Never (Englische Ausgabe)
Verlag | Macmillan Publishers International |
Auflage | 2021 |
Seiten | 832 |
Format | 16,3 x 5,7 x 24,3 cm |
Gewicht | 1052 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
EAN | 9781529076936 |
Bestell-Nr | 52907693UM |
Visionary in scale, and the first contemporary novel in over a decade from number one worldwide bestseller Ken Follett, Never imagines the unimaginable: the imminent threat of World War Three . . .
Klappentext:
The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' - Daily ExpressExpertly researched and visionary in scale, international number one bestseller Ken Follett's Never is more than a thriller. It imagines a scenario we all hope never comes true, one which will keep you transfixed until the final page . . .A stolen US army drone.A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.A secret stash of deadly chemicals.Each is a threat to the stability of the world but individually are problems that can be overcome. In the diplomatic arena though, everyone will have a different way of dealing with such a threat. And when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, it will kick off an international chain reaction with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .Now three people must work tirelessly and with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:A spy working undercover with jihadists.A brilliant Chinese spymaster.A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.The only question is, in a game of brinksmanship can the inevitable ever be stopped?'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' - Sunday Times'A compelling story, and only too realistic' - Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury SecretaryUrgent and fiercely compelling' - The Washington PostMore than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over 80 territories and 37 languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
Rezension:
An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe Press Association syndicated review