Be swept up in a thrilling escapade on the run from government forces or assassins. You may find yourself embroiled in a tightly woven mesh of intrigue, thinking your way out of a tight spot and in a race against time to set things right. Or maybe carried off on a mission to rid the world of a super intelligent computer system that has been turned against the world by villainous billionaires. Whatever the situation, you are guaranteed a story full of action with intricate plotting, suspense, and many moving parts. One thing is for sure, however; don't trust anyone! A Christchurch City Libraries list.
The first book in a likely new series detailing the rise of Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, 1st Case is a page-turner of a mystery showing how a...Show more
The first book in a likely new series detailing the rise of Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, 1st Case is a page-turner of a mystery showing how an opportunity of a lifetime can come from unexpected places. Angela Hoot lands her dream job in the FBI (despite having just been expelled from MIT for hacking another student's computer) and is flung headfirst into her first case– a family-of-five homicide.
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The first book in a likely new series detailing the rise of Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, 1st Case is a page-turner of a mystery showing how a...Show more
The first book in a likely new series detailing the rise of Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, 1st Case is a page-turner of a mystery showing how an opportunity of a lifetime can come from unexpected places. Angela Hoot lands her dream job in the FBI (despite having just been expelled from MIT for hacking another student's computer) and is flung headfirst into her first case– a family-of-five homicide.
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A familiar name here, on an origin story for the world's most famous spy, James Bond. Set before Bond was an international superspy, this is the birth of ...Show more
A familiar name here, on an origin story for the world's most famous spy, James Bond. Set before Bond was an international superspy, this is the birth of the legend. The previous 007 has been found with 3 bullets inside him, floating in the French Riviera. Time for James to step into his role as the new 007 and become the man he was born to be. Great characters, a wonderful 1950's setting and an all-round superb Bond adventure, Horowitz is a master of spy-writing and natural to fill the boots of Ian Fleming here, his most famous and successful series being the fantastic 'young Bond-Esque' Alex Rider' series.
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A familiar name here, on an origin story for the world's most famous spy, James Bond. Set before Bond was an international superspy, this is the birth of ...Show more
A familiar name here, on an origin story for the world's most famous spy, James Bond. Set before Bond was an international superspy, this is the birth of the legend. The previous 007 has been found with 3 bullets inside him, floating in the French Riviera. Time for James to step into his role as the new 007 and become the man he was born to be. Great characters, a wonderful 1950's setting and an all-round superb Bond adventure, Horowitz is a master of spy-writing and natural to fill the boots of Ian Fleming here, his most famous and successful series being the fantastic 'young Bond-Esque' Alex Rider' series.
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The first book to introduce Secret Service Agent George Smiley and a book from one of the greats of the genre, against which many are measured. A man unde...Show more
The first book to introduce Secret Service Agent George Smiley and a book from one of the greats of the genre, against which many are measured. A man under investigation is found dead in an apparent case of suicide. The dead man was friend to Agent Smiley and a note found on his body makes Smiley question what is really happening surrounding his friend's demise. Dark and suspenseful, this book will twist you around and set you right back down again. Cold war espionage and thriller adventure fiction at its best.
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The first book to introduce Secret Service Agent George Smiley and a book from one of the greats of the genre, against which many are measured. A man unde...Show more
The first book to introduce Secret Service Agent George Smiley and a book from one of the greats of the genre, against which many are measured. A man under investigation is found dead in an apparent case of suicide. The dead man was friend to Agent Smiley and a note found on his body makes Smiley question what is really happening surrounding his friend's demise. Dark and suspenseful, this book will twist you around and set you right back down again. Cold war espionage and thriller adventure fiction at its best.
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The classic book that sparked the movie of the same name, this story follows the hunt for the elusive assassin rumoured to be targeting Charles De Gaulle ...Show more
The classic book that sparked the movie of the same name, this story follows the hunt for the elusive assassin rumoured to be targeting Charles De Gaulle (leader of the French resistance in WWII). With his icy nerve, a talent for disguise, and a purpose-built weapon, it seems he may be unstoppable in his mission. Rippingly fast-paced and thrilling from the get-go, whether you read this for the first time or revisit this classic you'll experience the best of plot-driven and compelling spy adventure fiction.
