The Peak

‘Sam Guthrie is a born writer – this is a cracking thriller’ Dervla McTiernan

‘Sam Guthrie distills the clash of civilisations into an intimate, personal war – a battle for the world, fought as a struggle for the soul. He reminds us of Solzhenitsyn’s enduring truth: “The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being”’ Chris Ulhmann, journalist and author of Secret City

‘A confident, explosive debut from an author sure to be the next big thing’ Laura McCluskey, The Wolf Tree

‘Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat’ Hayley Scrivenor, Dirt Town

‘Gripping from the get go, The Peak is a compelling, rollicking thriller; a must read for fans of Le Carre and a terrifying glimpse into the very near future.’ Steve Lewis, Secret City

Sam Guthrie writes international political thrillers based on his experience working at the nexus of business, politics, and international diplomacy.

His character-driven fiction explores the human desires and frailties that shape world-altering events, drawing on an insider’s knowledge of the machinations of power, political intrigue, and the geostrategic challenges confronting the global order.

Prior to publishing his first novel, The Peak, Sam had a twenty-five-year career in international relations serving as a trade envoy to China, an Asia Pacific corporate affairs adviser and political lobbyist and a senior government official.

He has worked extensively across Europe, the US and Asia, and has spent close to a decade living and working in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Prague. He has a master’s degree in international relations.