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Condition Black is a tense political thriller set in the months leading up to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. The novel follows Bill Erlich, an FBI agent based in Rome, whose friend and CIA operative is shot dead on a quiet street in Athens. Driven by loyalty and a promise to the widow, Erlich pursues the assassin, only to discover that the attack was part of a far-reaching and deadly conspiracy involving Iraqi dissidents and undercover agents manipulated by a shadowy network.
As Saddam Hussein’s scientists work to complete nuclear weapons programmes, Erlich finds himself entangled in a complex web of espionage spanning Europe and the Middle East. With the stakes escalating, he navigates deception, betrayal, and political interference from cynical elements within the British Secret Service. Seymour’s novel combines high-stakes international intrigue with gripping action, culminating in a confrontation where Erlich faces lethal danger and the moral limits of his training.
A fast-paced and meticulously plotted thriller, Condition Black is ideal for readers who enjoy espionage, political suspense, and action-driven stories set against real-world geopolitical tensions.













