Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529111842
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Dive into a riveting read with this sophisticated thriller about a missing nuclear scientist, expertly crafted for fans of Robert Harris, William Boyd, and Charles Cumming. This contemporary suspense novel captivates with a tale of secrets, paranoia, and a journalist’s perilous journey.
John Dyer, a former foreign correspondent, hopes for a quiet life in Oxford after returning from Brazil with his son, Leandro. However, the calmness he seeks is shattered as he becomes embroiled in a world where power dynamics and hidden agendas dictate survival. A chance encounter with Iranian scientist Rustum Marvar spirals into a menacing narrative after Marvar mysteriously disappears. As Dyer navigates the treacherous landscape of Oxford's elite, he realizes that the rainy streets hold dangers as menacing as those in the Brazilian favelas he once reported on.
This read is not just an absorbing thriller; it's a journey that echoes works by John le Carre, promising to keep you captivated until the last page. Get ready for a pulse-pounding experience, where every twist and turn leaves you guessing. Perfect for anyone seeking a gripping story packed with intrigue and suspense, this novel is your next must-read!
Delivery Information: Available for fast shipping across New Zealand. Expect delivery times of 3-5 working days, ensuring you don't have to wait long for your thrilling read!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529111842
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Description:
A sophisticated thriller about a missing nuclear scientist - perfect for fans of Robert Harris, William Boyd and Charles Cumming
'A remarkable contemporary thriller... A triumph' WILLIAM BOYD
A journalist becomes embroiled in a world of secrets and paranoia when a nuclear scientist goes missing.
When John Dyer returns to Oxford from Brazil with his young son, Leandro, he expects a quiet life. His time living on the edge as a foreign correspondent is over.
But these rainy streets turn out to be just as treacherous as those he used to walk in Rio. Leandro's schoolmates are the children of powerful people, and a chance conversation with another father, Iranian scientist Rustum Marvar, sets Dyer onto a truly dangerous path.
Then Marvar disappears. Soon, sinister factions are circling, and become acutely interested in what Dyer knows about Marvar's world-changing discovery...
'An absorbing thriller with shades of John le Carre' Evening Standard
'Exciting... A page-turner' Daily Telegraph
ISBN: 9781529111842
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Dive into a riveting read with this sophisticated thriller about a missing nuclear scientist, expertly crafted for fans of Robert Harris, William Boyd, and Charles Cumming. This contemporary suspense novel captivates with a tale of secrets, paranoia, and a journalist’s perilous journey.
John Dyer, a former foreign correspondent, hopes for a quiet life in Oxford after returning from Brazil with his son, Leandro. However, the calmness he seeks is shattered as he becomes embroiled in a world where power dynamics and hidden agendas dictate survival. A chance encounter with Iranian scientist Rustum Marvar spirals into a menacing narrative after Marvar mysteriously disappears. As Dyer navigates the treacherous landscape of Oxford's elite, he realizes that the rainy streets hold dangers as menacing as those in the Brazilian favelas he once reported on.
This read is not just an absorbing thriller; it's a journey that echoes works by John le Carre, promising to keep you captivated until the last page. Get ready for a pulse-pounding experience, where every twist and turn leaves you guessing. Perfect for anyone seeking a gripping story packed with intrigue and suspense, this novel is your next must-read!
Delivery Information: Available for fast shipping across New Zealand. Expect delivery times of 3-5 working days, ensuring you don't have to wait long for your thrilling read!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529111842
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Description:
A sophisticated thriller about a missing nuclear scientist - perfect for fans of Robert Harris, William Boyd and Charles Cumming
'A remarkable contemporary thriller... A triumph' WILLIAM BOYD
A journalist becomes embroiled in a world of secrets and paranoia when a nuclear scientist goes missing.
When John Dyer returns to Oxford from Brazil with his young son, Leandro, he expects a quiet life. His time living on the edge as a foreign correspondent is over.
But these rainy streets turn out to be just as treacherous as those he used to walk in Rio. Leandro's schoolmates are the children of powerful people, and a chance conversation with another father, Iranian scientist Rustum Marvar, sets Dyer onto a truly dangerous path.
Then Marvar disappears. Soon, sinister factions are circling, and become acutely interested in what Dyer knows about Marvar's world-changing discovery...
'An absorbing thriller with shades of John le Carre' Evening Standard
'Exciting... A page-turner' Daily Telegraph