The books of Brian Freemantle Introduction to the books of Brian Freemantle Brian Freemantle was a highly regarded British author known for his gripping espionage novels, particularly the Charlie Muffin series. With a career spanning decades, Freemantle’s works are celebrated for their authenticity, richly drawn characters, and intricate plotting. His novels, set against the backdrop...

Goodbye to an Old Friend ‘Brush Pass' Review Goodbye to an Old Friend is the first novel written by Charlie Muffin creator Brian Freemantle. He wrote this book on his daily commute to and from work.  Spybrary Host Shane Whaley is a huge fan of Charlie Muffin so he decided to give Freemantle's debut spy...

‘Charlie Muffin was an anachronism. Past his prime, overtired and hung over, he was about as far from the traditional espionage agent as it was possible to get' Charlie M (Charlie Muffin) – By Brian Freemantle Charlie Muffin is not your ordinary spy, in this first ever round table episode of the Spybrary Podcast, we...