Books by Ken Follett

From the master storyteller, Ken Follett, Hornet Flight is a startling thriller set amidst the Danish Resistance. Europe in Darkness1941. The Nazis have Denmark in their vice-like grip, their malign presence corroding everything its inhabitants hold dear. Even the police betray their countrymen and work with the Gestapo to hunt down spies.A Glimmer of HopeIn this hostile climate the Danish resistance discover a secret that could change the course of the war - proof of an advanced German radar installation that is causing catastrophic losses to Allied planes bringing the fight to Germany.A Dangerous MissionThe resistance must get the information to the British and will have only one chance, using a near-derelict Hornet Moth bi-plane mouldering away in a church. If they succeed the balance of the war will be tipped in the Allies' favour but failure will see them killed . . .

The Hammer of Eden is a pulsating state-of-the-art suspense thriller from number one bestseller Ken Follett.A Deadly ThreatThe FBI receive an anonymous threat from a terrorist group that claims it can trigger earthquakes.A Lone AgentJudy Maddox, an FBI Agent with a point to prove, is tasked with investigating the threat by her obstructive superiors. She must discover if it is credible and, if so, where it comes from.A State on the Verge of DestructionWhen a suspected, machine-generated tremor is detected her investigation reaches a critical point - can she find those responsible, and their next target, before they trigger a catastrophe that will devastate the entire West Coast of America and the millions of people who live there . . .

Epic in its scale, A Dangerous Fortune tells of the dramatic highs and lows of the wealthy Pilaster family from the bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett.A Tragic Accident1866: at an exclusive school in Victorian England, a schoolboy drowns in a mysterious accident. His death and its aftermath will have repercussions for decades to come . . .A Fierce RivalryThere on that fateful day were Hugh Pilaster and his older cousin Edward, heirs of a powerful banking dynasty with connections that reach from London to far-afield colonies.A Lethal SecretThe cousins find themselves locked in a vicious competition for the top job at the bank. But the respectable veneer of the family, and even Victorian England itself, looks to shatter as the deadly event from their schooldays threatens everything the Pilasters have built.

Det er sommeren 1942, 2. Verdenskrig har været i gang i mere end to år, og Tyskland har tromlet gennem Europa uden at have mødt nævneværdig modstand. I Nordafrika har Rommels effektive krigsmaskine trængt englænderne op i en krog, men de allierede har ikke desto mindre tænkt sig at gøre ørkenlandene til den slagmark, hvor krigslykken skal vende.Rommels stærkeste våben mod englændernes omgruppering er mesterspionen, den halvt tyske og halvt arabiske Alex Wolff, og fra sin base på en husbåd i Cairo og udstyret med en snedig kode baseret på Daphne du Mauriers Rebecca lykkes det Wolff at opsnappe de allieredes planer.Var det ikke på grund af én lillebitte fejl, ville Wolff endnu en gang have kunnet vende krigens gang, men nu havde han desværre begået denne lillebitte fejl, og i stedet endte det med en menneskejagt.

Minearbejderne på George Jamissons gods i Skotland levede under slavelignende vilkår. Drengebørn blev allerede, når de blev holdt over dåben, lovet bort som arbejdskraft i hans miner, og deres liv blev ikke langt. De, der gjorde oprør, blev brutalt belært om deres plads i livet og fik lagt en jernbølje om halsen.På Mack McAshs halsbånd stod der: ´Denne mand tilhører sir George Jamisson af Fife´, men Mack har ikke i sinde at leve som slave resten af sit liv. Han stikker af til London og finder arbejde som kulslæber, og da han er den, han er, varer det ikke længe, før han bliver talsmand for ´Londons bærme´, som i 1768 gjorde oprør over deres elendige vilkår.Sir Georges arm rækker imidlertid langt, og snart befinder Mack sig i fodlænker om bord på et skib med kurs mod Amerika.

Det var næsten, som om noget ondt var steget op fra det dybe vand den dag i 1866, da en flok drenge trodsede udgangsforbuddet og gik ned til stenbrudssøen for at bade. Den dag druknede Peter Middleton. Den dag gik Hugh Pilasters far fallit, og Maisie Robinsons far blev arbejdsløs. Den dag smededes også et højst usundt venskab mellem Edward Pilaster, arvingen til et af de største bankfi rmaer i England, og Micky Miranda, søn af en af Sydamerikas store kvægavlere.I tre årtier bevaredes hemmeligheden om, hvordan Peter Middleton døde. Tre årtier, hvor verden var i rivende udvikling, og hvor grunden til så mange formuer blev lagt. I kølvandet fulgte magtkampe, korruption, hensynsløse ambitioner og grådighed, men også et begyndende opbrud i det stive klassesystem i victoriatidens England og kærlighed på tværs af klasseskel.

