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Kill Switch

The Jed Walker Series Book 3
By James Phelan
Series: The Jed Walker series
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Kill Switch by James Phelan is a gripping crime thriller about an investigative journalist named Jed Walker, who is drawn into a deadly game of espionage and deceit. With a backdrop of international intrigue, Walker must navigate a world of dangerous operatives and hidden agendas while uncovering a high-stakes plot that could have global repercussions. As he races against time, the lines between friend and foe blur, challenging Walker's instincts and resolve.
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This electrifying crime and thriller novel might appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced action, intricate plots, and suspenseful storytelling. Fans of espionage and high-stakes drama will likely appreciate the intense narrative and compelling characters that keep you on the edge of your seat.

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A terse, tense brand of hard-boiled action suspense ...addictive. THE AGE

The world is under cyber attack. A secretive terror outfit, known as Zodiac, is preparing to unleash chaos. The only thing certain is the intent to create a devastating global catastrophe.

The US President has the power to enact the Internet Freedom Act — the 'Kill Switch'. Turning off the Net will stop the attacks. But it's not that simple. The US will plummet into pandemonium if electronic communications cease. The rest of the world will follow.

One man, ex-CIA operative Jed Walker, has 36 hours to stop the terrorists. But for Jed, Zodiac isn't the only thing he has to worry about. To protect the future he must reconnect with a woman from his past. No matter which way he turns, he has tough choices to make. Not everyone will get out alive.

For Walker, the countdown starts now...

Kill Switch is an edge-of-your-seat thriller full of action and suspense.

Series: The Jed Walker series

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  • Kill Switch
    A terse, tense brand of hard-boiled action suspense ...addictive. THE AGE The world is under cyber attack. A secretive terror outfit, known as Zodiac, is preparing to unleash chaos. The only thing certain is the intent to create a devastating global catastrophe. The US President has the power to enact the Internet Freedom Act — the 'Kill Switch'. Turning off...
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  • The Spy
    A sinister group, code-named Zodiac, has launched devastating global attacks. Twelve targets across the world, twelve code-named missions. Operating distinct sleeper cells, they are the ultimate terrorist organisation, watching and waiting for a precise attack to activate the next group. It is a frightening and deadly efficient way to stay one step ahead and cause the most chaos. For ex-CIA...
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Kill Switch by James Phelan is lauded for its gripping espionage narrative, with some reviewers comparing its protagonist, Jed Walker, to Lee Child's iconic character, highlighting its engaging and action-packed storyline. It has earned praise for delivering thrilling moments that resonate well with fans of high-stakes spy novels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733637780

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 December 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction James Phelan Series: The Jed Walker series Spy & Espionage Thriller

About the Author

James Phelan is the bestselling and award-winning author of twenty-eight novels and one work of non-fiction. From his teens he wanted to be a novelist but first tried his hand at a real job, studying and working in architecture before turning to English literature, spending five years at a newspaper and obtaining an MA and PhD in literature. For Hachette Australia, James has written five titles in the Lachlan Fox thriller series, and the Alone trilogy of young adult post-apocalyptic novels. The ex-CIA character of Jed Walker was first introduced in THE SPY, which was followed by THE HUNTED, KILL SWITCH and DARK HEART. James has also written a fourteen-book adventure series for Scholastic, titled The Last Thirteen. He has been a full-time novelist since the age of twenty-five, and spends his time writing thrilling stories and travelling the world to talk about them. To find out more about James and his books, visit: www.jamesphelan.com Follow and interact with James: www.facebook.com/realjamesphelan www.twitter.com/realjamesphelan www.instagram.com/realjamesphelan www.whosay.com/jamesphelan

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