The GOT Book Club

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Supremacy's Shadow - T.E. Bakutis



Blub
For Hayden Cross, a military investigator in the far future, whether his wife faked her death is the question that is probably going to get him killed. Having lost the only job that kept him sane, he has few resources and fewer leads. Oh, and a sadistic crime lord really wants to kill him.
As he fights through an underworld of fanatical rebels, callous bounty hunters, and corrupt cops, each step takes him closer to the truth about his wife’s fate and the oppressive government he once loyally served. On the way he may even liberate a planet and stop a war ... but only if he betrays everyone he loves.


Gets good reviews on Amazon and Goodreads so I thought it was worth a punt, especially as it is a free one.
On the plus side, I finished it (given that I have a very large pile of 'not worth wasting any more of my time' books) it did well in that regard.
On the negative side, I would say that it is average if not a tad boring, and if you gave me the title and author in 6 months and asked me about the book I am fairly certain I would struggle to remember it and not be able to describe the story.
The writing isn't bad, but I cannot say it grabbed me in the way other books do. The author tries to be clever with the usual 'didn't see that coming' twist as a lot of authors do, tbh I didn't see the swerve ball, but I wasn't that bothered that I did not figure it out.
Yeah, the best description is average. There literally isn't anything else I can say about it.


Reviews
1. When Harry Bosch meets the Galactic Empire you get Ceto and its rebellion. Fun story of political intrigue and treachery. Hayden is idealistic and loyal. His trials test him to the limit. But who is Leia in this mix up? Read this well written and fast moving story, if you like mayhem and mystery in a sci-fi setting you will enjoy it.
2. A great sci fi action mystery with compelling characters. This book is one to add to your read it list. We have love,action and mystery in a brand new universe. Book one starts of like a police action drama mixed with sci fi. If you love both like I do you will love this
3. The book was well written and I enjoyed the way it protraded the future as men expanded into the universe. It was a different way to look at what the outcome could be like for you out there. It was a different and was interesting concept of the way universe and men would have adjusted to the future.
4. T.E Bakutis delivers a violently graphic, snarky, and gloriously imaginative tale. Like throwing Locke Lamora into Cyberpunk 2077, Supremacy’s Shadow is grim snark mayhem. Supremacy's Shadow by T.E. BakutisHayden Cross has mourned his wife’s tragic death for the last thirteen years. His misuse of pills finally resulted in him losing his job as a military investigator. That is when a former ally resurfaces, promising to deliver a message from his late wife for a price. His marriage was the happiest he’d ever been, but if this message is real, something within the life they had built was a lie. To hear his wife’s voice again, all he must do is confront the most sadistic crime boss on the planet, Ceto.


Price
free on kindle unlimited, paperback £13

It's free so at that price, it's worth your time, don't believe all the high-scoring reviews though.
Book one in a series, book two would need to get off to a flyer to keep me interested.

 

[random]

Terminal Rage - A.M. Khalifa




Blurb
In this critically acclaimed and bestselling international thriller, FBI hostage-negotiator Alexander Blackwell is dragged out of a dishonorable retirement to negotiate with a terrorist leader who has taken hostages in a Manhattan skyscraper. In a world where the truth has become B-roll, exposing the true identity of his enigmatic adversary is the only thing Blackwell can do to prevent death and destruction of unprecedented proportions. But how do you unravel the identity of a man who does not exist? A frenetic pace, a hair-raising plot that hops around the globe, hard-hitting character beats, crisp prose, dexterous timing, the mother of all twists, and hands down one of the most interesting villains this side of Keyser Söze from The Usual Suspects make Terminal Rage a modern-day cult classic that defiantly redefines its genre.


The story looked interesting and the reviews spoke well of it. This is a very good book indeed, I suspect that if a movie option hasn't already been taken up then one will forthcoming in the not too distant future.
I have two complaints, there are flashbacks every few chapters, they are needed for the story, but I am just not a fan of them, so I would recommend paying careful attention to the dates listed at the beginning of each chapter so you understand the chronology of what you are reading. The second thing that bugged me was why that specific negotiator was chosen, admittedly after about 2 hours of finishing the book it dawned on me why it was him*, that did enlighten me as to why it ended like it did (one reviewer said it was 'flat' and to a degree, I agree with that statement). However, despite those two things, which may just be personal to me, I would recommend you give this one a go. A good story with an interesting backdrop. No complaints about the writing style, it gets a little slow at about the 60% mark but picks up nicely from 75% onwards where a lot of threads come together.


