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Cold East
- Author
- Alex Shaw
- Narrator
- Ethan Kelly
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 30 September 2021
- Run Time
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
In Ukraine, MI6 operative Aidan Snow rescues a British national held by Russian insurgents.
In the United States, a terrorist attack is thwarted by a man who does not exist.
In Russia, a notorious Chechen terrorist escapes from the nation's most secure prison
In Afghanistan, a Red Army soldier long given up for dead delivers a chilling message: Al-Qaeda has an RA-115A.
As the connection between these separate events begins to become clearer, MI6 and the CIA must attempt to prevent the world's first act of nuclear terrorism. And Aidan Snow faces his biggest challenge yet . . .
Praise for Alex Shaw:‘Meet Aidan Snow, an ice-cold operative in a red-hot adventure’ Stephen Leather
‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton
‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn
Readers love the Aidan Snow books:‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer
‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer
‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer
Critics Review
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Praise for Alex Shaw:
‘Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered’ James Swallow
‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around! Fast paced, Total Blackout gripped from page one and didn’t let go … as fast as a Hollywood movie’ Stephen Leather
‘Compelling and authentic. An explosive new series with an uncompromising hero’ Tom Wood
‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-concept modern action thriller and old school, Cold War espionage where evil Russians are still plotting the downfall of the West and only one man can stop them’ Simon Toyne
‘Jack Tate is a powerful character, a true Brit hero. A cracking start to a new series!’ Alan McDermott
‘Alex Shaw is a master of the action thriller. Grabbed me from the first page and never let go’ Michael Ridpath
‘Riveting thriller with an original plot and surprising twists. Tate is totally convincing as a classic Brit operative. Great drama and characterisation’ Duncan Falconer
‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton
‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn
Readers love the Aidan Snow books:
‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer
‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer
‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer
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Details
- Author
- Alex Shaw
- Narrator
- Ethan Kelly
- Duration
- 9 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 September 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008443979
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Espionage & spy thriller, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Synopsis
The clock is ticking. Will Aidan Snow be able to save the world, before it’s too late?In Ukraine, MI6 operative Aidan Snow rescues a British national held by Russian insurgents.In the United States, a terrorist attack is thwarted by a man who does not exist.In Russia, a notorious Chechen terrorist escapes from the nation's most secure prisonIn Afghanistan, a Red Army soldier long given up for dead delivers a chilling message: Al-Qaeda has an RA-115A.As the connection between these separate events begins to become clearer, MI6 and the CIA must attempt to prevent the world's first act of nuclear terrorism. And Aidan Snow faces his biggest challenge yet . . .Praise for Alex Shaw:‘Meet Aidan Snow, an ice-cold operative in a red-hot adventure’ Stephen Leather‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt LynnReaders love the Aidan Snow books:‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer
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