The Afghan - by Frederick Forsyth (Paperback)

About the Book

When British and American intelligence discover an al Qaeda operation in the works, they enlist undercover impostor Colonel Mike Martin to pass himself off as a Taliban commander. But nothing prepares Martin for the dark world hes about to enter in Forsyths latest "New York Times" bestseller. Available in a tall Premium Edition.

Book Synopsis

A nearly impossible undercover mission may be the only chance to stop a terrorist attack in this action-packed thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Frederick Forsyth.

When British and American intelligence discover an Al Qaeda operation in the works, they need a man on the inside to get ahead of a possible attack. They enlist Colonel Mike Martin, a hardened veteran, to go undercover. Colonel Martin prepares to pass himself off as former senior Taliban commander Izmat Khan and infiltrate the enemy. But nothing can prepare Martin for the dark and shifting world he is about to enter--or the terrible things he will find there.

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Praise for Frederick Forsyth

"Forsyth is truly the world's reigning master of suspense"--Los Angeles Times

"When it comes to espionage, international intrigue, and suspense, Frederick Forsyth is a master."--The Washington Post Book World

About the Author

Frederick Forsyth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels, including The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, as well as short story collections and a memoir. A former Air Force pilot, and one-time print and television reporter for the BBC, he has had four movies and two television miniseries made from his works. He is the winner of three Edgar Awards, and in 2012 he won the Diamond Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association, a lifetime achievement award for sustained excellence. He lives in Hertfordshire, England.