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Thomas Bladen #6
Pathfinder
Surveillance Officer Thomas Bladen is back and he’s a man on a mission.
THE SHADOW STATE AND THE ALLIANCE HAVE BEEN AT WAR FOR DECADES.
After seven dissidents meet to try and end the deadlock, they think their secret is safe. They’re wrong.
A near-miss on the London Underground is just the beginning for a contract killer with friends in high places. When no one else can be trusted, the fate of seven people rests with Thomas, who will learn the hard way about the price of loyalty and the cost of failure.
If you enjoy books by Mark Dawson, Rob Sinclair, Len Deighton, or John le Carré this series might be your cup of tea.
THE SHADOW STATE AND THE ALLIANCE HAVE BEEN AT WAR FOR DECADES.
After seven dissidents meet to try and end the deadlock, they think their secret is safe. They’re wrong.
A near-miss on the London Underground is just the beginning for a contract killer with friends in high places. When no one else can be trusted, the fate of seven people rests with Thomas, who will learn the hard way about the price of loyalty and the cost of failure.
If you enjoy books by Mark Dawson, Rob Sinclair, Len Deighton, or John le Carré this series might be your cup of tea.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2023
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About the author
Derek Thompson
22 books41 followersDerek is a British author of novels and short fiction.
The Complete Thomas Bladen Spy Thrillers boxset, published by Joffe Books, comprises: STANDPOINT, LINE OF SIGHT, CAUSE & EFFECT, SHADOW STATE, and FLASHPOINT.
Book 6, PATHFINDER, is by Sixpence Publishing.
DS Wild Crime Mysteries published by Joffe Books:
1. LONG SHADOWS
2. WEST COUNTRY MURDER
3. *** Available in April 2026 ***
INTO THE VOID is a collection of short fiction by Sixpence Publishing.
Reviews
THOMAS BLADEN SPY THRILLERS
"Realistic rather than glitzy. This story did not disappoint with its gritty detail and credible characters. Kept me hooked right to the end. Great writing!" VC
DS WILD CRIME MYSTERIES
"...Slid down like a beer at the end of a hard day... engaging and entertaining story that kept me in suspense. A good balance of male & female characters, well written and believable." Helenmx5
The Complete Thomas Bladen Spy Thrillers boxset, published by Joffe Books, comprises: STANDPOINT, LINE OF SIGHT, CAUSE & EFFECT, SHADOW STATE, and FLASHPOINT.
Book 6, PATHFINDER, is by Sixpence Publishing.
DS Wild Crime Mysteries published by Joffe Books:
1. LONG SHADOWS
2. WEST COUNTRY MURDER
3. *** Available in April 2026 ***
INTO THE VOID is a collection of short fiction by Sixpence Publishing.
Reviews
THOMAS BLADEN SPY THRILLERS
"Realistic rather than glitzy. This story did not disappoint with its gritty detail and credible characters. Kept me hooked right to the end. Great writing!" VC
DS WILD CRIME MYSTERIES
"...Slid down like a beer at the end of a hard day... engaging and entertaining story that kept me in suspense. A good balance of male & female characters, well written and believable." Helenmx5
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September 27, 2023
Pathfinder is book 6 in the Thomas Bladen series. This spy thriller is set in 2005 after the London bombings. A woman is nearly pushed in front of a train. This is the start of a series of deaths but why did she survive, and who is she. Thomas is asked to review the CCTV footage and realises he has seen the woman before. She was 1 of 7 people who met in secret, to seek an accord between the Alliance and the Shadow State. There is plenty of cloak and dagger with subterfuge aplenty and so many secrets. It isn’t a fast-paced story, more a slow burner, which I certainly enjoyed. I loved the fascinating mix of characters and throughout the story I kept wondering which side the person I was reading about was on. The ending surprised me, and Thomas as well I think.
September 25, 2024
First of all, this starts wonderfully suspiciously and had me intrigued immediately. The descriptions of early characters was observant and helped ease me into the setting straight away.
I also loved the key London landmarks and areas which made this all the more vivid. I felt like I was on the tube or in a set location with the characters which enhanced the reading experience.
This is a very tangled web and maintained a steady pace throughout. The intricacies between characters and scenario kept the intrigue up, and I was eager to see what would happen next.
Engaging and thrilling read.
I also loved the key London landmarks and areas which made this all the more vivid. I felt like I was on the tube or in a set location with the characters which enhanced the reading experience.
This is a very tangled web and maintained a steady pace throughout. The intricacies between characters and scenario kept the intrigue up, and I was eager to see what would happen next.
Engaging and thrilling read.
August 3, 2023
Convincing characters with secrets and lies make for an intriguing, gripping plot. Who to trust and what to believe? I thought it very enjoyable and I especially liked the strong female protagonists who had a big part to play.
It's mostly set in London and can be read as a standalone, though probably best read as a series. Plenty of surprises, one not to be missed.
It's mostly set in London and can be read as a standalone, though probably best read as a series. Plenty of surprises, one not to be missed.
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