Icon

A gripping political thriller set in a chaotic Russia

Frederick Forsyth author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:1st Jul '97

Should be back in stock very soon

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In Icon, a former CIA agent must prevent a dangerous leader from rising to power in a collapsing Russia, where chaos reigns.

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, Icon takes readers into the heart of a collapsing Russia in 1999. The social fabric has unraveled, and criminal gangs have seized control, leaving the country vulnerable and desperate for a leader. Enter Igor Komarov, a charismatic and dangerous figure whose vision for Russia echoes the darkest chapters of history. His rise to power is alarming, as he seeks to establish a new regime reminiscent of a totalitarian state, presenting his agenda through a chilling document known as The Black Manifesto.

The plot thickens when Jason Monk, a former CIA agent, is reluctantly pulled back into the fray. Tasked with a covert mission to thwart Komarov's ambitions, Monk must navigate the treacherous landscape of Russian politics and criminality. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the shocking truths within The Black Manifesto, revealing Komarov's intentions to reshape Russia into a New Third Reich. With the clock ticking and the upcoming election looming, Monk races against time to expose the sinister plans that could plunge the world into further chaos.

Icon is a gripping thriller that explores themes of power, betrayal, and the moral complexities of intervention. The stakes are high, and as Western leaders grapple with their own perceptions of Komarov, the narrative forces readers to question the nature of leadership and the consequences of complacency in the face of tyranny.

'A 100% copper-bottomed, no quibble guarantee of enjoyment. He is brilliant at suspense. The excitement and danger are desperately well done' * Daily Mail *
'Vintage, action-packed Forsyth' * Mail on Sunday *
'A great read...One that lives up to the standards he has set since The Day of the Jackal'   * Daily Express *
'One of his best...an all too real look at a chilling new millennium' * The Sunday Times *
'A cunningly constructed action thriller...Forsyth's narrative surges along with great power; the story is terrifying and timely...grips you to the end' * Daily Telegraph *

ISBN: 9780552139915

Dimensions: 178mm x 112mm x 33mm

Weight: 288g

544 pages