Espionage and spy thriller

Book SynopsisThe Grey Man is a fast-paced adventure romance set in Ayrshire, Scotland, in the reign of James VI. Written when S.R. Crockett was at the height of his power and popularity as a novelist, the story deals with the violent feud between the Kennedys of Cassillis and the Kennedys of Bargany and introduces some of his most memorable characters drawn from local folklore. The fearsome grey-clad figure of John Mure of Auchindrayne and the legendary cannibal, Sawny Bean, stalk the canvas of a novel that captures the turbulence of Scottish history. With a new introduction that draws on unpublished material to trace Crockett's composition of the story and his transformation of historical sources, this edition offers an authoritative text of this once popular work which topped the best-seller charts of 1896. Richard D. Jackson is a graduate of the University of St Andrews. A former schoolteacher, HM Inspector of Schools and retired senior administrative civil servant, he co-edited The Forest Minstrel for The Collected Works of James Hogg, contributes regularly to Studies in Hogg and his World and has published essays in other journals on Walter Scott, John Buchan and Philip Larkin.

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Book Synopsis‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘KEEPS THE READER ON THE EDGE OF HIS CHAIR’ DAILY TELEGRAPH In West Germany, a British agent is savagely murdered and left with a neo-Nazi sign carved into his back. In London, Tweed of the Secret Intelligence Service sends his most capable operator, Keith Martel, to replace the man – and to find the truth behind his death. Very soon, the top four Western leaders – American, British, French and German – will be on their way to meet their Soviet counterpart in Vienna for a crucial summit. Tweed and Martel believe one of them is the target for assassination. They must urgently work out which one – or a nightmare will come true… Double Jeopardy is the first in the Tweed & Co series of gripping and suspenseful spy thrillers – perfect for fans of John le Carré, Ken Follett and Charles Cumming. PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES: ‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’Spectator ‘A projectile of a thriller’New York Times ‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’Pasadena Star-News ‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly ‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

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Book Synopsis‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR A terrible secret lurks within an exclusive Swiss Clinic… When news reporter Bob Newman gets a tip-off about a mysterious package smuggled across an eastern border, it’s yet another link in a chain of sinister incidents that have one thing in common – they are all connected with the Berne Clinic and something called Terminal. But what is Terminal? And why is Tweed of the British Secret Intelligence Service so desperate to find out? An ex-CIA hitman arrives in Switzerland and the mystery of the Berne Clinic deepens. Why is it surrounded by barbed wire and guarded by Dobermans and the Swiss Army? And why do the people who can answer these questions keep getting murdered? Tweed and Newman will not rest until they know exactly what is happening. And together they make a formidable force… Terminal – the second in the Tweed & Co series of thrillers – has all the hallmarks of Colin Forbes’s terrifying and brilliant novels – the surprises and twists, the violence and the tension – and it is one of his very best. PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES: ‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator ‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times ‘Keeps the reader on the edge of his chair’ Daily Telegraph ‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News ‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly ‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

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Book Synopsis‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR A journalist is brutally murdered and a video of her killing is sent to London by Soviet Intelligence with a warning – tell other people to keep away from Procane… Intelligence agencies are convinced that Adam Procane, a top Washington official, is about to defect. But the Presidential election is only two months away and it’s the last thing the Americans want. Trouble is, no one knows who Procane really is, so nothing can be done to stop him. In London, Tweed of SIS watches and waits. Four highly suspect Americans have already passed through London en route to Scandinavia – the Deputy Head of the CIA, the National Security Advisor and his wife, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. Any one of them could be Procane. So it’s time for Tweed to act. To get back into the field. To find Procane before the Soviets wreak havoc… Cover Story is the third in the Tweed & Co series of gripping and suspenseful spy thrillers – perfect for fans of John le Carré, Ken Follett and Charles Cumming. PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES: ‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator ‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times ‘Will keep the reader on the edge of his chair’ Daily Telegraph ‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News ‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly ‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

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Book Synopsis‘COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR When a brilliant and ruthless master planner from the Soviet Union’s elite forces vanishes, Tweed of the SIS is summoned to an urgent and secret meeting with the Russians. To his shock, Tweed he is told the missing genius has turned maverick and Moscow does not know what he is planning – terrorism, extortion, or both? At first Tweed is sceptical – why should he help his great enemy? But gradually he begins to collect clues, which he reads as signs that some dark plan is being put into motion. The trouble is, whenever he finds a witness, it is too late – the witness has been murdered. And then Tweed discovers that a cargo of top secret high-power bombs and sea-mines has been smuggled out of Russia. Where has this huge armoury been hidden? And what is the ultimate target? Tweed faces the most difficult and dangerous task of his career as he and his allies must outwit a ruthless killer and prevent a catastrophe. Deadlock, the fifth book in the Tweed & Co. series, is an utterly gripping book, to be read and enjoyed equally as an adventure story, mystery novel or a spellbinding suspense thriller. PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES: ‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator ‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times ‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News ‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly ‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

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Book Synopsis‘COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR When one of Tweed’s sector chiefs is found dead at the foot of a Greek mountain, Tweed vows to use every resource at his disposal to find the killer and avenge the man’s death. The investigation quickly leads Tweed and his team to another unsolved murder, committed forty years ago during a World War Two Commando raid on the Greek island of Siros. Three of the Commandos who took part in the raid now live close to each other on Exmoor in the remote English countryside – and when Tweed finds them they are terrified. But of who? And why? Trapped in a vortex of violence and death, Tweed begins to uncover a diabolical plot. As time runs out, only Tweed can prevent a catastrophe – if he isn’t already too late.... The Greek Key, the sixth book in the Tweed & Co. series, is a spellbinding espionage thriller, a superb adventure story and an ingenious whodunnit – all in one gripping book. PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES: ‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator ‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times ‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News ‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly ‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe Navy SEALs trained him. A secret unit of the NCIS recruited him. Enemies fear him.For elite undercover operative Jack Widow, the news that someone shot his mother, a small-town sheriff, will unleash him in #1 bestselling author Scott Blade''s explosive series starter.Pulled off an undercover assignment, Widow returns home to a small town in Mississippi-a place he tried to forget.Taken to be a worthless drifter by the locals, Widow uses his skills to uncover the truth about his mother''s last investigation. What was she looking for?What he discovers is a mystery of missing girls and townspeople harboring a deadly secret-a secret they''ll die to protect.Good thing that Jack Widow will kill to find out what.Fans of Lee Child''s Jack Reacher, Tom Clancy''s Jack Ryan, Vince Flynn''s Mitch Rapp, and Mark Greaney''s The Gray Man series will love the Jack Widow action-thriller-mystery series.If gripping page-turners loaded with mystery, suspense, action, twists & turns is your thing, then Jack Widow is for you! Read International Bestseller Scott Blade''s first explosive book in the Jack Widow series today.Readers are saying...????? Read Scott Blade after you''ve read all the Lee Child books!????? Danger! This book series is highly addictive!????? Jack Reacher, watch out!

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Book SynopsisJason Bourne vows revenge on the forces that have wreaked havoc on his life in this latest installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.When Bourne's lover Johanna is murdered Bourne sets off on a quest for revenge.

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