Once A Pilgrim: Breathtaking SAS adventure fiction, a pulse-pounding thriller you won’t be able to put down (John Carr, Book 1)

‘You couldn’t make it up. Brilliant.’ Jeffrey Archer ‘Decades of war has given James Deegan a natural ability to create a world that is incredibly realistic and exciting. This takes military fiction to a whole new level entirely. Deegan is a master’ Tom Marcus Mi5 Survellance officer, Author of Capture or Kill ‘Move over Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, there’s a new SAS veteran writing thrillers and he’s good. Very good.’ Stephen Leather John Carr has recently left the SAS, after a long and distinguished career, and is now working for a Russian oligarch in the murky world of private security. But an incident from his past – in which three terrorists were brutally killed – suddenly comes back to haunt him. Tracked by a hitman out for revenge, John Carr is forced to step over the line to defend himself and his family. It’s a cruel and violent world – and one he thought he’d left behind. But some wars never end. Patriot Games meets Taken: In Once A Pilgrim, John Carr shows all the Reacher-esque hallmarks of a cold-blooded antihero doing what needs to be done, whatever the consequences. JAMES DEEGAN MC is a fantastic new voice in the thriller genre, writing with unprecedented authority and authenticity. ‘Carr is a hero for our times’ Daily Mail In this historical adventure, Deegan's expertise in espionage is evident, making Once A Pilgrim a top pick for any action-thriller enthusiast. The author's first-hand experience brings an unparalleled level of authenticity to the narrative. For fans of Stephen Leather (Clean Kill), Chris Ryan (Traitor), Robert White (DARK TRIAD), Conor Woodman (Survive to Fight), and Jack Carr (Savage Son).