Red London is a high octane, hyper realistic spy thriller that doesn’t require a high body count to ratchet up the action and intensity. Alma Katsu masterfully utilizes every word uttered, every “accidental” encounter, and every calculated move to propel readers through to the surprising finale.
CIA Agent Lynsey Duncan, fresh off of exposing a mole at the Agency, is sent to London to develop a new highly placed Russian asset. That is until a blast from the past, MI6 agent Davis Ranford, specifically requests her assistance in a time sensitive operation in London.
The home of Mikhail Rotenberg, Russian oligarch and the main man in “Londongrad”, is assaulted in a brazen attempted invasion and abduction. While his personal security force thwarted the attack, the event occurring in one of the richest neighborhoods in the UK forces MI6’s hand. Information regarding Rotenberg’s ties to the new Russian president and his looted fortune is coveted by the intelligence community and Lyndsey is asked to befriend Emily Rotenberg, the aristocratic British wife, to see if she can recruit her. When a former CIA appears on the scene, working on behalf of a private intelligence organization, Lyndsey finds herself caught between a variety of competing forces. Any wrong step could get her killed.
Katsu’s wealth of knowledge and ability to absolutely pack this story full of authenticity elevates it to another level. If you thought Red Widow was good, get ready for this one, because you haven’t seen anything yet.
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