Half Made Up

An Andrew Mackay Thriller

De: James Dunlop

Narrado por: Alan Ptaszek

How far would you go for a friend?

Andrew MacKay would usually go as far as his local pub and no further. A man more inclined to wager his last penny on a three-legged nag than take on anything resembling responsibility, Andy is about to discover what loyalty really costs. When his closest mate is murdered over a classified secret, he finds himself obliged to retrieve it. Not because he’s a hero. Simply because friendship, in his book, has always been worth more than self-preservation.

Andy learns the stolen secret is a new nerve agent deadly enough to make any terrorist giddy with joy. Wanting nothing more than to ignore the whole thing, he finds himself drawn into a web of corporate espionage, government corruption, and a terrorist cell with excellent taste in chemical warfare. He’ll have to rely on his wits to stay one step ahead of MI5 and somehow stop the terrorists from killing thousands.

With time running out, Andy’s got only one chance to make things right.

©2025 James Dunlop (P)2025 Alan Ptaszek. James Dunlop

Slick and fun

Dry British humor, criminal and spy hijinks and some good action throughout. Very enjoyable overall!

Thrilling, Mysterious and an Overall Great Time

To the quick wited comments from Andrew McKay, to the suspense and mystery throughout this story, this was a great book! The twists and turns were enjoyable. I found myself trying to put the pieces together of this mystery and Alan Ptaszek did a great job bring this story to life.

Clever characters and tense action make for a spledid adventure

Let's get this out of the way first: The anti-hero in this story is flawed. Seriously. He knows it. His friends know it. People he meets for the first time see it glistening on his skin. But, even with all his flaws, he's got determination and a desire to see a promise through to the end, no matter the cost. The writing style stands out with its frequent word substitutions and culture references, adding a unique flavor to the storytelling. Each character has their own personality, which Alan Ptaszek brings to the life with varied voices and charisma. During the listen I had flashbacks of Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Pink Panther, and others of a similar genre that effortlessly blends action, mystery, and dark humor. Andrew Mackay is definitely someone you'll want to get familiar with. [Disclosure: I received this title for free and listened at 2.0x.]