Tightrope
By Antony Melville-Ross
In Tightrope, the third book from Antony Melville-Ross, Trelawney is back with a vengeance.
Ross’s first spy novel Blindfold was warmly greeted by some of the most discriminating judges, who compared it to the works of Ian Fleming. While his second, Two Faces of Nemesis, consolidated this reputation. In Tightrope, which is perhaps his most brilliant performance yet, Trelawney and his bewitching partner Jane Trask are at the forefront of the action, which takes place in England and the United States.
What makes this book something quite extraordinary in spy fiction is its accurate reflection of the chaos and irrationality of the world so often reflected in the news – a world of hostages and terrorism, mindless destruction and cruelty. Although it’s set against a Cold War backdrop, readers will find much in this story that is familiar.
Skilfully plotted and vigorously written, Tightrope is a superior spy thriller that will please readers who enjoy the work of Fleming, Deighton, Le Carré and Tom Clancy.
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