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Pendulum

the explosive debut thriller (BBC Radio 2 Book Club Choice)
By Adam Hamdy
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Pendulum by Adam Hamdy is an intense crime and thriller novel where photojournalist John Wallace finds himself targeted by a relentless, masked killer. As he desperately seeks answers and attempts to piece together the mystery, he realises he is part of a lethal game orchestrated by a faceless adversary. The story unfolds across international locales, blending suspense with high stakes as Wallace races against time to uncover the truth and save his life.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you appreciate heart-pounding suspense and complex plots filled with unexpected twists. With a relentless pace and vivid detail, it offers a thrilling experience for those who love stories of survival, conspiracy, and justice against the odds.

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James Patterson has hailed Adam Hamdy's PENDULUM as 'one of the best thrillers of the year' saying he read it in 'one gloriously suspenseful weekend'. A photo-journalist is targeted for death in this high-concept, twisting, dangerous journey through a digital underworld. If you love Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM, read this.

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James Patterson has hailed Adam Hamdy's Pendulum as 'one of the best thrillers of the year' saying he read it in 'one gloriously suspenseful weekend'. A photo-journalist is targeted for death in this high-concept, twisting, dangerous journey through a digital underworld. If you love Simon Kernick and Terry Hayes' I Am Pilgrim, read this.

You wake. Confused. Disorientated.

A noose is round your neck.

You are bound, standing on a chair.

All you can focus on is the man in the mask tightening the rope.

You are about to die.

John Wallace has no idea why he has been targeted. No idea who his attacker is. No idea how he will prevent the inevitable.

Then the pendulum of fate swings in his favour.

He has one chance to escape, find the truth and halt his destruction.

The momentum is in his favour for now.

But with a killer on his tail, everything can change with one swing of this deadly pendulum...

You have one chance. Run.

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Adam Hamdy's Pendulum is praised for its kinetic and cinematic style, offering a bracingly original take on the thriller genre. Readers have lauded its well-developed characters and the subtle brilliance of its interwoven narrative threads. The book is frequently described as suspenseful, with a gripping pace and a complex plot, earning acclaim from notable figures like James Patterson.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472233479

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 496

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Adam Hamdy Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction

About the Author

Adam Hamdy is an author, screenwriter and filmmaker who has worked with producers and studios on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to his own original work, Adam has adapted a number of comic books and novels for the screen, including the forthcoming film version of David Mitchell's novel, Number9Dream. Pendulum is Adam's third novel. Prior to becoming a writer, Adam was a strategy consultant and advised global businesses operating in a wide range of industries. Adam lives in Shropshire with his wife and three children.

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