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Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around!' Stephen LeatherThe target doesn't existWhen cyber terrorist Fang Bao abruptly reappears after years in hiding, MI6 agent and former SAS trooper Jack Tate is sent to bring him in but when Fang is assassinated by an unknown assailant, Tate realises he was only a pawn in a plot that threatens to put the whole world in danger.The mission is impossibleNow Tate has to uncover a lethal conspiracy that stretches all the way from Germany through the United States and into the dark heart of the jungle in Myanmar. As the enemy hunt down the owners of military secrets that would make them indestructible, Tate must race to identify not only their next target, but the enemy themselves.The war is about to beginSoon he learns the dark truth at the heart of the global conspiracy. The enemy doesn't want to just assassinate a world leader; they want to make war and Tate is the only one who can stop them.The blockbuster new action thriller perfect f

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Praise for Alex Shaw:

‘Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered’ James Swallow

‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around! Fast paced, Total Blackout gripped from page one and didn’t let go … as fast as a Hollywood movie’ Stephen Leather

‘Compelling and authentic. An explosive new series with an uncompromising hero’ Tom Wood

‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-concept modern action thriller and old school, Cold War espionage where evil Russians are still plotting the downfall of the West and only one man can stop them’ Simon Toyne

‘Jack Tate is a powerful character, a true Brit hero. A cracking start to a new series!’ Alan McDermott

‘Alex Shaw is a master of the action thriller. Grabbed me from the first page and never let go’ Michael Ridpath

‘Riveting thriller with an original plot and surprising twists. Tate is totally convincing as a classic Brit operative. Great drama and characterisation’ Duncan Falconer

‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton

‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn

Readers love Alex Shaw:

‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer

‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer

‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer

Total Control The essential breakneck action

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 04/08/2022
      ISBN13: 9780008441777, 978-0008441777
      ISBN10: 0008441774

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around!' Stephen LeatherThe target doesn't existWhen cyber terrorist Fang Bao abruptly reappears after years in hiding, MI6 agent and former SAS trooper Jack Tate is sent to bring him in but when Fang is assassinated by an unknown assailant, Tate realises he was only a pawn in a plot that threatens to put the whole world in danger.The mission is impossibleNow Tate has to uncover a lethal conspiracy that stretches all the way from Germany through the United States and into the dark heart of the jungle in Myanmar. As the enemy hunt down the owners of military secrets that would make them indestructible, Tate must race to identify not only their next target, but the enemy themselves.The war is about to beginSoon he learns the dark truth at the heart of the global conspiracy. The enemy doesn't want to just assassinate a world leader; they want to make war and Tate is the only one who can stop them.The blockbuster new action thriller perfect f

      Trade Review

      Praise for Alex Shaw:

      ‘Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered’ James Swallow

      ‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around! Fast paced, Total Blackout gripped from page one and didn’t let go … as fast as a Hollywood movie’ Stephen Leather

      ‘Compelling and authentic. An explosive new series with an uncompromising hero’ Tom Wood

      ‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-concept modern action thriller and old school, Cold War espionage where evil Russians are still plotting the downfall of the West and only one man can stop them’ Simon Toyne

      ‘Jack Tate is a powerful character, a true Brit hero. A cracking start to a new series!’ Alan McDermott

      ‘Alex Shaw is a master of the action thriller. Grabbed me from the first page and never let go’ Michael Ridpath

      ‘Riveting thriller with an original plot and surprising twists. Tate is totally convincing as a classic Brit operative. Great drama and characterisation’ Duncan Falconer

      ‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton

      ‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn

      Readers love Alex Shaw:

      ‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer

      ‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer

      ‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer

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