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Red Star Down
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A propulsive and timely international thriller, which follows three individuals caught in the crosshairs of a global conspiracy, for fans of David McCloskey and Terry Hayes. A propulsive, timely spy thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Star of the North. An explosive conspiracy is on...
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A propulsive and timely international thriller, which follows three individuals caught in the crosshairs of a global conspiracy, for fans of David McCloskey and Terry Hayes.
A propulsive, timely spy thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Star of the North.
An explosive conspiracy is on the verge of detonation...
A Korean man is poisoned in broad daylight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
A Russian intelligence officer is assassinated in a Washington hotel.
And a real-estate mogul has just become the 45th President of the United States.
The world teeters on the brink and three individuals find themselves caught up in the crosshairs:
Jenna, a seasoned CIA officer, whose past missions refuse to stay buried.
Lyosha, a student in Moscow who confronts Vladimir Putin on live TV only to suffer the consequences.
And Eric, a North Korean spy in the heart of the White House who adores the man he is working to undermine—the President.
In a world of shifting allegiances and betrayal, Red Star Down is a global and gripping thriller that explores the intricate web of politics, espionage, and deception during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787301818
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Harvill Secker
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 700g
Pages: 672
About the Author
D. B. John grew up in Wales. He has lived in South Korea and is one of the few Westerners to have visited North Korea. He co-authored The Girl With Seven Names, Hyeonseo Lee's New York Times bestselling memoir about her escape from North Korea, and wrote the critically-acclaimed novel Star of the North.
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