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Tyrone Meehan, a man vilified as an informer, ekes out his days in Donegal, waiting for his killers to come. Return to Killybegs, translated from the French, by prize-winning novelist Sorj Chalandon, tells the story of a traitor to his tribe, the Catholic community of Belfast, emerging from the white heat of a prolonged war during the 70s and 80s in Northern Ireland. This powerful work, lauded by critics, shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt and awarded the Grand Prix de Roman de l'Academie Francaise, is on a subject that touches a nerve for most Irish people: the all-too-human nature and circumstances of betrayal and survival. It is an authentic and extraordinary read.
THE CODEA NOVEL BY JAY CURTISCLASSIFICATION: Contemporary Action-Adventure Science Fiction, with as much science as fiction involved. The novel is as much an action-adventure story as it is science fiction and involves romance. It is not at all typical science fiction, but rather a projection of science, intelligence reports and rumors, and religious precepts and teachings to a logical, but yet novel, conclusion. The novel would also fit in the genre of a mild thriller.SYNOPSIS: FACTUAL BACKGROUND: The novel is based on weaving several very interesting factual premises, military intelligence rumors, historical legends, and religious precepts and teachings, all of which are pushed to a logical but extreme conclusion in developing the story.1. In 1997, Michael Drosnin, an investigative reporter, wrote The Bible Code, a nonfiction account of the work of cryptographers and other scientists who put modern computer decryption technology to the task of deciphering a purported hidden code in the Torah, which reveals everything about the future of everyone. Although it has its critics and detractors, the book and the work it details are both credible, if not indisputable, and startling, if not downright frightening. The concept of such hidden predictions was one Sir Isaac Newton spent most of his life devoted to unraveling, but he failed at what he believed was his true, God-given mission in life. Only the advent of the modern computer with its light speed calculations made it possible to
'Rimington tells her story with the crisp authority one would expect of James Bond's M' New York Times Book Review Recovering from a gruelling terrorist investigation, Liz Carlyle has been posted to MI5's counter-espionage desk. Her bosses hope the change of scene will give her some breathing space, but they haven't counted on Putin's increased aggression towards the West. Soon Liz is on the hunt for a Russian spy who threatens to plunge Britain back into the fraught days of the Cold War. Meanwhile, MI6 has hired Jasminder Kapoor, a controversial young civil rights lawyer, to explain issues of privacy and security to the public. But in this world of shadowy motives and secret identities, Jasminder must be extra-careful about whom she can trust ... THE DEVIL'S BARGAIN, the brand-new thriller from Stella Rimington, is out now.
Dave Jackson, an Air Force captain and trained pilot, is left wondering what to do when he suffers a serious injury and is told he can no longer fly high-performance aircraft. But then he's visited by a military intelligence officer who tells him his career doesn't have to end. Soon, Jackson finds himself in Kirkuk, Iraq, which is no sleepy Kurdish village but a vibrant city. There, he meets a cast of shadowy figures pushing for Kurdistan independence, and he considers who might be potential partners for the United States. There are many factors to consider, however, especially with the surrounding governments of Iran, Turkey and Syria all having substantial Kurdish populations of their own. If a Kurdish homeland is extracted from Iraq, it could lead to a violent insurgency in other countries and contribute to added violence instead of creating stability. It all amounts to an explosive situation in which one lone American can change the face of world politics. But Jackson may just die in the process as he seeks to create a place on the map for Kurdistan.
Posing as recreational birders, a group of former U.S. Special Forces enter Mexico to capture and extricate six Mexican fugitives who murdered six innocent citizens in Santa Barbara then fled to Mexico with impunity, untouchable ...until now. Highly experienced in reconnaissance and stealth the undercover operatives rely on spy craft and cunning to track the FTM fugitives into the most unforgiving locations for challenging extractions, defying all odds of detection. Their modus operandi mantra: If no one knew you were there, then it didn't happen. A conspiracy is uncovered between the Vatican and the Mexican government which threatens U.S. border security resulting in a familial Federal Police Investigator's brutal murder coldly avenged at the highest level of legal authority. Amazing assortments of birds play more than a fly on role in this original, action packed adventure. (This story was inspired by true events.)
A crime novel of intrigue, deceit and treachery. This true story follows the twenty five year career of a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent from rookie on the streets of New York City to senior manager of DEA=s money laundering undercover operations on three continents. His story parallels his professional life with the growth of cocaine use in the United States and the proliferation of its trade into a multi-billion international industry. Whether it be the Mafia, La Costra Nostra, the Colombian Cartels, Mexican Syndicates or the Russian Mob, Tom Clifford=s undercover shell corporations and financial storefront businesses penetrated into the inner financial world of the Drug Kingpins. By establishing undercover store fronts in different cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, the undercover operations were the largest enterprises established by the United States government to counteract the money laundering activities of organized crime. Clifford proves that the globalization of crime is here and the cooperation between different national crime organizations forebodes a dark vision for our social, economic and political systems. The book contains lessons and strategies from the failed War on Drugs that need to be modernized for our present War on Terror.
