
'I Am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes is a complex spy thriller that spans several countries and involves undercover government work by an individual with multiple identities. The story climaxes in the averting of a worldwide catastrophe, pitting the retired head of a super secret espionage unit against a Middle Eastern jihadist intent on destroying the United States by synthesizing a potent smallpox virus. The book weaves together richly detailed settings, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The novel delves into the life of a young intelligence officer, intertwining narratives of espionage, murder mysteries in New York and Turkey, and the hunt for a fundamentalist Muslim terrorist plotting mass casualties in the U.S. With intricate plots, subplots, and compelling characters, 'I Am Pilgrim' offers a mix of spy thriller, murder mystery, manhunt, and more, making it a gripping read that explores pre and post-9/11 events with powerful storytelling.
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Content warnings include graphic violence, depictions of torture, themes relating to terrorism, and cultural stereotypes that may be triggering to some readers.
From The Publisher:
A breakneck race against time…and an implacable enemy.
An anonymous young woman murdered in a run-down hotel, all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid.
A father publicly beheaded in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square.
A notorious Syrian biotech expert found eyeless in a Damascus junkyard.
Smoldering human remains on a remote mountainside in Afghanistan.
A flawless plot to commit an appalling crime against humanity.
One path links them all, and only one man can make the journey.
Pilgrim.
"I Am Pilgrim is simply one of the best suspense novels I've read in a long time." -David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times
"The pages fly by ferociously fast. Simply unputdownable." -Booklist
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About the Author:
Terry Hayes is the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Pilgrim and the award-winning writer and producer of numerous movies. His credits include Payback, Road Warrior, and Dead Calm (featuring Nicole Kidman). He lives in Switzerland with his wife, Kristen, and their four children.
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