# Ultimatum

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- Book: [Ultimatum](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-kern/ultimatum) ([Ultimatum.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-kern/ultimatum.md))
- Authors: [Simon Kernick](https://www.bookquiver.com/simon-kern)
- Publisher: Cornerstone Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4813-669-8
- Published: 2013-01-31
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Fans of David Baldacci, Stuart MacBride and Peter James will love this high-octane and utterly compelling thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben. ' As ever, Kernick's research is impeccable . The plotting is brilliant and makes for a tense, action-packed read ' -- Sunday Mirror ' Kernick delivers his book like a runaway locomotive without brakes . This is another cracking read from a great author. ' -- www. crimesquad. com 'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best.' -- Daily Mirror 'Simon Kernick has to be, in my mind, the best crime writer ever' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent read. Action from the start right to the finish' -- ***** Reader review 'Takes you on a thriller of a ride from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review 'I couldn't put it down!' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** NO TIME TO LOSE. NO TIME TO FAIL. THE THREAT: 8am: an explosion blasts through a cafe in Central London . THE ULTIMATUM: Minutes later, a call from an unknown terror group warns that a far greater attack will be launched in 12 hours' time. THE PRISONER: William Garrett, AKA Fox , is awaiting trial for mass murder. He claims he can name the bombers. But only at a price. THE CLOCK IS TICKING: It's a terrifying race against time for DI Mike Bolt and DC Tina Boyd as they chase their targets across the city in a desperate bid to stop a major atrocity - before it's too late ...