{"title":"MF Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the engaging works of M.F. Thomas, a notable author in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. M.F. Thomas has captivated readers with a unique storytelling style that masterfully weaves intricate plots and complex characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eLike Clockwork\u003c\/em\u003e, a thrilling narrative that delves into the world of high-stakes deception and unfolding mysteries. M.F. Thomas has a flair for suspenseful storytelling, making each book a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to M.F. Thomas's works, this collection offers a gripping journey through tales of crime, intrigue, and unexpected twists. Explore the narratives that have thrilled readers and discover the compelling stories that make M.F. Thomas a must-read author in the crime and thriller categories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"like-clockwork-by-mf-thomas-9781667864501","title":"Like Clockwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs he staggers away from the chaotic aftermath of an explosion in downtown Shanghai, American Jake Bannon has bigger problems than the ringing in his ears. He has reawakened into a world of amnesia where he is prey to relentless pursuers from China... and America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBannon is a man of method, a meticulous pharmaceutical scientist who leaves nothing to chance. As his business trip draws to a close, everything has gone \u003cem\u003elike clockwork\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rare impulse, Bannon decides to take a stroll through an old haunt, a shopping district in Shanghai. It's a fateful decision that changes everything as an explosion rips through the early morning air. Chinese authorities, already on high alert from a recent incident with Japan, are quick to the scene of the blast. Through the cloudy dust and eerie silence, they have already identified their man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bannon struggles to reconcile the shattered fragments of his memory, he realises that he is being hunted. And now Bannon has nothing but his instinct to guide him and a persistent voice ringing through his mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's time to go.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of a narrowing, ever more dangerous investigation, Bannon is stalked through the backstreets of Shanghai, an environment where survival and the machinations of fate throw him into the arms of Grace. Seeing Grace jolts Bannon's memories and his real identity slowly returns. Bannon knows he can't trust anyone, but with the authorities banging at the door, he has no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike Clockwork\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary espionage novel in which MF Thomas, author of the acclaimed thrillers \u003cem\u003eArcade\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeeing by Moonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Sickness in Time\u003c\/em\u003e, has created a suspenseful portrait of a Shanghai in tumultuous upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072612679916,"sku":"9781667864501","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22863023482781.jpg?v=1765119304"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mf-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}