Twentieth Day of January: The Inauguration Day thriller

One of the genre's masters, Ted Allbeury, wrote a spookily prescient espionage thriller about the Soviet Union gaining control over the US Presidency. SIS agent James Mackay fears this may already be happening when he realizes the newly elected president's press secretary is a former communist radical with links to the KGB. Mackay must race against time to prove that the president-elect is not his own man before Inauguration Day and avoid a national catastrophe.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 11 January 2018
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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A chillingly prophetic espionage thriller from one of the genre's masters, this novel explores a terrifying scenario: what if the Soviet Union gained control over the US Presidency?

SIS agent James Mackay is deeply concerned when he discovers that the newly elected president's press secretary is a former communist radical with ties to the KGB. As Mackay gathers evidence to support his suspicions, he realizes that those who witness these connections are being systematically eliminated. With time running out before Inauguration Day, Mackay must race against the clock to prove that the President-Elect is not his own man and prevent a national catastrophe.

Ted Allbeury, the author of this novel, is known for his intricate knowledge of the dark underworld, and his portrayal of Mackay as a determined and resourceful agent is nothing short of gripping. The Ipcress File, which Len Deighton praised as "a classic of the genre," is a testament to Allbeury's talent for creating suspense and keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

As Mackay delves deeper into the conspiracy, he encounters a web of treachery and deception that threatens to destroy not only his career but also the very foundations of American democracy. With the stakes so high, Mackay must rely on his wits and instincts to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice before it's too late.

This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves thrilling espionage stories and is interested in exploring the depths of political intrigue. With its vivid characters, complex plot, and timely themes, it is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of staying vigilant in the face of danger.

\n Weight: 164g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473679375\n \n