Peter Roche’s Explosive New Thriller Redefines the Espionage Genre
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
A Blood Oath. A Secret Society. A Race Against Time.
What happens when a widow becomes a target, a protector falls in love, and both stumble upon a conspiracy so sinister it threatens everything they believe about justice?
Peter Roche’s electrifying new thriller, PREY FOR REVENGE, delivers a pulse-pounding answer that will leave readers breathless, questioning, and utterly consumed.
THE HUNT BEGINS WITH REVENGE
Six years ago, in the unforgiving terrain of The Badlands, where the borders of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan blur into lawless territory, Captain Peter Meer, an elite SAS sniper, was deployed on a black ops mission sanctioned by MI6. His target: the notorious terrorist commander Asif Badawi.
The mission failed.
In the catastrophic firefight that followed, Peter killed Badawi’s three younger brothers before being cut down himself. Badawi escaped, wounded but alive, and made a chilling vow that would echo across continents and years: he would exact his revenge on Peter’s widow, Dr Cathy Meer, and her two innocent children.
Now, as the promise of vengeance transforms from whisper to reality, Cathy finds herself thrust into a nightmare not of her making. She never asked to become a target. But sometimes, survival demands transformation.
ENTER THE PROTECTOR
Captain Marcus de Vere is not your typical bodyguard. A former operative of the legendary SAS E Squadron, Marcus is fearless, lethal, and bound by loyalties forged in the crucible of the world’s most dangerous operations. When he’s assigned to protect Cathy and her family, he brings more than tactical expertise; he brings an unwavering commitment that borders on obsession.
As the threats escalate from shadows and whispers to bullets and blood, an unexpected bond forms between protector and protected. It’s a connection neither anticipated, one that defies logic and protocol, yet feels as inevitable as the danger closing in from every direction.
But attraction in a war zone is more than inconvenient—it’s potentially fatal.
Marcus and Cathy must navigate not only external threats but also internal conflicts that could compromise their judgment when they can least afford distraction. In a world where trust is currency and betrayal is common, their growing feelings become both their greatest vulnerability and their most potent strength.
THE CONSPIRACY BENEATH THE CONSPIRACY
Just when readers think they understand the stakes, Roche pulls back the curtain on something far more sinister than a terrorist’s revenge.
The Summer Hunt.
This isn’t a metaphor. It’s an institution. A secret society that has perfected the art of murder without consequence. These aren’t rogue operatives or desperate criminals—they’re the wealthy elite, powerful figures who’ve transformed the hunting and killing of young women into a twisted gentleman’s sport.
They operate with impunity, protected by wealth, influence, and a network that reaches into the highest echelons of power. They are untouchable. Unstoppable.
Until Cathy Meer and Marcus de Vere stumble into their world.
What begins as a mission to protect one family from a terrorist’s blood oath evolves into something far more significant: an existential battle against an enemy that shouldn’t exist, yet thrives in the shadows of civilisation. As Marcus and Cathy dig deeper, they realise that Badawi’s pursuit might not be as independent as it seems. The threads of conspiracy weave tighter, connecting international terrorism, domestic power structures, and The Summer Hunt in ways that threaten not just their lives, but national security itself.
A WORLD WHERE POWER ANSWERS TO NO ONE
Peter Roche has crafted more than a thriller; he’s created a chilling mirror reflecting uncomfortable truths about privilege, power, and the ease with which both can corrupt. The Summer Hunt society isn’t just villainous; it’s terrifyingly plausible. These are people who believe their wealth and status place them beyond accountability, beyond morality itself.
In this world, one woman’s survival becomes an act of defiance. Cathy Meer’s courage isn’t just personal, it’s political, a challenge to systems designed to render victims invisible and expendable.
The novel asks uncomfortable questions: How do we fight enemies who control the institutions meant to stop them? When justice is corrupted, does vengeance become righteousness? And when the hunt begins, can satisfaction ever be anything but fleeting, while the cost remains permanent?
PRAISE FOR PREY FOR REVENGE
“Roche delivers a masterclass in tension. The Summer Hunt is a chilling creation—a shadowy elite more terrifying than any single villain. Brilliant and brutal.”
— Vanessa K. Williams
“A relentless, pulse-pounding thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. Cathy Meer is the kind of heroine you want in your corner when the world goes dark.”
— Sandra David
“A blistering thriller where vengeance becomes a double-edged sword. Roche masterfully explores the razor-thin line between justice and retribution, proving that evil’s greatest power is its ability to corrupt even those who fight it. When loved ones fall, and the hunt begins, satisfaction is fleeting, but the cost is permanent. Electrifying.”
— Hannah Wong
WHY READERS CAN’T MISS THIS
PREY FOR REVENGE delivers everything fans of espionage and thriller fiction crave:
- Authentic Military Action: Roche’s depiction of SAS operations rings true, immersing readers in the tactical precision and split-second decisions that define elite special forces operations.
- A Heroine Who Transcends Victim Status: Cathy Meer isn’t waiting to be saved. She’s fighting back, using intelligence, courage, and determination to protect her children and expose the truth.
- Romance That Doesn’t Compromise Tension: The connection between Cathy and Marcus enhances rather than detracts from the thriller elements, adding emotional stakes that make every threat more visceral.
- A Villain Beyond Redemption: The Summer Hunt society represents evil in its most insidious form, organised, institutional, and protected by the very structures meant to prevent it.
- International Intrigue: From the Badlands to the corridors of British power, Roche constructs a global conspiracy that feels ripped from tomorrow’s headlines.
- Moral Complexity: This isn’t a simple story of good versus evil. It’s a nuanced exploration of how far good people will go when the system fails them, and whether that journey costs them the very principles they’re fighting to defend.
THE AUTHOR
Peter Roche brings a keen understanding of military operations and intelligence work, and of the psychological toll they exact, to his fiction. His novels don’t just entertain, they illuminate the shadows where national security, personal loyalty, and moral ambiguity intersect. With PREY FOR REVENGE, Roche cements his reputation as a master of the modern thriller, capable of delivering heart-stopping action while never sacrificing character depth or thematic resonance.
PERFECT FOR FANS OF:
- Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon series
- Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp novels
- Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books
- Tom Clancy’s political thrillers
- Mark Greaney’s Gray Man series
- Readers who love strong female protagonists in peril
- Anyone who craves romance woven seamlessly into high-stakes action
AVAILABLE 24 FEBRUARY 2026
Order PREY FOR REVENGE in advance and be among the first to learn why it’s being labelled the most explosive thriller of 2026.
When a widow becomes a target, a protector becomes a lover, and both become hunters, the only question is: who will survive the game?
The hunt begins. Will you?
BOOK DETAILS
Title: Prey for Revenge
Author: Peter Roche
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Genre: Espionage Thriller / Romantic Suspense / Military Fiction
Themes: Revenge, Justice, Secret Societies, International Espionage, Romantic Suspense, Survival
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