Dark Peril

John Creasey

Casa editrice: Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller

Sinossi

In this classic thriller from an Edgar Award–winning author, a British spy agency is on the hunt for terrorists taking aim at England’s political leaders. 
 
In a vicious act of terrorism, four British government officials are blinded. With the prime minister as the next target, Department Z is called in. Now the race is on for Britain’s elite secret service to find the culprit behind the chemical attack. Because if the weapon is wielded again, world power will fall into enemy hands.  
 
Praise for John Creasey 
 
“A splendid achievement.” —The New York Times 
 
“Phenomenal.” —Life 
 
“Little appears in the newspapers about the Secret Service, but that little makes anything on the subject probable fiction. Mr. Creasey proves himself worthy of the chance.” —The Times Literary Supplement

Disponibile da: 31/10/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 242 pagine.

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