Cold Water
A gripping tale of espionage and hidden secrets
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Published:10th Nov '22
Should be back in stock very soon
Carey Tews returns to a dangerous world in Cold Water to uncover the truth behind her friend's mysterious death amidst political chaos.
In Cold Water, Carey Tews has left behind her life as a smuggler for Les Coureurs, a shadowy organization known for high-stakes operations. After her cover was compromised in Hungary, she vowed never to return to that dangerous world. However, when she learns that an old friend and lover has been found dead under suspicious circumstances, her resolve begins to crumble. The call of the past is strong, and she finds herself drawn back into a web of intrigue and danger she thought she had escaped.
As Carey embarks on this perilous journey, she must navigate through a Europe that has splintered into numerous unstable principalities, rife with civil unrest and political chaos. The stakes are higher than ever as she encounters local authorities, rogue agents, and Russian spies, all while trying to uncover the truth behind her friend’s death. Each step brings her closer to the heart of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the fragile political landscape.
Cold Water is a gripping thriller that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. With a backdrop of futuristic espionage and broken borders, the narrative promises twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. As the story unfolds, Carey will face challenges that push her to her limits, revealing secrets that were meant to stay buried.
‘A spellbinding novel of intrigue and paranoia.’ -- The Guardian * The Guardian *
Europe in Autumn is the work of a consummate storyteller and combines great characters, a cracking central idea, and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Excellent.--Eric Brown, author of Helix
‘High-octane thrills, mind-twisting concepts, smart and engaging storytelling.’ -- Locus * Locus *
"Dave Hutchinson's Europe in Autumn, presents a near-future Europe fractured into hundreds of nations or "polities", each with its own strictly controlled border. The Les Coureurs des Bois is a shady organisation which delivers packages, and sometimes people, across these borders. Estonian chef Rudi, working in Krakow when the novel opens, is drawn into the organisation and finds himself embroiled in ever more complex situations. Hutchinson draws a convincing picture of a fragmented continent - he's especially good at describing the industrial wasteland of the former Poland - as Rudi finds his life under threat. Unable to trust anyone, especially Les Coureurs, Rudi attempts to work out who wants him dead, and why. The author's authoritative prose, intimate knowledge of eastern Europe, and his fusion of Kafka with Len Deighton, combine to create a spellbinding novel of intrigue and paranoia." -- The Guardian
‘An awesome concoction of sci-fi and spies.’ -- Tor.com * Tor.com *
A clever, complicated tale of dirty tricks, spies and politics * The Guardian *
ISBN: 9781786187222
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm
Weight: 308g
464 pages