Charlie Paddon and Alex Chappell form a dynamic new partnership as Diplomatic Protection agents in this scintillating debut. The chemistry between Paddon and Chappell is well balanced against the high drama of a chase from London to Edinburgh. Nick Curtis writes a fast-paced police procedural with strong cast of characters – this is one for all the Spooks fans out there.
| Primary Genre | Thriller and Suspense |
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The plan: Hazbi Dunja will die slowly, in agony, away from the world. The pretty female aide will be an added bonus. Revenge is finally within reach.
The assignment: Charlie Paddon and his straight-talking partner, Alex Chappell are the Diplomatic Protection Unit's best. They must escort Dunja - the Croatian foreign minister - safely to London.
Only the moment his plane touches on British soil, the minister vanishes.
The race is on – and the clock is ticking…
Runaway Minister features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Crime and Mystery, Fiction
Runaway Minister is available in Paperback
Runaway Minister was written by Nick Curtis and published by Black Star Crime
