Bradby (
The White Russian) uses current-day political fears to great effect in this new spy thriller. Kate Henderson, an M16 senior intelligence officer, has been tipped off to a meeting of powerful Russians, oligarchs, and governmental power brokers on a Russian oligarch’s yacht. She obtains audio that indicates the Russians are working to infiltrate the highest levels of British government and place a pro-Putin prime minister in office. Assisting in the plot is a treasonous English asset code-named “Viper.” Though her immediate boss is convinced this is just another red herring from the Russians, Kate is given the go-ahead to investigate. Now she and her team are in a race against time to find Viper and prevent the Russians from inserting their “man” at the top.
VERDICT Bradby’s journalistic and screenwriting background is fully evident, as the story is well researched, compellingly complicated, and perfectly paced. Fans of Stella Rimington and Olen Steinhauer will love this offering. [See Prepub Alert, 5/13/19.]
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