A Hostile State by Adrian Magson (English) Hardcover Book

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Deep cover specialist MarcPortman is in Lebanon for a straightforward collect-and-go job - at least itshould have been. Ambushed by a surprise attack, it's clear that someone musthave had advance warning of his arrival. If he is to survive, he must use hisunique skill set to turn the tables on his pursuers ... and beat them at theirown game.

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A routine assignment for deep cover specialist Marc Portman becomes something darker and deeper in this action-packed spy thriller. Deep cover specialist Marc Portman is in Lebanon on a last-minute assignment. A straightforward collect-and-go job. At least it should have been. Ambushed by a surprise attack, it's clear that someone must have had advance warning of Portman's arrival. But who is his unseen enemy - clearly one with considerable resources - and why do they want him dead? More importantly, how could his attacker have known of his movements with less than 24 hours' notice? Concluding there must be an active leak at the heart of the CIA, Portman finds himself virtually alone and on the run, hung out to dry by the powers-that-be. If he is to survive, he must use his unique skill set to turn the tables on his pursuers . . . and beat them at their own game.

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Deep cover specialist Marc Portman is in Lebanon on a last-minute assignment. A straightforward collect-and-go job. At least it should have been.Ambushed by a surprise attack, it's clear that someone must have had advance warning of Portman's arrival. But who is his unseen enemy - clearly one with considerable resources - and why do they want him dead? More importantly, how could his attacker have known of his movements with less than twenty-four hours' notice?Concluding there must be an active leak at the heart of the CIA, Portman finds himself virtually alone and on the run, hung out to dry by the powers-that-be. If he is to survive, he must use his unique skill set to turn the tables on his pursuers . . . and beat them at their own game.

Author Biography

Adrian Magson is the author of more than 20 crime and spy thrillers. As well as the Marc Portman thrillers, he is the author of the Harry Tate, Lucas Rocco and Riley Gavin/Frank Palmer series. He has also written a writers' help book based on his 'Beginners' column in Writing Magazine. He lives in Gloucestershire.

Review

A diabolically clever plot . Fans of Magson's Marc Portman series know they can count on pulse-pounding action and plenty of surprising twists, and Magson delivers both in his latest * Booklist *A solid cat-and-mouse thriller with a refreshing breakout character * Kirkus Reviews *Engrossing . Readers will relate to the well-rounded, capable Portman, who never strays into superman territory as so many spy fiction heroes do * Publishers Weekly *The combination of pulse-pounding suspense, delicious twists, and daring heroes, makes for a highly satisfying read * Booklist on Terminal Black *Two thumbs way up for this heart-stopping, exhilarating action thriller, which will remind readers of Alex Berenson's John Wells novels * Booklist Starred Review of Dark Asset *Has grit, pace, and consistent suspense in its depiction of chases, weaponry, and the details of espionage * Kirkus Reviews on Dark Asset *Deft writing, high-octane action, taut suspense, and plenty of twists make this a gripping read * Booklist on Hard Cover *Magson writes well and informatively about the spy game * Publishers Weekly on Hard Cover *

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A fast-paced, highly topical, international espionage thriller with the ring of authenticity.

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Two thumbs way up for this heart-stopping, exhilarating action thriller, which will remind readers of Alex Berenson's John Wells novels

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A fast-paced, highly topical, international espionage thriller with the ring of authenticity.

Details ISBN1448308712 Author Adrian Magson Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1448308712 ISBN-13 9781448308712 Format Hardcover DEWEY 823.92 Series Number 5 Series A Marc Portman thriller Publication Date 2022-04-28 Imprint Severn House Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-28 NZ Release Date 2022-04-28 UK Release Date 2022-04-28 Pages 368 Illustrations No Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main - Large Print Alternative 9780727850270 Audience General We've got this

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