{"product_id":"the-british-agent-9780241814086","title":"The British Agent","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIVE INTO THE TORN-FROM-THE-HEADLINES THRILLER FROM CWA STEEL DAGGER WINNING AUTHOR SIMON CONWAY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A rip-roaring journey from the front lines to America’s corridors of power . . . first-rate thriller’ FINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book grips from page one and the action is virtually non-stop [...] There is enough violence, betrayal and subterfuge to satisfy the most demanding of critics. A master of the modern thriller. Highly recommended' BELFAST TELEGRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Richly detailed, sprawling story of intrigue at the highest levels. Packed with authentic detail, a wonderful tribute to former army officer Conway's skill as a writer' DAILY MAIL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Conway's depth of research and mastery of pacing and action will keep the reader glued to the page as the labyrinthine plot and counterplots unfold [...] a solid read and piece of entertainment' CRIME TIME\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A high-octane rollercoaster of a thriller starring a heroine for our times. As entertaining as it is smart, topical and informed, this is a must for spy fiction fans. Simon Conway is a master of the genre' CHARLOTTE PHILBY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The heir to Frederick Forsyth's crown as King of Thrillers' MICHAEL JECKS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Will nail you to your deckchair this summer' SPRYBRARY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Chillingly real... the depiction of the right wing militias in the US is totally convincing, deeply sinister' TIM SHIPMAN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA SPY ALONE. AN ENEMY WITHIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA veteran American spymaster weaving an elaborate web.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA politician who makes a high-stakes promise he can’t keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clutch of sophisticated air defence missiles stolen in Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA terrorist cell with plans to commit an outrage in the US capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, at the centre of it all, a British agent, operating alone and undercover, on a desperate, globe-trotting mission to prevent catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe cannot fail . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACCLAIM FOR CONWAY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Like being strapped to a rocket. A triumph’ MICK HERRON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An engrossing, flawless fusion of globe-trotting adventure and evocative writing’ SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘One of the best thrillers of recent years’ MISHA GLENNY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The master of the modern thriller’ i-PAPER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘One of the great thriller writers of our times’ HOLLY WATT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A high-octane rollercoaster of a thriller . . ,. must for spy fiction fans. Conway is a master of the genre' CHARLOTTE PHILBY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Chillingly real . . . the depiction of the right wing militias in the US is totally convincing, deeply sinister' TIM SHIPMAN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWINNER OF THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREADERS LOVE THE BRITISH AGENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is an easy five-star read. Another brilliant novel from an author whose books I always look forward to' 5 STAR REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Absolutely riveting from start to finish. Highly recommended' 5 STAR REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A great read and certain to be one of the thrillers of the year' 5 STAR REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brilliant writing with great characters and a frighteningly realistic, believable plot' 5 STAR REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Simon Conway\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCrime \u0026amp; mystery, Espionage \u0026amp; spy thriller, Political \/ legal thriller\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 20 Aug 2026 by Penguin Books Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon Conway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319905493370,"sku":"9780241814086","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9780241814086.jpg?v=1790637043","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-british-agent-9780241814086","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}