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Black 13

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What to expect

‘A terrific thriller’ – James Patterson
‘A new benchmark for the modern spy thriller’ – Peter James
‘Excellent . . . Packed with relentless pace and hard-edged thrills’ – James Swallow


An exiled agent out for revenge.

A hidden enemy stoking hate.

A clandestine war with no rules.

The world is in turmoil and nothing is as it seems. Radical extremists are on the rise, using new threats and new technologies to divide and disrupt. With governments, the military and intelligence agencies being outmanoeuvred at every step, borders are breaking down and the old espionage rules are obsolete. To fight this war a new doctrine is needed and one man will make the difference.

Meet Ex-MI6 agent Scott Pearce.

Off-grid and off the books, Pearce is forced into the fight when he learns of the brutal murder of an old friend. Determined to avenge his death, Pearce assembles a team of trusted ex-colleagues.

It’s time to burn the espionage rulebook and take the war to those responsible. . .


What authors are saying about Black 13:

'A scorching thriller that will make you question where we are as a country . . . and where we might be heading' – Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series

'High speed, hi-tech, high octane throughout. Entertaining and thought-provoking' – Amer Anwar, author of Stone Cold Trouble

'Intelligent, globe-trotting adventure thriller that introduces a great new spy hero in Scott Pearce while feeling totally fresh and cutting edge. Loved it' – C. M. Ewan, author of The House Hunt


What readers are saying about Black 13:

‘Adam Hamdy has produced a masterpiece that was addictive from Page 1 of the Prologue. I read this book in record time; faster than any other’

‘Captivating’

An explosive thriller, with action and tension from the first page’

‘Just superb!’

‘Fast-paced hold your breath type book

Critics Review

A terrific thriller. The action never flags in Black 13. It. Never. Ever. Stops. Adam Hamdy is a worthy successor to Ludlum and Cussler

James Patterson

Hamdy sets a new benchmark for the modern spy thriller. Relentless, intelligent, disturbing – and highly addictive. I loved it

Peter James

Excellent . . . packed with relentless pace and hard-edged thrills

James Swallow

A scorching thriller that will make you question where we are as a country . . . and where we might be heading

Anthony Horowitz

Introduces readers to . . . Scott Pearce who looks set to become the British Jason Bourne or Jack Reacher. A stunning book deserving huge success

Daily Express

Hamdy creates smart adrenaline-charged action scenes

The Times

Move over Jason Bourne, Scott Pearce is in town. This meticulously researched espionage thriller is at the cutting edge of contemporary and explores the very real and frightening rise of the Far Right. A breathless rollercoaster of a ride.

Fiona Cummins

The best book I’ve read in a very long time. In this high stakes espionage thriller Scott Pearce is a formidable player who never gives up. Black 13 has TV/film adaptation written all over it

Mari Hannah

High speed, hi-tech, high octane throughout. Entertaining and thought provoking

Amer Anwar

A kinetic ride

Financial Times

Bond for the new age: meet former MI6 officer Scott Pearce, a kick-ass and unstoppable maverick. The pacing is whiplash fast. A highly intelligent novel delving into an eerily prescient modern-day threat. Timely, tense, terrifying

K.J. Howe, international bestselling author of Skyjack

Intelligent, globe-trotting adventure thriller that introduces a great new spy hero in Scott Pearce while feeling totally fresh & cutting edge. Loved it

C M Ewan, author of A Window Breaks

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