The Saboteur (a Financial Times Best Thriller of 2021) - Simon Conway

A stunning, apocalyptic standalone sequel to The Stranger.The Terrorist Guy Fowle, known as the Stranger, escapes from prison. A mysterious Russian hacker is murdered in London and his thumb cut off.At the heart of government, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is desperate to keep a secret.It''s a puzzle that Jude Lyon of MI6 must solve, and quickly.If he doesn''t the world will literally go up in flames.*****''Violent, authentic and alarmingly believable story about modern spying'' - Sun''There''s a healthy crop of younger spy writers ripening just now, and Simon Conway is among the pick of the bunch'' - The Times''A superb writer, with great imagination, inventiveness and the ability to portray events with simplicity and urgency'' - Michael Jecks, author of Act of Vengeance''Conway has created, with Jude Lyon, a very modern hero, and one who will run for many more stories, I hope. Basically, if you are going to read any thriller this year, make it this one'' - Shots Magazine