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Feb 21, 2016wyenotgo rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A mainstream spy novel in the tradition of le Carré, it moves along swiftly in a fairly predictable fashion, with few unexpected turns, so a mystery it is not. Cumming's plot lacks the complexity of situation of Forsyth's works but is easily the equal of Grisham. That lack of invention permits the sheer cold-bloodedness of his characters and their actions to shine through. He puts a good effort into making Kell, his protagonist more attractively human, but all the other characters are wooden archetypes. In the end, the drama seems to fall flat.