RED CORONA

A missing scientist. A desperate spy.

It’s 1961 and the white heat of the Space Race is making the Cold War even colder.

Richard Knox is a secret agent in big trouble. He’s been hung out to dry by a traitor in MI5, and the only way for him to clear his name could destroy him.

Meanwhile in a secret Russian city, brilliant scientist Irina Valera makes a discovery that will change the world, and hand the KGB unimaginable power.

Desperate for a way back into MI5, Knox makes an unlikely ally in Abey Bennett, a CIA recruit who’s determined to prove herself whatever the cost.

As the age of global surveillance dawns, three powers will battle for dominance, and three people will fight to survive…

Winner of The People’s Book Prize First Time Author Award

“An entertaining, not to say nostalgic, espionage thriller.’ The Times and Sunday Times Crime Club

‘Thrills by the bucket... An entertaining blend of Le Carré-like in-house establishment rivalries and sheer propulsive action reminiscent of Len Deighton.’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time

‘A really entertaining read; it’s lightly written, action driven and fun... Fans of high-octane thrillers will love this novel. The characters are intriguing and there are enough twists to satisfy a puzzle-hardened reader. All that glistens may not be gold but all that Glisters is.’ New Books Magazine

‘Red Corona is a fantastic and clever new Cold War spy novel. If you like le Carré you’ll enjoy it.’ Chris Deerin

“Relentless and sleek.” A.J. Finn, author of The Woman In The Window

“Left me desperate for more.” S.J Watson, author of Before I Go To Sleep

“A gripping historical thriller.’ Charles Cumming, author of The Man Between

“A fascinating chase through an extraordinary time.” Holly Watt, author of To The Lions

“A clever and complex thriller.” Elly Griffiths, author of The Stranger Diaries

“A star of the espionage genre is born.” Michael Wood, author of The Hangman’s Hold

“A fascinating and gripping Cold War thriller.” Gareth Rubin, author of Liberation Square

“A thriller of true ambition and scope.“ Lucie Whitehouse, author of Critical Incidents