$30.40
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2024
Summary
Gabriel’s Shadow: A Cold War Thriller
Gabriel Dax is haunted by a childhood tragedy, his nights plagued by dreams of his burning home. By day, he travels the world as a celebrated writer, documenting the shifting landscapes of the Cold War.
An opportunity to interview a prominent political figure leads Gabriel down a treacherous path of deceit and betrayal.
Drawn into the shadows, he falls under the influence of Faith Green, a mysterious and commanding MI6 handler, b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241542071 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241542073 |
| Author: | William Boyd |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Viking |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 700g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 40mm |
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A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery, richly imagined, meticulously researched and unflaggingly readable – John BanvilleI enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints – Kate AtkinsonEngaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists – Peter JamesWilliam Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun – Mick HerronOne of our best contemporary storytellers * Spectator *Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation – Sebastian FaulksThe finest storyteller of his generation * Daily Telegraph *What could be more reassuring in troubling times than a new William Boyd novel? * Sunday Telegraph *A master storyteller * Observer *Boyd is abundantly talented at capturing life’s disconnections * Guardian *
Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doingand makes it look effortless
– James RuncieGabriel’s Moon reads like a classic British spy novel, resonating with echoes of Buchan and Greene. Boyd writes with a limber sensuality, drawing the reader, word by word, into his web. A delight from start to finish. – Parker BilalClever plotting, wry wit and evocative storytelling combine in this hugely enjoyable read from a master of the spy thriller working here at the top of his game. – Brian McGillowayI was utterly captivated by Gabriel’s Moon. A spy novel with heart, William Boyd takes the reader on a thrilling journey of espionage, secrets and obsession. An absolute must-read this autumn. – Lisa HallAbout The Author
William Boyd
William Boyd was born in 1952 in Accra, Ghana, and grew up there and in Nigeria. He is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into a TV series with Channel 4. In 2005, Boyd was awarded the CBE. He is married and divides his time between London and south-west France.
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