To celebrate the publication of Safe From Harm by RJ Bailey, we're giving you the chance to slip into the boots of Close Protection Officer Sam Wylde.

We've teamed up with security specialists Horizon give you a glimpse into the world of no-nonsense special agent, Sam Wylde.

The unique prize includes a week's training for two people in Scotland with the UK's top close protection professionals. You'll learn some of the techniques Sam uses to keep her clients safe from harm, from self-defence to strategic planning to emergency medical procedures. The prize also includes travel and accommodation at the facility for two.

WARNING: This prize isn't for the faint-hearted. Watch the video below for a taster of what to expect.



If you want the chance to see how your favourite crime characters learn their trade, enter our competition now!

Safe From Harm by RJ Bailey is released on 12 January. Order your copy now >>

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Terms & Conditions

1. This competition is open to anyone excluding employees of Simon & Schuster UK or affiliated companies, immediate families or anyone professionally associated with this competition draw and their immediate families.
2. 12 entries per person are allowed. Open to residents of UK.
3. To enter this competition, entrants must complete the above entry form and answer the multiple-choice question.
4. By submitting your entry form, you consent to the Promoter using your personal data details for the purpose of fulfilling this competition. All information will be held in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy [see www.simonandschuster.co.uk].
5. The closing date for receipt of entry forms is 06.04.2017 (“Closing Date”).
6. The winner will be the first correct answer chosen at random on 10.04.2017 under the supervision of an independent observer.
7. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into.
8. The winner shall be notified by email by 30.04.2017 and the prize will be sent after that date. 
9. The prize comprises:

• A seven day induction course to Close Protection with Horizon 
• Seven night's accommodation at Horizon, dependent on availability. Otherwise seven night's accommodation at a nearby hotel
• Two x return economy flights from London to Glasgow up to a value of £175 per person

10. Course to be taken on any of the following dates (flights to and from Glasgow may be taken within a week of the start and finish dates of the course): 8 - 15 May 2017, 10 - 17 July 2017, 11 - 18 September 2017 or 13 - 20 November 2017. Not valid with any other offer. Incidental charges, travel, gratuities and any other charges are not included.
11. To obtain the name of the winner and the judges, please send an email to Richard.Vlietstra [@] simonandschuster [dot] co [dot] uk with ‘Horizon Close Protection Training Competition’ in the subject heading within one [1] month of the closing date.
12. By entering this competition, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions [and by any other requirements set out in the promotional material] which may be amended or varied at any time by the Promoter.
13. If the winner does not respond by email within one month of being told about their prize, Simon & Schuster will pick a new winner. Please check your email spam folders.

14. Please find Horizon's Terms & Conditions for enrolling on the course here: http://horizon.uk.com/terms-conditions-training-provider/. Please read these carefully to make sure you meet the requirements of the course before entering this competition.