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The classic book that sparked the movie of the same name, this story follows the hunt for the elusive assassin rumoured to be targeting Charles De Gaulle ...Show more
The classic book that sparked the movie of the same name, this story follows the hunt for the elusive assassin rumoured to be targeting Charles De Gaulle (leader of the French resistance in WWII). With his icy nerve, a talent for disguise, and a purpose-built weapon, it seems he may be unstoppable in his mission. Rippingly fast-paced and thrilling from the get-go, whether you read this for the first time or revisit this classic you'll experience the best of plot-driven and compelling spy adventure fiction.
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A man left for dead is found by a Greek fisherman. He has no memory but his body reveals clues to his identity, particularly the Zurich bank account detai...Show more
A man left for dead is found by a Greek fisherman. He has no memory but his body reveals clues to his identity, particularly the Zurich bank account details held within his arm. As he slowly gains some semblance of who he really is he discovers he is being hunted by Treadstone - a secret US corporation. His instincts for survival are well-honed however and together with a doctor he saves from a grisly crime, they go on the run and piece together the bigger picture. Suspenseful, violent, and gritty this page-turning adventure is so good they built it into a film franchise!
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A man left for dead is found by a Greek fisherman. He has no memory but his body reveals clues to his identity, particularly the Zurich bank account detai...Show more
A man left for dead is found by a Greek fisherman. He has no memory but his body reveals clues to his identity, particularly the Zurich bank account details held within his arm. As he slowly gains some semblance of who he really is he discovers he is being hunted by Treadstone - a secret US corporation. His instincts for survival are well-honed however and together with a doctor he saves from a grisly crime, they go on the run and piece together the bigger picture. Suspenseful, violent, and gritty this page-turning adventure is so good they built it into a film franchise!
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Student-athlete Mitch Rapp survives a horrific aircraft bombing orchestrated by terrorists, one in which his classmates and girlfriend are killed. This te...Show more
Student-athlete Mitch Rapp survives a horrific aircraft bombing orchestrated by terrorists, one in which his classmates and girlfriend are killed. This tears Mitch's life apart and he is enlisted by the CIA, his passion to see terrorists held accountable (or dealt with) a shining beacon for the service. His training turns him into a terrorist's worst nightmare, and his story starts here, solving the mystery behind the bombing tragedy and bringing those responsible to justice. Book One of nineteen in the 'Mitch Rapp' series is intense and fast-paced. The modern spy thriller adventure themes are so solid it's little wonder they made a movie from it!
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Student-athlete Mitch Rapp survives a horrific aircraft bombing orchestrated by terrorists, one in which his classmates and girlfriend are killed. This te...Show more
Student-athlete Mitch Rapp survives a horrific aircraft bombing orchestrated by terrorists, one in which his classmates and girlfriend are killed. This tears Mitch's life apart and he is enlisted by the CIA, his passion to see terrorists held accountable (or dealt with) a shining beacon for the service. His training turns him into a terrorist's worst nightmare, and his story starts here, solving the mystery behind the bombing tragedy and bringing those responsible to justice. Book One of nineteen in the 'Mitch Rapp' series is intense and fast-paced. The modern spy thriller adventure themes are so solid it's little wonder they made a movie from it!
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Beecher White is a young archivist working in the National Archives. On the day he chooses to show his childhood sweetheart through the building, they als...Show more
Beecher White is a young archivist working in the National Archives. On the day he chooses to show his childhood sweetheart through the building, they also unearth a mysterious dictionary once belonging to George Washington himself. What transpires sees Beecher and his love interest embroiled in conspiracy, secrets, and plots to murder. Intricate plotting and a breakneck pace make this first book in the 'Culper Ring' series a serious adventure.
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Beecher White is a young archivist working in the National Archives. On the day he chooses to show his childhood sweetheart through the building, they als...Show more
Beecher White is a young archivist working in the National Archives. On the day he chooses to show his childhood sweetheart through the building, they also unearth a mysterious dictionary once belonging to George Washington himself. What transpires sees Beecher and his love interest embroiled in conspiracy, secrets, and plots to murder. Intricate plotting and a breakneck pace make this first book in the 'Culper Ring' series a serious adventure.
