The Afghan

A Terrorist Plot. A Man on the Inside.

In The Afghan, master of the modern thriller Frederick Forsyth returns with a gripping tale of espionage, deception, and global terror. When Western intelligence intercepts whispers of a devastating attack—codenamed “al-Isra”—they know time is running out. But to uncover the details, they must take an unthinkable risk: send one of their own into the heart of the enemy.

To Stop the Unstoppable, He Must Become the Enemy

Colonel Mike Martin, a retired British operative with unmatched knowledge of the Middle East, is the only man who can impersonate the mysterious and feared Taliban commander Izmat Khan—known as “The Afghan.” With a daring identity swap, Martin is dropped into a deadly game, where discovery means certain death, and failure could cost countless innocent lives.

A Thriller Forged in the Fires of Reality

Drawing on real-world intelligence and global conflict, The Afghan is a razor-sharp blend of fact and fiction. Forsyth’s trademark precision and relentless pace make for a novel that feels chillingly plausible and utterly unputdownable. This is international suspense at its finest—from a master of the genre.