Kennedy 35
Kennedy 35 by Charles Cumming is a new addition to the Lachlan Kite thriller series, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on October 26, 2023. This 336-page novel follows 24-year-old spy Lachlan Kite as he embarks on a mission in West Africa to track down a war criminal. What begins as a straightforward objective quickly escalates into a complex game of cat and mouse, revealing the intricate dynamics of espionage and the hidden dangers of the secret state.
In this installment, readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal stakes with broader political themes, set against the backdrop of Senegal’s beaches and backstreets. The story explores the consequences of realpolitik and the challenges faced by Kite as he navigates threats from his pursuers. With elements of suspense and international crime, Kennedy 35 delves into the darker aspects of human history, offering a compelling look at the intertwining of personal and political motivations in the world of espionage.
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The location: West Africa
The player: 24-year-old spy Lachlan Kite
The target: A war criminal on the run
The objective: Kill or capture
Kite’s mission should be straightforward, but it soon turns into a terrifying game of cat and mouse along the beaches and backstreets of Senegal.
Now, nearly thirty years later, it seems the game isn’t over.
And unless Kite can turn the tables on his pursuers, the inner workings of the secret state could be exposed…
Praise for KENNEDY 35
‘A bold choice of setting, which adds skillful dabs of colour to a tightly wrought tale’ The Times
‘A compelling exploration of the consequences of realpolitik and the intermingling of the personal with the political’ Guardian
‘Cumming marshals his twin time frames expertly and illuminates an awful chapter in recent history. A first-rate spy thriller’ Mail on Sunday
‘Atmospheric and packed with threat, it thrills on every single page’ Daily Mail
‘An enthralling, haunting work…taking the spy thriller to a new level of storytelling’ Financial Times
‘A compelling depiction of the various layers of infamy involved in an appalling blot on the history of humanity’ Literary Review
What Readers are saying about KENNEDY 35
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