THE SWORD: Blood Demands Blood

By Ruth Elliott-Smith

THE SWORD - BLOOD DEMANDS BLOOD Ruth Elliott-Smith is an exciting new writer. A journalist in Jerusalem and the occupied territories just after the Six Day War, Ruth survived crossfire on the Suez Canal, minefields on the Golan Heights and a mortar attack on the Lebanese border, all of which she draws on for this, her debut novel. She lives in Cheshire, UK www.ruthelliottsmith.com Find Ruth on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram A BEAUTIFUL HOSTAGE. A BORN WARRIOR. A SADISTIC KILLER! The battle for Jerusalem is won and lost. The dust of the Six Day War settles. A feisty British heroine and an Arab war hero are trapped in a tangle of deceit and treachery, manipulated by a deranged extremist intent on toppling the region's fragile stability. Their fight brings carnage, terror and despair but ignites a passionate affair in their frantic quest for survival and revenge. The Sword is a compelling novel which keeps you on the edge of your seat with multiple red herrings and intrigues till the final twist on the last page. PRESS REVIEWS "A thrilling story...a pivotal time...an action-packed thriller!" BBC Radio AMAZON REVIEWS "Highly recommended! An excellent, pacy novel of love and deceit...culminating in a nail-biting climax" Amazon Customer "A cracking read. Excellent storyline with believable characters and fascinating detail about the Middle East" Mr A "Really enjoyed reading The Sword, an action-packed novel that will appeal to males and females. I do hope there will be a sequel" Amazon Customer "Fantastic and intriguing read. A first-class story" Mary "An excellent thriller with many twists and turns... a great success" Gillian E

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1723805637
• ISBN13: 9781723805639
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"