{"product_id":"dark-arena-by-jack-beaumont-9781761066689","title":"Dark Arena","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A sequel that is every bit as thrilling, and chillingly real, as his debut . . . This will probably be the spy thriller of the year.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FRENCHMAN RETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlec de Payns, espionage operative of the Y Division of the DGSE, France's famed foreign intelligence service, is tasked with tracking down an agent of influence sending highly classified material against the Kremlin to embassies all over Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA deadly conspiracy is aligning the West against Russia. But who is behind it? And to what end?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clues lead to a secret meeting of businessmen, terrorists, and mercenaries on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean, which de Payns must infiltrate. What he discovers sets off a Europe-wide manhunt in a desperate scramble to prevent an international catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormer DGSE spy Jack Beaumont's \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e is another chillingly plausible thriller delivering all the taut plotting, superb action, and authentic spycraft that made \u003ci\u003eThe Frenchman\u003c\/i\u003e a critically acclaimed bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'If it wasn't for my background, I would have said that this was fiction, but knowing what I know, \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e is as real and as deeply disturbing as a world I once knew.' \u003cb\u003e- Ant Middleton, former UK Special Forces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A rollicking good read. Espionage skills abound in each fast-paced chapter. Lovers of spy novels are in for a treat - another exciting glimpse into contemporary yet fictional intelligence work.' \u003cb\u003e- Paul Symon AO, former Director-General, Australian Secret Intelligence Service\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An extraordinary story.' - \u003cb\u003eRichard Fidler, \u003ci\u003eConversations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A sophisticated espionage tale from an author who knows whereof he speaks.' \u003cb\u003e- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'French spy turned author Jack Beaumont provides a gripping sequel to his debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Frenchman\u003c\/i\u003e. Containing amazing authenticity and an elaborate plot, \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional and highly addictive piece of spy fiction.' \u003cb\u003e- \u003ci\u003eCanberra Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e is the first bona fide top flight thriller of the year. Jack Beaumont secured his place in the pantheon of espionage page turners with his first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Frenchman\u003c\/i\u003e. With \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e he cements that place.' \u003cb\u003e- \u003ci\u003eSydney Arts Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Jack Beaumont provides an outstanding follow-up to his epic debut with \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e. Once again featuring his ultra-authentic take on spies and international espionage, \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e has a captivating and realistic plot that takes his excellent and complex characters into the heart of recent history. Intense, addictive, and so damn intricate, \u003ci\u003eDark Arena\u003c\/i\u003e was an exceptional read from a rising star in the spy thriller game.' \u003cb\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe Unseen Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546831802604,"sku":"9781761066689","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28053833482814.jpg?v=1749851286","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/dark-arena-by-jack-beaumont-9781761066689","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}