Last Message to Berlin

by Philippe Van Rjndt

Jonathan Cabot, Special Security Adviser to Franklin Roosevelt uncovers a mole in the U.S. embassy in London and a double agent determined to foil a top-secret Roosevelt-Churchill ploy

Genres: Fiction

544 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1984

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a bit dull and slow until the end(the last 60 pages, give or take). The end almost made up for the dullness of the rest, but not quite. Being as objective as I can the story was actually good and the characters, the fictional ones, were interesting and believable. I think true spy-thriller fans would enjoy it. But, for myself, reading it was a bit like hard work.

[Kaye · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5***

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phillipe Van Rjndt is apparently a pseudonym. Last Message to Berlin is his 5th title under that name. The plot is ingenious and the reader is kept in suspense to the final pages. V.R. handles an incredible variety of situations adeptly -- from war battles to love scenes. His descriptions of London and the surrounding area where the story primarily takes place show an intimate knowledge of the city. The characters are believable (for the most part) and intriguing. I'll be looking for his other titles to add to my to be read list.

[Robert Walker]

Not bad. Some good twists and a good narrative flow.