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Geopolitics and espionage collide in this explosive espionage thriller.

'Hands down the best debut of the year' Tim Shipman

THREE WORDS IN MANDARIN.

THAT'S ALL IT TAKES TO END THE WORLD.

Planes circle, unable to land. The phone lines are down. The power is out.

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1 author picked The Peak as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Peak is a character driven international thriller with the moral ambiguity of the espionage world and the high stakes of geopolitics wrapped around a tale of friendship and loyalty.
It was great to read an Australian angle in a political/espionage thriller, especially one that incorporates China, Hong Kong, and modern geopolitical tensions. And with well-fleshed out characters and a quasi coming-of-age story set alongside the main plot, it made for compelling and addictive reading. Bonus points for the great soundtrack!

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