The Satan Bug: The epic unputdownable crime thriller suspense novel that inspired the superb movie

Gripping and tense story of secret agents, even more secret government facilities, and a deadly virus, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Mordon Chemical Research Centre: an ultra top secret facility hidden in the English countryside and one of the most secure places in the world. But now it has been broken into and the Satan Bug, the deadliest toxin in the world, has been stolen. Private detective Pierre Cavell is recruited by the British Secret Service to investigate, and it soon becomes clear that not everyone is who they seem. And then a letter is sent giving the authorities just 72 hours to meet the thief’s outrageous demands. There is no way they can pay the ransom, but if they refuse he will release the virus… Alistair MacLean's The Satan Bug is a thrilling adventure into the world of espionage. This best-selling story of action and technological threats will keep readers on the edge of their seats, as they follow the protagonist's desperate race against time. For fans of Frederick Forsyth (Avenger), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case), and Eric Ambler (The Mask of Dimitrios). HarperCollins 2024