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Journey into Fear

By Eric Ambler
Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage
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Journey into Fear by Eric Ambler is a gripping tale of espionage set during World War II. The story centres on a British engineer who finds himself targeted by Nazi agents during his journey back to England. As he navigates a treacherous voyage, suspense builds as he tries to outwit his relentless enemies in a world poised on the brink of chaos.
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If you enjoy classic espionage thrillers filled with suspense and intrigue, this gripping tale of a naval engineer caught up in an international conspiracy will captivate you. With its taut narrative and deft characterisation, it's perfect for lovers of crime and thrillers who appreciate a blend of danger and intellect.

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One of the great chase stories—Nazi agents will stop at nothing to kill a British weapons expert on his long, fraught journey home from Istanbul.

It is 1940 and Mr Graham, a quietly-spoken engineer and arms expert, has just finished high-level talks with the Turkish government. And now somebody wants him dead. The previous night, three shots were fired at him as he stepped into his hotel room, so, terrified, he escapes in secret on a passenger steamer from Istanbul.

As he journeys home—alongside, among others, an entrancing French dancer, an unkempt trader, a mysterious German doctor, and a small, brutal man in a crumpled suit—he enters a nightmarish world where friend and foe are indistinguishable.

Graham can try to run, but he may not be able to hide for much longer...

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Journey into Fear by Eric Ambler is a compelling thriller that blends suspense with espionage. Reviewers often praise its atmospheric tension and well-crafted plot, highlighting Ambler's skill in building a narrative filled with intrigue. The novel's gripping pace and intelligent character development are frequently noted as strengths, drawing readers into a taut and riveting story that explores themes of danger and paranoia.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241639177

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Norman Stone

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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Crime & Thriller Eric Ambler Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage Spy & Espionage Thriller

About the Author

Eric Ambler (1909-98) was born in London to parents who were part-time entertainers. Between 1937 and 1940, he published his great anti-fascist spy thrillers, from Uncommon Danger to Journey into Fear. In 1940, he joined the Royal Artillery and was later transferred to the army film unit. After the war he worked as a screenwriter in England and Hollywood, and wrote novels including Passage of Arms, The Light of Day and A Kind of Anger.

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