Saturday, July 23, 2011

Spycatcher-Matthew Dunn

Spycatcher
Matthew Dunn
Morrow, Aug 9 2011, $25.99
ISBN: 9780062037671

In New York, MI6 agent Will “Spartan” Cochrane searches for Iranian Revolutionary Guard international terrorist Megiddo. Spartan’s hunt is professional as the agencies know this terrorist has a nasty scheme and personal as this terrorist killed his father over two decades ago.

Having been shot, Spartan works the case injured but will not rest until this animal is stopped. He locates the alleged former lover of Megiddo in Paris. Journalist Lana Beseisu agrees to assist Will even as they are attracted to one another. However, Spartan vows to keep his hands off his partner until the mission is completed; then all bets are off. As they get closer to their target, Megiddo proves quite elusive.

This is a fun espionage counterterrorist thriller starring a fascinating hero who seems like a combination of Doc Savage and his entire team. Spartan’s extreme fitness training enables him to deal with a multitude of wounds though it still seems over the top but in an entertaining way. Fans of cat and mouse spy games will relish the chess match as this is one British field agent who prefers the cold.

Harriet Klausner

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