Ascension
an absolutely gripping BBC Two Between the Covers Book Club pick
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:15th Jul '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Elliot Kane returns to espionage in Ascension, investigating a colleague's mysterious death on a remote island while uncovering deeper secrets.
In Ascension, British spy Elliot Kane is drawn back into the world of espionage when he is called to investigate the suspicious death of a colleague on Ascension Island. This remote military outpost in the middle of the Atlantic serves as a backdrop for a tale filled with intrigue and danger. The death of Rory Bannatyne, who was working on a critical mission involving a transatlantic data cable, raises questions that Elliot must answer, leading him into a web of secrets that the island harbors.
As Elliot delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the circumstances surrounding Rory's death are intertwined with the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. The isolation of Ascension Island adds to the tension, creating an atmosphere where trust is scarce, and danger lurks around every corner. Elliot's journey is not just about uncovering the truth behind Rory's demise but also about confronting his own past in the intelligence community.
Ascension weaves a gripping narrative that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of modern espionage. With its unique setting and multi-layered plot, the novel captivates readers, keeping them on the edge of their seats as Elliot Kane races against time to piece together the truth before it's too late.
One of the best new spy series continues with ex-spook Elliot Kane reluctantly back in harness to investigate the suspicious death of a former colleague on Ascension Island. First-class cloak-and-dagger stuff against an unusual backdrop -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *
One of our finest thriller writers...Fans of his criminally underrated Belsey novels, about a corrupt London detective, will recognise some familiar themes, including a soft spot for heroic losers and an interest in the physical and mental remains of the Cold War. But it is the location that matters most of all, windswept and staffed by a mixtures of spooks, oddballs and drunks, and it will stay with you long after you close the book * Evening Standard *
A fascinating tale of modern espionage in a unique setting * Irish Independent *
Harris evokes a powerful sense of place in a landscape where the elements turn out be a character in its own right and the intrigue developing as a result of his investigation quickly sets up a rather frantic and tense finale. A bloody good read! * Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time *
A twisty, propulsive spy thriller, all set against the vividly evoked hellscape of one of the most remote islands in the world * Irish Times *
A corker...Harris expertly keeps the plates spinning while breathing thrilling life into the ex-pat community and its moon surface existence * Big Issue *
Oliver Harris is always pure quality and I'm loving the hell out of his foray into the contemporary spy novel. Elegant and compulsive' * Ian Rankin, praise for A Shadow Intelligence *
ISBN: 9781408709955
Dimensions: 236mm x 158mm x 34mm
Weight: 540g
336 pages