A fast-paced international thriller where betrayal, intelligence warfare, and covert missions collide.
A leaked recording of a deadly ambush points to an Irish-American terrorist cell—and former IRA enforcer turned intelligence operative Sean Dillon is called in. As a new enemy uses modern technology to manipulate old grudges, Dillon must race across continents to uncover the truth behind “The Judas Gate”…before more lives are lost.
The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins delivers another gripping installment in his long-running Sean Dillon series—combining high-stakes covert operations with relentless pacing and razor-sharp tension.
When British Intelligence intercepts a chilling recording of an attack on UK soldiers in Afghanistan—carried out by English-speaking militants—Dillon and his elite team are tasked with discovering who is behind the betrayal. Their search uncovers a tangled web of extremist ties, personal vendettas, and a dangerous mastermind who knows how to use technology, propaganda, and old grievances to deadly advantage.
From London war rooms to rugged Middle Eastern landscapes, Dillon chases a ghost through the shadows of global terrorism. As the team closes in, they’re forced to confront the unsettling reality that the traitor they’re hunting may be closer than anyone expected.
Filled with intrigue, action, and Higgins’ signature international atmosphere, The Judas Gate is a sharp, propulsive thriller that fans of espionage fiction won’t want to miss.
💖 Why You’ll Love It
High-speed international espionage with a veteran hero
Modern terrorism, intelligence work, and global stakes
Action-driven plot with sharp tension
Part of the long-running, well-loved Sean Dillon series
Perfect for fans of covert ops and political thrillers
🌟 Perfect For
Readers who enjoy spy thrillers and political intrigue
Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, or Daniel Silva
Anyone who likes military and counterterrorism fiction
Collectors of the Sean Dillon series
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The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins (Sean Dillon #18)
- Title: The Judas Gate
- Author: Jack Higgins
- Genres: Spy Thrillers / Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
- Publication Year: 2010
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN-13: 9780399156847
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Condition: Like New - Clean copy, minimal shelf wear
- Edition: First Edition
- Recommended Reading Age: Adult (18+)

