The Spanish Game, Charles Cumming
The Spanish Game, Charles Cumming
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The Spanish Game
A Novel

Author: Charles Cumming

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 10 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/29/2008

Synopsis

For six years, Alec Milius has been trying to escape his past, but his past refuses to release him. Abandoned by MI6 after a disastrous operation against the CIA, Milius has slowly rebuilt his life in Madrid. Older and wiser than the young spy who first caught the eye of British Intelligence, Milius still has a talent for deception—and a fatal weakness for secrets. So when a prominent politician disappears under suspicious circumstances, Milius can't resist tracking him down.

But the rules have changed. Alec is now working alone, outside the boundaries of any official agency. Paranoid and expendable, he soon becomes vulnerable to the ruthless duplicities of a secret world in which no one can be trusted. Yet as he comes face to face with the nightmare of modern terror, Alec is given one last chance for redemption.

About Charles Cumming

Charles Cumming is a British writer of spy fiction. He was educated at Eton College (1985-1989) and the University of Edinburgh (1990-1994), where he graduated with 1st Class Honors in English Literature. He's been described as "the best of the new generation of British spy writers who are taking over where John le Carre and Len Deighton left off."

Reviews

Goodreads review by L.A.

The Spanish Game is an enjoyable read for those interested in Madrid & the Basque country and for those who like European thrillers. Several twists at the end.......more

Goodreads review by L.A.

The Spanish Game is best for readers of European spy thrillers (MI6, etc) and for those who like/know/are interested in Spain. I fall into both categories. With its Madrid and Basque settings, the book transports the reader into the middle of Spanish intrigue.......more

Goodreads review by Alex

The liar is always vulnerable to his own deceit. Five years on from a botched industrial espionage project for MI6, Alec Milius is living in exile in Madrid. He works for English investment bank Endiom and is sleeping with his employer Julian’s Spanish wife, Sofía. Old habits die hard: he is constant......more

Goodreads review by Joe

The Spanish Game is the second adventure of Alec Milius. Alec is young, self-centered, duplicitous - he lies reflexively and instinctively - methodical, intelligent and extremely paranoid, i.e. the perfect spy - which is why he was recruited by the British Intelligence Service straight out of colleg......more

Goodreads review by Vin

Was expecting more out this, it never seemed to hit it's stride.......more

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