Timebomb

Paul Richter #4

by James Barrington

A long-forgotten threat becomes a deadly new danger

What should have been a routine arrest near Geneva turns into a bloody shoot-out. Four terrorists and four policeman are left dead, with Paul Richter on the run from a murder charge.

Back in the UK, a tramp is viciously murdered on the Isle of Sheppey. Then a surveillance operation in Stuttgart goes badly wrong when a mole tips off the terrorists.

As Richter hunts for the connection between these widely separated events, he discovers a chilling plot: to use the world’s largest ever non-nuclear explosion to devastate the City of London, and leave thousands dead.  

Pitted against both a vicious and highly-experienced terrorist, and a ruthless gang of international criminals, Richter must use all his skill and grit to prevent the atrocity. But the true identity of the mastermind will come as a shock to everyone.

The fifth Paul Richter novel showcases James Barrington as an elite thriller writer at the very height of his powers. With twists and turns aplenty, it portrays the world of a military operator with an almost unrivalled precision and verve.

Watch out for more Agent Paul Richter thrillers

Manhunt

Overkill

Pandemic

Foxbat

Timebomb

Payback

Genres: Thriller, Fiction

468 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

I also write as Max Adams, James Becker, Tom Kasey, Thomas Payne and Jack Steel.

Reviews

[Linda Schmidt-]

James Barrington writes gripping novels! I have read his first four books which cover four different topics with the same protagonist who is becoming a more admirable character. Simpson, his Intelligence supervisor, still doesn't show him much respect, but Paul Richter is a brilliant anti-terrorist and risks his life selflessly. James Barrington a lot of research for Timebomb which takes place outside of Stuttgart and Geneva as well as London.

[Beach Bum]

Good, not great

The main character is likeable his boss less so and that's intentional, but the interactions between the 2 are enjoyable as a result
The story gets a tad drawn out at points and the what's the plan, what's the target storyline just takes too long. It's enjoyable enough to want to read the next in the series, but only just

[Walt Mccluskey]

Timebomb

Typical Richter adventure with Sherlock Holmes deductions but not necessarily by the hero. German protagonist stereotype sued very successfully as were the Islamic radicals.

[Monroe Bryant]

Richter as usual

Barrington continues to provide us with believable and violent action. Great read, looking forward to the next one. Richter is a bad mother.....

[Alison]

Another great thriller!

Undiluted spy thriller. Not even the token romances that frequent these stories but add nothing. The term bloke-lit is a perfect description!

[Bill Spellman]

Exciting

Couldn't put the book down. Lots of twist & turns. No solid hints for the ending.. Starting book 6 immediately...

[Michael]

Back with a bang

Paul Richter is back in another twisty tale of espionage and as usual he delivers. A great story with our main character on form, as ever.

[Simon]

Another exiting book, I could not put it down.

[Atle Ryttersveen]

Paul Richter is chasing terrorists all over Europe, but every lead points toward London, his hometown, as the main target. Twists and turns in every chapter. A great rollercoaster ride.