I read to the point where the protagonist, a CIA agent,goes to bed with his “asset,” something worthy of getting the protagonist fired along with a botched attempt at information gathering. Having dealt with such situations in real life, I was in no mood to read about its glamorization. I will delete the book from my library.

One of the best I’ve read in a while. No twist and turns just pure excitement. And finally a book not in first person present. I despise that.

The author does not appear to know English as a first or second language. The editing is virtually nonexistent.

Pleasantly surprised how fast and riveting this was. Great building of the characters and plot. Already anticipating the next book!

One of the best books I’ve read in years.

Very engrossing, great detail and seemingly a realistic portrayal of what goes on in spy circles. Some may find the details near the end a bit too violently descriptive but, it all fits within the genre. A really good read.

One of the most beautiful stories I’ve read in awhile. Very well-written, I highly recommend.

668 pages of well written detail. Set in today’s Syria, France, D.C., and Italy. Strong characters (females in particular). Moral dilemmas involving personal relationships, chemical weapons, and one’s career choices. Torture, firearms, alcohol (foreign & domestic), soft hetero sex. Martial arts expertly executed by the female protagonist. Can’t complain.

Outstanding read. Most realistic spy story I’ve read.

This book was phenomenal and felt like a true spy book. There’s no superhero’s, going ho vigilantes just smart educated people playing chess to come out on top or alive. I can’t wait for book 2