Reviews
1. I pick one book to read during my 1 week summer vacation. Good Reads recommended Terminal Rage as I was looking for a substitute for Mitch Rapp books. Good Reads was wrong. Terminal Rage Is not like any Mitch Rapp I've ever read (and I have read them all). No, this book is 100 times deeper, 100 times more complex and intricate and put every spy/terrorist thriller I have ever read to shame. It was that good. Unfortunately for me, I finished the book way too fast and will have to find another to read for the next 5 days.
2. Initially, I wasn’t looking forward to reading this, I don’t know why, but I absolutely loved it. There are so many twists that it’s hard to give an honest review without throwing spoilers in, which I have no intention of doing. The story jumps all over the globe, but wherever Khalifa takes us we’re straight into the action. This is a book that holds your attention and I thoroughly recommend it because the reader won’t second guess how this story pans out
3. A compelling action/adventure black ops/terrorist novel with a great deal of tension even in the sections with less action. Complex plot, interesting storyline and compelling characters. I did find the various points of view a little disconcerting at times and the last portion of the book was a bit of an anti-climax, although it wrapped up loose ends very nicely. Found this one difficult to put down and will be keeping it as a re-read. Will definitely give other books by this author a close look
4. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Terminal Rage because the whole plot was so different from the norm in a crowded market. It was a pleasure to read and was both entertaining and refreshing. I liked how the mystery of the hostage-taker developed and how mistakes within the intelligence community can so easily be made. Terrorists are not petty criminals doing things on the spur of the moment but plan their actions with great skill over a number of years. The skill of A. M. Khalifa deserves a vote of the top score of 5 stars from me as his novel was such a brilliant read.


Price
Free on Kindle Unlimited, £6 for ebook, £18 paperback

For sure, give this a go if you are on KI, I would even say its probably worth the £6 as a standalone ebook purchase as well


*If you can't figure out why it was that specific negotiator after reading the book, drop me a pm and I will give my thoughts

 

[random]

The Short Drop - Matthew FitzSimmons





Blurb
A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational missing-person case in the nation’s history. Still unsolved, the mystery remains a national obsession.
For legendary hacker and marine Gibson Vaughn, the case is personal—Suzanne Lombard had been like a sister to him. On the tenth anniversary of her disappearance, the former head of Benjamin Lombard’s security asks for Gibson’s help in a covert investigation of the case, with new evidence in hand.



Only 3% bad reviews on Amazon, avg score 4.17 on Goodreads, so belting scores and the story looked interesting so it seemed like it was worth a go.
For a first book, it's a decent effort, however, the first half of the book dragged somewhat, and at a couple of points I nearly binned it off. Between 50% & 90% into the book the action took off, but a little too much action in some places in my opinion. Escaping too many life or death situations starts to stretch the believability in a story. I thought the conclusion of the book was horrifically weak. But saying that it is a free book and I finished it, so maybe I am being a bit harsh considering the number of books that I jettison without finishing.
A lot of authors write without knowing where the story will take them, I would put money on the fact that this author had the story already thought out and fleshed the book around the plot as opposed to making it up as he went along. Things just did not seem at all spontaneous when reading it.


