On this episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, John Koenig sends in a brush pass review of two spy novels written in the early 80s. Chess Player and Button Zone. Brush Pass - a quick review from Spybrary listeners on the books they love (and hate!) What is a Brush Pass review exactly? These are first impression reviews sent in by Spybrary listeners and give us their first … [Read more...] about Button Zone and Chess Player Spy book Review (69)
Brush Pass Review of Merle Nygate’s The Righteous Spy (68)
Brush Pass reviews? Remember them? I know it has been a while since we received any for transmission so I thought I would share my quick thoughts with you on Merle Nygate's The Righteous Spy. Spybrary Spy Podcast host Shane Whaley's brush pass review of The Righteous Spy by Merle Nygate. Many of you will recall that we interviewed Merle Nygate on Episode 62. As fun and informative as … [Read more...] about Brush Pass Review of Merle Nygate’s The Righteous Spy (68)
Author David Holman reveals more about the Alex Swan Spy Trilogy. (67)
On Episode 67 of the Spybrary Podcast, author David Holman shares more about his Alex Swan trilogy novels. David Holman author reveals more about his Alex Swan mysteries on the Spybrary Spy Podcast. The Island of Fear is the third novel in the Alex Swan trilogy. The Alex Swan Mysteries is a spy thriller trilogy written by David Holman. Author at work. David Holman is currently working … [Read more...] about Author David Holman reveals more about the Alex Swan Spy Trilogy. (67)
Book Review – The Thirty-Nine Steps -John Buchan (1915)
James Inskster reviews John Buchan's Thirty Nine Steps. ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’ was, I think, the first book I ever reviewed for my blog. Back then, my blog was called ‘The Fountain Of Words and Wonder’ (a little long winded, in hindsight) and it looked very different to how it does now. It had autumnal tones, a picture of a fountain and some serious typos. Now, my blog has a shorter-title, … [Read more...] about Book Review – The Thirty-Nine Steps -John Buchan (1915)
Berlin: Uprising by Paul Grant – Review
Review by John Koenig. Post-war Berlin is the epicenter of Paul Grant’s third entry in his fine trilogy, Berlin: Uprising. Change is happening in Germany, even after the relentless upsets of World War II and the Russian “liberation” and occupation of Berlin and much of the country. Berlin: Uprising stands on it’s own, but getting your hands on the self-published Berlin: Caught in the … [Read more...] about Berlin: Uprising by Paul Grant – Review
Helen MacInnes ‘Queen of Spy Writers. (Ep 66)
On this episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast we host a round table discussion on the novels of Helen MacInnes. 3 Spybrarians discuss the work of Helen MacInnes Spybrary Host Shane Whaley is joined on this Round Table episode by author and screenwriter Merle Nygate and spy fan Alice Dryden.Follow Merle Nygate on TwitterFollow Alice on Twitter The 3 Spybrarians talk about the Helen MacInnes … [Read more...] about Helen MacInnes ‘Queen of Spy Writers. (Ep 66)
Best Spy Books of 2018 (65)
On today's Spybrary Spy Podcast, Spybrarian Jason King joins host Shane Whaley to share with us his 5 favourite spy books for 2018! He reveals why any respectable spy fan should be reading these 5 choices from 2018 and why they are 'premier cru' for spy book fans. Agree? Disagree? Come and tell Jason on our Spybrary Listeners Facebook Group. Jason's best spy books of 2018 to appear here … [Read more...] about Best Spy Books of 2018 (65)
