One of our Great Reads you may have missed in 2011.

Sarah Broadhurst's view...

The sequel to The Lion’s Gate (2000) but you need not have read that first only you will appreciate this more if you have. So we have John Corey the goody threatened once again by the lion … with a high body count, close shaves, ingenious scenes and much else. This is a cracking good thriller with it all coming together in the last thirty pages (of 433).

Comparison: David Baldacci, Daniel Silva, Lee Child
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Synopsis

Asad Khalil - aka 'The Lion' - is the most dangerous man alive. A ruthless Libyan terrorist with an agenda of death and destruction, he has come to the US to seek out his number one enemy, ex-NYPD homicide detective John Corey. But Corey is equally intelligent, equally ruthless - and equally determined to wipe Khalil off the face of the earth...From the first page to the last line, this is a breakneck-paced race against time between two utterly driven men, between good and breathtaking evil. Acclaimed as the finest of Nelson DeMille's John Corey thrillers, it is the perfect introduction or re-introduction to one of the most compelling heroes in fiction.

Reviews

'Written with a neat wry humour, it's full-on and fast-paced' Daily Mail

'DeMille's characters are rounded and appealing...his writing is fluid and accessible and his plots are tremendous' Sun

'DeMille's combination of character and action are fun to read' Denver Post

'Splendid stuff, really fast-paced and compulsive' The Bookseller

'Nelson DeMille really delivers with this eagerly awaited follow-up to The Lion's Game, which might be his best page-turner to date...The Lion is not only fun, it is also essential reading' Bookreporter.com

About the Author

Nelson DeMille is one of America's most popular and bestselling authors, and a new book from him is a keenly awaited event. A former US Army lieutenant who served in Vietnam, he is the author of eleven acclaimed novels. He lives in Long Island, New York. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation