Twenty-five years after gent Paul Dark joined a top-secret mission to hunt down Nazi War criminals he is suspected as a double agent for Russia and Germany, and finds himself on the run from both MI6 and the KGB. Amazon Exclusive: David Morrell Reviews Free Agent Creator of Rambo and cofounder of the International Thrillers Writers organization, David Morrell is the New York Times bestselling author of the classic spy trilogy, The Brotherhood of the Rose , The Fraternity of the Stone , and The League of Night and Fog . He is considered by many to be the father of the modern action novel. His latest novel is The Shimmer . If you're a fan of espionage novels, I hope it won‘t shock you when I say that some authors make the stuff up. They wouldn't know the difference between a dead drop and an ATM machine. If you mentioned "brush contact" to them, they'd think you were talking about a hike in the woods. The truth is, there's a strict discipline to being an operative: rules and codes of conduct and ways of talking that most outsiders don't understand. I spent the bulk of my career learning about this world, at first from countless non-fiction books that were written by retired members of the community (another favored term), later from former operatives who were kind enough to teach me about what's known as tradecraft—among other things, those dead drops and brush contacts. Because of The Brotherhood of the Rose trilogy, I was admitted to the Association for Intelligence Officers as an honorary lifetime member. All this is meant to make the point that I know a true espionage author when I see one. John le Carré is, of course, the master of all espionage writers, not only a talented author but a former member of British Intelligence. Robert Littell ( The Company ) is another talented accurate espionage author. And so is Jeremy Duns, whose Free Agent made me keep saying, "Yes, you got this right and that right." In fact, everything's right. An early scene in which a group of spymasters discuss a possible mole is impressively authentic. Because the fine points of the "spy game" took place during the Cold War, Duns’s cleverly sets Free Agent in that period, specifically 1969, when British Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, visited Nigeria during its harrowing civil war. East and West governments vied for control of the region. Espionage schemes were rampant. The main thrust of Duns' novel is an assassination plot against the prime minister, so if you're an action fan, you'll find plenty to your liking, but for my money, it's the true espionage details that kept me turning the pages of this remarkable novel. (Photo © Jenifer Esperanza) Agent Paul Dark trails a double agent in this appealing debut. During World War II, Dark lost both the love of his life and his father during a secret mission. Twenty-five years later, he works for British intelligence but still can’t forget his past. When a KGB officer asks to defect and claims to have proof of a double agent working for the British, Dark heads to Nigeria at the height of civil unrest in the region to bring in the defector and verify his proof. Dark fits his namesake, and the story line has plenty of twists and turns. A series to watch for fans of cold war espionage. --Jeff Ayers "A wholly engrossing and sophisticated spy novel. Fascinating and compelling." -William Boyd "A sleek, fast-paced tale of espionage and international intrigue that held me utterly entranced. Duns is an exceptional talent. As I rapidly turned the pages I was transported back to the heyday of spy fiction and reminded of the best of le Carre, Deighton and Forsyth. Recommended without reservation." - Christopher Reich, author of Rules of Deception "Terse, sardonic and knowing, FREE AGENT is a take-no-prisoners exploration of loyalty, duplicity and love. I dare anyone to put this book down after reading the first electrifying chapter." - Eric von Lustbader, author of First Daughter "Unforgettable... An international espionage thriller par excellence. Lyrical prose, unforgettable characters, and a fascinating plot that doesn't release the panting reader until the last page. Free Agent is the beginning of a classic series that's sure to be a huge hit." - Gayle Lynds, author of The Last Spymaster "A wholly engrossing and sophisticated spy novel...Fascinating and compelling." -William Boyd, author of Restless "Jeremy Duns offers an entirely original and fascinating take on the classic spy novel in this provocative, fast-paced thriller. ...A compelling new voice in suspense fiction." - Jeff Abbott, author of Panic and Trust Me "An authentic espionage novel with accurate tradecraft and operatives who act with intelligence. Set in the Cold War, packed with history and tension, it's a must- read for any true spy-novel fan. If you like vintage John le Carre, you'll love FREE AGENT ." - David Morrell, author of The Brotherhood of the Rose