In Connection with Kilshaw

1974

From blurb of Sphere edition:

Finn didn't like the assignment. He had no qualms about discrediting Kilshaw -- the man was a Protestant fanatic, ready to plunge Ireland into total civil war. But there was something wrong. Finn's superior in British Intelligence was working a very mysterious deal with the IRA. A deal that left Finn dead centre in an explosive situation with too much blood on his hands for either side to tolerate.

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IN CONNECTION WITH KILSHAW adds a central character in the mould of Graham Greene, and chilling revelations of double-dealing and betrayal which are reminiscent of Le Carre at his best.

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From blurb of Panther edition:

In the politics of terrorism, the first person you trust could be the last person you ever see.

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Kilshaw is the leader of a Protestant extremist group out to force the simmering violence of Ulster beyond the point of no return. It is Finn's job to discredit him, with information provided by . . . whom?

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IN CONNECTION WITH KILSHAW is one of the tensest, most explosive thrillers of recent years, played out in the war-torn streets of Belfast by a cast of characters who know only one language -- bullets, bombs . . . and double-cross.

"Fast . . . and wholly entertaining."

--The Guardian

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"Memorably vivid situations. Ruthlessly imposed suspense, brutal journalistic instinct for the hot spot."

--The Times

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"Outstanding and authentic thriller."

--Birmingham Evening Mail