John Le Carre is back with his first novel featuring the character of George Smiley in over twenty-five years and weaves in major plot points from many of his previous novels, including the espionage classic, “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold”. The main character here is Peter Guillam, Smiley’s former right hand who... Continue Reading →
Stalin’s Englishman: the lives of Guy Burgess by Andrew Lownie
The story of the Cambridge Spy Ring, or the Magnifivent Five as they were dubbed by the media, continues to be of interest, long after the Cold War ended. How did this group of young, wealthy, Cambridge University students fall into the clutches of the Soviet Union during the 1930s? The reality is that Burgess,... Continue Reading →
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum is back and this time its with a great story. Having a huge fan base, Evanovich hasn't been eager to change any aspect of her hit series, which has resulted in a number of uneven books as the years have progressed. Stephanie is still pretty inept as a bounty hunter, she can't quite... Continue Reading →
Bond……James Bond
As I was cleaning up the basement yesterday (very ambitious I know) and trying to determine just what was in some of those long forgotten boxes, I came across some absolute gems that I can’t believe I have never written about. If you like espionage, spy drama and suspense, of course you have to try... Continue Reading →
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