In 1972 Major Jake Hammer, an army ranger, is sent on a mission to search for answers involving ambushes of military units. During a battle Jake captures a North Vietnamese colonel named Duc Toe. Jake finds stolen TOP SECRET documents in the colonel's possession detailing military operations and troop movements. Jake orders his brother Marvin to transport the evidence back to Saigon for investigation. Marvin's Cobra Helicopter is blown up killing Marvin and his co-pilot. In the meantime Colonel Duc Toe escapes. In 1975 Jake returns to Saigon on a special ops mission to recover stolen gold reserves. During his return Jake falls in love with Deanna Templeton, an embassy administrative assistant. She helps Jake find out his brother's death was no accident, and was covered up by the military. The mystery further leads Jake to discover a drug pipeline between Colonel Duc Toe, military and embassy officials in Saigon and, on the home front, the anti-war movement and the New York mob. As North Vietnam undertakes the final invasion of South Vietnam, Jake races against time to help his friends escape and serve final justice to those responsible for espionage, treason and murder.
"A seriously stylish, hugely compelling mystery... I was utterly gripped." - Lucy Foley Gabriela is a senior negotiator in the Foreign Office. When she returns to her young family after a seven-month stint in Moscow, something doesn't seem right. Isobel is a journalist on the local paper in Camden. After witnessing a violent attack, she starts to investigate. But someone saw her watching, and is making themselves known in increasingly frightening ways. As Gabriela's life begins to unravel, Isobel gets closer to the truth, and the two women's lives converge in this deeply chilling examination of deceit. Reader reviews for A Double Life 'A sensational story packed full of twists. What an unbelievable book, I'm absolutely flabbergasted by the ending... it's a cliffhanger, so I hope Philby is already working on a sequel because I NEED to know what happens next' 'A riveting and tense thriller exploring the actions of two women whose lives are about to collide' 'Can't wait for book 3!' 'Great read' Amazingly brilliant' 'Loved loved LOVED! I was hooked after the very first chapter. Engrossed in the story all the way through. The end hit me like a tonne of bricks!!! CANNOT WAIT for the 3rd book!!' 'Complex, chilling, fascinating. LOVED it' 'Addictive' 'Chilling' 'Gripping' Praise for A Double Life 'I was utterly gripped' LUCY FOLEY 'I fell into the vivid, frightening world Charlotte Philby creates so skilfully and didn't resurface until long after I'd turned the last page' JANE CASEY 'A Double Life confirms Charlotte Philby as the master of a sub-genre she basically invented' ERIN KELLY 'Brilliantly executed and tense' SUNDAY TIMES 'Terribly compelling... persuasive and absorbing' OBSERVER 'A pacy, gripping read that kept us on the edge of our seats' INDEPENDENT
"Almidar Kamel, "a model cadet at Sundance Military School in rural Norwood, Tennessee, reveres Allah, embraces holy war, hates America, and is preparing for martyrdom. As he listens to his Muslim leaders, he surmises the wait will be short. "Zamrah Musenu, "the beautiful daughter of a wealthy and unscrupulous Bulgarian, has been protected by men her entire life. Living in the United States, she discards her cultural shackles and makes her own decisions. However, she's an unwitting connection to her father's activities, planted by U.S. Special Intelligence at Sundance, where Kamel awaits his calling. "Alex Esnecu, "a conniving and cunning Gypsy, works as a mule to bring terrorist funds to the United States. When he shows up in Norwood, Zamrah is confused and fearful. But she can't let on that Alex is her adopted brother and former lover. Alex may be spying or have more sinister motives. As the paths of these young people mingle, Special Intelligence is on the alert. A pregnant student is murdered, and the school spirals into fear. Almidar's disappearance after the death is suspicious, but when Alex brings an encoded warning, authorities puzzle together that a terrorist attack is imminent. Can they decode the message in time to stop the carnage?
'Cleverly written. Powerful, shocking, totally believable' Bestselling author Sheryl Browne The perfect daughter... Jess Harper has spent her whole life trying to make her mum, Abigail happy and proud. And everything Jess does, from the clothes she wears, the job she has, the men she dates, are all approved by Abigail first. The perfect boyfriend... So when Jess announces that she has a new man in her life - plumber Adam - Abigail is less than impressed. 'A plumber? Really, Jessica....' Adam encourages Jess to break free from her mum's manipulation, can't she see what's happening? The perfect mother.... But Abigail is only doing these things to keep Jess safe, to protect her from getting hurt again...isn't she? Or the perfect liar? Jess, caught in the middle, doesn't know who to believe or trust. And then Adam vanishes without trace. Now Jess is the police's prime suspect and they want to know if Jess really is as perfect as she seems.... A gripping new psychological thriller for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.Lynes Chillingly Compelling 5 Bestselling author Diane Saxon A brilliant debut 5 Bestselling author Erin Green Fantastic read 5 Life coach and author Lisa Phillips
Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, and other terrorist groups have kept Jim Starr
busy for many years and funded his work. Since 1965, he has tracked
down and killed anyone working on alternative energy and fuel
research. First it was Sam Edwards, then John Gibson, Jack Atwell,
and Nancy Johnson.
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