Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
Fallout - cover

Fallout

Peter Hain

Publisher: Muswell Press

  • 0
  • 2
  • 1

Summary

An explosive Cold War thriller, a deadly arms race that threatens to tip the world into conflict.  South Africa, Zimbabwe, China and Britain.  In the shadow of the Cold War, a deadly secret connects three continents, and time is running out.  When a mild-mannered scientist accidentally uncovers a web of international espionage during a routine visit to Beijing, he's thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. His only ally? A magnetic anti-apartheid activist who may have secrets of her own.  As they race to expose the truth, a veteran South African intelligence operative moves through the streets of newly-independent Zimbabwe, his mission intertwined with the machinations of a mysterious Chinese power player from Mao's inner circle. Meanwhile, a sinister collaboration between apartheid forces and rogue British intelligence agents works in the shadows to keep their nuclear conspiracy buried, at any cost.  From the neon lit backstreets of Beijing to the wild, untamed lowveld where Zimbabwe meets South Africa, this explosive thriller weaves together Cold War tensions, political intrigue, and the threat of nuclear devastation. As these disparate threads converge, our unlikely heroes find themselves at the centre of a plot that could reshape the balance of power in the Southern Hemisphere, if they can survive long enough to expose it.
Available since: 09/11/2025.
Print length: 354 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Ghost Stories of an Antiquary - Unearth cursed artifacts and ancient evils in the definitive Horror Ghost Stories collection by M R James A masterpiece of atmospheric terror that will haunt you long after the final whisper - cover

    Ghost Stories of an Antiquary -...

    M. R. James

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Some antiquities carry shadows that can never be wiped away. 
    In this chilling masterpiece of atmospheric dread, ordinary scholars, curious collectors, and unsuspecting travelers find themselves crossing the invisible threshold between the mundane world and unspeakable terror. From a cursed scrap-book tucked away in a decaying French town to an ever-changing mezzotint painting that depicts an active, crawling horror, these tales prove that curiosity often leads to the grave. Unearth the sinister secrets of an ancient ash tree filled with giant, venomous spiders, and follow a naive orphan into a stately manor harboring dark, sacrificial rites. The past is not dead—it is merely waiting to be discovered. 
    Listeners seeking elite Horror / Ghost Stories will be utterly captivated by this classic audiobook. M. R. James practically invented the antiquarian ghost story, blending academic settings with terrifying, supernatural macabre. If you love slow-burn suspense, gothic atmospheres, creeping dread, haunted objects, and phantom curses, this quintessential collection will leave you sleeping with the lights on. 
    About the Author: M. R. James (1862–1936) was a brilliant English medieval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge. He is widely regarded as the master of the modern ghost story, redefining the genre by abandoning gothic clichés in favor of contemporary, realistic settings invaded by terrifying supernatural forces.
    Show book
  • The Lurking Fear - cover

    The Lurking Fear

    H. P. Lovecraft

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In H. P. Lovecraft’s chilling tale, The Lurking Fear, a mysterious terror grips the secluded Catskill Mountains. Driven by curiosity, an investigator ventures into the heart of this eerie landscape, where a monstrous presence is rumored to haunt the region. As he uncovers a dark legacy entwined with the locals, he confronts unimaginable horrors lurking in the shadows. 
    Phil Thames’s narration brings Lovecraft’s atmospheric story to life, capturing the suspense and creeping dread with each word. Listeners will feel drawn into the heart of the tale, as the narrator's tone heightens the story’s intensity, echoing the isolation and terror woven into the text. 
    Ideal for fans of classic horror and supernatural tales, The Lurking Fear offers a haunting journey into Lovecraftian suspense and dread, where fear is a constant presence, and the unknown hides in every shadow.
    Show book
  • Ravenscroft - cover