Reviews
1.To say I was blown away by this book would be an understatement. To say I was in awe that it was a debut would also be an understatement. The plot was complicated yet easily followed. The characters were deep and I felt an instant connection with them. The twists and turns were flawless and got me with every one. There are quite a bit of names introduced in the first few chapters, but once you can make it through that you are in for the ride of your life. This book had constant action and suspense. I'm not usually one for political thrillers but this book was so addicting I might have to reconsider. Don't even think about it, just read this book. You won't be disappointed in the least. I am craving the next in the series
2. This is Matthew FitzSimmons DEBUT novel, and that statement alone is hard to believe, because the standard he's set is so high. Well, it means we're in for a treat in the future that's for sure.
This is a political thriller, that takes you on a high octane ride that will leave you breathless.
It's full of twists and turns - the suspense was all enveloping, and the plot was brilliant. I swear I was hyperventilating at times! Just read it for yourself, you won't regret it.
3. The Short Drop by Matthew FitzSimmons has to be one of the best debut mystery/thrillers I have read in a very long time. Great suspense, a rapid pace and bad people who will send chills up your spine. I found it very difficult to put this story down to go to work!
4. THE SHORT DROP by Matthew FitzSimmons is one of the best Debut Crime Thriller of 2015 that I have read. He has produced an amazing piece of crime fiction. ‘The Short Drop’ is an addictive thriller, rich with political intrigue and mystery. I have to say that I am not normally drawn to political thrillers, but given the praise this book was receiving, I decided to leave my comfort zone of reading mystery suspense crime psychological thrillers, and branch out a bit. Boy was I glad I took that chance, because I would have missed out on reading one of the best crime fiction novels that I have ever read.


Overwhelming reviews that don't gel with my opinion, maybe my standards are a lot higher. Or the cynic in me thinks that maybe they are relatives of the author ? The sheer number of high-scoring reviews probably leans towards the former. If you get this let us know what you think, is it as good as folks say or is it overrated ?


Price
Free on Kindle Unlimited, £1 for ebook, £5 for paperback.

Worth the quid for something to pass the time, you may enjoy it more than I did. I will give book 2 in the series a go, considering this was a free one it had enough decent bits to see if the author improves his storytelling.

 

[Ray Purchase]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

 

[random]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch was the one I thought of straight away when I read your post.

 

[random]

Poisonfeather - Matthew FitzSimmons

(For some reason the forum software does not like the cover image)

Blurb
When jailed billionaire Charles Merrick hints publicly that he has stashed a fortune in an offshore cache, a school of sharks converges upon his release from federal prison. Among his swindled victims is Judge Hammond Birk, the man who saved Gibson Vaughn’s life when he was a troubled teenager. Now Gibson intends to repay that debt by recovering Merrick’s victims’ money. But Gibson isn’t the only one on the trail of the hidden money.
The promise of billions has drawn a horde of ruthless treasure hunters, including an edgy ex-con, a female bartender with a mysterious history, a Chinese spy with a passion for fly-fishing, and a veritable army of hardened mercenaries. To stay ahead of the sharks and win justice for his mentor, Gibson will need all his formidable skills. But at the end of the road, he’ll still have to face “Poisonfeather”—a geopolitical secret that just might get Gibson killed…or worse.


So yesterday I reviewed The Short Drop, You may find some of my reviews a little harsh, but if I do say that I have finished a book then it's probably worth you reading it. So The Short Drop had just enough for me to see how the author does with this, his second attempt, I must say that the story moved a lot faster than in the previous one. Again there are a couple of issues, there are characters that seem to be main(ish) characters in the story then for some reason they are mentioned in passing but you have no idea what's going on with them. There are other characters that appear from nowhere and integrate themselves quite quickly into the narrative (for a while). The latter half of the book contains a large amount of violence that lasts quite a while in the story arc. It's done to generate suspense, but as usual, it just makes the main character into some sort of incredibly lucky chap given the scrapes he escapes from. And of course, the coincidences that aren't realistic happen occasionally throughout the book. Not forgetting to mention a body count that climbs faster than a lift in a 5 star hotel.
That said, I thought the ending was excellent and probably one of the most original I have read in quite a while. Although it will force you to get the next book in the series.


