Westwind
Westwind by Ian Rankin, published by Little Brown in 2021, is a compelling exploration of political tensions during an era of espionage. This edition, available in English and spanning 272 pages, presents a narrative that unfolds as the United States withdraws its troops, leaving Britain in a precarious position between its loyalties to America and Europe. The story begins with a space shuttle crash that claims nearly all its crew, except for a British citizen, Mike Dreyfuss, who faces public vilification in the US.
Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into themes of international crime and mystery, as Martin Hepton, stationed at English ground control, grapples with the loss of contact with a crucial satellite. As he investigates the disappearance of a colleague who suspects foul play, Hepton discovers that the stakes are higher than he initially believed, with numerous adversaries pursuing him. This narrative intricately weaves elements of thrillers and espionage, inviting readers to navigate a world filled with intrigue and danger.
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For the first time in the US, this timeless cat-and-mouse classic from the Edgar Award-winning “genius” examines political tensions in an era of espionage (Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series).
In Europe, the Americans are pulling out their troops in a tide of isolationism. Britain, torn between loyalties to America and the continent, is caught in the middle. Across the pond, a space shuttle crashes on landing, killing all but one of the crew on board: A British citizen named Mike Dreyfuss, who will become vilified by the US press and protesters.
Halfway across the world, at English ground control headquarters, Martin Hepton watches with dismay as they lose contact with the most advanced satellite in Europe. When a colleague who suspects something strange disappears, Hepton realizes there is much more at stake than anyone knows — and many more people on his trail than he can possibly evade . . .
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