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"An exceptional thriller that keeps you guessing to the last minute." - Readers Favourite
"This thriller deals with the complexities of terrorism in a way that few do. It was gripping and the twist completely unexpected" - Literary Reviews
"An unforgettable and riveting spy thriller" - Literary Titan
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A day the world will never forget
An attack on the foreign secretary in London leaves British intelligence baffled. There seems to be no motive and no one claims responsibility.
Dispatched to solve this mystery is Freya Caroline Mathews, a dedicated and fearless intelligence officer.
But even she has no idea of what she is walking into - a high stakes game of cat and mouse in which any wrong turn could spell disaster.
And as she delves deeper into the web of lies spun by those in positions of power, all the evidence points to CIA involvement. .
But are they really to blame?
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"I'm still in shock over this book. Everyone needs to read it." - One More Page
"A fantastic book with the perfect balance of strong character connections and an intriguing plot." - The Coffee Cup Review
"It soon got me hooked and is one of the best thrillers I have read for some time.” - JJ Johnes
Reviews
"An exceptional thriller that keeps you guessing to the last minute." - Readers Favourite
"This thriller deals with the complexities of terrorism in a way that few do. It was gripping and the twist completely unexpected" - Literary Reviews
"An unforgettable and riveting spy thriller" - Literary Titan
_______________________________
A day the world will never forget
An attack on the foreign secretary in London leaves British intelligence baffled. There seems to be no motive and no one claims responsibility.
Dispatched to solve this mystery is Freya Caroline Mathews, a dedicated and fearless intelligence officer.
But even she has no idea of what she is walking into - a high stakes game of cat and mouse in which any wrong turn could spell disaster.
And as she delves deeper into the web of lies spun by those in positions of power, all the evidence points to CIA involvement. .
But are they really to blame?
_______________________________
"I'm still in shock over this book. Everyone needs to read it." - One More Page
"A fantastic book with the perfect balance of strong character connections and an intriguing plot." - The Coffee Cup Review
"It soon got me hooked and is one of the best thrillers I have read for some time.” - JJ Johnes
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Published January 9, 2023
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December 16, 2023
Interesting British Spy Drama; Not Great, but Worth Reading
This book starts out with an exciting, BIG bang (well, actually, avoiding a big bang), then regurgitates on itself with a step back in time by 1 day, to better bring The Reader into focus on what’s been going on in The Book’s world affairs. And, all of that is fine, until The Reader gets to the end of Part 1, and is told “WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS? Get the Full Version on Amazon Search for ‘Red Sinai Joseph Mathers’ … wait … huh?!? What the hell am I reading, if not the ‘Full Version’ of the book?!? And, perhaps worse (to This Reader) — ‘Red Sinai’ appears to just be the first book in a series, rather than a more simple Stand-Alone volume; hence, there really is no ending to the tale.
The Reader should also understand that this is a British-oriented spy/drama/thriller, apparently written by a Brit. And some of the writing could become quite comical, when the British writing style is coming out of the mouths of important Americans and their proper English (which, clearly, we know The British can’t speak or write correctly).
The story-line is sometimes hard to follow, and at other times just plain jumbled and makes no sense. Peripherally, there’s a point where a family member is kidnapped, and a certain person was called and told to tell no one; that this person was now under the kidnapper’s control. Well, OK. Fine. But, wait a minute …. a huge amount of noise went into the kidnapping phase … surely neighbors called the police, and certain Intelligence Agencies (even if they are British) SURELY can quickly determine who was kidnapped and their relationship to the Intelligence Networks? Or, maybe not. We are talking about BRITISH Intelligence — or lack thereof ….
All in all, I don’t care much for British-themed books, but this story was worth trying to read and understand.
This book starts out with an exciting, BIG bang (well, actually, avoiding a big bang), then regurgitates on itself with a step back in time by 1 day, to better bring The Reader into focus on what’s been going on in The Book’s world affairs. And, all of that is fine, until The Reader gets to the end of Part 1, and is told “WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS? Get the Full Version on Amazon Search for ‘Red Sinai Joseph Mathers’ … wait … huh?!? What the hell am I reading, if not the ‘Full Version’ of the book?!? And, perhaps worse (to This Reader) — ‘Red Sinai’ appears to just be the first book in a series, rather than a more simple Stand-Alone volume; hence, there really is no ending to the tale.
The Reader should also understand that this is a British-oriented spy/drama/thriller, apparently written by a Brit. And some of the writing could become quite comical, when the British writing style is coming out of the mouths of important Americans and their proper English (which, clearly, we know The British can’t speak or write correctly).
