Paper Chase
Paper Chase by Bob Cook, published by Gollancz in 1989, is a first edition novel comprising 191 pages. The story follows a group of retired British agents who, frustrated by restrictions on their memoirs, decide to craft a fictional account and sell it to a U.S. newspaper. However, their actions attract the attention of a deranged terrorist, prompting them to revive their old skills to navigate the ensuing chaos.
Readers will find a blend of literature and fiction with elements of horror, mystery, and suspense woven throughout the narrative. The plot explores themes of espionage and the complexities of political intrigue, as the retired agents confront unexpected challenges stemming from their decision to publish. This edition presents a unique take on the thriller genre, engaging those interested in tales of spies and the consequences of their past actions.
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Angered by orders not to publish their memoirs, a group of retired British agents create a fictional memoir and sell it to a U.S. newspaper, but when it makes them the target of a deranged terrorist, they must brush up on their old skills
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“An amusing, civilized, rather wonderful caper,
Paper Chase is a charmer? —
New York Times
“A witty espionage yarn, with a pair of fine surprises in the denoument” —
Publishers Weekly
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