All the secondary characters are fully fleshed and believable, also. He is realistically flawed, believable and a professional. The story takes off from this point and Sean and his team travel around Europe and Central Asia in a fast-paced action spy thriller full of plot twists, modern day espionage and military precision. The rogue has secret information that could make him Britain’s biggest whistle-blower. With his extensive knowledge of the Middle East and the mountains of Central Asia, he is tasked with finding an intelligence officer that has gone rogue. He was on a civilian contract job after leaving the service and was turned on when they found out he was digging into their real business, heroin. Sean’s informant is killed and his mission compromised so he is recalled to Britain.Įleven years later, Sean is rescued from an Afghanistan prison after months of incarceration. Sean is an agent in Central Asia and everything his informants show him points to the Iranians buying black market radioactive materials, not the Iraqis. Post 9/11, the British government wants proof of the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. THE FAILSAFE QUERY (A Sean Richardson Thriller Book #1) by Michael Jenkins is the first book in a trilogy of contemporary British spy thrillers. Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, and Scott Mariani. The first in a set of spy thrillers that have been expertly crafted with stunning plot lines, magnificent locations, and twists that leave you gasping for air.

Tense, fast paced, and insightful, The Failsafe Query twists and turns to a satisfyingly dramatic finale.

On the verge of success, his eye is taken off the ball, and the Russians step forward ready to pounce. As Sean gets closer to the truth, senior figures are left to nurse their anxiety knowing that if the secret is revealed, it will destroy their lives. The action moves with absorbing pace and intrigue across Central Asia and Europe as the puzzle begins to unfold through a deep hidden legacy.

It includes a long lost list of Russian moles embedded since the Cold War, one of whom remains a public favourite in the British parliamentary system. Sean Richardson, a disgraced former intelligence agent, is tasked to lead a team to search for a British intelligence officer on the cusp of exposing thousands of secrets to the media. ‘Some secrets were meant to be buried forever. This is the first book in an exciting, action packed spy trilogy.īelow you will find a book blurb, my book review, an about the author section and the author’s social media links. Today is my turn on this new blog tour and I am sharing my Feature Post and Book Review for THE FAILSAFE QUERY (A Sean Richardson Thriller Book #1) by Michael Jenkins. The Failsafe Query (Sean Richardson #1) by Michael Jenkins

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