En ung mand, Steve, arresteres for voldtægt, men bedyrer sin uskyld. Desværre har han ikke noget alibi, han genkendes af offeret, og hans dna-profi l passer på en prik med forbryderens.En ung kvindelig forsker, Jeannie, tror som den eneste på hans uskyld. Hun forsker i tvillinger, der er blevet adskilt og bortadopteret straks efter fødslen – og det viser sig, at Steve rent faktisk har en tvilling. Uheldigvis afsoner denne tvilling en straf for voldtægt og kan derfor ikke have begået forbrydelsen.Jeannie kommer på sporet af et komplot, en kynisk manipulation med gener, et uhyrligt eksperiment på levende mennesker.

Et planlagt indbrud mod en medicinalfabrik i Skotland, der skal skaffe dødelige antistoffer til terrorister, besværliggøres af en voldsom snestorm, der hæmmer både forbrydere og forfølgere

Code to Zero is a fast-paced thriller about the satellite space race in the Cold War, from number one bestselling author Ken Follett.A Man with No MemoryA man wakes up to find himself lying on the ground in a railway station, his mind stripped bare of all recollection. He has no idea how he got there; he does not even know his own name. Convinced he is a drunken down and out, it isn't until a newspaper report about a satellite launch catches his eye, that he suspects all is not what it seems . . .A Race for the FutureThe year is 1958, and America is about to launch its first satellite in a desperate attempt to match the Soviet Sputnik and regain the lead in the space race. As Luke Lucas gradually unravels the mystery of his amnesia, he realizes that his fate is bound up with that of the rocket that stands ready on launch pad 26B at Cape Canaveral.A World on the BrinkAs he relearns the story of his life, he uncovers long-kept secrets about his wife, his best friend and the woman he once loved more than life itself. But even more terrifying is the dark secret they tried to make him forget, a secret that threatens America's survival.

The Man From St Petersburg is a dark tale of family secrets and political consequences. Ken Follett's masterful storytelling brings to life the danger of a world on the brink of war. A Secret Negotiation1914. Tensions are rising as Europe finds itself caught in a web of alliances and dangerous warmongering. To help tip the balance in their favour Britain aims to draw Russia into an alliance with them instead of Germany. Czar Nicholas's nephew, Prince Aleksei, is sent to London for secret naval talks with Lord Walden.A Play for PowerWalden has a personal connection to Aleksei; his wife Lydia, is Aleksei's aunt. But they are not the only ones interested in his arrival, including Walden's daughter Charlotte, wilful, idealistic and with an awakening social conscience, Basil Thompson, head of Special Branch, and Felix Kschessinky, a ruthless Russian anarchist.A World at WarWith the British desperately needing a signed treaty and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the destinies of these characters become inextricably linked as the final private tragedy which threatens to shatter the Waldens' complacency is acted out.

Set during the outbreak of the Second World War, Night Over Water is about a perilous journey across the Atlantic to escape Britain, from the number one bestseller and master of the historical thriller, Ken Follett.The Eve of WarBritain has just declared war against Nazi Germany. In Southampton, the world's most luxurious airliner, the Pan American Clipper, takes off on its final flight to neutral New York - a haven for those fleeing the conflict.A Disparate Group FleesThe passengers aboard the plane each have their own reasons for leaving Britain. Amongst them are an English aristocrat fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist running away from the Nazis; a murderer returning under FBI escort; a wife escaping her controlling husband; and a devious thief determined to keep his spoils.A Journey into DangerTrapped on the plane, with only their fellow passengers for company, their journey over the Atlantic becomes increasingly fraught. Especially when it becomes apparent a plot is unfolding that may endanger all of their lives . . .

The Key to Rebecca is a gripping thriller set during the Second World War, from the number one bestseller and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett. A Ruthless Spy1942. Alex Wolff's goal is Cairo. Following a relentless trek across the scorching Sahara, he arrives in the city with a copy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, a lethal blade and a trail of bodies in his wake. Known to his handlers as the 'Sphinx', Wolff is a Nazi spy with a brutal desire to succeed.A Failing CampaignThe British campaign in North Africa hangs in the balance. Led by Rommel, the Germans are closing in and the Sphinx's reports on British troop movements and strategic plans are giving them the edge. Intelligence officer Major William Vandam is tasked with hunting down the Sphinx before the British are defeated.A Deadly ChaseVandam enlists the help of courtesan Elene Fontana, who agrees to try and ensnare the spy in exchange for a better life in Palestine. Can they catch the master spy before he uncovers Cairo's secrets and the campaign fails?

The Modigliani Scandal is a high-speed, high-stakes thriller from Ken Follett, the bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth.A Priceless ArtworkWhen art historian Dee Sleign hears of a lost painting by Amedeo Modigliani, one of the greatest artists to have ever lived, she becomes determined to reclaim it so it can be viewed by the world.A Desperate RaceHowever there are others who also want to claim it for their own corrupt motives; Dee's Uncle Charles Lampeth, for whom art is a commodity to be traded; Julian Black, the broke owner of an art gallery; and Peter Usher, a struggling artist who spies an opportunity to get revenge against those in the art world who have unfairly wronged him.A Deadly VictorySo begins an epic chase around Europe, from the streets of London to the Italian countryside, in an effort to claim one of the great lost artworks of the twentieth century. A dangerous hunt that could have deadly consequences for all involved.

