David Graham's Waterfall first and had shyed away from this one despite it winning a debut award because drug cartels are not really a subject the normally interest me but I was wrong, at least in this case. This is a super exciting thriller with lots of depth, great protagonists and what to me seem like a very accurate and yet intimate description of a world most of us only read about in the papers. The way the plot was laid out kept me guessing till the very end. I can see this working as a brilliant big screen thriller and can see the opportunity for two main protagonists to develop further if developed into a series.

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