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Jericho's War Kindle Edition

by Gerald Seymour (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Selected by The Sunday Times as one of the four top thrillers of the year, JERICHO'S WAR is the new paperback from 'the best thriller writer in the world' (Daily Telegraph)

In a moment of nerve-shredding suspense that will affect many thousands of lives, a handful of men and women converge on a barren stretch of Yemeni desert.

The mission is to take down a high-value player in the war against Al-Qaeda.

It is the brainchild of an old, fat fool called Jericho. In his striped cricket blazer, never without a G&T, he is a sweating figure of fun among the ex-pats across the border in Muscat.

Yet perhaps he is not quite as old, or foolish, or even fat as he appears.

Nor as harmless...

Welcome to Jericho's War: its weaponry is state-of-the-art, its brutality as timeless as the desert.

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    Hodder & Stoughton
  4. Publication date
    5 Jan. 2017
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A first-rate thriller with all the strengths of his recent work: audacity, believability, impeccable pacing, [and] a rich, diverse ensemble of supporting characters. ― The Sunday Times on NO MORTAL THING

Praise for Gerald Seymour

Seymour expertly marshals his plot as Jago inches ever closer to the heart of darkness. A thoroughly engrossing thriller. ― Event Magazine, Mail on Sunday on NO MORTAL THING

Discerning thriller readers can safely say that the best practitioner currently working in the UK is the veteran Seymour. He is, quite simply, the most intelligent and accomplished in the current field. ― Barry Forshaw on THE DEALER AND THE DEAD

He now writes better endings than anyone else, and the extended finale is particularly brilliantly orchestrated. ― The Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month

Richly imagined characters and a brilliant ending mark this story, about an operation to halt a Yemeni plane bomb plot, from an ever-reliable writer ― The Sunday Times

Seymour is, quite simply, one of the finest thriller writers in England. ― Daily Mail on THE CORPORAL'S WIFE

An enthralling novel that draws the reader relentlessly in ― Aly Monroe

Seymour is not one to cut corners. He does his research, thinks hard about his story and gives us richly imagined novels that bristle with authenticity. ― Washington Post on THE COLLABORATOR

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In a moment of nerve shredding suspense that will affect many thousands of lives, a handful of men and women will converge on a barren stretch of Yemeni desert.
Each of them will need spirit, courage and immense luck to survive the next forty-eight hours...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01INGSWXO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton; 1st edition (5 Jan. 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 645 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 2,054 ratings

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Customers find the book an engaging read with a well-crafted storyline. They praise the writing quality as brilliant and the characters as well-developed. Many appreciate the well-researched subject matter and the author's attention to detail. However, some readers felt the pacing was slow at times and the plot did not connect well together.

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54 customers mention ‘Readability’49 positive5 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They describe it as a gripping spy story set in Yemen that keeps them hooked until the end. The characters are well-developed, making it an enjoyable holiday read.

"...The pace picked up in the last third and overall was enjoyable...." Read more

"...If your new to Gerald Seymour this book will make a good holiday read ." Read more

"A bit slow to start, but builds brilliantly having you hooked. Didn’t want to stop reading it. Another masterpiece from Gerald Seymour." Read more

"This was one of the best Gerald Seymours best books I have read. It gripped me from the very start...." Read more

37 customers mention ‘Story quality’31 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story with a believable plotline. They find the book gripping from start to finish, with unexpected twists and turns. Readers appreciate the patient build-up and attention to detail.

"First rate MI6 story set mainly in modern Yemen. The usual believable Seymour characters, heroes with warts and all...." Read more

"...They are slow but deep in character, rich in setting and clever in plot...." Read more

"...It remains a wonderfully inspiring story of people who make mistakes, who fail or are unable to trust others, but ultimately it leaves you hoping..." Read more

"...Overall, this is an excellent story. I have one or two of Seymour's books years ago and will be seeking out some more...." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Writing quality’20 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find it brilliantly written with a fascinating plot. The author is praised for his great descriptions and attention to detail. Readers appreciate the rich setting and clever plot. Overall, they describe the book as realistic and a good read.

"...one word in this book; well described characters, great story and well written." Read more

"...They are slow but deep in character, rich in setting and clever in plot...." Read more

"I love the writing of Gerald Seymour, he is up there with my favourite authors. Thrills as well as the psychological well balanced and easy to read...." Read more

"...Unsympathetic but mildly sentimental, and realistic. A good read - recommended." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Character development’17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-described and diverse characters in the book. They appreciate brief appearances by characters from previous novels, which adds continuity. The backstory information on the characters is appreciated, as are the superb multi-character views, thoughts, and feelings.