Reviews
1. It is a mark of a well-told tale that the plot holes and beyond belief coincidences do not interfere with the flow of the tale or the need to keep reading. Very good characters, almost too many, but all in their own way adding to the plot. There are so many people chasing the soon-to-be-released swindler that the Gibson character does not emerge as the lead until well into the book. There is hacking, detecting, a bit of violence, mystery CIA involvement, Chinese spies, Black gangstas, Drug cartel gangsters, and some suspense all moving along at a good clip. When I finished the book it felt 5 stars, but thinking about what to say in the review made me conscious of the plot shortcomings
2. This, the 2nd book in the Gibson Vaughan series, started well with a modicum of excitement, then on the build-up to the 'finale' dipped into the unbelievable. Charles Merrick, a whizz on the stock market, is at the end of an 8-year prison term, having lost millions of dollars from investors. During his prison term, he has continued to invest money via a third party. He also has contact with an individual-Poisonfeather'- who is responsible for leaking information from the Chinese politburo to the USA. This is where the plot gets a little complicated.
Vaughan is employed by the nephew of the judge (Birks) who helped Vaughan when he was in court for hacking. His role is to find out where Merrick has stashed the invested money, which has not been discovered. Birks and his close family have also lost money and rendered themselves in dire financial straits.
There are far too many groups of people who are on the trail of Merrick- Gibson Vaughan, the CIA, Merrick's daughter, the Chinese, Truck, et all, and this factor confuses matters greatly.
3. Once again, Gibson gets himself involved in a dangerous situation, and there are plenty of bodies to prove it. A rich swindler is about to get out of prison. Lots of interested parties are waiting for him for very different reasons. Characterization is excellent, and dialogue riddled with wit and sarcasm makes the characters come alive. I adored Swonger! The storyline is interesting and the pacing was steady, but I didn't feel as much tension and anxiety as in the first book. There were some twists and turns involved, and then it was like hitting a brick wall. That was not cool. That abrupt ending was totally unexpected and not cool. Major major cliffhangers there and not cool.
4. Not in the same league as the first book. Got bored with it but stuck it out to the end just in case it improved. The beginning didn't catch my attention and I felt the whole story was far-fetched and incredible.


Price
Free on Kindle Unlimited, £1 for the ebook, £5 for paperback.

You would need to read the first book in the series for this to make any sense. For £1 it's worth the read providing you can suspend belief for a good 50% of the book. The way the book ends makes it worth the time you invested in reading it. Very clever.

 

[summerisle]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

I like the older sci-fi stories : Richard Matheson, many of his novels have been adapted for film ; H G Wells wrote a ton of excellent short stories ; If you want something a bit more weighty I'd give Olaf Stapledon a go, a bit metaphysical but worth reading.

SFE: Stapledon, Olaf

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.

www.sf-encyclopedia.com

John Wyndham, famous for The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, also wrote some other excellent novels/short stories.

 

[LostLegend]

I've been meaning to get around to these for ages having played the games/watched the TV series.

I ended up getting the audio book version as I needed something new for the work commute and a friend recommended the audio version as he said it was very well narrated. He was right!

 

[Black Belt Jones]

Mentioned Malcolm Lowry a while back - son of New Brighton. Read most of Under the Volcano on holiday and just finished the last couple of chapters. Fair to say they don't write them like this any more - the last great modernist novel. Massive capital L literature but also very sad and human - semi-autobiographical about a man drinking himself to death and just paralysed by inaction, even when the love of his life is imploring him to stop and make a fresh start with her.

Don't make time much these days for the heavy books but it's good to pick one up now and again - last chapter of this one was the real [Poor language removed]. Mesmerising prose.

Just got Steve Erikson's latest one to read - The God is not willing. Apparently the trilogy he started after Malazan absolutely bombed (?), perhaps he tried a different style and people didn't like it. He's back to his black fantasy roots with this one by all accounts and reviews were very strong (it was released earlier this year).

 

[random]

Blood Line - Paul Heatley



Blurb
Tom Rollins has gone AWOL from his CIA black-ops unit and is living off-grid when he hears that the woman he loves, Alejandra, has been murdered by a person or persons unknown.
Rollins is determined to punish her killers and sets out on his own personal search and destroy mission. Applying pressure as only he knows how, he quickly discovers who was behind the killing – a vicious gang of hardened criminals.
Using his dizzying array of lethal skills, Rollins begins to take out the leaders of the gang, one by one. But then he discovers that Alejandra’s murder was part of a larger conspiracy, one that threatens death and destruction on a horrifying scale.
The conspirators are clever and ruthless. They’ve thought of everything, covered every angle. Except one - Tom Rollins.



So after my last review (PoisonFeather) I needed to read book #3 in that series to find out what happened. Book three finished and that's more than enough of that series.
But still in the mood for a thriller so I took a punt on this one. It was surprisingly good, the story moves along at a decent pace, in fact, I am struggling to think of anything the author did wrong. You can tell in the writing he is a seasoned author. In saying that, this isn't going to win any major book awards, the tale of one man waging his own personal war has been done by a lot of writers, some stories a lot better and more original than this one. As I said, cannot really fault it, although there is a lot of violence in it and revenge is the main theme of the book, the story is quite engaging in how things are told. The hero does not get into a lot of scrapes where he overcomes insurmountable odds without a scratch, more that he plans every attack and makes sure he has the advantage. All in all a very good read.


Reviews
1. Blood Line is superbly written. The story certainly starts with a bang and then some. The author has certainly created an attention-grabbing opening sequence and then he draws you into the story. Reading ‘Blood Line’ was like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. Just when you thought that you could catch your breath, gather your thoughts, and reclaim your stomach then off the action would go again. I found ‘Blood Line’ to be a gripping read, which held my attention throughout and which kept me on the edge of my seat.
2. This book won't be for everyone due to the violence but I was hooked. It's hard to know how I feel about Tom Rollins. Suffice to say, I'd want him in my corner! The style of writing did take some getting used to. Felt quite quirky and initially, I thought I might find it hard to adjust to it, but actually, it seemed to add to the fast-moving pace of the story. The story felt very American so I was surprised to realize that the author is English. It had a very authentic feel to it.
3. My thoughts about Paul Heatley's brilliant breathtaking suspense explosive action thriller, Blood Line was an extraordinary nail-biting brilliant thriller, that packs a punch. Author Paul Heatley's breathtaking writing style makes Blood Line worth reading for, which is incredible. The fast tension the author brings out with the plot and characters is spectacular.
4. My only fault with the book in my opinion was that the ending seemed to be a bit rushed. After all of the build-up of the story, including the various threads that weaved in and out of the plot, they seemed to be resolved far too quickly, including the final battle. The language and prose prior to this was great, with some gritty actions that don't dwell and become gratuitous.
Overall I enjoyed the flow of the story and look forward to reading future novels by the author.



Price
Free on Kindle Unlimited, £2 ebook, £10 paperback

Definately worth your time getting the KU/ebook, a tenner a little steep unless you like the jack reacher/mitch rabb type of tales

I will be reading #2 in the series as this was a decent book to read

 

[stony]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

The Stars my Destination. It's an absolute classic. Quite an old book but a brilliant read nonetheless. You could sum it up by saying it's basically The Count of Monte Cristo in space.

 

[Gwladysstreetlad]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

This is definitely worth a read.

 

[Martin Alvito]

Can anyone recommend a recent decent 'stand alone' paperback Sci Fi novel?

They all seem to be 16 book sagas.

You don't have to read the whole saga.

Neuromancer, by William Gibson is debatably the best book in the English language. The sequel, Count Zero and his standalone Pattern Recognition are definitely worth.

Clarke has a ton of good one-offs. The City and the Stars, Childhood's End, 2001, Rendezvous With Rama...you should read these.

Heinlein has Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. There are others, but start there.

Bradbury has Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles. Absolute landmarks.

Asimov has Foundation and the Robot novels, for which you should put aside your anti-series prejudice. His best one-off is The Gods Themselves. He has many others, like The End of Eternity, which are worth your time.

Adams has the Hitchhiker's series, ditto, and the first Dirk Gently book.

There are many, many others, but that is where to start.

