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The Cut-Out Kindle Edition

by Jon King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
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The true story of how I was unwittingly groomed, recruited and used by MI6 in the operation that led to Princess Diana’s death, and the cover-up that followed...

What people are saying:
“Compelling, intensely personal throughout – and terrifyingly true – The Cut-Out is probably the most important spy novel I’ve ever read.” Richard Collins, Onside Review.

“This really is a remarkable story, brilliantly told. For the first time I can now understand exactly how and why Princess Diana could have been murdered.” Amazon UK reader.

“If you only read one book in your lifetime let it be this one.” Amazon US reader.
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"Breathtaking, compelling, intensely personal throughout - and terrifyingly true - The Cut-Out is probably the most important spy novel I've ever read." Richard Collins, Onside Review.

"This really is a remarkable story, brilliantly told. For the first time I can now understand exactly how and why Princess Diana could have been murdered." G.E. Harrison, Amazon UK.

"A must read ... this book will make its mark on history." David Damano, Amazon US.

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Set mainly in London and Paris, The Cut-Out is an autobiographical spy novel of immense personal ordeal and chilling consequence. It is based on a true story.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GB8KQVS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1847 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

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Jon King

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As well as being an author Jon King is a journalist, screenwriter and music producer. He lives with his wife in Somerset, England.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars I ALWAYS SUSPECTED IT WAS SO....but now I KNOW it was so!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2014
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Firstly in my opinion this book is definitely nowhere near as "wordy" as it has been made out to be in one or two unfavourable reviews (ha! a thought just occurred to me - they could even be part of a smear campaign to attempt to put people off buying this book! Now I sound like a 'crazie' - but just read this book and you'll realise, ANYTHING is possible especially when you have the power to control some of the world's most powerful organisations and you want to squash or disqualify something from gaining popularity.)
Deeply intriguing, a real eye-opener and a gripping page-turner. Truly, after being presented with these facts, only the naive and ignorant could honestly still believe Princess Diana was not murdered.

This is a book I have long wanted to read - finally, all the facts and the true story about what really happened, presented in an easily understood way, despite all the politics involved! As Jon King says in the beginning of the book, only certain identities have been changed to protect anonymity and, understandably, their lives. And some locations, events & chronology of events have been changed to a small degree, but the rest is true. Read the book and you'll clearly understand why that would be absolutely necessary!
Jon King, you're a very brave man! Well done - this is an excellent work! Thank you to you, Katie & JB for all you endured to get this truth out there.

Finally, everyone should read this book whether they be a skeptic or a believer of the truth. Don't make up your mind until you have all the facts.
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honest Abe
4.0 out of 5 stars Barely a 4 star rating
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
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This book is difficult to review. There is so much repetition of the them and facts that I felt like the author was a lawyer advocating his case to the jury. The lawyer's mantra is to tell the jury, tell them again, and tell them yet again. I found this to be annoying on one hand yet helpful on the other because it took me so long to read the book(my fault-not the author) and it reinforced my memory of the points.
I am not a conspiracy theorist, but the case set forth if true, does suggest foul play. I do not buy the motives set forth for the murder of Princess Diana or that there was a conspiracy but this is interesting reading. Nor do I accept the author's explanation of the CIA and MI 6's exploitation of the author for their goal to enrage the public and then set up the author for a fall as a lunatic. Nevertheless, it does make for a good story.
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Owen Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars "Cut" it "Out", and read this book! @badwordplay
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014
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Princess Di’s death is one of those moments in history, where everyone remembers where they were when they found out. I was at a country music concert… and I was 10. The whole thing fascinated everyone, and spawned what might very well be the most conspiracy theories for any 1 single event, or at least up there on the list.

This book centers around a journalist that was tipped off about a “high profile assassination” by a former Green Beret. That assassination was Princess Diana’s “accidental” death. This book lays out the story that we were told, and all of the inconsistencies in that story, and everything else that has been proven, or speculated upon.

