Shadows of Tomorrow

James Roper - Gritty SAS thriller

A city on the brink. A soldier with nothing left to lose. A conspiracy that could burn it all.

James Roper thought he’d left the shadows behind. But when a ghost from his past resurfaces with a cryptic warning, the former SAS operator is dragged back into a world of covert warfare, betrayal, and urban chaos.

Manchester is changing — and not for the better. Beneath the city’s steel and glass, a silent war is being waged. A rogue network is arming itself with more than just bullets: they’re weaponising data, fear, and silence. As Roper and his fractured team race to uncover the truth, they find themselves hunted by enemies who don’t officially exist — and betrayed by allies who should.

From fog-choked alleyways to derelict mills, from encrypted dead drops to brutal firefights, Shadows of Tomorrow is a relentless, gritty thriller that doesn’t flinch. With every step, Roper is forced to confront not just the enemy — but the ghosts he left behind.

Perfect for fans of Andy McNab, Stephen Leather, and gritty British thrillers that blend military precision with raw emotional punch.