In 1992, an elite mercenary name Sean Dillon is hired by an Iraqi contact to launch a mortar attack against 10 Downing Street. During a high-stakes cabinet meeting amidst the Gulf War, the Irish assassin attempts to eliminate the British Prime Minister and his war council. The narrative follows the intelligence efforts of Brigadier Charles Ferguson and the SAS as they track Dillon across international borders. The plot centers on the technical execution of the assassination attempt and the cold, professional rivalry between the government agents and the freelance terrorist.
This book serves readers who enjoy Cold War-era military fiction and tactical thrillers involving Irish paramilitary history. It appeals to those interested in the mechanics of urban warfare and the clandestine operations of intelligence agencies. The reader gains a detailed view of how professional insurgents exploit political instability and the specific protocols security forces use to counter high-level domestic threats. It offers a procedural look at the intersection of private contract killing and international geopolitics during the early nineties.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1982
- Language
- EN
