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'A plot that twists like a cobra in a sack, a whip-crack pace and engaging characters make The Night Agent a very classy thriller' Financial Times

When anyone can be a traitor there's no one to trust

FBI Agent Peter Sutherland waits in the White House Situation Room. He monitors an emergency line for calls that might never come. Then the phone rings.

A terrified young woman says two people have been murdered and the killer might still be in the house with her. One of the victims gave her this phone number with urgent instructions: 'Tell them OSPREY was right. It's happening.'

The call thrusts Peter into the heart of a conspiracy years in the making. There's a Russian mole in the U.S. government and Peter must uncover who it is. The nation's at stake and innocent lives are in his hands.

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'David Baldacci territory, but done with a refreshing vigour by Quirk who is making a name for himself as a thriller writer to watch' Daily Mail

'A skilfully constructed, fast-paced thriller by an expert on the dark side of the American military-industrial complex. Evocative scene-setting and Quirk's insider expertise make the dullest location in Washington DC pulse with menace' Financial Times

'Quirk moves into John Grisham territory with The Night Agent, a paranoid, pulse-pounding thriller that could not be more prescient' Joseph Finder

'Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers' David Baldacci

'A captivating narrative that takes us inside the White House's inner sanctum and the shadowy machinations surrounding it. A powerful and taut thriller' Mark Greaney

'This story is impossible to put out of mind ... Relevant and revealing, this is one of the best thrillers to come along in years' Michael Connelly

'Strap in for one hell of a ride. The Night Agent is full of twists and surprises you'll never see coming' Ben Coes

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'A plot that twists like a cobra in a sack, a whip-crack pace and engaging characters make The Night Agenta very classy thriller' Financial Times

'Breathless stay-up-late suspense' Lee Child

'Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers. Opens with a bang and keeps exploding for three hundred pages' David Baldacci

'Baldacci territory, but done with a refreshing vigour by the California-based Quirk who is making a name for himself as a thriller writer to watch' Daily Mail

'A skilfully constructed, fast-paced thriller by an expert on the dark side of the American military-industrial complex. Evocative scene-setting and Quirk's insider expertise make the dullest location in Washington DC pulse with menace' Financial Times

'A refreshingly straightforward conspiracy thriller. This is a tense game of cat and mouse that begins on the fringes of power but soon reveals dark doings at the heart of Washington's political circus ... A fast-paced adventure ... Quirk knows how to set the stage and the novel is exciting' Crime Time

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An FBI agent must expose a Russian mole in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book (3 Jun. 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800243472
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800243477
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.7 x 3.3 x 13 cm
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Matthew Quirk is the New York Times bestselling author of The 500, The Directive, Dead Man Switch, Cold Barrel Zero, and The Night Agent. He spent five years at The Atlantic magazine reporting on crime, private military contractors, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs before turning to fiction. An Edgar award finalist and winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel, Quirk lives in San Diego.

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arry23
5.0 out of 5 stars This is Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2023
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*What's it about?*

Peter is a Night Agent. This means he sits by a phone in the White House waiting for it to ring every night. It's tedious until one night he receives a call from Rose. There's an intruder in her aunt and uncle's house. She's been given this number and a code and told to escape while she can.

What happens next pulls Peter & Rose into a web of conspiracy, lies and not knowing who to trust. Can they unravel the mystery? Can they stay alive long enough to do so? And who can they trust along the way?

*What did I think?*

This book is really well written. The suspense and intrigue is ratched up to 11. As the story gradually unfolds you realise what's happening and wonder how they're going to get out of mess they're in. I haven't seen the Netflix series, but my wife said it's excellent. I won't watch the programme now as it can only be a disappointment compared to the book. You really need to read this one!
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Graham
4.0 out of 5 stars So nearly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2021
For 80% of the novel, this was a nailed-on 5 star for me. It's a nail-biting spy thriller, convincing in its background detail and imbued throughout with pace and intrigue, and if there's more than a nod to 'Six Days of the Condor' which grabbed me by the throat over 40 years ago, it's none the weaker for that. The premise for the Soviet plot which drags Peter Sutherland into a race for his life is convincingly realistic, given what we know about recent events in the Ukraine and Russian interference in the US electoral process, and Matthew Quirk is an extremely talented plotter with the background to carry this all off . . . which he does so well.

So why no fifth star?

We're back to the old bugbear of the rush to sacrifice plausibility on the altar of a high-octane climax. We all know that the very nature of a thriller demands action, suspense, seemingly insuperable odds etc, and when reading thrillers of this sort we are more or less entering a contract that stipulates we will suspend disbelief as much as possible. I was brought up on tv westerns in which characters in a saloon fight would be smashed over the head with tables and chairs, then thrown through windows and would just shake their heads and carry on fighting. Six bullets in the chest might cause them to stagger for a while but wouldn't stop them firing the decisive shot. We've all been there and accepted it as part of the bargain. There has to be a point though where amazement dissolves into disbelief and tension seeps away like air from a leaky balloon and, for me, the final 90 or so pages of this novel were a disappointment.

