The Ambassador: A gripping international thriller (Diplomat Thrillers)
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‘A gripping thriller from the man on the inside. You need to read this.’ Andy McNab ‘Tom Fletcher was the ultimate Downing Street operator’ David Cameron A global conspiracy. A man on the run. What happens when diplomacy fails? An unputdownable thriller, written with unique insight into the highest levels of diplomacy. From the former ambassador and No.10 foreign policy advisor Tom Fletcher, an urgent 21st-century thriller. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, a beautiful and charismatic human rights activist is murdered, live on the internet, at the British Embassy in Paris. It is a mystery that no one wants solved. But, when governments refuse to investigate, Ambassador Ed Barnes is determined to find out the truth himself. The quest for answers plunges Barnes into a world of cyber terrorists and warlords, taking him to Oxford, Copenhagen, the mountains of Snowdonia and Lebanon, where he picks up the trail of a shocking conspiracy. This is an international crisis – but also a personal one. Only Barnes can save his family, his diplomatic service and even his country. But can he save himself? Perfect for readers of Robert Peston’s The Whistleblower , Tom Bradby or Frank Gardner. Praise for The Ambassador ‘As one long convinced the truth is very often stranger than fiction I enjoyed Tom Fletcher’s debut novel The Ambassador . The author can draw authenticity from a career spent at the coal face of diplomacy and intelligence, which is why it is a page turner’ Frederick Forsyth ‘A diplomatic genius’ Gordon Brown ‘A terrific read that blends fact, fiction and fantasy. And a call for all of us to reflect on friendship, family and trust. What do we stand for, and what will we do to defend it?’ Sir Graeme Lamb, former Commander of the SAS ‘A week is a long time in diplomacy: intrigue, betrayal, comradeship and reconciliation! A great read!’ Mark Sedwill, Former National Security Adviser ‘A very good novel… recommended’ Alastair Campbell ‘Vivid and atmospheric, [ The Ambassador ] rockets around the world with intoxicating verve … Hugely engaging’ Daily Mail ‘A compelling tale of cyber-crime, terrorism and assassination… A real page-turner’ Tortoise Review: Inside insight from an inside Source - Calculatingly subdued and brilliantly executed. I was deliberately underwhelmed at first, only to be very satisfactorily and connivingly overwhelmed by the end! Well done, your Excellency! Review: Fast. Intricate. And fun - Knows his stuff. A little bit too heavy-handed toward the military guy, but still fun. Five more words to write.
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| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 398 Reviews |
S**Q
Inside insight from an inside Source
Calculatingly subdued and brilliantly executed. I was deliberately underwhelmed at first, only to be very satisfactorily and connivingly overwhelmed by the end! Well done, your Excellency!
C**U
Fast. Intricate. And fun
Knows his stuff. A little bit too heavy-handed toward the military guy, but still fun. Five more words to write.
A**1
Predictable half way through
Quite well written, although the outcome/conclusion is expected half way through and the first part is much better then the latter. 3 out of 5.
M**A
A fantastic read!
The Ambassador is a gripping thriller with a clever reflection on professional, personal and political morality. Set in the world of diplomacy, Tom Fletcher - a seasoned former British diplomat - wrote this book in a way that leaves the reader to wonder how much he borrowed from his own experience and just how much of it is fact vs fiction. Read the book. It's enjoyable and it will make you think twice about what really happens at embassies around the world.
A**S
Ambassador
Very good book. Looking at the inside of the FO.
M**N
A gripping thriller
The Ambassador by Tom Fletcher is book 1 in The Diplomat series and starts off in Paris. Ed Barnes is the UK Ambassador in Paris. Amina Joshi, a friend of Ed’s wife, is murdered whilst staying in the residence of the Embassy. Ed is sure she is murdered but the powers that be want it classed as suicide. Pederson and his Dissenters are intent on leaking documents and so creating havoc. It seems Ed is in the firing line. He is determined to fight for the truth as his world is collapsing around him. The sense of anticipation and also of intrigue throughout the book added to my enjoyment of the book. Really enjoyed this thriller and it certainly has the ring of authenticity considering the author’s previous occupation. The portrayal of characters in the Foreign Office are also very credible and believable. Look forward to the next book, The Assassin.
1**R
Solid, intriguing thriller by a senior diplomat
"The Ambassador" is a thrilling, easy-reading account of the machinations around a British ambassador in Paris. The pace never lets up; the story is rewarding and the climax fulfilling. Recommended.
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