Sent to Colombia to investigate the murder of a British intelligence officer, Spanish-speaking former SBS man Luke Carlton is caught in a revenge plot with international dimensions – and London as its target.

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Saudi Arabia execute inmate who shot BBC journalist Frank Gardner and killed cameraman Simon Cumbers". The Independent. 4 January 2016 . Retrieved 30 June 2017.Impressive . . .Gardner's debut begins at speed and scarcely draws breath thereafter." * The Times *

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Al-Suwaidi is a quiet, unexceptional area with creamy villas, flowering bougainvillea. The killer seemed similarly innocent, at first glance. He had 'a nice smiling face and looked as if he knew me', Gardner says. 'He said, "Assalaamu aleikum," (Peace be upon you/I mean you no harm),' before pulling out his gun. 'I always tell Westerners they must offer this greeting,' he continues. 'For me, it has always been a passport to a conversation. This time it was a betrayal of everything I held dear in the Middle East.'Written by someone who has been there, done that and knows what it's about, Crisis is a thriller you just can't put down." -- Sir ROGER MOORE Frank Gardner has written a fast and exciting story rooted in the present horrifying dangers that surrounds us. Crisis is brimful of an insider's insights and reeks of authority." -- GERALD SEYMOUR Czech Sentries Shoot British Official, Embassy Employee". Sydney: The Sunday Herald. Australian Associated Press. 16 December 1951 . Retrieved 29 July 2023. But he adds: 'I have to say it is not that easy because I am in pain a lot of the time, and when I am in pain I can't be a good husband or father. If I am having to deal with agony in my legs or am exhausted and have to lie down, I can't take part in the children's games, which is tough.'