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.
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| Author | Terry Hayes |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Richard Shailer |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime novel Thriller Spy fiction |
| Publisher | Corgi Books |
Publication date | July 2013 |
| Pages | 891 |
| ISBN | 978-0593064948 |
Synopsis
edit"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
edit- 2014 Specsavers National Book Awards "Thriller & Crime Novel of the Year"[2]
Film adaptation
editIn 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] As of 2024, the film still remains in development hell, and Hayes would later give an interview on the state of the film, saying that the rights still remain under MGM.[5]
References
edit- ^ Maslin, Janet (16 June 2014). "A Superspy Races to Halt Armaggedon, 'I Am Pilgrim,' by Terry Hayes". The New York Times.
- ^ Alison Flood (27 November 2014). "David Nicholls and David Walliams win top prizes at National Book Awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ Siegal, Tatiana (29 September 2015). "Matthew Vaughn to Direct 'I Am Pilgram' for MGM (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "James Gray To Direct MGM's 'I Am Pilgrim' Spy Franchise From Terry Hayes Novel". Deadline. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "The Art of Adaptation: I Am Pilgrim's Journey to the Silver Screen". Penguin Random House. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2024.