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9th of August

Andre Yeo

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9th of August

by Andre Yeo
9th of August - Thryft
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Gripping thriller set on Singapore's National Day.

This book is a heart-pounding thriller that explores the complexities of terrorism and the indomitable spirit of a nation. With a unique setting during Singapore's National Day, the story follows Inspector Rahim as he races against time to stop a group of suicide bombers. Through the eyes of Henry, a grieving single parent, we witness the emotional stakes involved in this high-stakes mission. Andre Yeo's intricate plot and vivid prose will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. A must-read for fans of thrilling and thought-provoking literature.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
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9th of August

by Andre Yeo
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ISBN: 9789814785785
Author: Andre Yeo
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2018-06-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.37
(rated by 59 readers)

Description

Shortlisted for the 2017 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeSix suicide bombers have slipped into Singapore. Their mission: to set off explosives on Singapore’s 55th National Day – 9 August 2020. They are sent by Tun, an Afghan with a tragic past. Trying to stop them is Rahim, an ISD inspector obsessed with his ex-wife. Caught up in the plot is Henry, a widower and single father haunted by his wife's last words. Three men whose disparate lives intertwine unexpectedly, forever changed in a moment of extreme violence.
 

Gripping thriller set on Singapore's National Day.

This book is a heart-pounding thriller that explores the complexities of terrorism and the indomitable spirit of a nation. With a unique setting during Singapore's National Day, the story follows Inspector Rahim as he races against time to stop a group of suicide bombers. Through the eyes of Henry, a grieving single parent, we witness the emotional stakes involved in this high-stakes mission. Andre Yeo's intricate plot and vivid prose will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. A must-read for fans of thrilling and thought-provoking literature.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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