I mean no disrespect to Matthew Quirk who is an amazing storyteller and a writer I'll almost certainly revisit. He has chosen to go down this route and is probably very happy with his decision as it is clearly selling massively and is absolutely crying out for TV and film deals. It's all a question of individual taste and while the vast majority of readers will love the mad chases and hair's breadth escapes from the clutches of the combined forces of the US security forces and Soviet hitmen and who knows who else, I'd have loved to see what a John Le Carre or Mick Herron would have done with the predicament in which the central characters find themselves.

I want to stay immersed in the events being described to me and, while I can cope with a few yanks on the chain which drag me out of the action, there is a fine dividing line between plausibility and fantasy. It's not exactly the author's fault I have this hang-up, but I doubt he'll lose much sleeep over that missing fifth star. He's going to get plenty of them. And, for what it's worth, I'm more than happy to recommend this novel. It will enthral far more often than disappoint.
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K Muir
5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2023
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This is the first book I have read by this author and, at first, didn’t know what to expect. It was a terrific read, edge of the seat, nail biting storyline. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Mr. C Coulson
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the Netflix seties
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2024
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Having watched the Netflix series, I wanted to delve a little deeper into the story and read the book.

Big mistake. The book was dull and I gave up half way through.

The script writers of the series did a brilliant job and I should have settled for their version
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2023
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Watched the series then read the book.
Both really good,enjoyed the book more.
Lots of twists and turns along the way.
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Julie Lacey
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2020
This is a great political crime thriller.
Peter works nights at The White House and his main job is to man the desk with a phone that will only ring if it’s a matter of national security.
One night it rings and he’s given the code words so follows instructions and lets his boss know.
The woman who calls was staying with her aunt and uncle and they were attacked and told her to run, but gave her the code words to say.
Peter is worried about Rose so goes to the crime scene but is turned away.
He meets her at the funeral and tells her to contact him if she needs help.
Peter isn’t meant to get involved as his role is simply to pass on the message from the phone, but in this case he gets in deeper and deeper until he’s in a whole heap of trouble.
There’s lots going on in this book and it’s certainly hard to know who to trust.
I really enjoyed this book as it reminded me of the tv show 24.
Thanks to Aria and Aries and NetGalley fir the opportunity to read this book.
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Claudia
5.0 out of 5 stars Netflix series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2023
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Read this after loving the Netflix series! I loved the book as well, the plot is quite different to the series but think I even enjoyed it more! Very fast paced and action pack- read it across two days!
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tina
3.0 out of 5 stars book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2023
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Not sure if it was my mistake but the book is used.
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Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense Nighttime Intrigue: Secrets Lurking in the Shadows
Reviewed in the United States on 21 September 2023
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Delving into "The Night Agent: A Novel" was like stepping into a labyrinth of suspense, where every turn presents a new mystery to unravel. Set against the backdrop of nighttime operations, the story masterfully blends the personal with the political, drawing readers into a whirlwind of intrigue and danger.

The character development is outstanding, giving depth and dimension to every player in this high-stakes game of espionage. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that no one can be trusted, and the lines between friend and foe blur beyond recognition.

The pacing is relentless, ensuring that readers are hooked from the first page to the last. The vivid descriptions and atmospheric settings add layers to the story, making it feel all the more immersive.

For those seeking a novel that combines heart-racing action with psychological depth, "The Night Agent" delivers in spades. It's a journey into the very heart of darkness, where secrets lurk in every shadow and trust is a luxury few can afford. An unforgettable read!
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jose
2.0 out of 5 stars Bad read
Reviewed in Mexico on 21 April 2023
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Sorry, but what a bad read. I am ok, with easy reading stories etc. Was not expecting much. But what a poor read. Really did not enjoy it.
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Amanda Kassis
5.0 out of 5 stars For the ones that watched the show, and the ones that just want a well-written political thriller
Reviewed in Brazil on 9 April 2023
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I decided to read the book after watching The Night Agent on Netflix. As my first experience with this author, I have to say it was quite a nice surprise. Political thrillers are not my thing, and I was weary about reading almost 500 pages about an already-known story. Thankfully, this book had a lot of twists and turns.
For the ones interested after watching the show, all you need to know is that you'll love Peter and Rose just the same, and there's a different conspiracy, with a few known plots and scenes, that is much darker than the series. It's worth the read, and you'll be surprised by where the story leads to.
Now, for all the political thriller fans out there, or book lovers that wanna read something different, The Night Agent promises and delivers a fast-paced mystery in the heart of Washington DC and the government, where no one can be trusted, and there's an entire country being held by duct tape and secrets ready to explode into an international crisis - or worse, a war.
You'll get to know well the main character, Peter Sutherland, who is a joy to read. His good morals and values - the typical American golden boy, are threatening to crumble and make him a grey man, his father's son. And, in the midst of all this, there's a sweet and intense romance between him and Rose. By the way, I'm glad to follow a female character who's not a damsel in distress, which is uncommon in this literary genre.
Kudos to the author, he deserves all the praise.
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Bill Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars An FBI Agent gets caught up in a web of politics, espionage and terror and treason
Reviewed in Canada on 27 August 2021
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Fast paced exciting page turner. Politics and danger like Tom Clancy combined with reluctant but unavoidable violence and intrigue. Excellent adventure. Will look to read Mathew Quirk's other books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and well written
Reviewed in Australia on 23 June 2023
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I read this because I loved the TV show. It was a little different to the show but still really good. Peter and Rose were authentic well written characters. A good thriller- but the TV show was probably slightly better.
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