THE HORSE AT THE GATES - Two men. One conspiracy. And a coup that will tear Europe apart.

FRAMED. BETRAYED. HUNTED. NOW THEY'RE BRITAIN'S ONLY HOPE AGAINST THE ENEMY WITHIN.

After a car bomb levels Whitehall, Prime Minister Gabriel Bryce wakes in hospital—wounded, disoriented, and one of the few Cabinet members left alive. As Britain reels, a second blast destroys the nation’s largest mosque. The perfect scapegoat? Danny Whelan, an Afghan war vet with a shadowy past—now Europe’s most wanted man.

But nothing is as it seems.

As a new regime rises from the rubble, Bryce and Whelan realise they are pawns in a deadly conspiracy to dismantle Europe’s borders and transform the continent—by any means necessary. Their enemy—a ruthless British politician with global ambitions and nothing to lose.

The coup has begun. To stop it, they must risk everything. 

“A FAST-MOVING, CHILLING ACCOUNT OF THE PLAN TO SUBJUGATE BRITAIN.”

What readers are saying:

DC Alden delivers another gripping, thought-provoking thriller that’s impossible to put down. Blending political intrigue, conspiracy, and high-stakes action, the story moves at a relentless pace as multiple plotlines interlock with precision. The characters—soldiers, politicians, extremists, and everyday people—are vivid, believable, and drive the narrative with tension and heart. Rich in research and atmosphere, the novel explores a chillingly plausible future while remaining a thrilling adventure. With twists, suspense, and a powerful sense of realism, this is a standout read for fans of political and conspiracy thrillers. Bold, uncompromising, and utterly compelling—Alden proves himself a master storyteller once again.