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Jericho's War is an espionage thriller published in 2017 by the British author Gerald Seymour. The novel centers on a complex, joint intelligence operation conducted by British and American agencies targeting a charismatic and wealthy terrorist financier operating out of the Middle East. Seymour structures the narrative through multiple perspectives, including intelligence officers, military drone operators, and the targeted individual. The book examines the modern realities of counter-terrorism and the unpredictable consequences of covert warfare.
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What is Jericho's War about?
Gerald Seymour's 2017 thriller follows a British intelligence operation in Yemen aimed at stopping an Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula plot against a Western airliner. The operation centers on a meeting in a village and the team trying to reach it.
Who is Corrie Rankin in Jericho's War?
Corrie Rankin is an MI6 officer recovering from capture in Syria when he is pulled into a dangerous mission in Yemen. The team includes former army men known as Rat and Slime, along with other recruited specialists.
Who wrote Jericho's War and when was it published?
It was written by British author Gerald Seymour and published in hardback by Hodder Books on January 5, 2017. The novel uses the slow preparation of an intelligence strike as its main source of tension.
Who are the targets in Jericho's War?
The mission targets two high-ranking Al-Qaeda figures known as the Ghost, an expert in bomb design, and the Emir, a celebrated senior figure. The operation must take them down while keeping the British role deniable.
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