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In Harm’s Way
SHE CAN SEE WHAT'S COMING . . . BUT CAN SHE STOP IT?
'Mosawi blasts Sara Eden into the pantheon of contemporary thriller stars' GREGG HURWITZ
'An unrelenting thrill ride . . . Compelling and marvellously complex. I loved it' DAVID KLASS
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YOU DON'T TRUST HER . . .
Robert Waterman, head of GCHQ, is trained to neutralise threats before they become dangerous.
BUT YOU NEED HER . . .
Sara Eden knows things that not even his most powerful computer systems do. And she can predict events that no one else can see coming.
THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON HER . . .
When terror strikes the capital, Robert faces a choice. Trust his instincts? Or put the fate of countless lives in the hands of a stranger . . .
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'Will have you guessing till the very last page. Explosively exciting' Tom Marcus
'Mosawi blasts Sara Eden into the pantheon of contemporary thriller stars' GREGG HURWITZ
'An unrelenting thrill ride . . . Compelling and marvellously complex. I loved it' DAVID KLASS
________
YOU DON'T TRUST HER . . .
Robert Waterman, head of GCHQ, is trained to neutralise threats before they become dangerous.
BUT YOU NEED HER . . .
Sara Eden knows things that not even his most powerful computer systems do. And she can predict events that no one else can see coming.
THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON HER . . .
When terror strikes the capital, Robert faces a choice. Trust his instincts? Or put the fate of countless lives in the hands of a stranger . . .
________
'Will have you guessing till the very last page. Explosively exciting' Tom Marcus
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First published June 24, 2021
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February 21, 2022
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book
the second book in this series and it was nice to catch up with sarah and find out where she was at and how she was doing...
gchq and robert waterman dont need sarah but she is needed with her particular talents with imminent threats abound, sarah could help neutralize it
but robert is a sceptic and needs proof of sarah and when it comes...can he really believe it
a little slow in places and heavy going at times but on the whole if this series interests you then you will love it, i personally like sarah but when it comes to threats and terrorists i have a harder time but would read then next one in this series
the second book in this series and it was nice to catch up with sarah and find out where she was at and how she was doing...
gchq and robert waterman dont need sarah but she is needed with her particular talents with imminent threats abound, sarah could help neutralize it
but robert is a sceptic and needs proof of sarah and when it comes...can he really believe it
a little slow in places and heavy going at times but on the whole if this series interests you then you will love it, i personally like sarah but when it comes to threats and terrorists i have a harder time but would read then next one in this series
June 23, 2021
This was a real rollercoaster of a read. I loved it. The premise isn't particularly original but the author really pulls off an action packed thriller.
Sara has a unique ability, she can see into people's minds just by touching them or a photograph. As a youngster she had come to the attention of MI6 who were keen to harness her power. When her mother discovers what they have planned for her she takes Sara and her brother into hiding for many years. Now an adult, Sara has come in from the cold and is working of GCHQ. When a bomb goes off at London's Victoria station, Sara establishes a link to the possibility of more explosions. It becomes a race against time to track down the other perpetrators.
Really well written and frantically paced this was a real page turner. The characters are fascinating, the mysterious Sara, the cynical Waterman, Head of GCHQ, his enigmatic boss Salt and MI5 officer Riz who becomes Sara's partner. The interplay between them is enjoyable reading.
If you are looking for a relatively quick read full of spooks and agents, pressure and politics this is really one for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Michael Joseph for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sara has a unique ability, she can see into people's minds just by touching them or a photograph. As a youngster she had come to the attention of MI6 who were keen to harness her power. When her mother discovers what they have planned for her she takes Sara and her brother into hiding for many years. Now an adult, Sara has come in from the cold and is working of GCHQ. When a bomb goes off at London's Victoria station, Sara establishes a link to the possibility of more explosions. It becomes a race against time to track down the other perpetrators.
Really well written and frantically paced this was a real page turner. The characters are fascinating, the mysterious Sara, the cynical Waterman, Head of GCHQ, his enigmatic boss Salt and MI5 officer Riz who becomes Sara's partner. The interplay between them is enjoyable reading.
If you are looking for a relatively quick read full of spooks and agents, pressure and politics this is really one for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Michael Joseph for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 25, 2022
A balance of political suspense, high octane intelligence thriller, and the supernatural draw the reader into a world of power, secrets and terror. My second encounter with Sara Eden finds her in the auspices of Robert Waterman, head of GCHQ and former protege of Salt. With contemporary terrorist themes, Sara has a personal agenda, but her unique psychic skills make her invaluable. The action is fast-paced and balanced with mystery and poignancy. The themes are not new, but Sara, Waterman and MI5 operative Ritz are complex characters with a believable dynamic, making this an addictive read.
