Böcker av Ian Okell

KILL THE FUHRER AND STOP THE WAR! But who exactly is it that wants Hitler dead? - it certainly isn't the British. A stand alone novel of World War II. The fourth in the Heidi Fuchs series The assassination team are already in place: they have the means, the motive and now the opportunity. On the surface it sounds so simple - but whose interests are they serving? Two mutually hostile groups, with very different intentions are frantically scouring Berlin to find the killers, before they act. Late comers to the search are retired civil servant, and occasional secret agent, Sir Freddy Villiers and his French wife Martine, now playing catch up in the hunt for people who have absolutely no intention of being found - or stopped - by anyone. Into this unstable mix the alluring figure of senior SS officer Heidi Fuchs insinuates herself, and she has her own, deeply personal, agenda. Do you know who your friends are? "A thrilling life and death chase through wartime Berlin - just one step ahead of the Gestapo."

Another adventure in the Heidi Fuchs series.May 1941 - the German invasion of Russia is about to begin - but first there's a death to arrange in England.Deputy Fuhrer, Rudolf Hess, flies secretly to Britain - supposedly for peace talks, but carrying in his head full details of the forthcoming German invasion of Russia. Hitler, spitting fury at this betrayal orders his death, and a top agent is dispatched in pursuit.Meanwhile in London, the happily retired Sir Freddy Villiers and his partner, female Gendarmerie officer Martine Dumont, have decided to reject any further suggestions of dangerous secret missions in occupied Europe. They have escaped unharmed from their last two excursions but think that any more would be tempting fate.Unfortunately, on this occasion they don't need to cross the Channel to find trouble. Trouble, in the shapely form of Heidi Fuchs, has just parachuted in - to find them.But surely they can expect the full support and cooperation of the British security services - after all, whose side are MI6 supposed to be on?"Utterly realistic with superb research - you live the action with the characters."

Rendezvous in Madrid The second adventure in the Heidi Fuchs seriesJune 1940 - Britain stands alone. facing overwhelming oddsRetired civil servant and accidental secret agent, Sir Freddy Villiers, should have had no hope against a Nazi killer like Heidi Fuchs. In fact he and his colleague, Gendarme Capitaine Martine Dumont, were lucky to survive their recent encounter. But their last glimpse of her, as they fled the scene, convinced them she was dead.This time it's going to be different, General de Gaulle has given them his personal assurance: they won't be in any danger - just a quick trip to collect some information, before the French surrender is formally signed and the Germans take control.It's all arranged, the transport has been laid on and their contact expects them. It's exactly the sort of undemanding job that would suit a retired and cultivated gentleman, hoping only to avoid boredom.It was difficult to see what could possibly go wrong."A cracking follow on to Rendezvous in Paris - just what I'd hoped for."

"They were either going to install me as the Arch Druid, or they had something of a sacrificial nature in mind. Perhaps I should tell them I wasn't a virgin." He already knew his cancer was terminal and lying in hospital, finally surrendering to the morphine, Michael accepts that he is dying. But suddenly it's all gone wrong - he's awake when he should be dead, and in a place he's never seen before. Is this just the random sparking of failing brain cells before the last goodbye? Is this what death feels like? Out of place and out of time - even realising that he is still alive doesn't do him any good. He is at the wrong end of an impossible journey, in a society untouched by civilisation So much is different, so many things aren't there. But human emotions never change and that's the problem. "Tangled and dangerous relationships in a sweeping saga of conflict, betrayal and discovery. As seen through the eyes of an ironic and devious observer." Carfax Reviews

INTRODUCING HEIDI FUCHS - FRANCE May 1940 - The German blitzkrieg sweeps through an unprepared French army, destroying everything in its path, Paris itself will fall soon. But there's another prize on offer - a prize that might just win the war. A vital piece of electronic equipment, crucial to the development of radar has been lost in the panic. Both sides know about it - both sides want it. On one side; a crack team of Nazi experts determined to be first on the scene. Up against them, an equally formidable British team, but their plane is shot down en route. The sole survivor being the oldest member, retired scientist Sir Freddy Villiers. MI6 know that, on his own, Sir Freddy hasn't a hope and they order him home. Unfortunately, Sir Freddy lacks the experience to see just how bad things are and decides to go it alone. Time to meet Heidi Fuchs - a beautiful, ruthless and lethal Nazi. You really don't want her as your enemy. Freddy doesn't stand a chance - does he?"A brilliant cast of believable characters in a frantic chase through war torn France.""Pure entertainment, a memorably good read."

