the Year of Locust

The Year of the Locust is a taut, sprawling espionage thriller by Terry Hayes, featuring Kane, a CIA operative trained to operate beyond conventional rules. When Kane is sent to exfiltrate a man with vital information for Western security, the mission is compromised by a formidable adversary whose cunning and ruthlessness push global tensions toward the brink. The narrative unfolds across dangerous borders where Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan intersect, a harsh setting where violence is the currency and survival demands relentless precision. Praised for its gripping pace and intricate plotting, the novel blends high-stakes action with hard-hitting insights, delivering a tier-one thriller experience that has drawn comparisons to other espionage luminaries and earned acclaim from major publications.

Originally published to strong reviews, the book has been highlighted as a standout thriller of the year by respected outlets and continued to be celebrated in late-2020s coverage. It remains a landmark work in Hayes’ oeuvre, noted for its ambitious scope and sustained atmosphere of suspense. The work is associated with a major publishing program and has undergone reissue, ensuring renewed availability for new and returning readers.

Kenmerken

• Auteur: Terry Hayes
• Titel: The Year of the Locust
• Genre: espionage thriller
• Regio: global
• Pagina’s: 672
• Uitgave: Heruitgave, paperback
• Uitgever: Penguin Group / Random House UK
• Setting: grensgebieden Pakistan, Iran en Afghanistan
• Ondertitel: best thriller van het jaar ( Financial Times )