 

[degsy]

Poisonfeather - Matthew FitzSimmons

(For some reason the forum software does not like the cover image)

Blurb
When jailed billionaire Charles Merrick hints publicly that he has stashed a fortune in an offshore cache, a school of sharks converges upon his release from federal prison. Among his swindled victims is Judge Hammond Birk, the man who saved Gibson Vaughn’s life when he was a troubled teenager. Now Gibson intends to repay that debt by recovering Merrick’s victims’ money. But Gibson isn’t the only one on the trail of the hidden money.
The promise of billions has drawn a horde of ruthless treasure hunters, including an edgy ex-con, a female bartender with a mysterious history, a Chinese spy with a passion for fly-fishing, and a veritable army of hardened mercenaries. To stay ahead of the sharks and win justice for his mentor, Gibson will need all his formidable skills. But at the end of the road, he’ll still have to face “Poisonfeather”—a geopolitical secret that just might get Gibson killed…or worse.


So yesterday I reviewed The Short Drop, You may find some of my reviews a little harsh, but if I do say that I have finished a book then it's probably worth you reading it. So The Short Drop had just enough for me to see how the author does with this, his second attempt, I must say that the story moved a lot faster than in the previous one. Again there are a couple of issues, there are characters that seem to be main(ish) characters in the story then for some reason they are mentioned in passing but you have no idea what's going on with them. There are other characters that appear from nowhere and integrate themselves quite quickly into the narrative (for a while). The latter half of the book contains a large amount of violence that lasts quite a while in the story arc. It's done to generate suspense, but as usual, it just makes the main character into some sort of incredibly lucky chap given the scrapes he escapes from. And of course, the coincidences that aren't realistic happen occasionally throughout the book. Not forgetting to mention a body count that climbs faster than a lift in a 5 star hotel.
That said, I thought the ending was excellent and probably one of the most original I have read in quite a while. Although it will force you to get the next book in the series.


Reviews
1. It is a mark of a well-told tale that the plot holes and beyond belief coincidences do not interfere with the flow of the tale or the need to keep reading. Very good characters, almost too many, but all in their own way adding to the plot. There are so many people chasing the soon-to-be-released swindler that the Gibson character does not emerge as the lead until well into the book. There is hacking, detecting, a bit of violence, mystery CIA involvement, Chinese spies, Black gangstas, Drug cartel gangsters, and some suspense all moving along at a good clip. When I finished the book it felt 5 stars, but thinking about what to say in the review made me conscious of the plot shortcomings
2. This, the 2nd book in the Gibson Vaughan series, started well with a modicum of excitement, then on the build-up to the 'finale' dipped into the unbelievable. Charles Merrick, a whizz on the stock market, is at the end of an 8-year prison term, having lost millions of dollars from investors. During his prison term, he has continued to invest money via a third party. He also has contact with an individual-Poisonfeather'- who is responsible for leaking information from the Chinese politburo to the USA. This is where the plot gets a little complicated.
Vaughan is employed by the nephew of the judge (Birks) who helped Vaughan when he was in court for hacking. His role is to find out where Merrick has stashed the invested money, which has not been discovered. Birks and his close family have also lost money and rendered themselves in dire financial straits.
There are far too many groups of people who are on the trail of Merrick- Gibson Vaughan, the CIA, Merrick's daughter, the Chinese, Truck, et all, and this factor confuses matters greatly.
3. Once again, Gibson gets himself involved in a dangerous situation, and there are plenty of bodies to prove it. A rich swindler is about to get out of prison. Lots of interested parties are waiting for him for very different reasons. Characterization is excellent, and dialogue riddled with wit and sarcasm makes the characters come alive. I adored Swonger! The storyline is interesting and the pacing was steady, but I didn't feel as much tension and anxiety as in the first book. There were some twists and turns involved, and then it was like hitting a brick wall. That was not cool. That abrupt ending was totally unexpected and not cool. Major major cliffhangers there and not cool.
4. Not in the same league as the first book. Got bored with it but stuck it out to the end just in case it improved. The beginning didn't catch my attention and I felt the whole story was far-fetched and incredible.


Price
Free on Kindle Unlimited, £1 for the ebook, £5 for paperback.

You would need to read the first book in the series for this to make any sense. For £1 it's worth the read providing you can suspend belief for a good 50% of the book. The way the book ends makes it worth the time you invested in reading it. Very clever.

Ha Ha, snap, I got half way down the blurb and thought this sounds like that book about the Van Gogh and the Billionaire, but I couldnt think of the name.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Very good. Recommend it strongly.