{"product_id":"the-mcallister-contingency-alex-auburn-9781965161128","title":"The McAllister Contingency","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The McAllister Contingency\" is a riveting thriller set against the backdrop of Cold War-era geopolitics and secret military operations. At the heart of the novel is Mike McAllister, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force's Special Investigations Branch (SIB), whose life takes a sharp turn when he's assigned to investigate a potential breach of national security at a top-secret defense facility in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in 1976, McAllister's journey begins in Cornwall, where his seemingly idyllic life is disrupted by sudden orders to leave his post. Thrust into a web of secrecy, espionage, and betrayal, McAllister is sent to Australia under the guise of working on a high-stakes project at the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO). His mission: to uncover the truth behind missing blueprints for a cutting-edge naval defense system called Sea Wolf, a technology that could shift the balance of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the investigation takes a darker turn when a colleague, Lucy Andrews, is brutally murdered, her body found in the murky waters of the Port River. McAllister must now navigate a perilous world of covert operations, political intrigue, and dangerous adversaries. Along the way, he uncovers hidden agendas and faces enemies determined to stop him at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each twist and revelation, \"The McAllister Contingency\" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending fast-paced action with rich, atmospheric details. As McAllister gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own past and decide how far he's willing to go to stop a global conspiracy. Alex Auburn delivers a gripping and unforgettable story about loyalty, courage, and the devastating consequences of power in the wrong hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Auburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 196516112X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965161128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Auburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d","brand":"Alex Auburn","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48445994074367,"sku":"9781965161128","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68fc97c0-8515-43c8-a4df-53cdd3884199.jpg?v=1777221948","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mcallister-contingency-alex-auburn-9781965161128","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}