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The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk is a gripping crime thriller centred around an FBI agent named Peter Sutherland. Set primarily in Washington, D.C., the story follows Peter as he unravels a vast conspiracy after receiving a mysterious phone call on a secret emergency line. As danger mounts, Peter must navigate a maze of betrayal and deception to prevent a catastrophic national security crisis.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced political thrillers with intense suspense and intricate plots. Set against the backdrop of espionage and government conspiracies, it follows an FBI agent caught in a web of deceit, making it perfect for fans of tension-filled narratives where every new twist keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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The Night Agent

An FBI agent must expose a Russian mole in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk.

An FBI agent must expose a Russian mole in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk.

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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE WORLDWIDE HIT NETFLIX SERIES THE NIGHT AGENT - NOW BACK FOR SEASON 2!

Readers love THE NIGHT AGENT:

'Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers' David Baldacci

'One of the best thrillers to come along in years' Michael Connelly

'A plot that twists like a cobra in a sack' Financial Times

'David Baldacci territory... a thriller writer to watch' Daily Mail

'A paranoid, pulse-pounding thriller that could not be more prescient' Joseph Finder

'A powerful and taut thriller' Mark Greaney

HEROES AREN'T BORN. THEY ANSWER THE CALL.

FBI Agent Peter Sutherland monitors a White House Situation Room emergency line. That crucial, life-or-death call may never come.

When Peter takes a call one day, his whole world changes. A terrified young woman says two people have been murdered. One of the victims' dying words thrust Peter into a deep-level conspiracy years in the making: there is a traitor at the heart of the US government.

A Russian mole has been placed within the inner sanctum of the White House. Anyone could be the traitor. Anyone could be corrupted.

To save the nation, Peter must take the rules into his own hands, question everything, and trust no one.

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The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk is praised for its twisting plot, engaging characters, and fast pace, likened to the works of top thriller writers. It delivers suspense and excitement, providing a skilfully constructed narrative set against the backdrop of Washington's political intrigue. The book is noted for its insider's perspective and refreshing vigour, making it a standout in the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800243477

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Matthew Quirk spent five years at The Atlantic magazine reporting on crime, private military contractors, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs before turning to fiction. He is a New York Times bestselling author, Edgar Award finalist and winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel. His critically acclaimed novel The Night Agent inspired the worldwide smash hit Netflix original series. Matthew lives in San Diego.

Follow Matthew at @mquirk and matthewquirk.com

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