Ultimatum : A Thriller (Paperback)

from Olivermagnus

The story takes place on a single day, in a London that remains in a post-9/11 state of alert. The authorities respond quickly to two separate bombings for which an unknown group calling itself the Islamic Command takes responsibility. Having demonstrated their willingness to destroy, the terrori...

from fhudnell

After reading, or trying to read, a few not-so-good books in a row, it was a real pleasure to read this intricately plotted, terrific thriller. The story all takes place on a single day on which terrorists set off several small bombs in London and threaten to cause even greater devastation if Eng...

from adpaton

Kernick's breakneck pace and sheer readability has one turning the pages so fast that one often doesn't notice the deficiencies that have crept into his writing - his characters are two dimensional and irritating, and he sacrifices depth to plot, credibility to pace. This is not the same writer w...

from imyknott

Absolutely brilliant story which kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

from HenriMoreaux

Following on from The Siege, Ultimatum is another cover to cover thriller about domestic terrorism. This time an ex-cop is slipped into the terrorist cell and the novel is intermingled with his first person narration which I found a great touch in bringing depth to the book. Gripping story, excel...