The Intercept - (Jeremy Fisk Novels) by Dick Wolf (Paperback)

About the Book

The famed creator of TV's "Miami Vice" and "Law & Order" debuts a new American-set detective/political thriller franchise featuring NYPD Special Agent Jeremy Fisk, who is New York City's last hope against an ingenious, multi-pronged terrorist attack. Available in a tall Premium Edition.

Book Synopsis

Dick Wolf, the celebrated creator of the Law & Order television franchise, makes his literary debut with The Intercept, a taut, driving thriller reminiscent of the classic The Day of the Jackal.

Days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero, an incident aboard a commercial jet reminds everyone involved that vigilance saves lives.

But New York Police detective Jeremy Fisk--from the department's Intelligence Division, a well-funded anti-terror unit modeled upon the CIA--suspects that the event is a warning sign that another, potentially more extraordinary scheme has been set in motion. So when a passenger from the same plane disappears into the crowds of Manhattan, it's up to Fisk and his partner Krina Gersten to find him before the celebrations begin... And time is running out.

From the Back Cover

Dick Wolf makes his literary debut with this driving thriller reminiscent of the classic The Day of the Jackal, an extraordinary tale filled with the ingenious twists and high-wire suspense we have come to expect from this master storyteller.

Days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero, an incident aboard a commercial jet reminds everyone involved that vigilance saves lives.

But New York Police Detective Jeremy Fisk--from the department's Intelligence Division, a well-funded anti-terror unit modeled upon the CIA--suspects that the event is a warning sign that another, potentially more extraordinary scheme has been set in motion. So when a passenger from the same plane disappears into the crowds of Manhattan, it's up to Fisk and his partner, Krina Gersten, to find him before the celebrations begin . . . and time is running out.

Review Quotes

"The Intercept is the hottest thriller of the year. Superbly written and amazingly intense, Dick Wolf has created an action-packed masterpiece. Picture Robert Ludlum writing for "24" and you're only halfway there. Do not miss this incredible novel. Intercept yours ASAP!" - Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black List
"Fascinating, tense, and twisty--the real deal." - Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Affair
"Like Law & Order, this book unfolds crisply and intelligently, with a nice mixture of suspense and social observation. . . . Wolf does a shrewd job of setting the stage for his protagonist's next appearance. Storytelling pro Wolf knows how to ratchet up tension and sustain it." - Kirkus Reviews
"A spectacular fiction debut . . . A pulsating plotline. Clever characters. Dramatic dialogue. Surprising twists. All make for an edge-of-your-seat read that will have thriller fans eagerly awaiting the next series installment." - Library Journal (starred review)
"Dick Wolf's The Intercept is nail-biting, page-turning, twisty suspense. Warning: If you value sleep, don't start this one late at night." - Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stay Close
"An adrenaline-fueled, ripped-from-the-headlines suspense novel, as befitting a renowned TV crime drama writer and producer. The Intercept goes where few thrillers have gone before, charting the inner workings of the nation's fight against terrorism as one New York detective races against the clock to stop an elusive cell of elite terrorists. It does for the NYPD's Intelligence Division what Thomas Harris did for the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. In this novel, danger is always closer than you think." - Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Catch Me
"Wolf brings his reputation and considerable writing chops to The Intercept, and the result is a one-sit read with plenty of twists, turns and emotional appeal . . . Wolf's sharp characterizations and cinematic descriptions provide plenty of fast-moving, enjoyable and entertaining scenery to keep you occupied from first page to last. More installments are promised, and they cannot arrive quickly enough." - Bookreporter.com
"It's a winner. . . . This book reads like its real. There are no literary flourishes, just solid writing, intricate plotting, and a lot of surprises. Highly recommended." - Kingston Journal (MA)
"The first novel by the creator of Law & Order feels like a Law & Order episode. Thank goodness. . . . Like Law & Order, The Intercept works as well as it does because of its pacing; it's a fast read with a satisfying arc. . . . Its supporting cast members are drawn sharply enough to imagine them being inhabited by New York character actors." - Slate
"Dick Wolf extends his brand masterfully in The Intercept . . . Wolf, who turned formula into high art in Law & Order, uses many of the same devices he deploys so effectively on TV: crosscutting, scene-shifting, manipulating points of view. That's how he builds suspense." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Part police procedural and part ticking-bomb thriller." - New York Times
"A can-they-stop-him thriller in the manner of Day of the Jackal." - Miami Herald
"Wolf's espionage and police-procedural hybrid combines the brainy suspense and unfiltered social commentary found in the best Law & Order episodes with perfectly calibrated action. . . . Readers will be fascinated with the inner workings of the Intel Division, modeled on the CIA, and by the full-sensory description of New York. . . . Wolf knows his crime, and his first novel is being treated as a major media event." - Booklist
"Wolf makes it look like he's been writing novels his entire life. The tight prose, great characters and the intense twists are all signs of a master at work. . . . Readers will be clamoring for more adventures with Jeremy Fisk." - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
"A smart, suspenseful, highly professional piece of work that should rank with the best of this year's thrillers." - Washington Post
"An adrenaline-fueled, ripped-from-the-headlines suspense novel, as befitting a renowned TV crime drama writer and producer. The Intercept goes where few thrillers have gone before . . . It does for the NYPD's Intelligence Division what Thomas Harris did for the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit." - Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Catch Me
"Dick Wolf has proven he's a master storyteller in any form. The Intercept is gripping, telling and timely. Bottom line: It's a great read!" - Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Witness
"Dick Wolf, the brains behind Law & Order, brings his considerable talents to The Intercept, a thriller that grabs your attention on page one and holds it until the breathtaking ending. Jeremy Fisk of the NYPD's Intelligence Division will enter literature's Great Detectives Hall of Fame. I hope to see more of him. This novel has sharp writing, perfect pacing, and a smart and sophisticated plot. It's a head above most War on Terrorism novels." - Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion
"A thriller that grabs your attention on page one and holds it until the breathtaking ending. Jeremy Fisk of the NYPD's Intelligence Division will enter literature's Great Detectives Hall of Fame. I hope to see more of him. . . It's a head above most War on Terrorism novels." - Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion