The Siege

Paperback Published on: 02/02/2023
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Synopsis

'You know you're in the presence of an expert when you read The Siege. A gripping debut novel.' Jeffrey Archer

Nine hostages. Ten hours. One chance to save them all.

Lee James Connor has found his purpose in life: to follow the teachings of far-right extremist leader, Nicholas Farmer. So when his idol is jailed, he comes up with the perfect plan: take a local immigrant support group hostage until Farmer is released.

Grace Wheatley is no stranger to loneliness having weathered the passing of her husband, whilst being left to raise her son alone. The local support group is her only source of comfort. Until the day Lee James Connor walks in and threatens the existence of everything she's ever known.

Superintendent Alex Lewis may be one of the most experienced hostage negotiators on the force, but there's no such thing as a perfect record. Still haunted by his last case, can he connect with Connor - and save his nine hostages - before it's too late?

'A masterly, gripping tale of a siege, written with a true voice of authority.' - Peter James

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781398707573
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Siege
A riveting tale of a hostage situation
I felt engaged with this story from the first page - Lee James Connor is a complicated character who obviously has his demons. We follow him in his prepara... READ MORE
Dana Farren
The Siege
Outstanding
Definitely a standout read and not one that really stands out as a debut work of fiction, the quaity of the story telling is high as is the quality of the ... READ MORE
Andy  wormald
The Siege
Intense and realistic police procedural
Lee James Connor is a disaffected young man, still haunted by the death of his mother, who exists in a twilight world of the internet and skunk cannabis, c... READ MORE
Peter Fleming
The Siege
Tense, atmospheric and authentic
The Siege is a straightforward story, well told. It is the story of a hostage situation and it focuses in on three characters: the policeman, Superintenden... READ MORE
Mary Picken
The Siege
Unputdownable!
I did not want to put this book down for a second. It is told from the points of view of Lee James Connor - a supporter of far-right organisation Home... READ MORE
Rebecca Jamison
The Siege
HIGH TENSION
That was a HIGH TENSION ride from start to finish - I may need to go for a lie down now! I have now read all three of John's crime fiction books - The Sie... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp