I Am Pilgrim

I Am Pilgrim is the debut novel by former journalist and screenwriter, Terry Hayes.[1] It was published on 18 July 2013 in the United Kingdom.

I Am Pilgrim
Cover by Richard Shailer/Transworld
AuthorTerry Hayes
Cover artistRichard Shailer
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime novel
Thriller
Spy fiction
PublisherCorgi Books
Publication date
July 2013
Pages891
ISBN978-0593064948

Synopsis

"Pilgrim" is an American former intelligence agent known as the "Rider of the Blue" who later writes a book on forensic pathology. Pilgrim becomes involved in a case in New York City where a mysterious woman uses his book to commit untraceable murders in the aftermath of 9/11. The "Saracen" is a Saudi who becomes radicalised by watching his father's beheading. He later trains as a doctor and fights in the Soviet–Afghan War. Pilgrim is recalled to the intelligence community who have detected a threat involving the Saracen, who has created a vaccine-resistant strain of the variola major virus.

Awards and honours
  • 2014 Specsavers National Book Awards "Thriller & Crime Novel of the Year"[2]

Film adaptation

In July 2014, MGM bought the movie rights for the book and are set to target a series of films, similar to the Bond franchise, with Matthew Vaughn directing.[3] In April 2018, James Gray was set to direct.[4]

gollark: Some are worthless TUIs, I guess.
gollark: Most "OS"es either end up being:- unfinished- entirely worthless GUIs with a few bundled programs- entirely worthless GUIs with more bundled programs
gollark: Not an "OS".
gollark: I think what you need is an "encrypted chat program".
gollark: I was talking Opus; I guess MBS somewhat counts but it isn't branded as an OS.

References
  1. Maslin, Janet (June 16, 2014). "A Superspy Races to Halt Armaggedon, 'I Am Pilgrim,' by Terry Hayes". The New York Times.
  2. Alison Flood (27 November 2014). "David Nicholls and David Walliams win top prizes at National Book Awards". The Guardian. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  3. Siegal, Tatiana (September 29, 2015). "Matthew Vaughn to Direct 'I Am Pilgram' for MGM (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. "James Gray To Direct MGM's 'I Am Pilgrim' Spy Franchise From Terry Hayes Novel". Deadline. April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
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