Twentieth Man

In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen receives a phone call from her boss about two bombings in Sydney's CBD. She has been investigating the role of alleged war criminals in the Ustasha movement. In the Austrian Alps, Marin Katich is one of twenty would-be revolutionaries who slip stealthily over the border into Yugoslavia. Tony Jones has written a thrilling novel that takes us from the mountains of Yugoslavia to Canberra's power struggles.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 480 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2019
\n Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen received a distressing phone call from her boss at the ABC, informing her about two devastating bombings in Sydney's bustling CBD. These attacks marked the worst terrorist incident in the country's history, leaving Anna with no doubt about the responsible group. She had been diligently investigating the involvement of alleged war criminals in the globally active Ustasha movement.

High in the Austrian Alps, Marin Katich found himself among a group of twenty would-be revolutionaries who successfully crossed the border into Yugoslavia. This mission, meticulously planned and funded in Australia, would have far-reaching consequences for all involved.

As the arrival of Yugoslavia's prime minister in Australia set the stage for the next phase of a deadly international struggle, Tony Jones, one of Australia's most respected journalists, crafted a brilliantly compelling thriller. This novel transported readers from the rugged mountains of Yugoslavia to the treacherous power battles in Canberra, offering a compelling and informative narrative that kept readers on the edge of their seats.

\n Weight: 438g\n
Dimension: 198 x 134 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781760528157\n \n