We are thrilled to bring you the third in our series of commentaries on spy novels read by the students of Fiction and Espionage at the University of Edinburgh. This week on the Spybrary Spy Book Podcast the students discuss The Trinity Six by Charles Cumming. The students, sorry 'The Dead Drops' share their views and observations on The Trinity Six and reflect on a conversation they held with … [Read more...] about The Trinity Six by Charles Cumming (Fiction and Espionage) 76
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – Mike Ripley tells us what’s new in the paperback edition. (71)
Ripley is Back! David Craggs joins Mike Ripley at the Harper Collins offices in London to find out more about the paperback version of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and why those of us who have the hardback should buy it. Who Is Mike Ripley?Best known for his award-winning ‘Angel’ series of comic thrillers, Ripley reviewed almost 1,000 crime novels in a twenty year span as a critic for … [Read more...] about Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – Mike Ripley tells us what’s new in the paperback edition. (71)
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
‘Broadsword Calling Danny Boy’ Spybrary Briefing (Ep 61)
On Episode 61 of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, Shane and Karl talk about the recently released book from Geoff Dyer titled 'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy' on Where Eagles Dare. In this no holds barred discussion two well read spy fans give you their assessment of the book. In the interest of being balanced please do check out Mike Ripley's latest column 'Getting Away With Murder' where he writes … [Read more...] about ‘Broadsword Calling Danny Boy’ Spybrary Briefing (Ep 61)
13: Goodbye To An Old Friend – Brian Freemantle
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 novel a go. This is the first 'Brush Pass' episode on Spybrary. The aim of this format … [Read more...] about 13: Goodbye To An Old Friend – Brian Freemantle
