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The Twentieth Man

By Tony Jones
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The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones is a gripping historical crime thriller set against the backdrop of 1970s Australia. The story intertwines political intrigue with the murky world of espionage, following journalism student Anna Rosen and her pursuit to uncover dangerous secrets hiding within the highest echelons of government. As political tensions rise, Anna's investigation leads her into a perilous web of deceit and betrayal with far-reaching consequences.
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You might enjoy this crime thriller if you are intrigued by political intrigue and historical settings infused with suspense. Set in Australia during the 1970s, the story intertwines real events with a fictional plot of espionage and corruption. With its gripping pace and richly detailed characters, it offers a thrilling ride through a tumultuous time in history.

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Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller.

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... a political thriller in the Robert Harris mould ... Jones cleverly weaves fact and fiction - and has great fun painting 'real' characters like the wilful Lionel Murphy. Jennifer Byrne, The Australian Women's Weekly

An engaging political thriller ... reminds us of the importance of investigative journalism in a democracy. The Sydney Morning Herald

In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen takes an early morning phone call from her boss at the ABC, telling her about two bombings in Sydney's busy CBD. It's the worst terrorist attack in the country's history and Anna has no doubt which group is responsible for the carnage. She has been investigating the role of alleged war criminals in the globally active Ustasha movement.

High in the Austrian Alps, Marin Katich is one of twenty would-be revolutionaries who slip stealthily over the border into Yugoslavia on a mission planned and funded in Australia. It will have devastating consequences for all involved.

Soon the arrival in Australia of Yugoslavia's prime minister will trigger the next move in a deadly international struggle.

Tony Jones, one of Australia's most admired journalists, has written a brilliantly compelling thriller, taking us from the savage mountains of Yugoslavia to Canberra's brutal yet covert power struggles in a novel that's intelligent, informed and utterly suspenseful.

... the action of the novel is deftly strung together [and] the research is palpable on the page. The Australian

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The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones is praised as a compelling political thriller, artfully blending fact with fiction. Reviewers highlight its engaging narrative and commend the portrayal of real historical figures, alongside its deftly constructed plot. The importance of investigative journalism, as depicted in the story, resonates well with readers, enhancing its appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760528157

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 480

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Classic Crime & Mystery Fiction Classic Fiction Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Spy & Espionage Thriller Tony Jones

About the Author

Tony Jones was still at school when Lionel Murphy raided ASIO. After an ABC cadetship, he joined Four Corners as a reporter in 1985, and then went to Dateline at SBS in 1986. He subsequently was an ABC foreign correspondent, for a time in London and later in Washington. Inter alia, he covered the war crimes in Bosnia. Today he hosts Q & A on Monday nights. He is married to fellow ABC journalist, Sarah Ferguson. The Twentieth Man is his first novel.

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