I loved the extreme tension and excitement that this thriller generated. It also had a good plot and the characters came alive on the page, each with their own distinct personalities.
'A totally gripping, impeccably crafted thriller that never slackens the tension for a minute. . . Hugely enjoyable' Jane Casey, author of The Killing Kind
Super yachts are secretive, like their owners. The bigger the richer. Like castles, they are created to inspire awe. Like castles too, they are defended. They are an entire world, separate from the rest of us.
Kai, a carefree once-successful musician is invited by his new Russian girlfriend Zina to join her family's Caribbean holiday. Impulsively accepting he learns that Zina is the daughter of a Russian oligarch, Stepan Pirumov and that the trip is…
This thriller has a unique protagonist and a great plot that followed a logical progression through the book. Best of all, it's beautifully written with lots of believable action. One interesting point is that there is no “bad language” in the book – it could be classified as a “clean read” – and this is done successfully with no impact on the story’s realism.
'Unique and engaging characters woven into the fabric of a fantastic plot. Jason Dean is one to watch' Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Code of Honor What is a death sentence to a dead man?
He was a man with many names. Moving from country to country, changing his face constantly so as to remain in the shadows, he was nothing more than a ghost. For now, he is known simply as Korso.
A covert salvage operative, he recovers lost artefacts and items, often stolen, for rich benefactors unable to operate through normal channels. But…
This thriller is very tense and has plenty of action. Emma is a great protagonist, someone I quickly rallied for. The story is beautifully told with characters who come alive on the page. Unputdownable!
British spy Emma Makepeace goes undercover on a Russian oligarch’s superyacht, where she’s one wrong move away from a watery grave, in this electrifying thriller from the author of Alias Emma.
“Delivers everything fans of spy fiction could want: an absorbing plot, shadowy characters, page-gripping tension.”—The Washington Post (Best Books of the Year)
An MI6 operative is found dead, locked in a suitcase inside his own apartment. Despite an exhaustive search, no fingerprints are found at the scene. Emma Makepeace and her handler, Ripley, know an assassination when they see one, and such an obvious murder can mean only one…
One mistake was all it took and now you’re being blackmailed. But it’s not your money they want. Instead, you’re coerced into passing the blackmailer’s demands to his more dangerous victims – those who might retaliate. And when an arms dealer decides he won’t pay, it’s you he comes after.
Young interior designer Trish McGowan’s life and career are thrown into chaos. After narrowly surviving a bomb blast that destroys her shop, she finds herself running for her life. She quickly realises tracking down the blackmailer, the mysterious Argus, and trying to get his help is the only way she’ll manage to stay alive. But an experienced criminal who wants to remain anonymous isn’t easy to find. And he might be hiding in plain sight right in front of her.
As the arms dealer’s noose closes round McGowan, she uncovers two more of Argus’ victims, and they form an uneasy alliance to stop the blackmail once and for all.