Run for your life - Harry Lyndon is a civilised and happy man, his world organised just the way he likes it. But then, out of the blue, someone tries to kill him - and he has no idea who or why. The trouble is that when he tells the police it turns out they also want him dead. Something is horribly wrong. He's forced to run, with nothing but the clothes on his back. It isn't mistaken identity. His credit cards have been cancelled, his flat watched and his girlfriend disappeared. He is the named subject of a full scale terrorist alert - and they're going to shoot him on sight. Only one thing might help - without his anti psychotic tablets he's getting more than a little unstable himself - dangerously so. Somebody, somewhere, thought he'd be a pushover . . . . . . "A high octane page turner from gripping start to breathless finish."

A book about beliefs, doubts and miracles and some reasons to stand up and be counted for your beliefs. Although it is an occasionally serious book it is, I hope, never earnest. Some extracts quoted on the back cover are: 'Freudian analysis can't achieve in ten years what the Communion service manages in twenty minutes, usually in better surroundings and set to music. In fact Freudian analysis may be fairly regarded as the rich and gullible person's version of Communion, it's just a pity it doesn't work. Anyway I could never take it myself, my toilet training was wholly without incident and I never fancied my mother.' You might not care to hear this, but running an Oxfam shop is no more honourable or ethical an occupation than running a gun shop, and I've done both. 'Blind faith, which I hope is not the sort I have, might be bad, but it's nowhere near as bad as the blind rejection of faith - which is mad.'

The biggest explosion since the German Blitz is about to hit London. MI6's agent in Islamic State is running for his life - his cover blown - but desperate to get his information out. While in London, the terrorists finalise their plans for a massive radioactive dirty bomb in the heart of the City. The components for the bomb are all in place, and the Metropolitan Police are doing their best, but it just isn't enough. At every turn it seems the bombers are one step ahead, killing anyone who stands in their way - police officers, bystanders even their own people. The only opponents the terrorists haven't allowed for are: an injured man who should still be in hospital, a mentally unstable jihadi bride looking for revenge, and a young MI6 analyst, who despite her skills has never seen active duty. Deep underground a desperate game of cat and mouse is being played out on the swaying rattling carriages of the London Tube. This could be a good time to be somewhere else - anywhere else.

There were two men called Barabbas, both of them called Jesus Barabbas. They crucified the wrong one - but what about the one that got away? This book tells you. Jerusalem AD 33 was a city in uproar, the authorities were struggling to keep the peace. An unusually candid view of the infighting that followed the death of Jesus, as seen by a lucky but unrepentant eye witness. An account which might help answer some of the New Testament's more puzzling questions. WHY are the gospel accounts of Jesus' trial almost certainly untrue? Why if Mary Magdalen was so central to Jesus' life does she abruptly vanish from the story? WHY if Paul was such a misogynist were so many early churches led by women? WHY do the disciples seem to have rejected Jesus' nominated successor? One highly unlikely source might just have the most likely answers. In the words of Barabbas the robber - "I was there, and I saw, and I remember." A plausible and fascinating suggestion of what might have happened. Why has no one written this story before?

London, December 1892 - A mist drifts in from the river - on the streets there are gas lamps and Hansom cabs. But there are dirty doings at Sadler's Wells and even dirtier doings on the Royal Train. The Prince of Wales has designs on another man's wife, and visiting Royalty look like getting shot. One way or another, somebody is coming to a sticky, sticky end. The Freemasons are in there somewhere, but what's their interest? Then things really begin to fall apart. The constabulary turn out to be no use at all - and meanwhile the body count is rising - inexorably. Who's going to be the most help: young Charlie Chaplin, Sherlock Holmes, or Mr. Fowler the engine driver? "A Victorian railway caper in a snowstorm: gripping, ruthless, and very funny. An absolutely brilliant book, fantastic fun. Just Read It!"