Synopses & Reviews
A New York Times Notable Book
“[A] terrific second installment in Olen Steinhauers ‘Tourist spy series.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
Faced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to return to his old job as a “tourist” for the CIA. But before he can get back to the dirty work of espionage, he has to prove his worth to his new bosses. Armed with a stack of false identities, Milo heads back to Europe, and for nearly three months every assignment is executed perfectly. Then hes instructed to kill the fifteen-year-old daughter of Moldovan immigrants, and make the body disappear. No questions. For Milo, its an impossible task, but ignoring his handlers is equally untenable. Suddenly hes in a dangerous position, caught between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested foes, between patriots and traitors—especially now that he has nothing left to lose…
THE NEAREST EXIT
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“FULL of life. ..[A] gem…compelling.”—USA Today
“another winner.”—Los Angeles Times
“Brilliantly imagined.”—The Houston Chronicle
Review
Praise for The Tourist
“Heres the best spy novel Ive ever read that wasnt written by John le Carré… Its a complex story of betrayal anchored by a protagonist whos as winning as he is wily.”
--Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly
“Smart… He excels when the focus is on Weaver, an intriguing, damaged man yearning to break free of his dark profession.”
--People
“Remember John le Carré… when he wrote about beaten-down, morally directionless spies? In other words, when he was good? That's how Olen Steinhauer writes in this tale of a world-weary spook who can't escape the old game.”
--Time
“Elaborately engineered… As for Mr. Steinhauer, the two-time Edgar Award nominee who can be legitimately mentioned alongside of John le Carré, he displays a high degree of what Mr. le Carrés characters like to call tradecraft. If hes as smart as The Tourist makes him sound, hell bring back Milo Weaver for a curtain call.”
--The New York Times
“Tour de force… First-rate popular fiction… The Tourist is serious entertainment.”
--Washington Post
“The Tourist should be savored now. As rich and intriguing as the best of le Carré, Deighton or Graham Greene, Steinhauer's complex, moving spy novel is perfect for our uncertain, emotionally fraught times.”
--Los Angeles Times
“As in the best of le Carré's work, the clandestine world of The Tourist is as much about bureaucrats as it is about black bag ops. Steinhauer has a solid grasp of the espionage world (either that or a fertile imagination) that enlivens his enjoyable story.”
--Chicago Sun-Times
Review
Praise for The Nearest Exit
“The Nearest Exit should take its place among the best of the spy thrillers.”
—Associated Press
“The Nearest Exit, a terrific second installment in Olen Steinhauers ‘Tourist spy series about Milo Weaver . . . [His] company is at least as valuable to the series appeal as is his flair for international trickery.”
—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“[Steinhauers] descriptions of European cities and their residents are full of life. But Weaver is the novels gem. . . . In many ways, this is a classic spy novel, but its Weavers angst that lifts the book to a compelling level of freshness.”
—USA Today
“Steinhauer delivers another winner in The Nearest Exit, a spy novel that asks deeper questions about the price we extract from individuals in the pursuit of the so-called greater good.”