I received a copy of this book from Penguin UK - Michael Joseph Publishing via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from Penguin UK - Michael Joseph Publishing via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
January 23, 2026
This is essentially a spy thriller about a female , Sara Eden who is recruited by GCHQ to stop a pending terrorist attack.
This is a follow up to ‘Trust no one ‘ where we were introduced to Sarah Eden who has a unique ability to see into the future by touching someone either physically or a previously owned object.
The first book concentrated on Sara’s relationship with her violent brother which brought her into the spy spotlight. In this follow up I thought Sara was under used and the book concentrated on the relationship between Sara’s handlers ( I found Sara’s abilities to fluctuate, one minute she can fight then next she seems to struggle). I also thought the ending seemed rushed.
Apart from these issues the book was an easy and thrilling read.
This is a follow up to ‘Trust no one ‘ where we were introduced to Sarah Eden who has a unique ability to see into the future by touching someone either physically or a previously owned object.
The first book concentrated on Sara’s relationship with her violent brother which brought her into the spy spotlight. In this follow up I thought Sara was under used and the book concentrated on the relationship between Sara’s handlers ( I found Sara’s abilities to fluctuate, one minute she can fight then next she seems to struggle). I also thought the ending seemed rushed.
Apart from these issues the book was an easy and thrilling read.
December 29, 2021
I have read Trust No One, the first book about Sara Eden and thoroughly enjoyed it ,so I was delighted to be offered the chance to read the new book In Harm's Way and I wasn't disappointed .This is a story about Sara ,who has very special powers, who is recruited by the Secret Services as their secret weapon .The story was well written ,fast paced, gripping with espionage and terrorism ,everything you would want in a thriller .A fabulous read with a powerful ending ,I am hoping for more books in this series .Many thanks to the Publisher ,the Author and NetGalley for my free copy in return for an honest review .
August 13, 2021
I was delighted to receive an ARC of this book, and I loved it!
I felt it started at a great pace, slowed a little and then ramped up to a powerful climax.
I loved the central character, Sara Eden. An unusual agent with very different powers, the story and its characters, twists and turns kept me hooked to the final page.
This is a fast-moving thriller, with strong overtones of espionage and terrorism and, though cliched, a race to beat the clock.
For all that, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more in the series.
I felt it started at a great pace, slowed a little and then ramped up to a powerful climax.
I loved the central character, Sara Eden. An unusual agent with very different powers, the story and its characters, twists and turns kept me hooked to the final page.
This is a fast-moving thriller, with strong overtones of espionage and terrorism and, though cliched, a race to beat the clock.
For all that, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more in the series.
April 19, 2021
Wow I really loved reading this book. I hope that the author will write a sequel or turn this into a series. I enjoyed Sara and Robert and how they interacted with each other. I also enjoyed the fast pace of the story and how Sara didn't hold back when something was required of her.
Anthony knows how to keep the reader glued to the pages. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers.
Anthony knows how to keep the reader glued to the pages. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers.
September 20, 2021
Sarah Eden is a secret weapon to the secret services, she can predict what will happen by seeing into the future. Sarah’s unique ability to foresee major catastrophic terrorist events means she is a valuable resource to the secret services and can prevent disastrous atrocities from happening.
A fast-paced thriller from Anthony Mosawi which I really enjoyed. I hope there will be a follow up novel featuring Sarah Eden.
A fast-paced thriller from Anthony Mosawi which I really enjoyed. I hope there will be a follow up novel featuring Sarah Eden.
September 17, 2022
This was a fascinating story, it could almost be Sci Fi. Competition between government Secret Services, Psychics, murder and mayhem. These all come together in a story with an interesting cast of characters. Real life with a lot of imagination which i
I really enjoyed. An open ending, maybe more to come?
I really enjoyed. An open ending, maybe more to come?
November 10, 2021
Great read...enticing!
I couldn't put it down....its a good job I'm self employed. I loved the flow of the story it felt like a journey in someone else's eyes and to me that's always a good sign of a good read. More please.
I couldn't put it down....its a good job I'm self employed. I loved the flow of the story it felt like a journey in someone else's eyes and to me that's always a good sign of a good read. More please.
January 22, 2023
3.5 stars! Didn't expect much when I picked this up in a second hand bookstore! Was pleasantly surprised how good a read this was!!!
December 16, 2023
Interesting spy story
Good story. Loved the herioine. I look forward to reading more about Sara Eden.
Been a while since I was absorbed by a book and this was a welcome read
Good story. Loved the herioine. I look forward to reading more about Sara Eden.