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With the dawn of the digital age the number one threat to national security is now in cyberspace, so to protect the country the recently sworn-in US presi...Show more
With the dawn of the digital age the number one threat to national security is now in cyberspace, so to protect the country the recently sworn-in US president launches a new top-secret organisation as the best line of defense: Net Force. Before the new organisation can be officially announced however, America is hit by a cyber-terrorist attack and Net Force is thrown in the deep end. Untested, unproven and still unofficial, Net Force must get to the bottom of the ongoing waves of hacks while tracking down the mastermind. This is a relaunch for the original Tom Clancy series and features a lot of the same things Clancy books are known for, realistic political stories, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense.
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With the dawn of the digital age the number one threat to national security is now in cyberspace, so to protect the country the recently sworn-in US presi...Show more
With the dawn of the digital age the number one threat to national security is now in cyberspace, so to protect the country the recently sworn-in US president launches a new top-secret organisation as the best line of defense: Net Force. Before the new organisation can be officially announced however, America is hit by a cyber-terrorist attack and Net Force is thrown in the deep end. Untested, unproven and still unofficial, Net Force must get to the bottom of the ongoing waves of hacks while tracking down the mastermind. This is a relaunch for the original Tom Clancy series and features a lot of the same things Clancy books are known for, realistic political stories, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense.
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An off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down. What really happened goes deeper than the surviving crew members could ever ha...Show more
An off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down. What really happened goes deeper than the surviving crew members could ever have thought and they're on a mission to bring truth and justice to the terrorist behind it all. Reunited through an arms expert that gives them the desire to continue the fight this book contains an intricate plot full of twists and turns at a blistering pace. If you like military and black ops action adventure then look no further, this author has the goods.
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An off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down. What really happened goes deeper than the surviving crew members could ever ha...Show more
An off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down. What really happened goes deeper than the surviving crew members could ever have thought and they're on a mission to bring truth and justice to the terrorist behind it all. Reunited through an arms expert that gives them the desire to continue the fight this book contains an intricate plot full of twists and turns at a blistering pace. If you like military and black ops action adventure then look no further, this author has the goods.
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It's all cloaks and daggers when Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's T...Show more
It's all cloaks and daggers when Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's Templar. Cotton's old boss in already deeply involved in the hunt, and when a wealthy and ruthless rival emerges it'll be a full-on race to stay alive, find the treasure cache, and unlock the truth behind all the myths. If you liked 'The Da Vinci Code' and historical conspiracy then get a hold of this one!
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It's all cloaks and daggers when Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's T...Show more
It's all cloaks and daggers when Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's Templar. Cotton's old boss in already deeply involved in the hunt, and when a wealthy and ruthless rival emerges it'll be a full-on race to stay alive, find the treasure cache, and unlock the truth behind all the myths. If you liked 'The Da Vinci Code' and historical conspiracy then get a hold of this one!
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Two former agents are thrown back together, teaming up to bring down a Palestinian terrorist. Their mission will take them back through elements of their ...Show more
Two former agents are thrown back together, teaming up to bring down a Palestinian terrorist. Their mission will take them back through elements of their own past as the terrorist embarks on his reign of terror. Dark and intricate plotting makes this a truly suspenseful and gripping adventure. Daniel Silva is a former CNN correspondent reporting from war-torn areas of the globe and he's used all of his experiences and observations here along with a good dose of adventurous imagination to produce some high-level adult fiction.
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Two former agents are thrown back together, teaming up to bring down a Palestinian terrorist. Their mission will take them back through elements of their ...Show more
Two former agents are thrown back together, teaming up to bring down a Palestinian terrorist. Their mission will take them back through elements of their own past as the terrorist embarks on his reign of terror. Dark and intricate plotting makes this a truly suspenseful and gripping adventure. Daniel Silva is a former CNN correspondent reporting from war-torn areas of the globe and he's used all of his experiences and observations here along with a good dose of adventurous imagination to produce some high-level adult fiction.
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Quadriplegic forensic scientist Lincoln Rhyme was the best the NYPD had on staff, although these days he's in enforced retirement. Mow though, he's about ...Show more
Quadriplegic forensic scientist Lincoln Rhyme was the best the NYPD had on staff, although these days he's in enforced retirement. Mow though, he's about to set off on a suspenseful investigation alongside officer Amelia Sachs. There's a serial killer on the loose and the body count is growing as the gruesomeness level climbs as well. Very dark, disturbing, gripping and adventurous, this violent book kicks off a fourteen-book series each more grisly than the last. For lovers of Val McDermid or Thomas Harris.