    Ravenscroft

    Dorothy Eden

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    In this acclaimed, classic Gothic romance by bestselling author Dorothy Eden, a woman falls in love with the nobleman who rescues her from a life on the streets . . . only to find herself in deadly danger at his haunted country estate Orphaned and cast adrift in the world, young sisters Bella and Lally McBride travel to London—only to fall victim to criminals who traffic in human flesh. Rescued by an aristocratic stranger, Bella soon finds herself mistress of a sprawling country estate plagued by the ghost of her new husband’s dead first wife.With his first wife gone, Guy Raven needs an heir. And when scandal threatens to destroy his political ambitions, he finds the perfect solution. But marriage to the bold, outspoken Bella is not what he imagined. She arouses a passion that the grieving widower is determined to resist. But danger has followed Bella and Lally to Ravenscroft. As a cloud of revenge and murder descends upon his wife, Guy will risk everything to once again save the woman he swore never to love.
    Show book
  • Oxygen - cover

    Oxygen

    Dawn Blair

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    It has to be the janitor. 
    The voice coming through her radio has to be the station's janitor. What other explanation could there be? 
    Unless... 
    No! Ghosts do not exist! 
    Hoping to leave the past behind, Shelly gets in her car and starts driving. But in running away, Shelly encounters an adventure she never expects. 
    It all begins with a strange voice on the radio… 
    A haunting tale of the unexplained from the author of fantasy tales such as Fractured Echo and The Doorway Prince. 
    Come discover what supernatural events await on a lonely highway.
    Show book
  • A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas - Experience the ultimate tale of redemption in this haunting Classic Fiction masterpiece Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a chilling transformative journey through time as spirits race to save his soul - cover

    A Christmas Carol in Prose;...

    Charles Dickens

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Can a single night of supernatural terror melt a heart frozen by a lifetime of greed? 
    Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly, bitter old man who despises Christmas and the generosity it represents. But on one bleak, biting Christmas Eve, his solitary world is shattered by the clanking chains of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley bears a dire warning: Scrooge is doomed to wander the earth in endless torment unless he heeds the lessons of three impending spectral visitors. From the shadows of his forgotten childhood to the bleak, terrifying vision of his own unmourned death, Scrooge is forced to confront the harsh reality of his choices before the clock strikes its final hour. 
    Why you will love this: If you are a fan of immersive Classic Fiction, supernatural redemption arcs, and gothic ghost stories, this audiobook is essential listening. Dickens masterfully blends eerie Victorian horror with a profound, heartwarming message about compassion, humanity, and second chances. This unforgettable piece of timeless literature resonates across generations, offering both spine-tingling suspense and soul-stirring triumph. 
    About the Author: Charles Dickens is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Renowned for his rich storytelling, sharp social critique, and unforgettable characters, his works have left an indelible mark on literature and continue to captivate millions worldwide.
    Show book
  • Storm Island - A Kate Pomeroy Mystery - cover

    Storm Island - A Kate Pomeroy...

    Linda Watkins

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    2019 Silver Medalist in Fiction-Suspense, Readers Favorite International Book Awards!2018 Winner, First Place Award, Chanticleer International Book Awards (PARANORMAL AWARDS)!>>>A Contemporary Gothic Series to Chill Your Bones and Warm Your Heart... 
    A body found hanging from the ceiling fan in the tower room of the old manor house on Storm Island. 
    For nineteen years, Kate Pomeroy has suppressed that memory. A second-year-resident in surgery, she thinks she has her life under control. But a curious conversation overheard while taking a catnap launches her on a descent into a world filled with nightmarish visions that cause her to doubt her own sanity.>>>An Unexpected Romance Battered by Waves of Terror, Old and New 
    Sent to Storm Island to rest and recuperate from an apparent breakdown, Kate is forced to come to grips with memories of the summer her mother died as well as new terrors that plague her mind. Even the blossoming of an unexpected romance with islander, Jeremy Bradshaw, cannot keep her fears at bay for long.>>>A Mystery of Her Own Making? 
    The discovery of a strange little silo, hidden deep in the woods, spurs Kate to action as she tries to unravel its mysteries. But is the silo real or just another illusion created by her tortured mind?>>>"An engrossing and suspenseful mystery." ~Kirkus Reviews
    Show book