This was a really fascinating read. As someone that is still fascinated by this story (as I’m sure everyone is, to some extent), it really felt like there was a hint of realism, even if the everything wasn’t 100% true. This story is said to be “based on true events”, but it’s listed under fiction, so maybe it is based on true events the same way that Law & Order is, as well. But judging from the fact that the author has 2 other books devoted to Princess Diana, it might be a safe bet to say that he knows what he’s talking about. I recommend checking this out!
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Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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I love thrillers, crime novels, horror books. Basically, I'm interested in anything that's going to hold my attention and keep me guessing.

The Cut-Out exceeded my expectations in a few ways. I'll start out by saying that I read a lot, buy a ton of books, spend hours at the library, and overall just love stories. Needless to say, I've read my fair-share of bad books, sloppy plot lines, and weird characters. This one really stands out.

I know a few of the reviews said that this book was too wordy, but I actually liked the fact that the language was so rich. The way that this story is written really lets you get into the head of the characters, makes you curious, makes you wonder about the world that you've suddenly found yourself dropped into. Referencing things like childhood haunts or describing the way you kiss someone gently on the cheek are, to me, the things that really make or break a novel.

This novel makes you care about the characters, and that's really tough to do.

If you like spy stories, thrillers, and books that are going to make you think and wonder, you'll enjoy The Cut-Out.
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Slim Sallee
4.0 out of 5 stars Left me dazed and disillusioned.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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As a novel, Jon King's The Cut-Out is a well contrived yarn. The plot is inconceivably conceived and holds your interest, although there are a few passages that drag and repeat.

As an autobiographical novel, supposedly based on true events that surround a real human tragedy, it scares the daylights out of me. If our governments can plot, execute and then effectively cover up political assassinations of this magnitude, we are in a deep, dirty cesspool. Think long and hard about it.

Will make you think and wonder. Recommended reading.
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Mary D.
3.0 out of 5 stars OKAY BUT TOO WORDY AND SLOW
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2013
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As with most people I, too, feel that Princess Diana's death was more than just an accident. It was interesting to read about many of the details of the case. However, it's hard to believe this was written by an established author. There were too many reiterations of info that was presented earlier in the book to the point it seems the author just wanted to add to the book's overall length. This, of course, made it a very slow and tedious read. Also, when are writers going to learn the difference between subjective case and objective case? I'm referring to the misuse of the pronoun 'I' being used when the objective 'me' should have been used.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read.
Reviewed in India on July 17, 2015
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A fascinating read and very well written.
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leekpie
5.0 out of 5 stars The cut out
Reviewed in France on December 20, 2014
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Brilliant gripping book. Recommended reading for anyone curious about the circumstances surrounding the death of Diana, and how the establishment operates.
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Sarah Hague
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, scary, believable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2014
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There are no depths to which the secret services will not sink to mind their backs, do the job, and 'assure national security'. Jon King came up against the more psychologically brutal side of MI6 in this book, and found himself unwittingly part of the Diana Conspiracy.

The reasons why the Establishment wanted Diana dead are compelling and utterly believable. There are many of them, too, from the danger to the established Church, to a threat on the Royal Family, and, basically, the end of Great Britain as we know it if you listened to the secret services. As everyone in power fights to maintain the status quo, any threat to stability is treated with the utmost ruthlessness.

This is a fascinating book. As an autobiography, it's terrifying. I don't know how Mr King and Mr Beveridge kept their nerves whilst being subjected to twenty-four hour monitoring and surveillance. A must-read if you like twisted stories of secret service abominations, have a fond memory of Diana, or have a healthy suspicion that we are being manipulated all the time. The underground in which the secret services operate is a cess-pool. Read this book to find out why.
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Sarah T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in India on February 8, 2021
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Was that man Henri Paul this naive? Was he not aware of the current situation, that many people would want to see the end of Diana? Why couldn't he realise that when someone gives him orders like that, it could be a trap and could be dangerous even to his own life, he being the driver? Seems to be a stupid man. Or was he?
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Joan Watson
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting and well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2014
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I liked the fact that it was not just an elaboration of events but that it showed the emotional impact and determination of the author to discover the truth. The difficulties and intrigue encountered made this a very interesting and enlightening read.
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