A thrilling, chilling story of hidden evil, The Third Twin is a heart-stopping, spine-tingling story from master of suspense, Ken Follett.An Impossible ResultJeannie Ferrami, a scientific researcher investigating the behaviour of identical twins who have been raised separately, uncovers a perplexing mystery; identical twins who were born on different days, to different mothers, in different places.A Blossoming Love One, Steve, is a law student and the other, Dennis, a convicted murderer. As Jeannie works with Steve on her project she finds herself falling in love with him, but their world is shattered when he is accused of a monstrous crime.A Terrible SecretJeannie cannot believe that Steve committed the crime, but proving it means she will be forced to question everything she believes. And as she digs deeper, her investigation uncovers a terrifying conspiracy - and it becomes clear the plotters will kill to keep it hidden.

Lie Down With Lions is the thrilling tale of suspense and deceit from master of the spy story, Ken Follett.A Dangerous RomanceIn Paris, rival spies Ellis and Jean-Pierre both fall in love with Jane, and all three become gripped in a tangled web of lust and deception as they battle terrorist conspiracies. Ultimately Jane can marry only one and chooses Jean-Pierre.A Fight for FreedomIn Afghanistan the Mujahedeen are fighting to free their country of the Soviet invasion and the newlyweds travel to the Valley of the Five Lions to help the cause as doctors. Fierce fighting means they must find a way out of the line of fire. A Perilous EscapeHelp unexpectedly comes in the form of Jean Pierre's nemesis, Ellis, and knowing both men have dangerous secrets, Jane must once again choose who to trust if she is to make her escape over one of the most remote mountain ranges in the world . . .

The saga that has enthralled millions of readers, The Kingsbridge Novels continue with World Without End.On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a doctor. In the forest they see two men killed.As adults, their lives will be braided together by ambition, love, greed and revenge. They will see prosperity and famine, plague and war. One boy will travel the world but come home in the end; the other will be a powerful, corrupt nobleman. One girl will defy the might of the medieval church; the other will pursue an impossible love. And always they will live under the long shadow of the unexplained killing they witnessed on that fateful childhood day.Ken Follett's masterful epic The Pillars of the Earth enchanted millions of readers with its compelling drama of war, passion and family conflict set around the building of a cathedral. World Without End takes readers back to medieval Kingsbridge two centuries later, as the men, women and children of the city once again grapple with the devastating sweep of historical change.World Without End is followed by the third of Ken Follett's Kingsbridge novels, A Column of Fire.

Tre agenter fra henholdsvis Israel, Egypten og Sovjetunionen kæmper om en skibsladning uranmalm, der kan bruges til fremstilling af atombomber.1947. Tre unge mænd mødes til en universitetsfest i Oxford uanende, at de tyve år senere vil blive dødsfjender.1968. Den israelske efterretningstjeneste har erfaret, at Egypten, med sovjetisk hjælp, er ved at bygge en atomreaktor i den libyske ørken. For at sætte en stopper for de egyptiske planer og vinde atomkapløbet sætter Mossad sin bedste agent, enspænderen Nat Dickstein på sagen. Nat får den umulige opgave i al hemmelighed at kapre et fragtskib og stjæle 200 tons uran, uden at sporene kan føres tilbage til Israel. Men han har både KGB, den egyptiske efterretningstjeneste og en flok arabiske ekstremister i hælene. Og så er der den smukke Suzie Ashford, en mørkhåret skønhed, der kan vise sig at være hans bedste allierede eller hans værste fjende …

Under en forhandling i 1914 mellem England og Rusland om en hemmelig traktat planlægger nogle russiske anarkister at myrde zarens forhandler for at hindre planens gennemførelse

Det som alle frygter mest i Californien, er et altomfattende jordskælv. Det som manden, der kalder sig Præst, frygter mest, er ødelæggelsen af hans kollektiv i det smukke Sierra Nevada - det eneste sted hvor han kan gemme sig for sin skumle fortid.I forbindelse med opførelsen af et nyt kraftværk vil regeringen oversvømme dalen, hvor kollektivet bor, og kollektivets verbale protester kan ikke forhindre projektet. Præst bliver nødt til at få Californiens guvernør til at tage protesten alvorligt, hvis ikke kollektivet skal blive jævnet med jorden. Og nu har han fundet ud af hvordan: Han kan fremkalde jordskælv ved hjælp af en stjålen seismisk vibrator, og hvis hans krav ikke bliver indfriet kommer det fatale jordskælv om 48 timer ...

Inden invasionen af Europa kan løbe af stablen skal et tysk kommunikationscenter ødelægges. Første forsøg mislykkes, så en gruppe kvinder bliver udvalgt til at trænge ind i centret forklædt som rengøringspersonale. Men Gestapo har fået nys om sagen, så det bliver en dødsensfarlig aktion.

En ung dansker falder i 1941 over en mystisk installation på den jyske vestkyst og bliver en vigtig brik i Englands forsøg på at mindske tabene ved bombetogterne. Han kommer i kontakt med modstandsbevægelsen og må under en dramatisk flyvetur bringe beviserne til London.