I Am Pilgrim : A Thriller (Hardcover)

from Romonko

All I can say is Wow! This is a first novel for Terry Hayes, but he does have many years of writing experience as a journalist and as a screenwriter. His transfer over to novels is quite remarkable with this achievement. This is the best thriller that I've read in quite some time. Pilgrim is in t...

from grandpahobo

This book is both fast-paced and deliberate. There are no short cuts, no rabbits pulled out of a hat. Every step of the story is laid out, including the things that are the result of plain luck. The story has plenty of suspense and will keep you engrossed until the very end.

from Clara53

As spy novels go, great plot. Certainly, a horrifying scenario​,​ and at first I wondered - should such biological terrorism be discussed so openly​...​ ​However,​ I had no choice but assume that the author researched the topic well before venturing into it​ and knew what's safe to say.​ As far a...

from ozzer

This thriller has a lot to recommend it: interesting settings, plot, hero and anti-hero, mystery and good writing. The novel is set all over the world but particularly in the small tourist town of Bodrum, Turkey. Hayes succeeds in evoking the town, making you want to take a look at it online. The...

from alexpwu

The novel I Am Pilgrim is a compelling thriller. The premise is simple: spy hunts terrorist, set in the present day (with all its timely issues). I've always liked thrillers, whether in print or on screen. Two of my favorite espionage/terrorism TV shows are 24 and Homeland. They are majorly binge...