Author:Chris Ryan
Some authors just write about it. Chris Ryan has been there, done it, and lived to tell the tale. This is the second in the action-thriller Agent 21 series by the real-life SAS hero.
In the year since Zak Darke was approached by a shadowy government agency to become Agent 21, his world has changed completely. But there is no time to reflect on this - the undercover operations go on.
Zak is sent to a port in west Africa, a known terrorist stronghold, under the guise of working ona charity volunteer project. But charity work could not be further from Zak's real mission - he must sneak onboard an enemy ship, gather information - and then destroy it.
Never has Zak's training been more useful: Trust nobody.
Ryan's own military experience is evident. It's this that allows him to describe Zak's gadgetry, such as his underwater dart gun, while conveying the emotions of a young man alone on a mission, struggling with issues of trust and morality. 4 stars
—— Live MagazineFrom the first paragraph to the last, the novel is written beautifully
—— Historical Novels ReviewSpellbinding plot . . . an unstoppable pace . . . a stirring achievement, certain to absorb and provoke a wide audience
—— TESRobert Swindells writes the kinds of books that are so scary you're afraid to turn the page
—— Sunday TelegraphAccompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed
—— writeaway.org.ukA story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour
—— Newham RecorderHillarious
—— Yorkshire Evening PostI think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!
—— Evan Jones , South Wales ArgusThis book really makes you giggle
—— Brandon Nichols , School Review