"First rate MI6 story set mainly in modern Yemen. The usual believable Seymour characters, heroes with warts and all...." Read more

"A Seymour book is one to savor. They are slow but deep in character, rich in setting and clever in plot...." Read more

"The author again demonstrates his skillful handling of the characters motivations and inner turmoil You're always convinced by their decisions and..." Read more

"...The characters are well drawn, they have lives, foibles, hopes and dreams...." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Research quality’9 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's research quality. They find it engaging from the start, with good observations and topical content. The multi-character views, thoughts, and feelings are well-received.

"...Thrills as well as the psychological well balanced and easy to read. Jericho's War is, in my humble opinion, the worst book he has written...." Read more

"Absolutely mesmerising from word go. Brilliant as always...." Read more

"...Another glitch is I am afraid either down to poor editing or over-reliance on autocorrect...." Read more

"...story, and the incredible attention to detail, which displays the knowledge of Gerald Seymour and the amount of research he puts into his subjects...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Page turner’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging story. They find it a real page-turner with a returning theme of snipers.

"...This story is a real page-turner and has the usual linked but parallel activities which, towards the end all come together for an excellent finish...." Read more

"Seymour always produces a page turner , however ,the returning theme of sniper and the middle east are becoming a little predictable ...." Read more

"...A fast paced book that never let up and was a real page turner. One of those books that you don't want it to end...." Read more

"...Read with interest and pleasure once again from Gerald Seymour!" Read more

11 customers mention ‘Pacing’3 positive8 negative

Customers find the pacing slow and unsatisfying. They also mention the plot is standard and doesn't hang together well. The psychological aspects are confusing and lack thrills for them.

"As a lot of reviewers say, this is a book that is slow to start, and thus is true, then you reach a point where you can’t read it quickly enough to..." Read more

"A bit slow to start, but builds brilliantly having you hooked. Didn’t want to stop reading it. Another masterpiece from Gerald Seymour." Read more

"A Seymour book is one to savor. They are slow but deep in character, rich in setting and clever in plot...." Read more

"...Where were the thrills? The psychological stuff was confusing and sadly I didn't care about any of the characters...." Read more

