The Watchman - by Adrian Magson Paperback

About the Book

When two British intelligence officers are despatched to the Kenyan/Somali border on what he believes to be a suicide mission, veteran MI6 operative Tom Vale covertly hires professional 'watcher' Marc Portman to protect them. Little does he realize just how dangerous that mission will prove to be.

Book Synopsis

"A gripping read that will appeal to all adventure lovers" - Booklist Starred Review

Introducing professional watcher and deep cover specialist Marc Portman in the first of this stunning new series

He's a professional shadow. A watcher who provides protection in potentially hostile situations. He works in the background, stays off the record. Often the people he's guarding have no idea he's there. Some people know him as Portman.

When two British intelligence agents are despatched to negotiate the release of a group of western hostages in Somalia, veteran MI6 operator Tom Vane realizes that something about this operation doesn't stack up. Unwilling to see two promising officers sacrificed in what he believes to be a suicide mission, he covertly hires deep cover specialist Marc Portman to protect them.

Heading for the wild and lawless land on the Kenyan/Somali border, Portman soon realizes that the British Intelligence Services have been double-crossed. Can he survive long enough to keep his charges alive and prevent a catastrophe?

Review Quotes

"A gripping read that will appeal to all adventure lovers"-- "Booklist Starred Review"

"Magson handles the action scenes with panache, in this enjoyably straightforward yarn"-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Adrian Magson is the author of 20 crime and spy thrillers. His series protagonists include Gavin & Palmer, Harry Tate, Marc Portman, Insp Lucas Rocco and Gonzales & Vaslik. He is also the author of 'Write On!' a writer's help book.