Been a while since I was absorbed by a book and this was a welcome read
March 16, 2025
Sympa j’espère qu’il y aura une suite, je veux savoir ce que devient Riz
May 15, 2021
The elevator pitch of Anthony’s Mosawi’s latest novel In Harm’s Way would be something like: Stranger Things meets Spooks. One of the main characters has powers of precognition and she is being run by the British Government Communications Headquarters, aka GCHQ, to help it neutralise terrorist threats. That main character, Sara Eden appeared in Mosawi’s first book Trust No One but no knowledge of that book is needed to enjoy In Harm’s Way.
When the book opens, Eden is being tested. Robert Waterman, the head of GCHQ has been tipped off to her by his boss Salt. Eden has come forward offering her services but Waterman does not believe that she has the abilities that Salt says she does. So Eden is put on a police operation which involves rave parties and missing girls. When she is successful, but injured, Waterman puts her on a potential international terrorism job. But soon the risk has come much closer to home and she has to join forces with MI5 (without revealing her powers) to track down some domestic terrorists.
Sara’s powers are hard to pin down and seem to be: whatever the plot requires. When the book opens it seems she gets her visions from touching people. But soon she is also getting visions from objects associated with people and then, when the job requires it, from photographs of people. It also seems that what she can see is a potential future and when she inserts herself into that scenario she loses the ability to know what might happen to her. None of it bears thinking about for too long, it is a case of either buying the premise and going with the flow or not bothering in the first place.
In Harm’s Way is a fairly ordinary thriller made slightly better by the inclusion of spooky mind powers. Sara, does not only have powers but is trained in combat which allows for some fairly intense fight scenes. The conspiracy is an interesting one and Mosawi builds the tension well. Besides Eden and Waterman, a fairly large cast of characters is introduced, including potential MI5 love interest Riz and his compromised boss Shaw and Sara’s slightly less powered brother. But not much is done with them giving the impression that Mosawi has a series in mind.
When the book opens, Eden is being tested. Robert Waterman, the head of GCHQ has been tipped off to her by his boss Salt. Eden has come forward offering her services but Waterman does not believe that she has the abilities that Salt says she does. So Eden is put on a police operation which involves rave parties and missing girls. When she is successful, but injured, Waterman puts her on a potential international terrorism job. But soon the risk has come much closer to home and she has to join forces with MI5 (without revealing her powers) to track down some domestic terrorists.
Sara’s powers are hard to pin down and seem to be: whatever the plot requires. When the book opens it seems she gets her visions from touching people. But soon she is also getting visions from objects associated with people and then, when the job requires it, from photographs of people. It also seems that what she can see is a potential future and when she inserts herself into that scenario she loses the ability to know what might happen to her. None of it bears thinking about for too long, it is a case of either buying the premise and going with the flow or not bothering in the first place.
In Harm’s Way is a fairly ordinary thriller made slightly better by the inclusion of spooky mind powers. Sara, does not only have powers but is trained in combat which allows for some fairly intense fight scenes. The conspiracy is an interesting one and Mosawi builds the tension well. Besides Eden and Waterman, a fairly large cast of characters is introduced, including potential MI5 love interest Riz and his compromised boss Shaw and Sara’s slightly less powered brother. But not much is done with them giving the impression that Mosawi has a series in mind.
March 6, 2022
My thanks to NetGalley and publisher Penguin Michael Joseph, for the electronic copy.
Well, I've read the previous book, which I enjoyed and this one didn't disappoint - well-written, it's intriguing: the rivalries within the intelligence community, terrorist attacks at home and abroad, and an unconventional intelligence asset in the form of Sara Eden. A file opened in 1940 on Helen Duncan, Sara's great-grandmother, traces the family's extraordinary abilities down the years to Sara's mother who accepts financial support from MI5 in return for letting Sara hone her skills for use by the intelligence agencies. However, realising what that training actually meant forced her to hide Sara in the care system. NOW - Sara has made contact and wants to work for them.
The main players are Sir Charles Salt, former Operational Head of GCHQ and now the Chairman of the JIC; and Robert Waterman who was mentored by Salt and now leads GCHQ.
Salt is determined to have Sara as an asset and insists that Waterman become her handler. He's the only one Salt can trust. But Waterman is sceptical - a young woman who can purportedly "read" a person's connections to the past, present and future just by touching their skin or from a photograph - he doesn't believe it. But if she is real, the possibilities are endless.
After her first foray into undercover work at a Rave in London produces results, Sara is called upon to help GCHQ identify a terrorist and discover what the Serbian terrorist group the Black Dawn have planned. However, it's a race against time because Sara starts to learn that her "visions" don't always give all the facts.
