The Judas Gate

Written by Jack Higgins

Narrated by Simon Vance

Treachery has a price, in this mesmerizing thriller from the New York Times–bestselling writer.

With his latest novels, Jack Higgins has showed himself “on top of his game” (Publishers Weekly), his books infused with “a timely edginess [that] pulls you along like the surprisingly strong current of the Thames River” (Associated Press). The Judas Gate is just as timely—and just as surprising.

A disturbing audiotape has made its way to General Charles Ferguson, adviser to the Prime Minister, and from him to the President of the United States: battlefield chatter from an ambush in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in which twelve U.S. Army Rangers and a British medical team died. Most of the Taliban voices are Afghan, but not all of them—shockingly, some of them are British, and one in particular, the voice of the commander, bears an Irish accent.

The idea that one of their own could be responsible for such a massacre is appalling, and Ferguson immediately puts Sean Dillon in charge of hunting the traitor down. But Dillon has his own way of doing things and, he will eventually discover, so does his quarry. Not only will Dillon be going to war—the war will be coming to him.

Filled with suspense, driven by characters of complexity and passion, The Judas Gate is an unforgettable novel by the man “who has produced some of the best suspense fiction of the past fifty years” (The San Diego Union-Tribune).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jan 4, 2011
• ISBN: 9781441816290

Jack Higgins

Since The Eagle Has Landed—one of the biggest-selling thrillers of all time—every novel Jack Higgins has written has become an international bestseller. He has had simultaneous number-one bestsellers in hardcover and paperback, and many of his books have been made into successful movies, including The Eagle Has Landed, To Catch a King, On Dangerous Ground, Eye of the Storm, and Thunder Point. He has degrees in sociology, social psychology, and economics from the University of London, and a doctorate in media from Leeds Metropolitan University. A fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an expert scuba diver and marksman, Higgins lives in Jersey on the Channel Islands.

Reviews for The Judas Gate

[alohaboy_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Jack Higgins brings back his band of counterterrorists, Charles Ferguson, Sean Dillon, and others to keep the Queen and country safe. This time the book's theme is on home grown terrorists that have embraced the philosophy of Osama Bin Laden that the only good westerner is a dead westerner. The Queen's counterterrorism team takes on the Preacher, Shamrock, several Algerians, former IRA fighters and a bevy of gun wielding thugs in an action filled, easily reading yarn. Good escapist reading by one of the thriller genre's masters.

[scifidave · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is quite typical of Higgin's 'Sean Dillon' series. Most of the characters have populated his other novels, which adds the comfortable aura of familiarity.I enjoyed this novel as much as any of the Higgin's novels, have a few more on the shelf to read and I will, but I'll mix them with other authors.For anyone who enjoys Higgins, this novel will not disappoint.

[bridgey_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Was really looking forward to getting the latest Sean Dillon book, and to honest wasn't disapointed at all. The book has a continuation of a number of the characters in the previous book, although a few of the ideas are a rehash of previous novels (Salters boat, Kufrah Marshes) Higgins has a unique way of keeping my interest all the way through. The thing I most admire of Higgins is that, unlike any other author, he can make me read a book in one sitting. They flow so well and always leave you gagging to find out what is next on the list. I always pore over the pages waiting to see who's earlobe or kneecap will be shot off next. I can recommend this book to all Higgins lovers, but not as an introduction to his work as I feel the Sean Dillon books are best read in order. I gave this book 5 *s as I raced through it, as I have done with so many Higgins books and am always satisfied at the end with a big smile on my face!

[bookwallah · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Higgins has always been a favorite author, but this just feels like rewarmed drivel. I tried for a week to get into this one, but it literally put me to sleep early every night. Dillon, maybe it is time to hangup your gun and watch James Bond reruns. Sadly, not recommended.

[tomwheaton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was another typical book from this author. I enjoyed it as it was a quick read but, it was not great.