In High Places: A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Lock the Door

Aubrey Savage is determined to find out what happened to his wife's brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has been missing for two years. When he offers a lift to a runaway bride on the moors, he is thrust into a deadly world of corruption and a threat that is all too close to home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Since the tragic loss of his beloved wife, Lina, in a devastating Kabul bombing, Aubrey Savage has been relentlessly driven by a solemn promise he made to her: to uncover the truth about her brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has mysteriously disappeared for two long years. With his unparalleled skills as an ex-SAS officer, Savage possesses an acute ability to discern even the slightest details. Thus, when he extends a compassionate gesture by offering a ride to a frightened runaway bride on the bleak moors, he senses that there is a deeper and more intricate story concealed beneath her fearful facade.

However, their journey takes a treacherous turn when she is abruptly abducted, leaving behind a mysterious holdall and a recognizable Glock, which bears the unmistakable imprint of an MI5 agent. In this sudden and perilous turn of events, Savage finds himself plunged into a murky realm of corruption, where the lines between right and wrong become blurred, and a menacing threat looms over him, threatening to strike at the very heart of his own existence.

Determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding Jarrah's disappearance and expose the corrupt forces at play, Savage embarks on a perilous quest that takes him deep into the heart of London's underworld. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, as he navigates through a web of lies, deceit, and danger.

As the stakes continue to rise, Savage must rely on his unwavering determination, his military training, and his intimate knowledge of the city's hidden corners to outwit his adversaries and bring justice to his beloved wife's memory. With each step forward, he becomes increasingly aware that the threat he faces is not just external but also deeply personal, as it threatens to unravel the fragile bonds of his own family and expose the dark secrets that have haunted him for years.

In this gripping and emotionally charged narrative, author James Grippando weaves a intricate web of suspense, intrigue, and betrayal, taking readers on a thrilling journey through the dark corners of London's underworld. With his masterful storytelling and vivid characterization, Grippando paints a vivid portrait of a man who is willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit of the truth, even as he confronts the chilling reality that sometimes, the line between hero and villain can be exceedingly thin.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787476363