‘This novel confirms Michael Idov as the real deal. . . The writing has the required sense of authenticity and lean pace . . . above all, there is an agile intelligence and lightness of touch’ 

– The Times, Thriller Book of the Month

‘Idov invests even familiar staples of spy fiction – a mole hunt, a reckless love – with a vital spark . . . the plot has a ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy . . . Idov’s smart, agile writing moves so quickly it would be easy to underestimate how much is going on’ 

– Irish Times

‘Michael Idov ups the pace with verve. . . He writes with a wit and humour rare in the genre . . . Falk wonders if the agency is still ‘the same clusterf*ck of bureaucracy, cruelty, hubris, and over-reach, just in a fun new millennial wrapper’. The answer soon becomes clear in this cracking tale’

– Financial Times

'Full of twists, turns, cynical wisdom and genuinely nail-biting border crossings, this really does merit comparisons to vintage le Carre' 

– Mail on Sunday

'An ingenious and exciting novel' 

– Literary Review

‘Brilliantly written with twists and turns galore’

– The Sun ****

‘Confirms his elevated status amongst the current munificent wave of spy thrillers, alongside the likes of McCloskey, Berry, Fesperman, Vidich and Herron . . . Breathless but fascinating and with a sinister ring of truth’ 

– Crime Time

‘Another explosive, fast-paced and superbly plotted thriller which is as visually exciting as it is verbally entertaining . . . leaves readers gasping for breath’

– Lancaster Evening Press

‘Left me breathless with its nimble plot work and sheer storytelling audacity. . . As the plot careens along, Idov embellishes it with gorgeous descriptions. . . My expectations for Idov’s next book are very high’ 

– New York Times