The head of the US National Security Agency is assassinated in a spectacular set piece killing at Heathrow …An airport employee and his family are found murdered in their council house in Uxbridge …In New York, a fashionable Upper East Side osteopath receives two postcards showing the Empire State Building …A group of migrant workers are brutally gunned down in Macedonia …The quest to find the link between these apparently random events is pursued by Robert Harland – drawn back to a world he thought he’d left behind with a dual role for the UN and MI6.
Unravel a web of international intrigue and conspiracy in Henry Porter's gripping thriller, *Empire State*. This New Ed edition paperback, published by Orion in 2004, plunges you into a world of espionage where seemingly unconnected events hold the key to a terrifying plot. The assassination of the head of the US National Security Agency at Heathrow Airport kicks off a chain reaction of violence and mystery. From the brutal murder of an airport worker's family in Uxbridge to the cryptic postcards received by a New York osteopath picturing the Empire State Building, and the shocking massacre of migrant workers in Macedonia, the stakes escalate with every turn of the page. Robert Harland, a man with a past he thought he'd escaped, is reluctantly drawn back into the shadowy world of intelligence. Tasked by both the UN and MI6, Harland must decipher the connections between these disparate incidents before it's too late. He navigates a treacherous landscape of political maneuvering, hidden agendas, and ruthless enemies, pushing his skills and loyalties to their absolute limits. Henry Porter, known for his meticulously researched and intricately plotted novels, delivers a suspenseful narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. *Empire State* explores themes of power, corruption, and the global reach of secret organizations. Porter masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, creating a complex and compelling thriller that resonates with contemporary anxieties about national security and international relations. Critics have praised Porter's ability to create believable characters and his knack for building suspense. *Empire State* is a must-read for fans of John le Carr, Robert Ludlum, and Frederick Forsyth. Dive into this thrilling world of spies, secrets, and global conspiracies a 464-page journey that will leave you breathless until the very last page. This is more than just a spy thriller; it's a compelling story of one man's struggle to confront his past and save the world from a looming catastrophe. Don't miss out on this captivating read!