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Book Review: The Man in the Corduroy Suit by James Wolff

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Wolff places his characters in unique and extreme circumstances and allows the reader to see how they react. As you read you are trying to work out who you can ...

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The Last Tourist by Olen Steinhauer

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Classic Steinhauer! Intelligent espionage fiction with twist and turns and a global conspiracy. Old characters and new. Makes me want to go back and re-read the...

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To Die in Vienna by Kevin Wignall

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Instead of an amoral or detached/closed off serial killer/spy we have a central character who is painfully aware of his own weakness and need for connection. A...

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The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

A slow moving, but creative, mix of history, espionage and confidence games. It does take a while to build momentum and the ending felt odd. Still, the multi-la...

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A Death in Sweden by Kevin Wignall

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

A Death in Sweden is a quick and entertaining read. With a nice blend of tension, mystery, action and, yes, a little romance. It isn't really an action thrill...

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All the Old Knives by Olen Steinhauer

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

All the Old Knives is a great read. Taut, fast-paced, and full of suspense and intrigue. It has the quintessential Steinhauer exploration of the human psyche an...

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