The classic tale of high-octane adventure set in the world of 1970s Formula One, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.
Johnny Harlow seems to have it all: he's good looking, desired by women, and envied by men; he's also the reigning Formula One world champion, the poster-boy for the world's most thrilling and richly financed sport. But a recent devastating accident has driven him to drink.
And now his beloved sport is changing: too many things are going wrong in too many races. And when Johnny is the apparent cause of the latest accident, he decides the time has come to sort things out. But what he finds has nothing to do with cars, and some people will do anything to prevent him from discovering the truth...
Alistair MacLean's The Way to Dusty Death is a thrilling adventure that takes readers into the heart of the world's most glamorous and dangerous sport. With its blend of action, suspense, and technological intrigue, this best-selling novel is a must-read for fans of high-octane thrillers.
For fans of Frederick Forsyth (The Deceiver), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case), and Eric Ambler (The Mask of Dimitrios).
HarperCollins 2025