The story-line is sometimes hard to follow, and at other times just plain jumbled and makes no sense. Peripherally, there’s a point where a family member is kidnapped, and a certain person was called and told to tell no one; that this person was now under the kidnapper’s control. Well, OK. Fine. But, wait a minute …. a huge amount of noise went into the kidnapping phase … surely neighbors called the police, and certain Intelligence Agencies (even if they are British) SURELY can quickly determine who was kidnapped and their relationship to the Intelligence Networks? Or, maybe not. We are talking about BRITISH Intelligence — or lack thereof ….
All in all, I don’t care much for British-themed books, but this story was worth trying to read and understand.
July 24, 2025
A heart-racing, 24-hour thriller that delivers!
Red Sinai hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go until the final twist. Joseph Mathers has a gift for blending breakneck pacing with a story that feels eerily real.
Freya Caroline Mathews is a protagonist I couldn’t help but root for.. intelligent, fearless, and refreshingly human. The plot, centered on an attack on the British foreign secretary, spirals into a tense web of lies, espionage, and power plays where every chapter ends on a nail-biting note. What impressed me most was how Mathers tackles the complexities of terrorism and intelligence work without resorting to clichés. The tension feels earned, and the twist… I genuinely didn’t see it coming. I closed the book feeling like I’d just watched a high-budget spy thriller unfold in my head. If you love Lee Child, Vince Flynn, or thrillers that keep you guessing, Red Sinai deserves a spot on your shelf. Already looking forward to diving into more of Mathers’ work!
Red Sinai hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go until the final twist. Joseph Mathers has a gift for blending breakneck pacing with a story that feels eerily real.
Freya Caroline Mathews is a protagonist I couldn’t help but root for.. intelligent, fearless, and refreshingly human. The plot, centered on an attack on the British foreign secretary, spirals into a tense web of lies, espionage, and power plays where every chapter ends on a nail-biting note. What impressed me most was how Mathers tackles the complexities of terrorism and intelligence work without resorting to clichés. The tension feels earned, and the twist… I genuinely didn’t see it coming. I closed the book feeling like I’d just watched a high-budget spy thriller unfold in my head. If you love Lee Child, Vince Flynn, or thrillers that keep you guessing, Red Sinai deserves a spot on your shelf. Already looking forward to diving into more of Mathers’ work!
October 21, 2023
This book promises to be a thrill ride start to finish and it delivered. Taking place over 24 hours in London, the book starts with the assassination of the British foreign Secretary. An intelligence officer, Freya, leads the effort to find out what happened and the plot thickens. Although the evidence points to the American CIA being responsible, that is not the case. A huge plot is finally uncovered that will change the dynamics of world power. So exciting - hope a sequel is coming!
April 21, 2023
Excellent Thriller
I found this well written book to have a nice balance on drama and action. Mr Mathers can write a fine thriller. I really liked the confrontation between PM and President and thought the PM’s tension really helped drive the story
I found this well written book to have a nice balance on drama and action. Mr Mathers can write a fine thriller. I really liked the confrontation between PM and President and thought the PM’s tension really helped drive the story
February 12, 2023
A gripping read that will take you on a journey. I loved it and finished it in one sitting, no sleep for me I'm afraid. Can't wait for the next one!
March 21, 2024
Wow. This was the worst book I can recall reading and I read about 90 books per annum. It was amazingly poorly researched, containing completely inaccurate information (which could easily have been checked, as I did) and what looked like deliberate distortions. Examples.
Firstly, 23SAS is a territorial unit and is not based in Hereford - that’s the home of the regular army 22SAS. COBR (pronounced COBRA) is Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms, not ‘briefing room A’. The a is merely spoken to make the acronym more pronounceable. Ronald Reagan - not Regan. Ordnance, not ordinance and so on. Worse though is the assertion that Coptic Christians are a terrorist outfit carrying out attacks in Egypt when, in fact, they have long been the victims of such attacks.
The author, editors and publisher really made a mess of this.
Firstly, 23SAS is a territorial unit and is not based in Hereford - that’s the home of the regular army 22SAS. COBR (pronounced COBRA) is Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms, not ‘briefing room A’. The a is merely spoken to make the acronym more pronounceable. Ronald Reagan - not Regan. Ordnance, not ordinance and so on. Worse though is the assertion that Coptic Christians are a terrorist outfit carrying out attacks in Egypt when, in fact, they have long been the victims of such attacks.
The author, editors and publisher really made a mess of this.
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