THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST is the must read of the year for the true connoisseur of the classic espionage thriller. Terry Hayes’ runaway bestseller I AM PILGRIM was an amazing tour de force; THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST reaches new heights in storytelling. Wonderfully literate, beautifully written, and tightly plotted. This one will stay with you a long time.” — Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author of BLOOD LINES

“An absolutely brilliant, tension-filled, tour de force. This novel scared the sh*t out of me!” — Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of SHADOW OF DOUBT

“In his long-awaited follow-up to I am Pilgrim, the most intense and masterfully written thriller of the 21stcentury, Terry Hayes is back at the top of his game with The Year of the Locust. Set your expectations high and then prepare to have them blown away! Terry Hayes is a master!” — Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Only the Dead

“Terry Hayes’s THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST left me breathless and awed. If Daniel Silva and Michael Crichton had written a near-apocalyptic epic thriller, it might look something like this. The spycraft is unflinching and authentic. The stakes both global and intimate. The action throat-clutching. And I dare not hint at the shocking, daring twists that tangle this story into a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue. Read this now!” — James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of TIDES OF FIRE

"Terry Hayes’ THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST is an absolutely terrific espionage thriller, James Bond meets John le Carré." — John Sandford, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DARK ANGEL



“Move over Jason Bourne. CIA operative Kane redefines the smart but vulnerable bad ass super spy in this dazzling cat-and-mouse thriller where the entire globe is a chessboard, and everyone’s playing for keeps.” — Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE

"Lyrical, epic, sweeping, and bold—THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST shows the world once again that Terry Hayes isn't just a master at his craft—he's one of the best to ever do it." — Connor Sullivan, the acclaimed author of WOLF TRAP

"A sprawling, genre-shattering feat with a stunningly audacious climax. This is a major achievement." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A fresh and exciting epic story told across waves of time and destiny that is nothing like what one might expect...THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST was a decade in the making, but it was worth the wait.” — Best Thriller Books

"Anyone who thinks that what they're getting here is a typical espionage thriller will be in for a big surprise!" — Book Reporter

“At over 600 pages Hayes ties together a classic genre twisting spy novel I have had the pleasure to read. I Am Pilgrim is still the finest novel I have read, The Year Of The Locust is better. Do not be intimidated by its size because Hayes lyrical prose and topic knowledge will keep you turning the pages. Enjoy the length, the build up and the ending that ties this all together. Was it worth a nine year wait? Absolutely!" — My Point Reviews

Go in expecting the unexpected, and you’ll walk away, jaw dragging on the floor, stunned and unable to stop thinking about this book for weeks . . . Shocking, far-fetched, but filled with bloody good fun, Terry Hayes comes out swinging yet again with The Year of the Locust, mixing storylines you might expect from Robert Ludlum and James Rollins, with a touch of Crichton and Fleming for added good measure.

THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST is a modern epic that will have you consuming pages like a swarm of its namesake going through a field of winter wheat...I often found myself having a physical reaction as I flew through the pages to see what would happen next.

An intriguing, multi-perspective thriller… the story made me almost miss my subway stop.

Mr. Hayes’s globe-trotting book has more kicks, twists and winks than anything of its dusty genre has provided in a long time. You will be happily surprised to find a new thriller franchise with brains to match its brawn.

I am Pilgrim is a great, gripping thrill ride of a novel (that still feels grounded in reality). If you're looking for an action thriller/spy story for the beach, Pilgrim is a winner.

Pilgrim turns out to be the most fascinating thriller hero I’ve encountered since Trevanian’s legendary Nicolai Hel... Bracing, blisteringly original, and hopefully not the last time we see both Hayes and Pilgrim.

"The next 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'."

"'I Am Pilgrim' is [a] gripping debut novel, which pits a brilliant intelligence operative against an equally brilliant terrorist. Weighing in at over 600 pages, you get your money’s worth and more with this thriller."

Simply amazing…I Am Pilgrim is a fantastic read and needs to be on everyone’s summer must-read list.

"The strongest [thriller] in years . . . a taut, global trek . . . a long and perfect pilgrimage. (Grade: A)"

"This murder mystery/spy thriller grabs you from the first sentence and won’t let you out of its grip. A brilliant American secret agent and forensics expert is in a race against the clock to stop a terrorist with a plan to destroy the United States. Please fasten your seat belt."

I was impressed with the confidence of Hayes' narrative voice and the complexity in his plotting, both of which make the violence and the tradecraft details thoroughly believable (and probably real).“

I AM PILGRIM is greater than the hype. It’s the kind of book that rocked me to my core and left me breathless. It took me over a month to finally come up with a review but even after a month’s thought, nothing I say will be good enough. This book is that good...I’m counting on it becoming a huge hit this summer.