Eventually Waterman can only admit there is something to Sara but he also feels like he's being set up for something, especially when he suspects Salt of all people of betraying his country. But he wouldn't, would he?
But Salt does have a secret, so too has the head of MI5.
This is fast-moving and full of action. My only criticism would be that I felt the narrative descriptions of close-quarter fighting which Sara gets involved in are a tad too lengthy and detailed.
Anyway, waiting eagerly for the next instalment!
Well, I've read the previous book, which I enjoyed and this one didn't disappoint - well-written, it's intriguing: the rivalries within the intelligence community, terrorist attacks at home and abroad, and an unconventional intelligence asset in the form of Sara Eden. A file opened in 1940 on Helen Duncan, Sara's great-grandmother, traces the family's extraordinary abilities down the years to Sara's mother who accepts financial support from MI5 in return for letting Sara hone her skills for use by the intelligence agencies. However, realising what that training actually meant forced her to hide Sara in the care system. NOW - Sara has made contact and wants to work for them.
The main players are Sir Charles Salt, former Operational Head of GCHQ and now the Chairman of the JIC; and Robert Waterman who was mentored by Salt and now leads GCHQ.
Salt is determined to have Sara as an asset and insists that Waterman become her handler. He's the only one Salt can trust. But Waterman is sceptical - a young woman who can purportedly "read" a person's connections to the past, present and future just by touching their skin or from a photograph - he doesn't believe it. But if she is real, the possibilities are endless.
After her first foray into undercover work at a Rave in London produces results, Sara is called upon to help GCHQ identify a terrorist and discover what the Serbian terrorist group the Black Dawn have planned. However, it's a race against time because Sara starts to learn that her "visions" don't always give all the facts.
Eventually Waterman can only admit there is something to Sara but he also feels like he's being set up for something, especially when he suspects Salt of all people of betraying his country. But he wouldn't, would he?
But Salt does have a secret, so too has the head of MI5.
This is fast-moving and full of action. My only criticism would be that I felt the narrative descriptions of close-quarter fighting which Sara gets involved in are a tad too lengthy and detailed.
Anyway, waiting eagerly for the next instalment!
May 5, 2021
"In Harm's Way" is probably best defined as a political thriller. This is partly because genres are blunt and clumsy -because it's not a perfect fit for that definition either.
The opening chapters? I thought it was heading towards more of an action feel. Then, well then it tried to go a bit more suspenseful but it seemed like it could become a little too fantastical instead. But, despite the somewhat muddled build-up, the writing was good and I found myself wanting to see how Sara's story developed and just what character emerged.
And then the story found its rhythm and I found myself more invested than I expected. Although ultimately, Waterman became the more interesting character in my eyes. Perhaps it was about expectations. As the story developed his role came into focus and took on a new significance. It worked well for both the protagonists - making him more interesting while also reigning in the potential pitfalls of Sara's arc. It gave them both room to develop some depth and become more balanced.
The character development also allowed the plot to mature more gradually. The more I read the fewer pages remained to wrap up the storyline. This wasn't going to be a big Hollywood ending, this was going to have to deliver some proper plot twists to wrap it all up - and yikes it did. I think it's safe to say that Mosawi delivered one of the least expected reveals I can remember reading, and it sealed the strong identity of the book in doing so.
You could probably read the first few chapters and finish the story off in the style of a nice summer blockbuster. But that's too easy. What we get instead is more involved. Little tweaks here and there ensure that you always have something to be thinking about. There's always a slight gap that allows the reader to reach into and explore. That's what I enjoyed about it. I think books like this shine when they approach a reader with respect, and that's what I found here.
The opening chapters? I thought it was heading towards more of an action feel. Then, well then it tried to go a bit more suspenseful but it seemed like it could become a little too fantastical instead. But, despite the somewhat muddled build-up, the writing was good and I found myself wanting to see how Sara's story developed and just what character emerged.
And then the story found its rhythm and I found myself more invested than I expected. Although ultimately, Waterman became the more interesting character in my eyes. Perhaps it was about expectations. As the story developed his role came into focus and took on a new significance. It worked well for both the protagonists - making him more interesting while also reigning in the potential pitfalls of Sara's arc. It gave them both room to develop some depth and become more balanced.
The character development also allowed the plot to mature more gradually. The more I read the fewer pages remained to wrap up the storyline. This wasn't going to be a big Hollywood ending, this was going to have to deliver some proper plot twists to wrap it all up - and yikes it did. I think it's safe to say that Mosawi delivered one of the least expected reveals I can remember reading, and it sealed the strong identity of the book in doing so.
