The Directive (Mike Ford 2)
a gripping thriller from the author of The Night Agent
Will be published approx. on 7. May 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-7553-8746-5 (ISBN)
Description
Never bet in another man's game, they say, but what if that man is your brother and the hand he's been dealt is lethal?
Michael Ford has worked tirelessly to escape his criminal past and finally has it all: a beautiful fiancee and a promising career. Yet his brother Jack's return threatens to unravel everything. Embroiled in a billion-dollar conspiracy against the Federal Government, the only way Jack can come out alive is with Mike's help.
Sucked back into the dark criminal underworld against his will, Mike soon realises the only way to secure his future is to walk straight back into his past.
Michael Ford has worked tirelessly to escape his criminal past and finally has it all: a beautiful fiancee and a promising career. Yet his brother Jack's return threatens to unravel everything. Embroiled in a billion-dollar conspiracy against the Federal Government, the only way Jack can come out alive is with Mike's help.
Sucked back into the dark criminal underworld against his will, Mike soon realises the only way to secure his future is to walk straight back into his past.
Reviews / Votes
It's all M.B.A. Fantasyland . . . Quirk is at his best writing about Mike's family psychology * New York Times Book Review * The Firm goes to Washington, only with a whole lot more action -- James Patterson What an absolutely phenomenal, kickass thriller -- Joseph Finder A riveting page-turner in the tradition of John Grisham -- Jeff Abbott High-octane political drama with an up-to-the-minute edge * Daily Mail * A superior debut * Guardian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7553-8746-5 (9780755387465)
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E-Book
05/2014
Headline Book Publishing
€3.99
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Person
Matthew Quirk studied history and literature at Harvard College. After graduation, he joined The Atlantic and spent five years at the magazine reporting on a variety of subjects including crime, private military contractors, the opium trade, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs. Quirk's first novel was THE 500, which is currently in development as a major motion picture. He lives in Washington, D.C.