I Am Pilgrim
The bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:8th May '14
Should be back in stock very soon
In this thrilling narrative, a former intelligence operative races against time to prevent a catastrophic plot. I Am Pilgrim delivers suspense and intrigue at every turn.
In I Am Pilgrim, the gripping narrative unfolds around one man's desperate race against time to thwart a catastrophic plot that threatens America and the world. The story begins with a series of chilling murders, including a young woman whose identity is erased by acid and a father executed in a public square. Each event is meticulously connected to a larger conspiracy, hinting at an impending disaster that could have dire consequences for humanity. As the protagonist, a former intelligence operative known only as Pilgrim, delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and danger that leads him across the globe.
The tension escalates as Pilgrim encounters a Syrian biotech expert who meets a gruesome fate, and smoldering remains are found in remote locations. The stakes are raised as he navigates through a world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and the constant threat of violence. With each twist and turn, the plot unfolds like a python coiling tighter around its prey, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
I Am Pilgrim is not just a tale of suspense; it is a profound exploration of morality, identity, and the lengths one man will go to protect his country. With masterful storytelling and a relentless pace, this novel is a compelling addition to the thriller genre that will leave readers breathless and eager for more.
The best thriller I've read in ten years... An astonishing piece of work -- Linwood Barclay
THRILLER OF THE WEEK. Delivers thrills and spills...A full tilt mix of Homeland, The Wire and The Bourne Ultimatum * Mail on Sunday *
I Am Pilgrim is a 21st century thriller: a high concept plot, but with finely drawn protagonists. The plot twists and turns like a python in a sack. The style is visceral, gritty and cinematic...A satisfying and ambitious book, written with skill and verve -- Adam LeBor * The Times *
Rendition yourself into a pulsating thriller that never lets up as it carries the hero and the reader on an ever more desperate race between time and an all too plausible disaster for the world we live in. Great nail-biting stuff! * Robert Goddard *
The narrative is thrilling: the tension tightens with action...It's a murder mystery, an illuminating account of contemporary international politics and a study of an unusual man......An excellent thriller which as a first novel is really remarkable * Literary Review *
I Am Pilgrim takes the modern spy novel and pushes it screaming and kicking into the twentieth-first century. With a stunning sense of plot, beautifully detailed writing, huge ambition and even huger talent, Hayes has produced one of the most memorable novels of recent times. This is a frightening, pulse-pounding journey into the future of terrorism and the brave new world we’ve been ushered into. Amazingly assured and complex, this is one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read * Stav Sherez *
Clever and compulsive - the best thriller in years -- Deidre O'Brien * Sunday Mirror *
Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM delivers smart, compelling and wildly inventive storytelling, told on an ambitious scale with total command. A masterful novel and a terrific read * Chris Ewan *
Massive in many senses, but none more so than its ability to exert a vice-like grip on the reader....Destined to be spy thriller of the year * Irish Independent *
As relevant as today's headlines. A scary trip through the shadowy world of international espionage. Just hope that Pilgrim is on our side. Terrific. No, on second thoughts, better than terrific * Mark Timlin *
- Winner of Specsavers National Book Awards: Crime/Thriller Book of the Year 2014
- Short-listed for CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2014
ISBN: 9780552160964
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 40mm
Weight: 617g
912 pages