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Quadriplegic forensic scientist Lincoln Rhyme was the best the NYPD had on staff, although these days he's in enforced retirement. Mow though, he's about ...Show more
Quadriplegic forensic scientist Lincoln Rhyme was the best the NYPD had on staff, although these days he's in enforced retirement. Mow though, he's about to set off on a suspenseful investigation alongside officer Amelia Sachs. There's a serial killer on the loose and the body count is growing as the gruesomeness level climbs as well. Very dark, disturbing, gripping and adventurous, this violent book kicks off a fourteen-book series each more grisly than the last. For lovers of Val McDermid or Thomas Harris.
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An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government and the result is a bloodbath. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and ...Show more
An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government and the result is a bloodbath. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and obtain information from an asset in Colombia. As the mysteries unfold he discovers deadly government secrets, double agents, sleeper cells, a Russian plot, and the most dangerous mission he's ever been involved with. This is Book Twelve in Berenson's 'John Wells' series and continues the compelling and electrifying story without missing a beat. For fans of Robert Ludlum or Eric Van Lustbader.
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An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government and the result is a bloodbath. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and ...Show more
An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government and the result is a bloodbath. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and obtain information from an asset in Colombia. As the mysteries unfold he discovers deadly government secrets, double agents, sleeper cells, a Russian plot, and the most dangerous mission he's ever been involved with. This is Book Twelve in Berenson's 'John Wells' series and continues the compelling and electrifying story without missing a beat. For fans of Robert Ludlum or Eric Van Lustbader.
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Written in partnership with Jim Felice, this action packed thrill ride centres on intelligent machines and smart weapons. Louis Massina is a brilliant tec...Show more
Written in partnership with Jim Felice, this action packed thrill ride centres on intelligent machines and smart weapons. Louis Massina is a brilliant technology entrepreneur leading the way in the race towards self managing AI. He's also, as it turns out, a bit of a megalomaniac. When the FBI consult him on a job and he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy with himself the prime target, he goes rogue and puts the fate of the entire world at risk - he becomes the Puppet Master! Great action packed techno thriller adventure fiction for fans of Stephen Coonts or Clive Cussler.
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Written in partnership with Jim Felice, this action packed thrill ride centres on intelligent machines and smart weapons. Louis Massina is a brilliant tec...Show more
Written in partnership with Jim Felice, this action packed thrill ride centres on intelligent machines and smart weapons. Louis Massina is a brilliant technology entrepreneur leading the way in the race towards self managing AI. He's also, as it turns out, a bit of a megalomaniac. When the FBI consult him on a job and he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy with himself the prime target, he goes rogue and puts the fate of the entire world at risk - he becomes the Puppet Master! Great action packed techno thriller adventure fiction for fans of Stephen Coonts or Clive Cussler.
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First in the 'Klara Walldeen' series, Klara is working as a political aide in Brussels when she accidentally discovers a secret so dangerous it launches h...Show more
First in the 'Klara Walldeen' series, Klara is working as a political aide in Brussels when she accidentally discovers a secret so dangerous it launches her into an action packed game of cat-and-mouse across the European continent. There's only one man who can help Klara but he's an old deep cover operative, too long in the game, and with a tragic past. Can their paths converge in time before the worst can happen? This high stakes thrilling action adventure series that traverses the globe at breakneck pace will appeal to fans of Stieg Larsson or Robert Ludlum.
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First in the 'Klara Walldeen' series, Klara is working as a political aide in Brussels when she accidentally discovers a secret so dangerous it launches h...Show more
First in the 'Klara Walldeen' series, Klara is working as a political aide in Brussels when she accidentally discovers a secret so dangerous it launches her into an action packed game of cat-and-mouse across the European continent. There's only one man who can help Klara but he's an old deep cover operative, too long in the game, and with a tragic past. Can their paths converge in time before the worst can happen? This high stakes thrilling action adventure series that traverses the globe at breakneck pace will appeal to fans of Stieg Larsson or Robert Ludlum.
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