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“Jack Higgins has written some of the best suspense fiction of the past fifty years,” wrote the San Diego Union-Tribune, and the Strand Magazine agreed: “With fresh plots, interesting characters and vibrant settings, Jack Higgins has firmly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most successful thriller writers.” And in his new novel, a devil is indeed waiting.…
The President is coming to London, but not to an entirely warm welcome. A fanatical mullah is offering a blessing to anyone who will assassinate the President, and though most London Muslims think the mullah has crossed the line, a few think otherwise.
Urgently, Sean Dillon, General Charles Ferguson, and the rest of the small band known as the “Prime Minister’s private army” are called in, augmented by an extra-ordinary new recruit, an intelligence captain and Afghan war hero named Sara Gideon. She has her own contacts and ways of working, but the more she explores the threat, the more she discovers herself in a very dark place indeed.
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"Disclaimer time: I gave this 4 stars because I would award 4 stars to just about anything Higgins writes. It is typical Higgins, with familiar characters and typical intrigue plot lines (adjusted for current events, as always). I'm a fan posting a fan's review, nothing more. I enjoyed the book, but my bias stands... I've been reading Higgins' offerings since I was a kid."
— Sean (4 out of 5 stars)
A Devil is Waiting Listener Reviews
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" Interesting set of characters but basically another take on fight against terrorism. A bit dragging in places. "
— Sherri, 12/18/2013 -
" A good read but, nothing special. It seemed alot like some of the most recent Sean Dillon books. "
— Tommy, 12/14/2013 -
" This British thriller was very interesting to read because it was written by a Brit about a special group of undercover, black-op agents, working for MI-6 and the British government. America and American agents were only mentioned in passing. Americans sometimes tend to think that our agents and special forces are the best in the world and the only ones who really accomplish the very difficult assignments in the war against terrorism. NOT TRUE! Our allies across the pond are right in there doing the same kinds of jobs and doing them just as well. After all, 007 was not an American! "
— Cherie, 11/14/2013 -
" I enjoyed the story, but missed Sean as the main character. And Billy and Harry weren't in it much, either. :( "
— Heather, 11/8/2013 -
" Dillon and Ferguson save the world again and never grow old. "
— Rosemary, 11/8/2013 -
" entertaining in the Higgins tradition "
— Joseph, 10/28/2013 -
" This was a better effort than his recent novels, but it still lacked detail and a compelling story. "
— Mark, 9/24/2013 -
" I love all of his characters. They are all flawed, but that's what makes them so interesting and compelling. The introduction of Sara Gideon is welcomed, as the last main female has been absent for quite a while. "
— Lori, 9/21/2013 -
" The latest Sean Dillon book by Higgins focuses on an attempt by Al Queda to kill the President on a trip to London but quickly turns into a search to save the newest member of the team Sara Gideon who has been kidnapped. Typical Higgins fare quick and bloody spy action. "
— Lee, 8/30/2013 -
" I enjoyed the adventure. Plots to foil. Kidnapping. And of course the bad guys got their due. No heroes died in this book. "
— Milton, 7/29/2013 -
" Fast paced book. Hard to put down. I almost gave it 5 stars. Lots of twists and turns. On the whole, a very satisfying read. "
— Janis, 6/8/2013 -
" I'm really getting tired of these predictable, uninspired stories. Higgins' early stuff is good, but the later stuff just isn't up to standards at all. "
— Joe, 5/25/2013 -
" Another great read by Jack Higgins. I look forward to the next installment. "
— Penny, 12/1/2012 -
" Fast read for sure but totally formulaic. Like a Bollywood movie - something I have stopped watching 30+ years ago. Same will apply from now on in for Sean Dillon adventures. Jack Higgins must be writing these in his sleep given his excellent storytelling capabilities - wasted here though. "
— Sanjay, 11/26/2012 -
" A good book for those who like suspense and a well paced story-line. "
— Dominc, 10/5/2012 -
" Very good, much better than the last Dillion book. I like the characters, and it seems Jack must be getting ready to retire Sean DIllion, because Daniel Holley was once again the main focus, with the love interest Sara Gideon. Quick pace lots of action "
— Ben, 10/3/2012 -
" A nice introduction and character development for a new member to the Prime Minister's Private Army. Would love to start seeing a few prequels now revolving around Ferguson and/ or Sean Dillion. Still a good read and full of intrigue as he is one of the masters. "
— Doyle, 8/24/2012 -
" The British prime minister has a secret anti-terrorism team. Al Queda attempts to disrupt a short visit of the US president and also destroy the team. Al Queda operative kidnap team member Sara Gideon so the order goes out to rescue here and eliminate the people resonsible. An enjoyable read. "
— Fredrick, 8/17/2012 -
" Typical Jack Higgins story. Not a lot of suspense, but a good light summer read. "
— Ron, 3/24/2012 -
" Same characters he has been using in quite of few of his books. Ferguson, Dillon, the Salters, Roper etc. One new addition in Gideon but the plots have been to similar to get very excited. You can pass a rainy afternoon with this one. "
— Bill, 2/18/2012 -
" Latest Jack Higgins novel. Very well paced, thrilling. A super fast read. But the bad guys make mistakes that make beating them possible, and the good guys always execute perfectly. "
— Al, 2/5/2012 -
" Much better than other recent books in the Sean Dillon series. Sarah Gideon is a great new character. "
— Philip, 1/10/2012
About Jack Higgins
Jack Higgins is among the world’s most popular authors. Since the publication of The Eagle Has Landed, every novel he has written has become an international bestseller, including Day of Reckoning. He has had simultaneous #1 bestsellers in hardcover and paperback and has been published in thirty-eight languages worldwide. Many of his books have been made into successful movies, among them To Catch a King and The Valhalla Exchange.
About Michael Page
Michael Page has been recording audiobooks since 1984 and has over two hundred titles to his credit. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As a professional actor, he has performed regularly since 1998 with the Peterborough Players in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He is a professor of theater at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.