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The Friend
- Author
- Joakim Zander
- Narrator
- Malk Williams
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 22 August 2019
- Run Time
- 11 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Jacob Seger arrived in Lebanon with a head full of dreams. This is his first job in the world of international diplomacy, and he's determined to change the world. When he meets the handsome, soulful Yassim at a glamorous party, his happiness is complete. But three weeks later, Jacob recognises his own face in the newspaper. He is wanted on terrorism charges. Has Yassim set him up? Is he now a pawn in a murderous plot? Jacob doesn't know who he can trust. Only that he needs to flee Beirut – and fast. At once a moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent, urgent thriller that casts light on the dark threats facing the world today.
“An absorbing thriller in a complex world of spies, politics, terrorism and assassination ... Excellent.” THE TIMES
Translation copyright © Elizabeth Clark Wessel, 2019
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Details
- Author
- Joakim Zander
- Narrator
- Malk Williams
- Duration
- 11 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 August 2019
- ISBN
- 9781838930417
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Political / legal thriller
Synopsis
A gripping international thriller, perfect for fans of Homeland.Jacob Seger arrived in Lebanon with a head full of dreams. This is his first job in the world of international diplomacy, and he's determined to change the world. When he meets the handsome, soulful Yassim at a glamorous party, his happiness is complete. But three weeks later, Jacob recognises his own face in the newspaper. He is wanted on terrorism charges. Has Yassim set him up? Is he now a pawn in a murderous plot? Jacob doesn't know who he can trust. Only that he needs to flee Beirut – and fast. At once a moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent, urgent thriller that casts light on the dark threats facing the world today.“An absorbing thriller in a complex world of spies, politics, terrorism and assassination ... Excellent.” THE TIMESTranslation copyright © Elizabeth Clark Wessel, 2019
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