Black 13 by Adam Hamdy

Black 13 (Scott Pearce)

by Adam Hamdy

'A terrific thriller' – James Patterson

'A new benchmark for the modern spy thriller' – Peter James

An exiled agent. A growing threat. A clandestine war.


Addictive and fast-paced, Black 13 is the brilliant first thriller in the Scott Pearce series from Sunday Times bestselling author Adam Hamdy. Ex-MI6 officer Pearce is about to show us that, in a world where there is no loyalty to the nation state, it’s time to burn the espionage rule book.

The world is in turmoil and nothing is as it seems. Radical extremists are on the rise, using new threats and new technologies to divide and disrupt. With governments, the military and intelligence agencies being outmanoeuvred at every step, borders are breaking down and the old espionage rules are obsolete. To fight this war a new doctrine is needed and one man will make the difference.

Meet Ex-MI6 agent Scott Pearce.


Off-grid and off the books, Pearce is forced into the fight when he learns of the brutal murder of an old friend. Determined to avenge his death, Pearce assembles a team of trusted ex-colleagues.

It’s time to take the war to those responsible . . .

What authors are saying about Black 13


'A scorching thriller that will make you question where we are as a country . . . and where we might be heading' – Anthony Horowitz, author of Close to Death

'High speed, hi-tech, high octane throughout. Entertaining and thought-provoking' – Amer Anwar, author of Stone Cold Trouble

'Intelligent, globe-trotting adventure thriller that introduces a great new spy hero in Scott Pearce while feeling totally fresh and cutting edge. Loved it' – C. M. Ewan, author of The House Hunt

'Excellent . . . packed with relentless pace and hard-edged thrills' – James Swallow, author of Dark Horizon

Readers love Black 13


‘Adam Hamdy has produced a masterpiece’
‘Captivating’
‘An explosive thriller, with action and tension from the first page’
‘Just superb!’
‘Fast-paced hold your breath type book’

Reviewed by Renee on

2 of 5 stars

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The story was gripping and Leila was such a well developed character with (what I assume) a good representation of PTSD. But there were a few moments that really ruined the book for me. I didn’t feel possible that Scott Pearce could survive having his wrists slit open and being drugged. Sorry, but how should I believe that after he lost consciousness, he could still crawl to the busy street in order to save himself? I don’t know.
The story wasn’t bad, but nothing special.

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