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Book SynopsisA stunning, apocalyptic standalone sequel to The Stranger.
The Terrorist Guy Fowle, known as the Stranger, escapes from prison.
A mysterious Russian hacker is murdered in London and his thumb cut off.
At the heart of government, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is desperate to keep a secret.
It's a puzzle that Jude Lyon of MI6 must solve, and quickly.
If he doesn't the world will literally go up in flames.
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'Violent, authentic and alarmingly believable story about modern spying' - Sun
'There's a healthy crop of younger spy writers ripening just now, and Simon Conway is among the pick of the bunch' - The Times
'A superb writer, with great imagination, inventiveness and the ability to portray events with simplicity and urgency' - Michael Jecks, author of Act of Vengeance
'Conway has created, with Jude Lyon, a very modern hero, and one who will run for many more stories, I hope. Basically, if you are going to read any thriller this year, make it this one' - Shots Magazine
Trade ReviewGripping political thriller . . . Conway mixes bloody action scenes in Syria with a wider story about loyalty and even love * Financial Time, Best books of 2021: Thrillers *
Spy wars -- for real -- by the man who knows * Tom Mangold *
A superb writer, with great imagination, inventiveness and the ability to portray events with simplicity and urgency * Michael Jecks, author of Act of Vengeance *
Conway has created, with Jude Lyon, a very modern hero, and one who will run for many more stories, I hope. Basically, if you are going to read any thriller this year, make it this one * Shots Magazine *
His military background renders the action scenes bloodily and the novel's apocalyptic scenario plausibly * The Times *
Violent, authentic and alarmingly believable story about modern spying * the Sun *
Brilliantly written, this sequel manages to be even more exciting and nail-bitingly intense than the original * Irish Independent *
The most brilliant spy thriller * Charlotte Philby, author of A Double Life *
This'll keep readers up all night. It's a hugely entertaining read, featuring the nastiest, most charismatic villain of recent years, and barely pauses for breath throughout * Mick Herron, author of Slough House *
The Saboteur takes his storytelling to a new level * Financial Times *
A very fast-paced thriller that smoothly moves through one explosive set-up after another. Conway keeps his foot firmly on the accelerator as the body count mounts and the book rockets to the large scale climax * Deadly Pleasures magazine, Best of 2021 *
You just know when a book has been penned by a knowledgeable hand . . . this explosive thriller is alarmingly authentic * Scottish Field *
This spy thriller had me holding my breath every few pages, desperate to know how things were going to pan out. A perfect festive read for anyone who loves spy novels and pacey thrillers * Dumfries & Galloway Life *
