The Glory Boys
The Glory Boys by Gerald Seymour, published by Hodder & Stoughton on October 23, 2014, is a 320-page work in English that delves into the world of espionage and terrorism. The narrative follows Abdel-El-Famy, a Palestinian zealot determined to carry out an assassination of a leading Israeli nuclear scientist in London. Despite the risks involved, Famy is resolute in his mission, believing that his actions will have significant repercussions across the Western world.
Readers will encounter a tense interplay of motivations and alliances as Famy navigates his mission with the help of Ciaran McCoy, an IRA mercenary. Their uneasy partnership highlights the complexities of their differing objectives. Meanwhile, British Intelligence is on high alert, assigning a maverick agent to protect the scientist, raising questions about whether this will be sufficient to avert disaster. The book explores themes of suspense and intrigue within the realms of mystery and detective fiction, making it a compelling read for those interested in the dynamics of terrorism and intelligence operations.
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When Abdel-El-Famy, a Palestinian zealot and would-be terrorist, is sent with two others to assassinate a leading Israeli nuclear scientist giving a lecture in London, he knows that there is little prospect of a safe return. Yet he feels no fear. Famy is prepared to sacrifice himself for his cause, for if he suceeds he knows that the reverberations will be felt throughout the Western World. But when his hit squad is intercepted by Israeli Intelligence in France and his accomplices are shot, Famy remains determined that this setback will only be temporary in spite of his lack of experience. Upon arrival in Britain, his only contact is Ciaran McCoy, a hardened IRA mercenary. McCoy can provide him with firearms and local knowledge, but the difference in their aims and motivations mean that their alliance will always be uneasy. At the same time, British Intelligence has assigned a hard-drinking maverick to protect the scientist, But will this be enough to prevent the inevitable bloodshed?
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