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Embittered mercenary Alex Devereux has the fate of Europe in his hands when the British government orders him to overthrow a new Russian dictator, Viktor Krymov.

Working with an unstable Russian oligarch and his former lover, Lara, Alex races against the clock towards a violent showdown in Moscow – with the highest imaginable stakes.

Combining action, history and political intrigue, Steel creates a truly epic modern thriller. For anyone who's a fan of Robert Harris, Frederick Forsyth or Alistair MacLean, December is a must read.



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December

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
      Published 12 November 2009
      ISBN-13 9781847561626
      978-1847561626

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Embittered mercenary Alex Devereux has the fate of Europe in his hands when the British government orders him to overthrow a new Russian dictator, Viktor Krymov.

      Working with an unstable Russian oligarch and his former lover, Lara, Alex races against the clock towards a violent showdown in Moscow – with the highest imaginable stakes.

      Combining action, history and political intrigue, Steel creates a truly epic modern thriller. For anyone who's a fan of Robert Harris, Frederick Forsyth or Alistair MacLean, December is a must read.



      Trade Review

      ‘If you like TV series like Spooks and 24, you’ll love this!’ Closer

      ‘A new cold war thriller from a pretty hot new writer.’ Manchester Evening News

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