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Present Danger by Stella Rimington is a gripping crime thriller that follows MI5 intelligence officer Liz Carlyle as she navigates a complex web of international espionage. The narrative unfolds with Carlyle investigating a series of mysterious events tied to national security, leading her through a dangerous maze of deceit and intrigue. As tensions rise, she faces professional and personal challenges, drawing readers into a world of suspense and high stakes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling espionage narratives featuring intense international intrigue and a strong female protagonist. Authored by a former MI5 director, it offers an authentic glimpse into the world of intelligence, blending realistic detail with gripping suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Present Danger

The latest thriller from the ex-Director General of MI5 sees Liz Carlyle tackle vicious terrorism in Belfast.

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MI5 officer Liz Carlyle is posted to Northern Ireland. From the moment she lands in Belfast, danger follows. She soon discovers that the peace process in the province is precarious.

Then a source reports strange goings-on at a house on the Irish Sea owned by the Fraternity, an organisation Liz suspects of being a front for renegade former IRA men. Its head is Seamus Piggott, an Irish-American with a gun-running past. When another informant reports a plot is being hatched against the security forces, Liz and her colleague Dave Armstrong suspect Piggott is involved, along with a former French Intelligence officer.

Moving from London to Belfast to the South of France, the latest Stella Rimington Liz Carlyle novel, Present Danger, is a propulsive thriller filled with action and nail-biting suspense.

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Present Danger by Stella Rimington is praised for its gripping narrative and realistic portrayal of espionage, drawing from Rimington's own experience as the former Director-General of MI5. Critics commend the book for its fast-paced storyline and intricate plot, with well-developed characters that keep readers engaged. There is appreciation for the author's ability to create suspense and deliver a satisfying, thrilling experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849161947

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Stella Rimington joined the Security Service (MI5) in 1968. During her career she worked in all the main fields of the Service: counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism. She was appointed Director General in 1992, the first woman to hold the post. She has written her autobiography and four Liz Carlyle novels. She lives in London and Norfolk.

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