Alec de Payns is on the run – and wanted for murder – in the new thriller by the bestselling author of The Frenchman.
‘A gripping spy novel that could only be written by someone who has operated in this world.’ – Gary Jubelin, journalist, former homicide detective and author of I Catch Killers
While recruiting a Russian human source embedded in the shadows of illicit financial networks, French spy Alec de Payns is abruptly pulled from the field. His new mission: exfiltrate a North Korean walk-in from Beijing who claims to know the details of a massive cyberattack that could destroy the world’s economy. But before the defector can utter a word, he dies in de Payns’ arms on the journey home.
The failure of such a routine job enrages France’s new prime minister, who views the covert actions of the DGSE – the French external spy agency – as a political liability. When de Payns’ next mission mysteriously collapses, the Company has no choice but to disavow him.
Now exposed, hunted across South-East Asia and cut off from official support, de Payns must survive alone, untangle a deadly conspiracy and protect his family. But in a world of deception, who can he trust? And who is truly pulling the strings in this deadly liar’s game?
Based on Jack Beaumont’s experiences as a former DGSE operative, Liar’s Game delivers the incredible authenticity, action and suspense that have made the bestselling Frenchman series an international success.
‘A rare and on occasion frighteningly accurate window into the workings of modern intelligence agencies . . . Jack Beaumont has produced an exciting, fast moving novel.’ – Duncan Lewis, former Director-General, ASIO.
‘Jack Beaumont has battled on the frontlines of modern espionage. He’s done the tradecraft, felt the fears, and counted the cost of making ruthless calls for his country. Liar’s Game grabs you by the throat and puts you there alongside him. You’ll feel the anxiety, treachery and moral pain our spies endure in the shadows. Jack Beaumont will have you looking over your shoulder when he’s done with you.’ – Andrew Hastie MP, former SAS.
Jack Beaumont is the pseudonym of a former operative in the clandestine operations branch of the French foreign secret service, the DGSE. He joined ‘The Company’ after being an air force fighter pilot and later flying special operations and intelligence missions. Beaumont’s background gives his novels a level of authenticity that few other spy thrillers have been able to achieve.
Categories: Fiction, Espionage & spy thriller.
Reading Age: Adult.
RRP: Paperback in 448 pages NZ$37.99.
Imprint Allen & Unwin and Published in NZ by Allen & Unwin.
