Paper Chase

by Bob Cook

Angered by orders not to publish their memoirs, a group of retired British agents create a fictional memoir and sell it to a U.S. newspaper, but when it makes them the target of a deranged terrorist, they must brush up on their old skills

Genres: Mystery, Espionage

191 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1989

Reviews

[AdiTurbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so wish that there was more to read from this author. This novel is as witty as they come, clever and full of cynical humor, another wonderful satire on the British (and international) espionage world. It makes its people look pretty ridiculous, especially the ones at the top, posh and full of themselves as they are (or were?). Again, Cook brings us a story in which the quiet, under-appreciated, lower-class underlings show their bosses what's what, and proving to be the real intelligence in the intelligence circles. A most satisfying read. Please re-print more from this author, two novels are not enough!

[Tracyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very entertaining read. I would rate it at 4.5 stars.

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's sad that an entertaining read like this goes out of print. Surely a spy vs spy still would have some currency. Actually, it would make a delightful film. OK, there are some murders, but it's largely a caper that Walter Matthau would have been great in (remember Hopscotch?).

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book. Gift from Jen. Will have to check out more felony and mayhem titles.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny, charming, light-hearted.

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. Read a review somewhere that suggested it was good. A satire on the spy thing, written in 1989. Somewhat amusing and a fast read.

[Imlac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming but dated.