Product Description

The breathtaking new thriller from the author of Bravo Two Zero

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2041 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 512 pages

Synopsis
Bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone seems certain to die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only the reporter's swift action saves his life. When the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed kidnapped, Stone is asked by the Intelligence Service to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to London, Dublin, and ultimately Kabul - the dark and brutal city where governments, terrorism and big business inexorably collide. Caught in the crossfire, Stone's nightmare is only just beginning - for the hunter has suddenly become the hunted, in a heart-stopping race against time...

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Bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone seems certain to die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only the reporter's swift action saves his life.

When the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed kidnapped, Stone is asked by the Intelligence Service to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to London, Dublin, and ultimately Kabul - the dark and brutal city where governments, terrorism and big business inexorably collide. Caught in the crossfire, Stone's nightmare is only just beginning - for the hunter has suddenly become the hunted, in a heart-stopping race against time. . .
Unrelentingly violent, harrowing and chillingly graphic as it hurtles us towards a truly shocking climax, Nick Stone's tenth adventure is high-voltage, pulse-pounding, no-holds-barred McNab - prose so testosterone-drenched, action so blisteringly paced, it could only have been penned by the master thriller writer at his electrifying, unputdownable best.

From the Back Cover
'Authentic to the core...McNab at his electrifying best'
Daily Express

Bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone seems certain to die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only the reporter’s swift action saves his life.

When the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed kidnapped, Stone is asked by the Intelligence Service to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to London, Dublin, and ultimately Kabul - the dark and brutal city where governments, terrorism and big business collide. Caught in the crossfire, Stone’s nightmare is only just beginning – for the hunter has suddenly become the hunted, in a heart-stopping race against time. . .

‘Violent and gripping, this is classic McNab’ News of the World

‘Addictive - packed with wild action and revealing tradecraft’ Daily Telegraph

‘McNab is a terrific novelist - when it comes to thrills he is Forsyth class’ Mail on Sunday

Customer Reviews

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I've read all the McNab books, fiction and non-fiction and I have to say that this is one of his best fiction books to date. The Nick Stone series did get a bit dry at points, but this book really had me totally, totally engrossed.

Reading it makes you want to go out, run 12 miles and join the Army. Great author.

Crossfire

As breathtaking as water-boarding
A cracking story where Nick Stone fails in protecting a journalist and camerman in Iraq, with one killed, and one kidnapped. The two had been investigating drug trafficking and that is where Stone picks up the trail taking him to Dublin, London and then Kabul for a climax where he runs from the Taleban, fights the Bin Laden bounty hunters, gets rendition treatment of terrorists, and takes on the establishment. Yes- a great story. My only critisism is that opening in Iraq drags a bit before the plot thickens but then the downtown Kabul insights are top-notch, and make the book well worthwhile.

Proves I shouldn't make assumptions
There's already plenty of plot info for 'Crossfire' so I just thought I'd say that this series about the character Nick Stone has proved I shouldn't make assumptions about books. I'd assumed these were 'bloke's books' - however, unlike Yorkies, girls (and civvies!) can enjoy them too. The straightforward honest style (with an occasional pinch of humour) well reflects the character of Nick Stone. The army and brutal undercover work is a world I know nothing about and as I know it's accurate that adds to the interest. The stark detail about the countries is fascinating too (though I don't think many tourist boards will thank the author, Andy McNab). In 'Crossfire' we find out about Afghanistan and Iraq (Ireland too), in 'Recoil' it was Africa (The Congo) and in 'Aggressor' it was Georgia. I noticed not everyone was so wild about 'Recoil' and 'Aggressor', but I found them compelling (and justifiably disquieting) and now I'm going to read the older books in the Nick Stone series. So unless you're repelled by violence and language, then I'd recommend these insightful, fast paced books and don't dismiss them as 'bloke's books'. My only criticism would be that I get utterly confused by all the acronyms and wish there was a glossary.