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  • A. Sutton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gerald Seymour at his very best.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2024
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    First rate MI6 story set mainly in modern Yemen. The usual believable Seymour characters, heroes with warts and all. This story is a real page-turner and has the usual linked but parallel activities which, towards the end all come together for an excellent finish. I can't fault one word in this book; well described characters, great story and well written.
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  • Clive
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic but a slow burn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2024
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    A Seymour book is one to savor. They are slow but deep in character, rich in setting and clever in plot. Whilst it was indeed slow, I know what I was in for and persevered with around 20 sittings to read. The pace picked up in the last third and overall was enjoyable. Seymour takes us into the Yemen dessert and we feel that we are under the mesh camouflage with the sniper and spotter as we sympathise with the retiring wounded MI5 agent, on one last mission to rescue his asset who he 'turned' years ago.
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  • Greg Clark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Seymour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2025
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    As a lot of reviewers say, this is a book that is slow to start, and thus is true, then you reach a point where you can’t read it quickly enough to find out what happens. It remains a wonderfully inspiring story of people who make mistakes, who fail or are unable to trust others, but ultimately it leaves you hoping good always defeats evil. Inspiring story that I recommend to anyone who has experienced or has friends and relatives who have been in a critical conflict situation.
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  • N. Sutcliffe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Another sniper story !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2018
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    Seymour always produces a page turner , however ,the returning theme of sniper and the middle east are becoming a little predictable . The story provides the action and tension expected from Gerald albeit some parts of story become a little incredulous . If your new to Gerald Seymour this book will make a good holiday read .
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  • shirley anne woodard
    5.0 out of 5 stars riveting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2023
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    A bit slow to start, but builds brilliantly having you hooked. Didn’t want to stop reading it. Another masterpiece from Gerald Seymour.
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  • Murtog
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Seymour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2024
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    The author again demonstrates his skillful handling of the characters motivations and inner turmoil You're always convinced by their decisions and actions as they flow so authentically from the insight the author allows the reader to have into their inner selves.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spies, hi-tech and low-tech in the Yemeni desert
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2021
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    The titular Jericho appears to be an overweight, obnoxious dinosaur - someone to laugh at in in his ostentatious cricket blazer, drink in hand. But perhaps Jericho is more than he seems...
    A cast of characters includes a drone crew in the US, an ex-army sniper team, an archaeologist, terrorists in Yemen and an agent who has been there and done it. The team have a target, a member of Al-Qaeda, and if they fail hundreds of lives are at stake.
    Overall, this is an excellent story. I have one or two of Seymour's books years ago and will be seeking out some more. The characters are well drawn, they have lives, foibles, hopes and dreams. The desert, and the terror of being a spy - the constant threat of the tap on the shoulder, soon to be followed by much worse, are shared. It is quite long, and in some cases a bit repetitive, but it draws you in, and you will always want to read the next few pages.
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  • DomB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Back on form but some (very) minor glitches
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2018
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    Every year I look forward to reading the latest Gerald Seymour on my annual holiday.
    After the incredulity of parts of "No Mortal Thing", Mr Seymour is back on form with this one, an up-to-date tale of Secret Service (UK, not US) and various agents against Middle East terrorists. Once again the characters are detailed, often flawed, personalities that you can either root for or despise as you wish.
    There is good plot development and the latter part of the book has some edge of the seat moments, along with a nice twist.
    One feature of Gerald Seymour's books I particularly enjoy is when there are brief appearances by characters from previous novels, which adds an air of continuity in the fictional-but-close-to-the-real- world he has created. Furthermore, as the books are usually set contemporaneously, the chronology should make sense, to those of us fans who have enjoyed all his works.
    However, therein lie one of the glitches which, although very minor, will irritate if you are familiar with one of his previous books, "Holding The Zero". This novel was written and set in 2000, making one of the protagonists aged early to mid 30s (he recalls being in his final year of school in 1983). He makes a brief appearance in this latest book but is described as elderly, yet aged at most 52!
    As I say, a minor glitch, but one where you read it, remember the previous book and think, hang on, doesn't quite make sense.
    Another glitch is I am afraid either down to poor editing or over-reliance on autocorrect. On several occasions Stickledown range is referred to either correctly or as Stickleback. Again, this is very minor and, had it been referred to as Stickleback throughout, would not be an issue, but with Mr Seymour's renowned attention to detail and realistic plots, this lets the book down ever so slightly.
    However these are nit-picking details which in no way detract from the plot, but, having been a fan of Mr Seymour's work for over 25 years, I noticed them, but am already looking forward to next year's holiday and "A Damned Serious Business".
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  • Marquinius
    5.0 out of 5 stars unbelievably strong
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 1 March 2023
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    I read a lot and often bump into true gems. And sometimes a book goes beyond that. This is one of those.

    Three, perhaps more storylines running through each other, creating high tensed gritty platforms for events. And what a build up of tension, anxiety, desperation.

    Hat off!
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  • LK V ramesh
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing - even for fans
    Reviewed in India on 29 August 2022
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    What could have been a taut thriller is destroyed by unnecessary side plots and even repeat of the same events.

    Further there is a sense of déjà vu as the plot resembles his much more slicker At Close Quarters - basically a sniper team out to get a High Value Target. Cromer is set in Bekaa valley while this is set in Yemen.

    At 650 pages it is too verbose and needs some serious editing.

    As a fan , I am disappointed.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent thriller from Gerald Seymour.
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 March 2018
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    Another great book from Seymour. A long, gripping story with many interesting characters in dangerous situations. All the half dozen leading characters are fully fleshed out and the lesser characters are also well covered. An excellent read from start to finish, with a great ending. Couldn't wait to see what would happen in the end, but also wanted the book to go on forever.
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  • Jacob Feldman
    5.0 out of 5 stars On the ground attempt to assassinate terrorists by recruits and misfits
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 February 2018
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    This is the best of Gerald Seymour's books. It has fascinating characters, their interaction and the ambiance of rear tornYemen. I found the characters including misfits, and volunteers believable including their rivalries, their backgrounds and their ultimate fate. The horrors of fighting a war on terror in which no side comes out untarnished is vividly portrayed. The contrast between the Yemen of the past and its present chaos and destruction is brought to light by the archeology dig and finding treasures of the past in this now forsaken land. Although the plot is the on the ground attempt to assassinate terrorist leaders, the real focus is on the characters on both sides.
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  • Stephanie Barnett
    5.0 out of 5 stars quick delivery
    Reviewed in Germany on 11 July 2019
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