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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.
A standalone offering from the prolific king of page-turners, 1st Case follows Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, in a mystery exploring how the op...Show more
A standalone offering from the prolific king of page-turners, 1st Case follows Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, in a mystery exploring how the opportunity of a lifetime can come from unexpected places. 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. A thrilling page-turner that will keep readers gripped.
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A standalone offering from the prolific king of page-turners, 1st Case follows Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, in a mystery exploring how the op...Show more
A standalone offering from the prolific king of page-turners, 1st Case follows Angela Hoot through the ranks of the FBI, in a mystery exploring how the opportunity of a lifetime can come from unexpected places. 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. A thrilling page-turner that will keep readers gripped.
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Readers will encounter a familiar name in this origin story of the world's most famous spy - James Bond! Set in a time before Bond was an international su...Show more
Readers will encounter a familiar name in this origin story of the world's most famous spy - James Bond! Set in a time before Bond was an international superspy, this novel details the birth of the legend. When the former 007 is found floating dead in the French Riviera, James steps into the role as the new 007. With great characters and a wonderful 1950's setting, Horowitz is a master of spy-writing in what's an all-round superb Bond adventure.
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Readers will encounter a familiar name in this origin story of the world's most famous spy - James Bond! Set in a time before Bond was an international su...Show more
Readers will encounter a familiar name in this origin story of the world's most famous spy - James Bond! Set in a time before Bond was an international superspy, this novel details the birth of the legend. When the former 007 is found floating dead in the French Riviera, James steps into the role as the new 007. With great characters and a wonderful 1950's setting, Horowitz is a master of spy-writing in what's an all-round superb Bond adventure.
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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 which once belonged 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 which once belonged 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 greatest threat to national security is now exists in cyberspace. To protect the country, the recently sworn-in US p...Show more
With the dawn of the digital age, the greatest threat to national security is now exists in cyberspace. 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 greatest threat to national security is now exists in cyberspace. To protect the country, the recently sworn-in US p...Show more
With the dawn of the digital age, the greatest threat to national security is now exists in cyberspace. 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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When an off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down, the surviving crew members set out on a mission to find the truth and del...Show more
When an off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down, the surviving crew members set out on a mission to find the truth and deliver justice to the terrorist behind it all. With an intriguing supernatural bent, 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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When an off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down, the surviving crew members set out on a mission to find the truth and del...Show more
When an off-the-books black ops crew is betrayed and their program is shut down, the surviving crew members set out on a mission to find the truth and deliver justice to the terrorist behind it all. With an intriguing supernatural bent, 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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Cloaks and daggers abound as Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's Templ...Show more
Cloaks and daggers abound as 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's 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 conspiracies then get a hold of this one!
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Cloaks and daggers abound as Cotton Malone is roused from his antiquarian bookshop and swept up into the hunt for the lost treasures of the Knight's Templ...Show more
Cloaks and daggers abound as 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's 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 conspiracies then get a hold of this one!
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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. Regardless, 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. Regardless, 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. Will appeal to 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. Regardless, 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. Regardless, 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. Will appeal to lovers of Val McDermid or Thomas Harris.
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An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government, and a bloodbath transpires. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and ob...Show more
An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government, and a bloodbath transpires. 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 a bloodbath transpires. John Wells is called in to determine what happened and ob...Show more
An unwitting petty criminal is deceived in Dallas by the government, and a bloodbath transpires. 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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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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In the wake of a period of political turmoil which has destabilised America, new Secretary of State Ellen Adams finds herself charged with unravelling a d...Show more
In the wake of a period of political turmoil which has destabilised America, new Secretary of State Ellen Adams finds herself charged with unravelling a dangerous web of conspiracy, which aims to take advantage of the frail state. The author brings to bear her intimate knowledge of the machinations of Washington politics in a suspenseful new novel that's designed to raise your heart rate and keep you reading till the end.
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In the wake of a period of political turmoil which has destabilised America, new Secretary of State Ellen Adams finds herself charged with unravelling a d...Show more
In the wake of a period of political turmoil which has destabilised America, new Secretary of State Ellen Adams finds herself charged with unravelling a dangerous web of conspiracy, which aims to take advantage of the frail state. The author brings to bear her intimate knowledge of the machinations of Washington politics in a suspenseful new novel that's designed to raise your heart rate and keep you reading till the end.
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An epic novel from a seasoned story teller, 'Never' describes an alarming (and highly plausible) threat of nuclear war. International tensions rise as we ...Show more
An epic novel from a seasoned story teller, 'Never' describes an alarming (and highly plausible) threat of nuclear war. International tensions rise as we follow a variety of story lines, threads spanning the globe, that culminate in potential disaster. Full of coups, retribution and a wealth of almost recognisable characters from petulant supreme leaders to asylum seekers desperate for a new life - Follett ultimately offers great wisdom for our times as he dissects international politics.
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An epic novel from a seasoned story teller, 'Never' describes an alarming (and highly plausible) threat of nuclear war. International tensions rise as we ...Show more
An epic novel from a seasoned story teller, 'Never' describes an alarming (and highly plausible) threat of nuclear war. International tensions rise as we follow a variety of story lines, threads spanning the globe, that culminate in potential disaster. Full of coups, retribution and a wealth of almost recognisable characters from petulant supreme leaders to asylum seekers desperate for a new life - Follett ultimately offers great wisdom for our times as he dissects international politics.
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Ian Rankin is a master storyteller, with many great series and standalone stories under his belt. Mysteries abound in this international thriller when fir...Show more
Ian Rankin is a master storyteller, with many great series and standalone stories under his belt. Mysteries abound in this international thriller when first a technician notices that a British spy satelite is no longer online, and then a space shuttle crashes in the U.S. Are the events connected? Who is pulling the strings? Something huge is going on, and it's becoming dangerous to ask questions...
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Ian Rankin is a master storyteller, with many great series and standalone stories under his belt. Mysteries abound in this international thriller when fir...Show more
Ian Rankin is a master storyteller, with many great series and standalone stories under his belt. Mysteries abound in this international thriller when first a technician notices that a British spy satelite is no longer online, and then a space shuttle crashes in the U.S. Are the events connected? Who is pulling the strings? Something huge is going on, and it's becoming dangerous to ask questions...
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John Dale, a disgraced CIA agent, is called back to duty after a well placed American asset, who is one of the only reasons the Iranian Uranium Programme ...Show more
John Dale, a disgraced CIA agent, is called back to duty after a well placed American asset, who is one of the only reasons the Iranian Uranium Programme hasn't been able to develop military grade weapons, goes dark and will only speak to him. What ensues is a classic race-against-time spy thriller, with a healthy dose of Russian interference and multinational political tensions.
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John Dale, a disgraced CIA agent, is called back to duty after a well placed American asset, who is one of the only reasons the Iranian Uranium Programme ...Show more
John Dale, a disgraced CIA agent, is called back to duty after a well placed American asset, who is one of the only reasons the Iranian Uranium Programme hasn't been able to develop military grade weapons, goes dark and will only speak to him. What ensues is a classic race-against-time spy thriller, with a healthy dose of Russian interference and multinational political tensions.
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