You could probably read the first few chapters and finish the story off in the style of a nice summer blockbuster. But that's too easy. What we get instead is more involved. Little tweaks here and there ensure that you always have something to be thinking about. There's always a slight gap that allows the reader to reach into and explore. That's what I enjoyed about it. I think books like this shine when they approach a reader with respect, and that's what I found here.
April 24, 2021
“In Harm’s Way” is a fast moving espionage thriller with a difference. Sara Eden is an unusual agent who is given to GCHQ boss Robert Waterman. His mentor and boss, Salt, wants him to use her to solve intelligence problems thus proving her worth by using her unique skills. However in the course of the story Waterman discovers some problematic information about Salt and he is not sure what to do.
Meanwhile Waterman and Sara get caught up in a series of terrorist attacks which they are desperate to stop before many more civilians are killed: this forms the basis of the main plot of the book
Sara Eden’s background is gradually revealed by flashbacks but I am sure there is a lot left for another book. I would like to see the professional relationship between Sara and Robert developed in subsequent novels and I would also like to read more about the possible love interest between Sara and Riz, the MI 5 agent with whom Sara begins to work.
I liked Sara’s hidden powers as they added an extra dimension to the novel to make this a slightly more unusual spy thriller. The sub plot of a traitor within the organisation was also interesting and when the final end game of this was revealed I definitely had not guessed the outcome.
This was an enjoyable and pacy read which held my attention from the beginning and I recommend it as an action packed and fun novel. I’m certainly hoping that there will be a second book featuring these characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my arc in exchange for an honest review.
Meanwhile Waterman and Sara get caught up in a series of terrorist attacks which they are desperate to stop before many more civilians are killed: this forms the basis of the main plot of the book
Sara Eden’s background is gradually revealed by flashbacks but I am sure there is a lot left for another book. I would like to see the professional relationship between Sara and Robert developed in subsequent novels and I would also like to read more about the possible love interest between Sara and Riz, the MI 5 agent with whom Sara begins to work.
I liked Sara’s hidden powers as they added an extra dimension to the novel to make this a slightly more unusual spy thriller. The sub plot of a traitor within the organisation was also interesting and when the final end game of this was revealed I definitely had not guessed the outcome.
This was an enjoyable and pacy read which held my attention from the beginning and I recommend it as an action packed and fun novel. I’m certainly hoping that there will be a second book featuring these characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my arc in exchange for an honest review.
March 31, 2021
This thriller got off to a slow start but was soon compulsive reading, as the story sped along from one explosion to the next, and a secrets and plots were uncovered.
Sara Eden is a woman who has an unusual gift. She is reluctantly taken under the wing of Robert Waterman, head of GCHQ, and put to work to prove her usefulness, when it appears that there is to be a terror attack.
The story moves quickly into top gear as Sara’s talent becomes clear, and as various agencies vie with each other to solve the problem.
My only complaint is that I would like to have heard more of Sara’s back story which was barely covered, I felt that had been added as an afterthought
There is a likeable cast of characters, as well as the main protagonists, and I look forward to hopefully meeting them all again.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read this book.
Sara Eden is a woman who has an unusual gift. She is reluctantly taken under the wing of Robert Waterman, head of GCHQ, and put to work to prove her usefulness, when it appears that there is to be a terror attack.
The story moves quickly into top gear as Sara’s talent becomes clear, and as various agencies vie with each other to solve the problem.
My only complaint is that I would like to have heard more of Sara’s back story which was barely covered, I felt that had been added as an afterthought
There is a likeable cast of characters, as well as the main protagonists, and I look forward to hopefully meeting them all again.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read this book.
June 14, 2021
In Harm's Way is a page-turner of a thriller set in contemporary London. Sara Eden offers her unique services to GCHQ and Robert Waterman is tasked with being her handler. Aa sceptic at the pinnacle of his career, Sara has to prove herself to Robert in the most difficult of situations. Packed full of acronyms you might need to google, these don't detract from the fast-paced storyline and interesting characters.
With thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC in return for an honest review.
With thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC in return for an honest review.
February 23, 2022
I don't read many espionage thrillers but this one piqued my interest. However, I have to admit I wish I hadn't bothered - a woman with supernatural skills and lots of shadowy men from GCHQ and various spies just wasn't for me
Thank you to netgalley and penguin books for an advance copy of this book
Thank you to netgalley and penguin books for an advance copy of this book
June 24, 2021
I couldn't put this down. A fast paced thriller with a psychic twist and lots of different side stories to put you off the scent! This would be great as a film or TV series and I really hope the story continues!
Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in return for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in return for an honest review.
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