Stalking Point by Duncan Kyle (Collins, 1981) The massive success of Jack Higgins’ The Eagle Has Landed in 1975 spawned a wave of similar Second World War...
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Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear I missed Caz Frear’s debut novel, Sweet Little Lies, when it first came out in 2017, but I have now caught up with it and I am glad...
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Skytrap by John Smith (Corgi, 1985) If you can find it, John Smith’s debut thriller Skytrap (1983) is a good diversion for those who miss the glory days of British...
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October Kill by Robert Rostand (Pocket, 1989) Robert S Hopkins wrote seven action novels under the pseudonym of Robert Rostand. He is probably best known for The Killer...
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Dead Ernest by James Mitchell James Mitchell was best known as the creator of the iconic Callan television show and the author of five Callan novels and assorted short...
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Shadow Trade by Alan Furst Nowadays Alan Furst is known for his well-crafted and beautifully executed historical espionage tales, primarily set around the Second World...
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