Liz Carlyle's Wild RideTo those of you who enjoy vintage John le Carré or Vince Flynn's novels about invincible secret agent, Mitch Rapp, we highly recommend the latest in the Liz Carlyle series by Stella Rimington.
In Illegal Action, British operative Liz Carlyle uncovers a plot to assassinate fictional character Nikita Brunovsky, a vocal opponent of real-life Vladimir Putin. As is the case with all great espionage thrillers, Liz battles against the clock to figure out who’s who, so as to avoid a full-scale international incident.
Stella Rimington’s writing is solid and as a 30-year veteran of MI5, she’s able to offer insight on Cold War spying vs. spying in the age of anti-terrorism. The novel’s short chapters also make this book a good choice for busy readers who still want the benefit of a thrilling, roller-coaster read.
