In an announcement long-awaited by fans worldwide, renowned author Terry Hayes has revealed his second book, The Year of the Locust, is set to be released on February 6th, 2024. Hayes’ debut novel, “I Am Pilgrim”, published in 2014, was met with enormous success, taking the literary world by storm and establishing Hayes as a tour de force within the thriller genre. This news was reported by The Real Book Spy, a respected authority on current literary happenings.
“I Am Pilgrim”, an intricate thriller involving an American agent’s pursuit of a dangerous terrorist, became a global sensation upon its release. The New York Times hailed it as a “big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense”. David Baldacci, another esteemed writer within the genre, dubbed it “one of the best suspense novels I’ve read in a long time”. Combining Hayes’ illustrious screenwriting background with a gripping narrative, “I Am Pilgrim” delivers mystery, twists, and action on an unprecedented scale.
With the decade marking the release of “I Am Pilgrim”, Hayes stated, “To my great relief I have now completed my new novel which has been a far longer journey than I anticipated. To say that it’s epic is something of an understatement, but I am incredibly proud of it and even more excited that it has the opportunity to reach an audience at last.”
This new novel, “The Year of the Locust”, is the story of Kane, a Denied Access Area spy for the CIA, operating in the dangerous borderlands of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. This area, notorious for its volatility, tests Kane’s survival skills to their limits. When his mission to exfiltrate a man with crucial information goes awry, he comes face-to-face with a sinister adversary threatening global security.
Emily Bestler, Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief of Emily Bestler Books, an imprint of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, eagerly shared her thoughts: “It’s been a decade in the making, yet still, ’worth waiting for’ is an understatement. The thrill, excitement and joy I had reading ‘I Am Pilgrim’ all those years ago was reignited and elevated as I read ‘The Year of the Locust’.”
Before delving into the literary world, Hayes enjoyed a successful career in Hollywood, penning scripts for high-profile films such as “Mad Max 2 – Road Warrior”, “Dead Calm”, and “Vertical Limit”. His unique blend of cinematic storytelling with the written word promises to make “The Year of the Locust” one of 2024’s most significant releases.
Readers worldwide are already anticipating the book’s arrival and can pre-order “The Year of the Locust” now – visit his page.