Description
Gideon’s Sword by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is the electrifying first instalment in the Gideon Crew thriller series. This fast-paced, action-driven novel introduces readers to Gideon Crew — a brilliant trickster, master thief, and reluctant hero driven by a tragic past and a thirst for justice.
At the age of twelve, Gideon watched in horror as his father, a gifted mathematician, was falsely accused of treason and shot down before his eyes. Years later, as his mother lay dying, Gideon learns the devastating truth: his father was framed and executed as part of a ruthless cover-up. With vengeance in his heart, Gideon executes a daring, meticulously planned operation against the man responsible. But what he believes to be a one-time mission swiftly escalates when a mysterious and powerful figure takes notice of Gideon’s unique talents, recruiting him for a dangerous new assignment.
Brimming with relentless tension, sharp wit, and high-octane action, Gideon’s Sword is a superb choice for readers who enjoy adrenaline-fuelled thrillers with intelligent, unconventional protagonists.
