I Am Pilgrim: A Thriller

Terry Hayes

May 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

“I Am Pilgrim is simply one of the best suspense novels I’ve read in a long time.” —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“The pages fly by ferociously fast. Simply unputdownable.” —Booklist

A breakneck race against time…and an implacable enemy.

An anonymous young woman murdered in a run-down hotel, all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid.

A father publicly beheaded in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square.

A notorious Syrian biotech expert found eyeless in a Damascus junkyard.

Smoldering human remains on a remote mountainside in Afghanistan.

A flawless plot to commit an appalling crime against humanity.

One path links them all, and only one man can make the journey.

Pilgrim.

Ratings and reviews

Paced very well, in a way that makes it hard to put down. Well written and fun to read. My only criticism is of the main protagonist. He's too perfect a character, making it less believable. Everything else is on point

This is one of those books that you wish would go on forever, even though it is quite a bit longer than your average thriller. I almost gave the book 4 stars because the part about the mirrors was just too much to swallow. However, the blood, sweat, and tears put into the writing of this novel deserved more. I so look forward to this author's work in the future.

I would rate it higher of they'd let me. Intricate story lines, believable plot and characters, insightful and suspenseful writing. It's unfortunate that his next book doesn't come out until September 2015...not sure if anything can top Pilgrim in the meantime.

About the author

Terry Hayes is the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Pilgrim and The Year of the Locust and is the award-winning writer and producer of numerous movies. His credits include Payback, Road Warrior, and Dead Calm (featuring Nicole Kidman). He lives in Switzerland with his wife, Kristen, and their four children.