“The storytelling and a truly intriguing protagonist make “I Am Pilgrim” a contender for best-of-the-year lists.”

"I AM PILGRIM Is the Best Book of 2014"

"Exhilarating...Hayes masterfully guides readers through an incredibly elaborate, drum-tight plot."

A definite page-turner.

"The best book of 2014."

"Whatever you’re doing right now, stand up and turn around. Take a good look at the edge of your seat. That’s where you’ll be clinging when you read I Am Pilgrim.”

"The narrative is thrilling: the tension tightens with action...It's a murder mystery, an illuminating account of contemporary international politics and a study of an unusual man......An excellent thriller which as a first novel is really remarkable."

“Hayes delivers muscular prose, sniper-round accurate dialogue and enough superb and original plotting to fill three volumes. He balances it all with the dexterity of the accomplished storyteller that he so obviously is. I Am Pilgrim is simply one of the best suspense novels I've read in a long time.”

Pick of the Week…gripping debut thriller.

I Am Pilgrim, by Terry Hayes, is one of the best thrillers I have read in a real long time.

The pages fly by ferociously fast. Simply unputdownable.

"I Am Pilgrim is a twelve-course meal of a thriller.... A breathtaking accomplishment of a debut."

Gripping from theget-go. . . A thriller of a spy novel."

"THRILLER OF THE WEEK. Delivers thrills and spills...A full tilt mix of Homeland, The Wire and The Bourne Ultimatum."

"Rendition yourself into a pulsating thriller that never lets up as it carries the hero and the reader on an ever more desperate race between time and an all too plausible disaster for the world we live in. Great nail-biting stuff!"

"High-octane."

THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST is the must read of the year for the true connoisseur of the classic espionage thriller. Terry Hayes’ runaway bestseller I AM PILGRIM was an amazing tour de force; THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST reaches new heights in storytelling. Wonderfully literate, beautifully written, and tightly plotted. This one will stay with you a long time.

Terry Hayes’s THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST left me breathless and awed. If Daniel Silva and Michael Crichton had written a near-apocalyptic epic thriller, it might look something like this. The spycraft is unflinching and authentic. The stakes both global and intimate. The action throat-clutching. And I dare not hint at the shocking, daring twists that tangle this story into a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue. Read this now!

"In his long-awaited follow-up to I am Pilgrim, the most intense and masterfully written thriller of the 21stcentury, Terry Hayes is back at the top of his game with The Year of the Locust. Set your expectations high and then prepare to have them blown away! Terry Hayes is a master!"

Move over Jason Bourne. CIA operative Kane redefines the smart but vulnerable bad ass super spy in this dazzling cat-and-mouse thriller where the entire globe is a chessboard, and everyone’s playing for keeps.

"Terry Hayes’ THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST is an absolutely terrific espionage thriller, James Bond meets John le Carré."

"Lyrical, epic, sweeping, and bold—THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST shows the world once again that Terry Hayes isn't just a master at his craft—he's one of the best to ever do it."

Mr. Hayes’s globe-trotting book has more kicks, twists and winks than anything of its dusty genre has provided in a long time. You will be happily surprised to find a new thriller franchise with brains to match its brawn...The most exciting desert island read of the season...a big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense.

''Dude, freak out. That's my new Gone Girl. Gone Girl was the last book that I couldn't put down. Seriously, email me when you read it. You'll be five chapters in, and you'll look up and be like, 'Dude!'''

An intriguing, multi-perspective thriller… the story made me almost miss my subway stop.

I Am Pilgrim, by Terry Hayes, is one of the best thrillers I have read in a real long time.

The pages fly by ferociously fast. Simply unputdownable.

“The storytelling and a truly intriguing protagonist make “I Am Pilgrim” a contender for best-of-the-year lists.”

01/01/2015
Having produced a winner straight out of the gate with last year's New York Times best-selling I Am Pilgrim, Hayes gets techier with a story set aboard the USS Leviathan, which is testing the cutting-edge "cloaking technology" that can bend light around objects, making them invisible.

Heads up, listeners: This audiobook runs over 29 hours. Listening feels like the equivalent of bingeing on a twelve-season streaming spy thriller. Harding's deep voice for the protagonist, Kane, a specialist who infiltrates extremely hostile areas, seems more mature than the character but sustains interest throughout. In efforts to address threats to the United States, Kane goes on perilous adventures through the uninviting landscapes of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other foreign lands. Narrator Jeff Harding showcases his talents in differentiating characters and using accents to convey multiple nationalities. Listeners who are willing to pay attention to the time-shifts and to suspend reality to go along for the ride will stay engaged throughout the many hours of listening, thanks to the intense story and skillfully portrayed characters. E.Q. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine