The Afghan

Book 2 of 2

When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they are primed for action — but what can they do? They know nothing about the attack: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Impossible, unless . . .

The Afghan

• Izmat Khan: A five-year prisoner of Guantanamo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban.
• Colonel Mike Martin: A 25-year veteran of war zones around the world, a dark, lean man born and raised in Iraq.

In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before — pass off a Westerner as an Arab among Arabs. Their plan? Pass off Martin as the trusted Khan.

The Challenge

It will require:

• Extraordinary preparation
• Extraordinary luck

Nothing can truly prepare Martin for the dark and shifting world he is about to enter. Or for the terrible things he will find there . . .

Frederick Forsyth: A Master of Thrillers

• The Day of the Jackal
• The Dogs of War
• The Odessa File

The books of Frederick Forsyth have helped define the international thriller as we know it today. Combining meticulous research with crisp narratives and plots as current as the headlines, Forsyth shows us the world as it is — in a way that few have ever been able to equal.

And the world as it is today is a very scary place . . .