—Los Angeles Times
“The Nearest Exit, Steinhauers follow-up novel, reprises the themes of The Tourist with even more success. . . . Like le Carrés George Smiley, Weaver is a richly imagined creation with a scarred psyche and a complex backstory that elevates him above the status of run-of-the-mill world-weary spook.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Review
"Pittus intense narration reflects Weavers conflict between his training and his emerging insecurities about his work and family...Crisp and concentrated, Pittu unwinds the gripping action with energy. As Weaver searches for a traitor among the tourists, Pittus characterization of the brilliant, obese German espionage administrator adds impact." -- AudioFile Magazine
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Praise for The Nearest Exit
“Milos back, and hes better than ever…The Nearest Exit should take its place among the best of the spy thrillers.”—Associated Press
“The Nearest Exit, a terrific second installment in Olen Steinhauers ‘Tourist spy series about Milo Weaver . . . [His] company is at least as valuable to the series appeal as is his flair for international trickery.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“[Steinhauers] descriptions of European cities and their residents are full of life. But Weaver is the novels gem. . . . In many ways, this is a classic spy novel, but its Weavers angst that lifts the book to a compelling level of freshness.”—USA Today
“Steinhauer delivers another winner in The Nearest Exit, a spy novel that asks deeper questions about the price we extract from individuals in the pursuit of the so-called greater good.”—Los Angeles Times
“The Nearest Exit, Steinhauers follow-up novel, reprises the themes of The Tourist with even more success. . . . Like le Carrés George Smiley, Weaver is a richly imagined creation with a scarred psyche and a complex backstory that elevates him above the status of run-of-the-mill world-weary spook.”—The New York Times Book Review
“The authors brilliantly imagined characters…truly sustain this richly rewarding thriller.”—The Houston Chronicle
“Steinhauers execution… is nearly impeccable, and if your taste goes this dark you will follow him wherever he goes.”—The Dallas Morning News
“Steinhauers adept characterization of a morally conflicted spy makes this an emotionally powerful read.”—Publishers Weekly
“The Tourist was impressive, proving that Steinhauer had the ability to leap from the historical setting of his excellent Eastern European quintet to a vividly imagined contemporary landscape. But this is even better, a dazzling, dizzyingly complex world of clandestine warfare that is complicated further by the affairs of the heart.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Extraordinarily complex and compelling.”—Library Journal
Review
Praise for The Nearest Exit
“The Nearest Exit should take its place among the best of the spy thrillers.”
—Associated Press
“The Nearest Exit, a terrific second installment in Olen Steinhauers ‘Tourist spy series about Milo Weaver . . . [His] company is at least as valuable to the series appeal as is his flair for international trickery.”
—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“[Steinhauers] descriptions of European cities and their residents are full of life. But Weaver is the novels gem. . . . In many ways, this is a classic spy novel, but its Weavers angst that lifts the book to a compelling level of freshness.”
—USA Today
“Steinhauer delivers another winner in The Nearest Exit, a spy novel that asks deeper questions about the price we extract from individuals in the pursuit of the so-called greater good.”
—Los Angeles Times
“The Nearest Exit, Steinhauers follow-up novel, reprises the themes of The Tourist with even more success. . . . Like le Carrés George Smiley, Weaver is a richly imagined creation with a scarred psyche and a complex backstory that elevates him above the status of run-of-the-mill world-weary spook.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Review
"
Jurjevics' 'Nam seethes with conflicted loyalties...a caldera of conflict that Jurjevics depicts with an anthropologist's eye for customs and interrelationships...
This tight-wound thriller drips with historical detail in all its cruelty...hard-boiled realism... [a] splendid contribution to the body of fiction written about Vietnam."
--Kirkus "...intriguing...Jurjevics (The Trudeau Vector), himself a Vietnam veteran, is best when describing the details of daily life during war, particularly those involving the abuse of the huge native tribal population of Montagnards."
-Publishers Weekly "Red Flags is not only an espionage thriller but a fascinating and extraordinarily authentic look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a wry intelligence officer. You will hear the thumps of the Chinook rotors and feel the Kalashnikovs bullets buzzing past."
- Keith Thomson, New York Times Bestselling author of Once a Spy "In Red Flags, Juris Jurjevics has brilliantly accomplished a feat that is becoming a major characteristic of 21st century literature: the seamless combining of a genre form with the deep resonance of literary art. This is a book that is thrilling to read for both its narrative drive and its insight into the human heart."
- Robert Olen Butler, author of Hell "To step onto the pages of this intriguing spy tale and haunting war story is to feel the swelter of the rain forest, the menace of enemy patrols, and the maddening duplicity of supposed allies. Red Flags is a richly rewarding hitch in harrowing territory. Enlist immediately."
