My Name Is Nobody
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Author Description
'PROOF THAT THE SPY GENRE IS FLOURISHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY' Guardian 'I know for certain that there is a mole somewhere within the intelligence services... His codename is Nobody...' Solomon Vine is a spy on a fast track to the top. But when a prisoner is shot in unexplained circumstances on his watch, only suspension and exile beckon. Three months later, MI6's Head of Station in Istanbul is violently abducted from his home. With the Service in lockdown, uncertain of who can be trusted, thoughts turn to the missing man's oldest friend: Solomon Vine. On the run and determined to clear his name, Vine tries to uncover the truth. But his investigation soon reveals that there's much more at stake than the life of a single spy... 'Compelling, intense and sharply authentic' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad 'A supremely confident debut' Daily Mail 'Authentic, mysterious, fraught with deception, betrayal, and uncertain allegiances' Jason Matthews, author of Red Sparrow 'Such a smart, pacey, twisty thriller. Tremendous!' C.J. Tudor, author of The Chalk Man
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A disgraced spy is drawn back into the shadowy world of espionage when his friend is abducted, forcing him to uncover a conspiracy that threatens more than just his own reputation. Solomon Vine, a rising star in MI6, finds his career in ruins after a prisoner is shot under his watch. Three months later, the MI6 Head of Station in Istanbul is kidnapped, and suspicion falls on Vine, the victim's oldest friend. Now on the run, Vine must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and betrayal to clear his name and find his friend, uncovering a plot with far-reaching implications.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Protagonist Solomon Vine is a suspended MI6 agent.
- The inciting incident is the abduction of the MI6 Head of Station in Istanbul.
- Vine must operate outside official channels to investigate.
- The narrative involves uncovering a mole within the intelligence services.
- Themes of deception, betrayal, and uncertain allegiances are central.
- The plot unfolds across international locations, including Istanbul.
- The story is characterized by its fast pace and twists.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The book is lauded as proof of the spy genre's vitality in the 21st century, with reviewers highlighting its compelling, intense, and sharply authentic nature. Critics have praised its smart, pacey, and twisty plot, noting its elements of mystery, deception, and betrayal. The narrative is described as fraught with uncertain allegiances, suggesting a complex and engaging espionage thriller. Its confident debut has been recognized for its authentic portrayal of the spy world.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2017-07-13
Publisher:
Penguin UK
ISBN-10:
1405924802
ISBN-13:
9781405924801
Fiction
Mystery
Thriller
Action & Adventure
Spy Fiction
Crime fiction
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