Friend

Jacob Seger is a trainee diplomat who meets a handsome stranger in Beirut and is swept up in a passionate, obsessive, affair. One day, Jacob recognizes his face in the newspaper and is wanted on terrorism charges. He needs to learn the rules and escape Beirut quickly, as he is being pulled into a dangerous and complicated game. The Friend is a powerful, urgent thriller that casts light on the dark threats facing the world today.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 08 August 2019
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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Jacob Seger, a young and aspirational diplomat, embarks on his first posting in Beirut, where he meets a captivating stranger named Yassim at a party. Their relationship quickly blossoms into a passionate and all-consuming affair, overshadowing everything else in Jacob's life. However, one day, Jacob stumbles upon a newspaper article that features his own face, accompanied by terrorism charges. He is now caught in a web of intrigue and danger, unsure of whether Yassim has set him up or if he is unwittingly involved in a murderous plot.

As Jacob delves deeper into the complex game of espionage and political conspiracies, he realizes that he is being pulled into a dangerous and intricate world. He must quickly learn the rules and find a way to escape Beirut, while also trying to unravel the truth behind Yassim and the mysterious organization that seems to be after him.

The Friend is a captivating blend of a love story and an adventure thriller. It is an intelligent and urgent novel that sheds light on the dark threats facing the world today. Joakim Zander's writing is fresh, raw, and exciting, with a rare ambition that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The novel is filled with complex characters, intricate plotlines, and a strong dose of social commentary that adds depth and relevance to the story.

Worldwide reviews for The Friend have been overwhelmingly positive. The Sunday Times (UK) praised the novel as "fresh, raw, and exciting," while the Daily Mail (UK) described it as a "thriller of rare ambition." The Irish Independent (UK) praised the novel for its "gripping and urgent" nature, and the Literary Review (UK) commended it for its timely and relevant social commentary. Independent (UK) praised the novel for its "forceful and subtle" writing, while The Times (UK) described it as a "multi-layered thriller full of style, drive, and immediacy." Göteborgs-Posten (Sweden) praised the novel for its "wonderfully written" and "superb" thriller, Metro (Croatia) praised it for its "intrigue, action, and adrenaline mixed to perfection," and Librería Reconquista (Spain) praised it for its "terrific page-turner rich with complex conflicts and a big, meaty, chillingly credible conspiracy."

Chris Pavone, USA, praised the novel as a "riveting thriller with a great plot." Lokalavisen (Denmark) praised it as an "explosive, thrilling dance fuelled by authenticity," and Il Giornale (Italy) praised it as an "an explosive, thrilling dance fuelled by authenticity."

In conclusion, The Friend is a gripping international thriller that will captivate fans of Homeland and other espionage-themed novels. With its compelling characters, intricate plotlines, and thought-provoking social commentary, this novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced and suspenseful adventure. Joakim Zander's writing is exceptional, and his novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

\n Weight: 292g\n
Dimension: 174 x 146 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788547079\n \n