- Dan Fesperman, author of Layover in Dubai "Juris Jurjevics has achieved the seemingly irreconcilable by bringing the Vietnam War back, and simultaneously making it new. He has found new dangers in Vietnam--like it needed them. Its a great thriller, and a great heartbreak, like its subject matter."
-Jim Morris, author of War Story "Red Flags is a gripping tale of adventure and mystery set in the backdrop of the complexity and corruption of the Vietnam War. Jurjevicss extensive research and first-hand experience in Vietnam result in a story that is both amazing and, at the same time, believable. A great read!"
-Doug Bey M.D. 1st Inf.Div Vietnam 1969-1970, author of Wizard 6
Review
"Crackerjack . . . Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists,
Capital Punishment shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Wilson writes with elegant vigor as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book." --
Wall Street Journal "When it comes to turning over rocks, whether in London or Spain or South Africa or South Asia, Wilson knows how to show us the dark creatures that lurk beneath. . . . I don't think it will spoil any of the plot to say that just when you think the situation may be settling down, the kidnap leads us to the discovery of how a sleeper cell of al Qaeda terrorists put all of London in danger. By then you will be reading for your life." -- Alan Cheuse,
San Francisco Chronicle "A gripping new thriller. Charles Boxer, ex-cop and soldier, is a private operative specializing in resolving kidnappings. . . . Wilson keeps tight control of his material." --
Seattle Times "Suspense author Wilson launches an exciting new series with this smart, sophisticated, and twisty thriller that keeps the reader guessing to the final page. Fans of Wilsons other thrillers will definitely enjoy this one." —
Library Journal, STARRED review "Set in London, this energetic, thoughtful first in a new series from Gold Dagger Award-winner Wilson introduces Charles Boxer. . . .Fans of intelligent thrillers will eagerly await the next installment." --
Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "One of the more sophisticated writers in his field." --
Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Milo Weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the CIA in Olen Steinhauer's brilliant follow-up to the New York Times bestselling espionage novel The Tourist The Tourist, Steinhauer's first contemporary novel after his awardwinning historical series, was a runaway hit, spending three weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and garnering rave reviews from critics. Now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to turn back to his old job as a “tourist.” Before he can get back to the CIA's dirty work, he has to prove his loyalty to his new bosses, who know little of Milo's background and less about who is really pulling the strings in the government above the Department of Tourism-or in the outside world, which is beginning to believe the legend of its existence. Milo is suddenly in a dangerous position, between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested men, between patriots and traitors-especially as a man who has nothing left to lose.
Synopsis
Faced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to return to his old job as a “tourist” for the CIA. But before he can get back to the dirty work of espionage, he has to prove his worth to his new bosses. Armed with a stack of false identities, Milo heads back to Europe, and for nearly three months every assignment is executed perfectly. Then hes instructed to kill the fifteen-year-old daughter of Moldovan immigrants, and make the body disappear. No questions. For Milo, its an impossible task, but ignoring his handlers is equally untenable. Suddenly hes in a dangerous position, caught between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested foes, between patriots and traitors—especially now that he has nothing left to lose.
Synopsis
Milo Weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the CIA in this brilliant follow-up to the New York Times bestselling espionage novel The Tourist.
Synopsis
Milo Weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the CIA in Olen Steinhauer's brilliant follow-up to the New York Times bestselling espionage novel The Tourist The Tourist, Steinhauer's first contemporary novel after his awardwinning historical series, was a runaway hit, spending three weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and garnering rave reviews from critics. Now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to turn back to his old job as a “tourist.” Before he can get back to the CIA's dirty work, he has to prove his loyalty to his new bosses, who know little of Milo's background and less about who is really pulling the strings in the government above the Department of Tourism-or in the outside world, which is beginning to believe the legend of its existence. Milo is suddenly in a dangerous position, between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested men, between patriots and traitors-especially as a man who has nothing left to lose.
