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Andrew Grant recommended Slow Horses in Books (curated)
Paul (106 KP) rated Deutschland 86 in TV
May 22, 2019
Follows on from Deutschland 83 where Martin get himself tangled up in more espionage. Really don't want to say anything as I don't want to spoil it but it's clever, action packed and thrilling. Hopefully they will make another series but if they don't it has an excellent ending.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
This installment is very different as the film's tone is quite dark and the story is that of spies and espionage which is a bold move and direction for Marvel that pays off handsomely and makes for an intense and thrilling watch.
This is up there as one of the best sequels in the genre and is a must see.
This is up there as one of the best sequels in the genre and is a must see.
Andrew Grant recommended Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies in Books (curated)
Erika (17788 KP) rated Winter Soldier: The Complete Collection in Books
Jul 27, 2020 (Updated Jul 27, 2020)
This large volume featuring the whole Winter Soldier series was well worth the money. The run is the Winter Soldier/Black Widow storyline, they're a couple, Natasha gets brainwashed and doesn't remember him, and some espionage/action ensues.
I'm assuming this was the series of comics that Natasha refers to in Captain America: Civil War. Overall, it's a solid volume and re-readable.
I'm assuming this was the series of comics that Natasha refers to in Captain America: Civil War. Overall, it's a solid volume and re-readable.
David (771 KP) rated Lust (Lust, Money & Murder) Book #1 in Books
Jul 4, 2018 (Updated Jul 6, 2018)
Excellent addition to the espionage thriller genre
You share the feelings of the main characters like you're their friend in the book. This is a fast paced book and never a dull moment. You can tell Mike Wells did his research when it came to the main premise of the book which is the secret service and counterfeiting of currency. Plenty of twists and turns like any good spy thriller which keep you guessing and glad it all wasn't wrapped up in one book.
It makes a change that the espionage genre has a woman in the lead who is strong willed but still has some weaknesses which makes her more believable as a character.
I recommend you read this book even if you don't read this genre, it flows well and doesn't blind you with too much tech jargon which can put some people off. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
It makes a change that the espionage genre has a woman in the lead who is strong willed but still has some weaknesses which makes her more believable as a character.
I recommend you read this book even if you don't read this genre, it flows well and doesn't blind you with too much tech jargon which can put some people off. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Espionage is not a genre I have any experience of. It's really not my cup of tea. However I am trying to clear my bookshelves as I am due to move and this was on there (not sure where it came from). All I can say is that the story was ok. I had to force myself to get through the book. There were some exciting parts but nothing that was page-turning.
Dean (6921 KP) rated The 355 (2022) in Movies
Jan 10, 2022
Female Bourne
A decent all female lead cast spy thriller. From the same studio as Jason Bourne and it shows. Plenty of globe trotting exploits featuring shootouts, espionage and all the spy craft you'd expect. The cast overall is pretty good, the story and twists are decent although maybe running out of ideas a little by the end. But overall an enjoyable action spy thriller if nothing ground breaking.
ClareR (5577 KP) rated The Kompromat Kill (Sean Richardson #2) in Books
May 25, 2019 (Updated May 25, 2019)
In this return to the world of Sean Richardson, we follow him as he tries to turn an Iranian Spy. He gets caught up in a nuclear bomb plot, and learns more about his mother who was also a spy, in the process.
This is all ‘seat of your pants’ stuff - non-stop action from start to finish. I’ve never really been an espionage novel fan, but the first book in this series changed my mind. This book does nothing to dissuade me from my new-found appreciation of the spy novel. The detail is very interesting, the excitement and danger are tangible, and Sean’s moral compass is reassuring. This is quite an emotional novel in places, as he finds out more information about two very important people.
Well worth a read if you like espionage novels, and also worth a read if like me, you’ve never read them and you’re feeling a bit adventurous!
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole for serialising this book, and to Michael Jenkins for reading along with us!
This is all ‘seat of your pants’ stuff - non-stop action from start to finish. I’ve never really been an espionage novel fan, but the first book in this series changed my mind. This book does nothing to dissuade me from my new-found appreciation of the spy novel. The detail is very interesting, the excitement and danger are tangible, and Sean’s moral compass is reassuring. This is quite an emotional novel in places, as he finds out more information about two very important people.
Well worth a read if you like espionage novels, and also worth a read if like me, you’ve never read them and you’re feeling a bit adventurous!
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole for serialising this book, and to Michael Jenkins for reading along with us!
ClareR (5577 KP) rated The Failsafe Query in Books
May 26, 2018
A bit of a personal eye-opener!
This isn’t my usual type of book at all, but I’m glad I read it - very entertaining and fast paced. It did require a bit of concentration with all of the intrigue, back story, twists and turns, but I think I ‘got it’ in the end! I can’t say as I’ve ever really read a book based on espionage before, but thanks to The Pigeonhole (again!) I tried it and I liked it.