The Intercept
Published on 1. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-7515-5114-3 (ISBN)
Description
Four days before the dedication of the new Freedom Tower at ground zero in New York City, five passengers and a flight attendant bravely foil the hijacking of a commercial jet en route to the city. Thrust into the national spotlight, 'The Six' become instant celebrities, hailed for their bravery. But iconoclastic New York Police investigator Jeremy Fisk believes there's more to this than a simple open-and-shut terrorism case. Fisk -from the department's Intelligence Division - suspects that in reality this is an early warning signal that another potentially more devastating attack is imminent. Fisk and his team spring into action, but as each promising new lead fizzles to nothing they realise that their opponents are smarter and more dangerous than anyone they've faced before. The seemingly invisible enemy is able to exploit every security weakness, anticipating Fisk's every move. And time is running out until ground zero day...
Reviews / Votes
Fascinating, tense, and twisty - the real deal. LEE CHILD, International #1 Bestseller Dick Wolf's The Intercept is nail-biting, page-turning, twisty suspense. Warning: If you value sleep, don't start this one late at night. Harlan Coben, International #1 Bestseller Dick Wolf has proven he's a master storyteller in any form. The Intercept is gripping, telling and timely. Bottom line: It's a great read! Michael Connelly A pulsating plotline. Clever characters. Dramatic dialogue. Surprising twists. All make for an edge-of-your-seat read that will have thriller fans eagerly awaiting the next series installment. Library Journal Starred Review Storytelling pro Wolf knows how to ratchet up tension and sustain it until the end. Kirkus Reviews Wolf is best known as the creator of NBC-TV's Law & Order, the longest-running drama in television history, but the stunning plot twists, violence, and frantic pace of the novel are more reminiscent of a season of 24 ... Wolf's take on the American media's obsession with celebrity, and the way these characters cope with it and with one another, provides some of the book's finest moments. Publishers Weekly Signature Review Wolf's espionage and police-procedural hybrid combines the brainy suspense and unfiltered social commentary found in the best Law & Order episodes with perfectly calibrated action. Booklist Sharp writing, an action-packed plot and a hard-bitten hero ... a fast-paced, clever read Queensland Times Plenty of twists and turns. This is seriously good escapism from a writer who certainly knows how to weave a narrative Daily Telegraph Wolf makes it look like he's been writing novels his entire life. The tight prose, great characters and the intense twists are all signs of a master at work Maitland Mercury Readers will be clamouring for more adventures with Jeremy Fisk Gold Coast Bulletin Sharp writing, an action-packed plot and a hard-bitten hero Border Tweed Mail Intense thriller...Highly recommended South Coast Register Spies and cops take on terrorism Hollywood-style in a tense thriller Australian Women's WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
524 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7515-5114-3 (9780751551143)
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Person
Dick Wolf, an award-winning writer, director and producer is the creator of one of the most successful brands in the history of television - Law & Order, the longest running scripted show in television history. He has won numerous awards, including two Emmys, a Grammy, and an Edgar. The Intercept is his debut novel