Fans of David Baldacci, Stuart MacBride and Peter James will love this high-octane and utterly compelling thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben.

'As ever, Kernick's research is impeccable**. The plotting is** brilliant and makes for a tense, action-packed read**' --** Sunday Mirror

'Kernick delivers his book like a runaway locomotive without brakes. This is another cracking read from a great author.****' -- www.crimesquad.com

'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best.' -- Daily Mirror

'Simon Kernick has to be, in my mind, the best crime writer ever' -- ***** Reader review

'Excellent read. Action from the start right to the finish' -- ***** Reader review

'Takes you on a thriller of a ride from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review

'I couldn't put it down!' -- ***** Reader review

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NO TIME TO LOSE. NO TIME TO FAIL.

THE THREAT: 8am: an explosion blasts through a cafe in Central London.

THE ULTIMATUM: Minutes later, a call from an unknown terror group warns that a far greater attack will be launched in 12 hours' time.

THE PRISONER: William Garrett, AKA Fox, is awaiting trial for mass murder. He claims he can name the bombers. But only at a price.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING: It's a terrifying race against time for DI Mike Bolt and DC Tina Boyd as they chase their targets across the city in a desperate bid to stop a major atrocity - before it's too late ...