Journey into Fear

By Eric Ambler, Norman Stone | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

About the book

'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph


1940. An unassuming English engineer has travelled to Turkey on business. And somebody wants him dead.

It all began when Graham was taken to a nightclub in Istanbul and noticed a man in a crumpled suit, watching him. Then he narrowly missed being killed by gunfire on returning to his hotel room. Now, terrified, he has been helped to escape in secret on a passenger steamer home. But although Graham may try to run, he cannot hide from his pursuers forever, and soon he is caught up in a nightmare beyond his control.

Editions of Journey into Fear

Paperback
ISBN 9780241639177
Paperback
ISBN 9780141190303
EBook
ISBN 9780141924649

Read an Excerpt

'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph


1940. An unassuming English engineer has travelled to Turkey on business. And somebody wants him dead.

It all began when Graham was taken to a nightclub in Istanbul and noticed a man in a crumpled suit, watching him. Then he narrowly missed being killed by gunfire on returning to his hotel room. Now, terrified, he has been helped to escape in secret on a passenger steamer home. But although Graham may try to run, he cannot hide from his pursuers forever, and soon he is caught up in a nightmare beyond his control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Journey into Fear about?

'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph


1940. An unassuming English engineer has travelled to Turkey on business. And somebody wants him dead.

It all began when Graham was taken to a nightclub in Istanbul and noticed a man in a crumpled suit, watching him. Then he narrowly missed being killed by gunfire on returning to his hotel room. Now, terrified, he has been helped to escape in secret on a passenger steamer home. But although Graham may try to run, he cannot hide from his pursuers forever, and soon he is caught up in a nightmare beyond his control.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Journey into Fear?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Espionage and spy thriller

Where can I read a sample of Journey into Fear?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241639177

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Journey into Fear?

Eric Ambler, Norman Stone

Who is the Publisher of the book Journey into Fear?

Penguin Books Ltd

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Journey into Fear is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241639177) and paperback(ISBN 9780141190303) and ebook(ISBN 9780141924649)

Where can I buy Journey into Fear online or support local independent bookshops?

You can buy Journey into Fear from below

Where can I buy Journey into Fear?