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Red Strike

A Strike Back Novel (4)
Series: Strikeback
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Red Strike by Chris Ryan follows an elite SAS unit as they are called to action against a dangerous threat from Russia. As geopolitical tensions rise, the team must navigate a perilous mission packed with suspense, intrigue, and covert operations. The novel explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and international diplomacy in the face of a looming global crisis.
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If you enjoy high-octane thrillers with a mix of espionage and intense action, this book might be for you. As a creation of former SAS operative Chris Ryan, it offers an authentic and gripping narrative that plunges you into the world of international crime and military expertise. Perfect for those who appreciate suspenseful plots and well-crafted characters.

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Red Strike

Strike Back legend John Porter and ex-SAS anti-hero John Bald join forces to take on their deadliest enemy yet: the Russian war machine.

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The Kremlin does not forget.

Six years ago, high-ranking Russian foreign intelligence officer Nikolai Volkov fled the country, accused of selling state secrets to MI6. Defecting to the UK, Volkov went into hiding.

The Kremlin does not forgive.

Nine weeks ago, Volkov was found slumped on a park bench in Swindon, poisoned with a lethal nerve agent - the victim of a botched assassination attempt.

The Kremlin will always find you.

Now Volkov is missing, kidnapped from a remote safe house by a Russian snatch squad. With nowhere to run, Volkov faces the ultimate choice: work with his sworn enemies, or face the wrath of the motherland...

Meanwhile, ex-Regiment heroes Porter and Bald are drafted in by MI6 for a highly-sensitive mission. Their target: Derek Lansbury, an eccentric British populist and suspected Moscow agent. Six believes that Lansbury is planning something big ahead of a secretive far-right gathering - and they want Bald and Porter to help bring him down.

Going undercover as bodyguards, they must infiltrate Lansbury's inner circle, win his trust, and gather vital evidence. But as they get closer to the truth, Bald and Porter find themselves caught up in a terrifying conspiracy: one that threatens to bring down the established order of the West.

And only Porter and Bald, two battle-hardened Blades, stand between survival and global chaos...

Red Strike is a gripping thriller that delves into the shadows of political intrigue and espionage.

Series: Strikeback

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Red Strike by Chris Ryan is praised for its fiercely contemporary plots and exceptional attention to detail, supported by the author's insider knowledge. Reviews highlight it as a fearsome, fast-paced thriller that offers a shockingly authentic experience, assured to keep adrenaline levels high. Chris Ryan's expertise is noted, with his storytelling marked by authenticity that effectively immerses readers in the action.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444784121

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Coronet Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His novels have gone on to inspire the Sky One series Strike Back.

Born near Newcastle in 1961, Chris Ryan joined the SAS in 1984. During his ten years there he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris Ryan was the only member of an eight-man unit to escape from Iraq, where three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal.

He wrote about his experiences in the bestseller The One That Got Away, which was adapted for screen, and since then has written three other works of non-fiction, over twenty bestselling novels and a series of childrens' books.

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