The stunning new spy thriller that blows the world of James Bond wide open!

*A Finalist for the 2024 McIlvanney Prize: Scottish Crime Book of the Year*

Six days.

A bomb goes off at the BBC. But this is just the beginning. In six days' time, terrorists will strike again.

Three agents.

With James Bond captured, three of MI6's toughest Double O agents race from Venice to Afghanistan to Dubai to stop the terror.

One chance to find James Bond.

As the Double Os close in, they find themselves unexpectedly inching closer to 007. Now the race is on to stop the terrorists – and save Britain’s finest spy.

What readers are saying about A Spy Like Me

‘Reading A Spy Like Me is just like being immersed in the world of Bond, with travel, gadgets and glamour galore’

‘I gasped aloud at the ending – be prepared for a thunderbolt!!’

‘Wow! What a fantastic, gripping read this was. Pure Bond from start to finish. I’m blown away by how good this book was!’

‘Immensely enjoyable, a real joy to read and difficult to put down’

‘This story moves between a number of different locations and certainly keeps the readers turning the pages’

‘A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read’

‘Action packed from the very first page to the very last page’

‘you get an excellent world tour in some truly out of this world locations from the comfort of your armchair’

‘Wow this book grips you from page one and keeps you on a rollercoaster for the whole book’

‘Pure escapist fiction’

‘A non-stop whirl of espionage and great fun, with a killer cliffhanger ending’

In this riveting tale of espionage and adventure, Sherwood masterfully weaves a web of suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The political undertones add a layer of complexity, making A Spy Like Me a standout in the genre of crime and mystery thrillers.

For fans of Anthony Horowitz (Nightshade Revenge), Matthew Reilly (The Six Sacred Stones), Michael Caine (Blowing the Bloody Doors Off), Mick Herron (The Secret Hours), and John Gardner (Never Send Flowers).

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