The Crocodile Hunter

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In The Crocodile Hunter by Gerald Seymour, British intelligence operative Jonas Merrick is dispatched to Russia to thwart an assassin targeting key figures. As Merrick navigates the treacherous underworld, he finds himself entangled in a gripping cat-and-mouse chase, heightened by tension and unexpected alliances. This crime and thriller novel delivers a fast-paced narrative of espionage and survival.
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This book may appeal to you if you're captivated by intense crime stories set in the backdrop of espionage and politics. Fans of intricate thrillers with complex characters and tightly woven plots will likely appreciate the suspense and depth of this tale. If you enjoy diving into narratives where every choice can alter the course of events, this might be the perfect read for you.

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The Crocodile Hunter

A thrilling story of the secret services, their enemies and the society they operate in, building with unrelenting suspense to a superb climax, The Crocodile Hunter is Gerald Seymour writing at the top of his powers.

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‘Compelling... almost Dickensian’ The Times ‘The best thriller writer in the world’ Daily Telegraph Jonas Merrick. At MI5 they call him 'the eternal flame', because he never goes out. Never goes undercover, or on surveillance, or kicking down doors. If he's studying a map, he's probably planning his caravan holiday. But what the hot-shots fail to notice in Jonas is a steely concentration, a ruthless ability to find the enemy who hides in plain sight like a submerged crocodile, waiting for prey. Cameron Jilkes. A young man from a broken background, trained as a Jihadi in the harshest theatre of war. Coming ashore near Dover, he plans to live unnoticed, before unleashing a terrifying strike. And this time, Jonas Merrick must go out - to hunt the crocodile himself. Featuring a chapter from the new Jonas Merrick novel The Foot Soldiers, publishing in 2022. Readers love The Crocodile Hunter: ‘Another winner from Gerald Seymour’ 5* ‘An outstanding book and thoroughly recommended’ 5* ‘Every year without fail . . . Gerald Seymour comes up with a masterful thriller . . . A wonderful read from a master of his craft’ 5*

Series: Jonas Merrick series

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The Crocodile Hunter by Gerald Seymour is praised for its compelling storytelling and detailed characterisation, reminiscent of Dickens. Reviewers highlight Seymour's journalistic eye for capturing stories behind the news, his portrayal of the Kent landscape, and the engaging depiction of minor characters. The book is recognised as another strong addition to the spy genre, with Seymour being likened to classic suspense masters such as Graham Greene and John le Carré.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529386042

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Gerald Seymour exploded onto the literary scene in 1975 with the massive bestseller HARRY'S GAME. The first major thriller to tackle the modern troubles in Northern Ireland, it was described by Frederick Forsyth as 'like nothing else I have ever read' and it changed the landscape of the British thriller forever.

Gerald Seymour was a reporter at ITN for fifteen years. He covered events in Vietnam, Borneo, Aden, the Munich Olympics, Israel and Northern Ireland. He has been a full-time writer since 1978.

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