Killing State

A gripping action thriller for fans of Mark Dawson and David Baldacci

By: Jude O'Reilly

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Paperback | 19 May 2026

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What if the woman you're ordered to kill is the one you want to protect?

Michael North is an assassin working in the shadows of the British state. He's the man they

call when bad pxeople need to disappear. He doesn't ask questions - because questions get you killed.

But now North has been ordered to eliminate British MP Honor Jones, who's digging for secrets that powerful people would rather stay buried. Killing her breaks North's code. Protecting her might get them both dead.

Whatever he chooses, it will cost him everything...

Killing State is perfect for fans of the relentless action and morally complex heroes of David Baldacci, Lee Child, Stephen Leather and Mark Dawson.

Readers and reviewers love Jude O'Reilly:

'A terrific future-shock thriller full of pace, tension, character, and emotion' Lee Child

'Slick and fast-paced... Do yourself a favour and buy this book!' LJ Ross

'Thought-provoking, pacy and thrilling' Sunday Mirror

'A nail biting, high-octane thriller' The Sun

'Starts off like a fired bullet and never lets up' David Baldacci

'A high-octane plot about the dark heart of British political power' Sunday Times

'Fast-paced and packed with action' Mick Herron

'A gritty, action-packed, page-turner' Andy McNab

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