The Saboteur by Simon Conway
A stunning, apocalyptic standalone sequel to The Stranger.
Gripping 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 *
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 *
Simon Conway is a former British Army officer and international aid worker. He has cleared landmines and the other debris of war across the world. As Co-Chair of the Cluster Munition Coalition he successfully campaigned to achieve an international ban on cluster bombs. He currently works for the charity The HALO Trust opening up access to hazardous areas. He lives in Glasgow with his wife, the journalist and broadcaster Sarah Smith. He has two daughters. A LOYAL SPY, his third novel, won the 2010 CWA Steel Dagger Award for Best Thriller of the year. Visit Simon Conway's website at www.simonconwaybooks.com and follow Simon on Twitter @simongconway and Instagram @simongconway
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529334333 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529334330 |
| Title | The Saboteur |
| Author | Simon Conway |
| Series | Jude Lyon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2022-01-13 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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