Praise for Kennedy 35 'Tense and Topical' Waterstones Best Espionage Thrillers of 2023
The Rwandan genocide still casts a long shadow in this haunting, masterful work, which also asks tough questions about international justice Financial Times, Thriller of the Year
Cumming is perhaps matched only by Gerald Seymour now when it comes to recounting field operations; and in the Senegal set piece with its vivid sense of place, its echoes of le Carré and Greene he excels himself Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month
'Cummings concern for his protagonists psychological development remains the most distinctive aspect of his writing, but he also deserves kudos for his bold choice of setting, which adds skilful dabs of colour to a tightly wrought tale' The Times
A compelling exploration of the consequences of realpolitik and the intermingling of the personal with the political Guardian
'A stylishly plotted page-turner' Daily Mail
Cumming marshals his twin time frames expertly and illuminates an awful chapter in recent history. A first-rate spy thriller Mail on Sunday
Atmospheric and packed with threat, it thrills on every single page Daily Mail
An enthralling, haunting worktaking the spy thriller to a new level of storytelling, one that illuminates the darkest corners of our modern world Financial Times
Compulsively readable Daily Telegraph
The unusual setting gives it real heft Sun
Educational and infuriating, this is a compelling depiction of the various layers of infamy involved in an appalling blot on the history of humanity Literary review
The action works to perfection, with thrills and suspense perfectly calibrated throughout Crime Time