Synopsis
Nearest ExitOlen Steinhauer Faced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to return to his old job as a “tourist” for the CIA. But before he can get back to the dirty work of espionage, he has to prove his worth to his new bosses. Armed with a stack of false identities, Milo heads back to Europe, and for nearly three months every assignment is executed perfectly. Then hes instructed to kill the fifteen-year-old daughter of Moldovan immigrants, and make the body disappear. No questions. For Milo, its an impossible task, but ignoring his handlers is equally untenable. Suddenly hes in a dangerous position, caught between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested foes, between patriots and traitors—especially now that he has nothing left to lose…
Synopsis
Faced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy Milo Weaver has no choice but to return to his old job as a “tourist” for the CIA. But before he can get back to the dirty work of espionage, he has to prove his worth to his new bosses. Armed with a stack of false identities, Milo heads back to Europe, and for nearly three months every assignment is executed perfectly. Then hes instructed to kill the fifteen-year-old daughter of Moldovan immigrants, and make the body disappear. No questions. For Milo, its an impossible task, but ignoring his handlers is equally untenable. Suddenly hes in a dangerous position, caught between right and wrong, between powerful self-interested foes, between patriots and traitors—especially now that he has nothing left to lose.
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In the remote central highlands of Vietnam, Army CID officer Eric Rider confronts drug-running and corruption that crosses enemy lines and divides loyalties.
Synopsis
Army cop Erik Rider prefers to fight his war in the saloons and streets of Saigon. When he is sent to disrupt a Vietcong opium operation deep in the jungle, he could not be less interested. But when Rider lands in Cheo Reo, things get complicated. The American outpost is home to battle-hardened soldiers, intelligence operatives, and profiteers of all stripes. Meanwhile, Vietcong battalions are massing in the hills, and sixty thousand Montagnard tribespeople are advancing with the goal of reclaiming their mountain homeland. With a bounty on his head, Rider must hunt for the opium smugglers, avoid enemy patrols, and defend the undermanned U.S. base. As he closes in on the smuggling operation, he discovers that someone inside the base has a stake in it, and is willing to kill to protect that stake.
Synopsis
In a locked room, a kidnapped girl shivers: Meet London's dark side in this thrilling new book from an acclaimed suspense writer.
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“Energetic, thoughtful first in a new series . . . Fans of intelligent thrillers will eagerly await the next installment." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Alyshia D’Cruz, daughter of Indian tycoon Frank D’Cruz, has grown up in London and Mumbai wanting for nothing. After a boozy evening out, she gets in the wrong cab home.
Enter Charles Boxer. Ex-army, ex-police, he has found his niche in private security. His specialty: kidnap and recovery. When D’Cruz hires Boxer to find Alyshia, Boxer knows Frank’s crooked business empire has made him plenty of enemies. Despite the vast D’Cruz fortune, the kidnappers don’t want cash, instead favoring a cruel and lethal game. But the British government doesn’t want its big new investor to lose his daughter in the heart of the capital. The MI6 office in India follows Boxer’s lead, and soon it seems more lives than Alyshia’s are at stake as the trail crosses paths with a terrorist plot on British soil.
To save Alyshia, Boxer must dodge religious fanatics, Indian mobsters, and London’s homegrown crime lords. Capital Punishment is a thrilling journey to the dark side of people and places that lie just out of view, waiting for the moment to tear a life apart.
About the Author
Olen Steinhauer is the author of the bestselling Milo Weaver series, including The Tourist, and a series of widely acclaimed Eastern European crime novels, which include The Bridge of Sighs, The Confession, 36 Yalta Boulevard, Liberation Movements, and Victory Square. He is a two-time Edgar Award finalist and has been shortlisted for the Anthony, the Macavity, the Ellis Peters Historical Dagger, and the Barry awards. Raised in Virginia, Steinhauer lives with his family in Budapest, Hungary.