White Hot Silence : Gripping spy thriller from an espionage master
(Author) Henry PorterThe stunning new thriller from 'the proud carrier of the flag first unfurled by John le Carre' (LEE CHILD) 'An espionage master' CHARLES CUMMING 'Timely and terrific' MICK HERRON on Firefly 'Epic ... remarkable ... his best book yet' Sunday Times on Firefly Aid worker Anastasia Christakos is driving through Calabria to visit one of the new refugee centres funded by her husband, billionaire Denis Hisami, when she slows down to greet two African migrants she recognises. Too late she realises it is an ambush. She manages a desperate phone call to Hisami before her Mafia kidnappers drug her. Hours later she wakes up on a container ship, powering eastwards across the Mediterranean. Anastasia has been abducted and held hostage because Hisami has explosive information that his enemies have killed for and will kill for again. But Hisami's time as a commander with the Kurdish Peshmerga has caught up with him, and the US authorities have jailed him for possible past terrorist activities. For all his wealth, he is powerless to save his wife. Only one man can help him. Paul Samson, former MI6 agent and a genius at tracking missing persons. He's the obvious choice. There's only one snag. Samson was, and probably still is, in love with Anastasia. If he manages to locate and save her, will it be for Hisami - or himself?
Henry Porter
Henry Porter is a British author known for his gripping spy thrillers that have been praised for their intricate plots and realistic characters. His most notable works include "Brandenburg" and "The Dying Light," which are both part of his popular series featuring protagonist Paul Samson. Porter's writing style is characterized by its fast-paced action, detailed research, and political intrigue. He has been credited with revitalizing the spy thriller genre and has been compared to classic authors such as John le Carré. His most famous work is "Brandenburg," which follows Samson as he uncovers a conspiracy within the British intelligence community. Porter's contributions to literature include bringing a modern sensibility to the spy thriller genre and exploring contemporary political issues in his novels.
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