Committed
the propulsive new thriller from the bestselling author
Published on 12. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-0354-0729-3 (ISBN)
Description
Six days to stop a deadly attack. And no one else believes it's real.
'Ingenious and turbocharged with suspense. A writer to surely put on your reading list.' David Baldacci
'Very well done - tight action and a smart central character.' Anthony Horowitz
'Utterly engrossing' The Sun
'A nail-biter of a thriller that will keep your heart in your throat all the way through' Lisa Regan
'As propulsive as a Bourne movie, Committed is a first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action.' Charles Cumming
'One of the best thrillers I've read this year.' Imran Mahmood
Former CIA undercover operative Ellen McGinley is battling to overcome PTSD when she stumbles upon a domestic terror plot. The deadly attack is due to take place in six days and will strike at the very heart of her homeland.
For Ellen, it's a chance to find redemption for her greatest mistake - one she will never allow herself to forget.
But no sooner than she alerts the authorities, she finds herself diagnosed as delusional and locked in a psychiatric ward. No one believes her story.
She's the only one who thinks the danger is real, which means she's the only one who can stop it.
Ellen must draw on all her old skills to escape, stay alive, protect her family, and find those responsible - before all hell breaks loose.
Committed is the propulsive thriller you won't want to miss this summer. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, JB Turner and Robert Dugoni.
'A standout mix of high-octane action and sinister conspiracy... first-class.' Financial Times
'A blistering, heart-pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush of a read. Absolutely outstanding and without doubt the best book I have read this year.' Carol Wyer
'Heart-pounding suspense until the very last page. I absolutely loved it!' Ava Glass
'A fast-paced thriller to rival the best. Full of unexpected twist and turns, with impeccable research and insights, this is a must-read for all crime fans.' Matt Brolly
'Committed is a smart, of-the-moment action thriller that will have you turning the pages past bedtime.' Mason Cross
'Committed is a tight, compelling thriller that never misses a beat. Digging into both sides of a planned terror attack adds fascinating dimension and depth to a story that is so very timely.' Lou Berney
'Ingenious and turbocharged with suspense. A writer to surely put on your reading list.' David Baldacci
'Very well done - tight action and a smart central character.' Anthony Horowitz
'Utterly engrossing' The Sun
'A nail-biter of a thriller that will keep your heart in your throat all the way through' Lisa Regan
'As propulsive as a Bourne movie, Committed is a first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action.' Charles Cumming
'One of the best thrillers I've read this year.' Imran Mahmood
Former CIA undercover operative Ellen McGinley is battling to overcome PTSD when she stumbles upon a domestic terror plot. The deadly attack is due to take place in six days and will strike at the very heart of her homeland.
For Ellen, it's a chance to find redemption for her greatest mistake - one she will never allow herself to forget.
But no sooner than she alerts the authorities, she finds herself diagnosed as delusional and locked in a psychiatric ward. No one believes her story.
She's the only one who thinks the danger is real, which means she's the only one who can stop it.
Ellen must draw on all her old skills to escape, stay alive, protect her family, and find those responsible - before all hell breaks loose.
Committed is the propulsive thriller you won't want to miss this summer. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, JB Turner and Robert Dugoni.
'A standout mix of high-octane action and sinister conspiracy... first-class.' Financial Times
'A blistering, heart-pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush of a read. Absolutely outstanding and without doubt the best book I have read this year.' Carol Wyer
'Heart-pounding suspense until the very last page. I absolutely loved it!' Ava Glass
'A fast-paced thriller to rival the best. Full of unexpected twist and turns, with impeccable research and insights, this is a must-read for all crime fans.' Matt Brolly
'Committed is a smart, of-the-moment action thriller that will have you turning the pages past bedtime.' Mason Cross
'Committed is a tight, compelling thriller that never misses a beat. Digging into both sides of a planned terror attack adds fascinating dimension and depth to a story that is so very timely.' Lou Berney
Reviews / Votes
Ingenious and turbocharged with suspense. A writer to surely put on your reading list. * David Baldacci * Very well done - tight action and a smart central character. * Anthony Horowitz * Frighteningly believable and utterly engrossing * The Sun * Committed is a nail-biter of a thriller that will keep your heart in your throat all the way through. An explosive page-turner with a badass female protagonist you won't soon forget, this book will keep you up all night. You'll be gasping right up to the last sentence. * Lisa Regan * As propulsive as a Bourne movie, Committed is a first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action. * Charles Cumming * A really smart cleverly plotted book with quite breathtaking pace. One of the best thrillers I've read this year. * Imran Mahmood * A gripping, lightning-paced thriller * Woman's Own * I whizzed through this exhilarating page-turner. Homeland meets Jack Reacher - I defy you not to read it in a couple of sittings. * Prima * A standout mix of high-octane action and sinister conspiracy... first-class. * Financial Times * Committed is a blistering, heart-pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush of a read. Absolutely outstanding and without doubt the best book I have read this year. * Carol Wyer * Heart-pounding suspense until the very last page. I absolutely loved it! * Ava Glass * A pacy, zeitgeisty thriller that will appeal to fans of political conspiracy and psychological drama * Crime Time * Ellen is an amazing character [...] like James Bond combined with MacGyver. A very engaging and enjoyable read [...] I loved, loved, loved it - 5 stars. * B for Book Review * Fast paced, full of action, suspense. Perfect in every way. I can't recommend this one highly enough. * Once Upon a Time Book Reviews * Committed is a smart, of-the-moment action thriller that will have you turning the pages past bedtime. * Mason Cross * An incredible story where one woman's battle against her past and the present is all that can stop Armageddon. Chris Merritt's legendary story telling ramps up another notch with this high concept thriller where the internal and external demons seem to make failure inevitable. A brilliant book by any standards. * Graham Bartlett * Committed is a tight, compelling thriller that never misses a beat. Digging into both sides of a planned terror attack adds fascinating dimension and depth to a story that is so very timely. * Lou Berney *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-0729-3 (9781035407293)
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08/2023
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Person
Chris Merritt is a clinical psychologist and former diplomat. As a member of the British foreign service, he completed postings in Jerusalem and Iraq. He has also lived and worked in the US. Committed is his eighth novel.