THE NEW HIGGINS HAS LANDED! The mesmerizing new Sean Dillon thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.THE NEW HIGGINS HAS LANDED! The mesmerizing new Sean Dillon thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.Fresh from his mission in THE JUDAS GATE to seek out and eliminate one of al Qaeda’s most valued agents, a traitor responsible for countless soldiers’ deaths in Afghanistan, Sean Dillon is back in a blistering new adventure.The American President, on a planned visit to Europe, is entertained by the British Prime Minister on the terrace of the House of Commons. On the same day, London born Mullah Ali Salim makes an impassioned speech at Hyde Park Corner accusing the President of war crimes, objecting to his presence and offering a blessing to anyone who will assassinate him.Dillon, Major Ferguson and Daniel Holley are called into action, helped by a new recruit, Intelligence Corp Captain Sara Gideon, a war hero in the Afghan conflict, whose speciality is Pashta and Iranian. They quickly find themselves trying to handle a massive upsurge in terrorism from enemies near and far, all with links to al Qaeda.As a Sephardic Jew from a wealthy and ancient English family, Sara will find herself at the heart of the firestorm when she is swept into the heart of the terror organisation. Though their leader may be gone the threat remains as terrible as ever, and though Dillon and company may have won the first battle with al Qaeda, they will learn the war is far from over. A devil is indeed waiting and the assassination plan is only the beginning…‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’ Sunday Express‘With fresh plots, interesting characters and vibrant settings, Jack Higgins has firmly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most successful thriller writers.’ The Strand Magazine‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’ Daily Telegraph‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’ Financial Times‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’ Daily MailOn the day the US President is entertained by the British Prime minister, a fanatical mullah accuses the President of war crimes, offering eternal paradise to anyone who will assassinate him. It is an open call to rain blood and fire on the streets of London. And it’s about to be answered.Sean Dillon, Major Ferguson and Daniel Holley are rushed into action to combat a huge upsurge in terrorism, helped by extraordinary new recruit, Intelligence Corps Captain and Afghan war hero, Sara Gideon.With enemies on all sides, they discover that, though bin Laden may be gone, the threat remains as terrible as ever. A devil is waiting for them, and the assassination plot is only the beginning.A Devil is Waiting. The blistering new adventure of murder, terrorism, and revenge from the legendary bestselling author, Jack Higgins.THE ULTIMATE ACT OF REVENGE. AND ONLY SEAN DILLON CAN STOP IT.Jack Higgins lived in Belfast till the age of twelve. Leaving school at fifteen, he spent three years with the Royal Horse Guards, and was later a teacher and university lecturer. His thirty-sixth novel, The Eagle Has Landed (1975), turned him into an international bestselling author, and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into sixty languages. Many have been made into successful films. He died in 2022, at his home in Jersey, surrounded by his family.THE ULTIMATE ACT OF REVENGE. AND ONLY SEAN DILLON CAN STOP IT.• THE NEW HIGGINS HAS LANDED• Jack Higgins is one of the biggest selling and recognisable names in thriller fiction with over 250 million copies of his novels in print.• Jack Higgins is the author of the highly acclaimed and million copy bestselling The Eagle Has Landed.• Recent Jack Higgins titles have sold in excess of 100,000 copies.• Strong packaging will appeal to fans of Wilbur Smith and Clive CusslerCompetition: James Patterson;Clive Cussler; Andy McNab; Frederick Forsyth;
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