Exit Day
Brexit; An Assassin Stalks the Prime Minister
by David Laws
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date Oct 18 2018 | Archive Date Apr 04 2019
Troubador Publishing Limited | Matador
Talking about this book? Use #ExitDay #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
Conspiracy, chaos and treachery in the countdown to Brexit on 29 March 2019.
An out-of-favour journalist tracks down a ring of spies bent on sabotaging Exit Day...a senior Minister leaks Cabinet secrets to Brussels...an assassin stalks the Prime Minister.
When an old lover turns up on Harry Topp’s doorstep, she brings with her an explosive “gift”: a list of deeply buried secret agents in Britain. The star name on the list is the Cabinet minister.
Harry is shocked to discover a friend is one of the spies and soon finds himself caught up in a covert war between rival sets of spooks.
Worse still, he’s up against a conspiracy by a group of fanatics, led by a shadowy figure called the Wolf.
What Harry doesn’t realise is that while determinedly chasing his story he’s been hatching a cuckoo in the nest.
Of all the undercurrents in the Brexit controversy, this is the one scenario you would never expect.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
A fascinating opening which leaves the reader wondering what possible link it has to Brexit Day. The author then takes us on a breathless ride through twists and unforeseen turns as Brexit day looms. This pacey intriguing story with a fascinating topical presence deserves to be read, but don’t be fooled. It is a good old fashioned spy story with links to the cold war, and not a political saga. Can our slightly naïve hero Harry save the day and the Prime minister, or will the dark forces have their way and leave Britain a troubled country? Then just when you think you have got a handle on the plot, the final twist gives the tale an unexpected kick in the teeth. Read it soon. - Richard Fuller
This cleverly written book is a real page turner which you will find hard to put down. But be warned — the excitement may keep you awake at night. Don’t have nightmares! - Alastair McIntyre
This is a must-read in the run-up to severance (will it really happen?) from our European chums, superbly layered with the excitement missing from the real-life daily record of the Government’s torment over the conflicts and confusion of Brexit. Read it before March 29. - Stephen Wood
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781789012644 |
| PRICE | $1.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Julia S, Reviewer
This was an exciting triller that I will not soon forget. Had some difficulty falling asleep having read it. The writer depicts some super stressful situations that have a significant impact on the lives of the characters. I highly recommend this amazing book.
Nancy W, Reviewer
This story got better as it went along. Harry Topp is a journalist who works free lance. Erica who lived with him some time ago shows up on his door step with her son. Erica brings nothing but trouble with Harry having to move out of his place and stay at a friend's to be safe. Erica and her son move in with him. The days are counting down to Brexit and which direction will Britain go with the possible change. Are there other factors involved to influence what the outcome will be in the end. Erica brings with her a list of old spies who might be in the present administration in Britain. How will it all turn out?
Laura J, Media/Journalist
A twister and turner of a novel, based around Brecht and Great Britain’s choice to leave. Full of intrigue and revelations of past lives from prominent figures. Harry struggles to gather all the evidence, but finds more information from “the blue list”
With a huge twist at the end, this book had me dangling right till the last word.
A cracker!
kelly w, Reviewer
This was my first time enjoying this author and really love the characters. Fast paced action that kept me wanting more.
If you enjoy page-turning mysteries and thrillers with snappy dialogue, flawed characters, and a little cross-Atlantic humor then this is the book for you.
John M, Reviewer
Once again I would like to thank NetGalley for providing me with a Kindle version of this book to read and impartially review.
This is a very entertaining read, cleverly written, weaving together a tale of a sinister underground spy ring infiltrating government at the highest levels, and attempting to stop Brexit, culminating in an exciting climax at Chequers, country house retreat of the Prime Minister. This story is a tangled web of deceit and intrigue involving former East German Stasi agents, but they had not taken into account our 'Boys Own Hero' Harry Topp a fearless journalist, and seeker of truth and justice while travelling around the country on his vintage Triumph Bonneville, and piloting an ancient Tiger Moth.
Gripping sinister with an array of well observed characters who bring this story to life.
Recommended.
Aidan M, Reviewer
A well thought out and timely thriller, with interesting twists turns and blind alleys.
It is well paced and maintained my attention throughout - not always an easy task.
Readers who liked this book also liked:
Jodi Picoult; Jennifer Finney Boylan
General Fiction (Adult), Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction
