Black 13 is the first novel in Adam Hamdy's espionage series. Ex-MI6 officer Scott Pearce is about to burn the espionage rule book. Our world is changing, and only he can break the conspiracy and expose the truth. Perfect for fans of James Patterson's Private series.

A terrific thriller. The action never flags in Black 13. It. Never. Ever. Stops. Adam Hamdy is a worthy successor to Ludlum and Cussler -- James PattersonHamdy sets a new benchmark for the modern spy thriller. Relentless, intelligent, disturbing - and highly addictive. I loved it -- Peter JamesExcellent . . . packed with relentless pace and hard-edged thrills -- James SwallowA scorching thriller that will make you question where we are as a country . . . and where we might be heading -- Anthony HorowitzIntroduces readers to . . . Scott Pearce who looks set to become the British Jason Bourne or Jack Reacher. A stunning book deserving huge success * Daily Express *Hamdy creates smart adrenaline-charged action scenes * The Times *Move over Jason Bourne, Scott Pearce is in town. This meticulously researched espionage thriller is at the cutting edge of contemporary and explores the very real and frightening rise of the Far Right. A breathless rollercoaster of a ride. -- Fiona CumminsThe best book I've read in a very long time. In this high stakes espionage thriller Scott Pearce is a formidable player who never gives up. Black 13 has TV/film adaptation written all over it -- Mari HannahHigh speed, hi-tech, high octane throughout. Entertaining and thought provoking -- Amer AnwarA kinetic ride * Financial Times *Bond for the new age: meet former MI6 officer Scott Pearce, a kick-ass and unstoppable maverick. The pacing is whiplash fast. A highly intelligent novel delving into an eerily prescient modern-day threat. Timely, tense, terrifying -- K.J. Howe, international bestselling author of SkyjackIntelligent, globe-trotting adventure thriller that introduces a great new spy hero in Scott Pearce while feeling totally fresh & cutting edge. Loved it -- C M Ewan, author of A Window Breaks

Black 13 is the first novel in Adam Hamdy's espionage series. Ex-MI6 officer Scott Pearce is about to burn the espionage rule book. Our world is changing, and only he can break the conspiracy and expose the truth. Perfect for fans of James Patterson's PRIVATE series.

British author and screenwriter Adam Hamdy works with studios and production companies on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of the Pendulum trilogy, an epic series of conspiracy thriller novels. James Patterson described Pendulum as 'one of the best thrillers of the year', and the novel was a finalist for the Glass Bell Award for contemporary fiction. Pendulum was chosen as book of the month by Goldsboro Books and was selected for BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Prior to embarking on his writing career, Adam was a strategy consultant and advised global businesses in the medical systems, robotics, technology and financial services sectors. Black 13 is the first in his thrilling Scott Pearce series.