Night Agent

A phone that was never supposed to ring. A shocking conspiracy that must never be revealed. Is it even possible to escape the dark shadows of a family's past, especially when you find yourself in the middle of the most murderous political game in the world? Peter Sutherland's father was once uncompromisingly labelled a common traitor. Now Peter, a mere paper-pusher in the FBI with this visible brand on his forehead, is desperately trying to live his life strictly by the rules and regulations. However, he is unexpectedly and brutally pulled from the soul-crushing lethargy of demeaning night shifts by the terrified voice of Rose Larkin, calling for help on a top-secret line. In a single, unimaginable night, the uptight Agent Sutherland becomes both hunted prey and an unpredictable fugitive on a giant chessboard. In this deadly game, his FBI badge won't guarantee him any protection, much less the absolute truth. Dive fearlessly into the plot of an elite, globally successful thriller that has helped redefine the modern spy genre. The monumental, nerve-wracking chase, full of ruthless betrayal, manipulation, and human courage, is here. Will you finally find the courage to pick up the phone alongside the hero? The novel was adapted into a Netflix series of the same name in 2023, starring Gabriel Basso, and the creators of The Night Agent series loosely followed up the original story with two more seasons. “This story is impossible to get out of your head; it’s one of the best thrillers in recent years.” – Michael Connelly, author “The Night Agent has everything I look for in an action thriller. Obsessively addictive and so readable that an addiction to this book should be a recognised disease.” – from reader reviews on Databazeknih.cz “Lots of breathtaking suspense, surrounded by a contemporary story. This book is irresistible.” – Lee Child, author “A proper action thriller. Anyone who likes spy thrillers will be in for a treat.” – from reader reviews on Databazeknih.cz “Quirk’s work feels like he’s been writing political thrillers for decades; he comes up with a timely theme that gets off to a flying start and picks up even more momentum as the plot progresses.” – Therealbookspy.com “If you like political thrillers and spy novels, you must read this book. From the thrilling opening chapter, through agents and double agents, to the behind-the-scenes of DC and world politics – you will race through this fascinating book by Matthew Quirk.” – Bookreporter.com “Simply put, it was brilliant!” – from reader reviews on Goodreads.com She sat on the floor in the small, faintly musty-smelling space, her back against the wall and her side pressed against a pile of sweatshirts. Shirts and jackets hung above her head, some of them brushing against her hair. A man's voice came from the phone, which was starting to make her ear tingle: “Go ahead.” Rose knew that any loud sound could mean her death, but she couldn't stay silent. She needed to call for help. Just as she had promised her aunt and uncle. “Can you hear me?” “Yes. Go ahead.” “This is Night Action. I was told to inform you. Apparently, you'll know what to do. My name is Rose Larkin –” Two cracks broke the silence, the muffled sound of gunshots. “He’s here! He’s inside. He's definitely going to kill me.” “I'm here for you,” the unknown man replied in a calm voice. “My name is Peter, and we'll get through this together, Rose.” – excerpt from the book