{"product_id":"the-siege-9781398707573","title":"The Siege","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''You know you''re in the presence of an expert when you read \u003ci\u003eThe Siege.\u003c\/i\u003e A gripping debut novel.''\u003ci\u003e Jeffrey Archer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine hostages. Ten hours. One chance to save them all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lee James Connor has found his purpose in life: to follow the teachings of far-right extremist leader, Nicholas Farmer. So when his idol is jailed, he comes up with the perfect plan: take a local immigrant support group hostage until Farmer is released. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrace Wheatley is no stranger to loneliness having weathered the passing of her husband, whilst being left to raise her son alone. The local support group is her only source of comfort. Until the day Lee James Connor walks in and threatens the existence of everything she''s ever known.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperintendent Alex Lewis may be one of the most experienced hostage negotiators on the force, but there''s no such thing as a perfect record. Still haunted by his last case, can he connect with Connor - and save his nine hosta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou know you're in the presence of an expert when you read \u003ci\u003eThe Siege. A gripping debut novel.\u003c\/i\u003e * Jeffrey Archer *\u003cbr\u003eA masterly, gripping tale of a siege, written with a true voice of authority. * Peter James *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling insight into the mind of a real police negotiator. * Kate London *\u003cbr\u003eThis is like no other thriller you'll ever read. Sutherland immerses you into a nightmare where life or death hangs on his main character's every word. Before you know it you are not only empathising with a hostage and cop but the kidnapper too. Few can write drama and characters as skilfully as this. * Graham Bartlett *\u003cbr\u003eGritty, authentic and unputdownable. * Bear Grylls *\u003cbr\u003eI barely stopped to breathe - what a stellar start to this new series. * Clare Mackintosh *\u003cbr\u003eA searingly gripping page-turner told with real verve and with the unmistakable authenticity someone who's been there, seen it and done it for real. * Neil Lancaster *\u003cbr\u003ePacked with expert knowledge and a shrewd eye for human frailty... the tension never flags * DAILY MAIL *\u003cbr\u003eConveys with compassion and understanding the unvarnished reality of police work today * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003e[Sutherland has] poured all of his experience into the story, showcasing an engaging and gripping ability to keep the tension high while pushing the story forward * ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS *\u003cbr\u003eA full-on, dynamic debut thriller featuring a hostage situation, it quite simply smacks of authenticity * LOVEREADING *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866641314135,"sku":"9781398707573","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781398707573.jpg?v=1722279604","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-siege-9781398707573","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}