In this classic Cold War thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett puts his own electrifying twist on the space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. As the clock counts down to a shocking climax, “Code to Zero’s split-second suspense proves that . . . [Follett is] still a hell of a storyteller” (Entertainment Weekly). January, 1958—the darkest hour of the Cold War and the …
January, 1958—the darkest hour of the Cold War and the early dawn of the space race. On the launch pad at Cape Canaveral sits America’s best hope to catch up with the Russians: the Explorer I satellite. But at the last moment, the launch is delayed due to weather, even though everyone can see it is a perfectly sunny day.
The real reason for the delay rests deep in the mind of a NASA scientist who has awoken that morning to find his memory completely erased. Knowing only that he’s being followed and watched at every turn, he must find the clues to his own identity before he can discover who is responsible. But even more terrible is the dark secret that they want him to forget. A secret that can destroy the Explorer I—and America’s future. . . .
Praise for Code to Zero:
“This spy thriller is Follett at his best.” —People
“Starts off fast and never slows down. . . . Follett creates a rousing story that never flags.” —Chicago Tribune
“Gripping.” —The New York Times
“Flawlessly plotted, tautly told, and suspenseful.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A winner . . . a jolting joyride.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Great twisting plot
I have always enjoyed Ken Follet’s work. This book made personal dealings of the Cold War era. The characters were well developed. The writing well delivered as always.
I have liked every one of book by K.Follett”s books. He really does the
research to make all the thing fit will and flow.
This Follett, like all others, is fast-paced and a good mystery.
Follet takes a story that’s fairly well-known (the first successful US satellite launch) and wraps an interesting spy tale around it. The characters are well drawn and realistic and the story appears to have been researched extensively. A very enjoyable read!
not as good as you expect from Follett however a entertaining read
I liked it a lot but I think it is one of Ken Follett’s early books. The story was great with many twists and turns. However, it didn’t have the richness or maturity of his best selling books like Day of the Jackal or his recent historical fiction. He is one of my favorite writers. I am looking forward to his next book.
well written
Loved the story and characters. Couldn’t put it down.
I enjoyed this book from the beginning until the end.
Okay. He’s written better.
Spellbinder!
The book was great but the use of the f word didn’t need to be used to get the point across. I doubt that I will read anymore from this author because I don’t like to see that word.
One of the best reads this year. I can’t wait to read all his books!
Excellent story, I enjoyed it every bit as much as the first time I read it over ten years ago.
really enjoyed reading it
Wasn’t sure I was going to like it, at first, but was hooked by page 10 or so. Very interesting novel with historical undertones – well worth reading.