Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd

In this gripping thriller, a chance encounter in London propels a man into a dangerous world of crime and corruption. After witnessing a murder, the protagonist is forced to abandon his ordinary life and assume a new identity to evade both the police and a ruthless pharmaceutical company. As he navigates the city's underbelly, he encounters a cast of vivid characters, each with their own secrets and agendas. The narrative explores themes of identity, survival, and the thin line between respectability and criminality, all set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis.

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