", © Charles Cumming | Branding, website design and build by Kingsland Linassi Ltd. "Charles Cumming gets better with each book. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. He is known for... Disclosure: this is a paid collaboration with HarperCollins. US Book Tour February 2017 Charles will be appearing in the United States in February 2017. Something went wrong. Kit Carradine is an author who's forte is writing well received spy novels. ‘Recommended. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. So when British Intelligence invites him to enter the secret world of espionage, he willingly takes a leap into the unknown. I have been reading Charles Cumming’s books since A SPY BY NATURE introduced the compelling aspirant spy, Alec Milius, with his complex duality, to the world, and announced his creator as a major talent in the espionage writing field. Unable to add item to List. Like Milius, Kit Carradine, the hero of this novel, is an outsider, dangerously eager to take part in the treacherous world of cloak and dagger. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2018. - Peter Robinson, 'A gripping psychological clash of wills, tactics and morals ... Kell's third appearance confirms him as one of the most interesting and sympathetic characters in the spy thriller field.' However, at first glance, The Man Between seemed to have some of the ingredients of yesteryear, despite being set in the present. Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App? It’s difficult to say too much more without spoiling the plot, but I really enjoyed it. Bartok is a leading figure in Resurrection, a violent revolutionary movement whose brutal attacks on prominent right-wing politicians have spread hatred and violence throughout the West. Unfortunately there has been a problem with your order, Please try again or alternatively you can contact your chosen shop on. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. Superb espionage fiction.' I really liked the Alec Milius books, couldn't get into Typhoon but thought I'd give Charles Cummings another go. The set upp is right from Little Drummer Girl. Similarly, the evocative descriptions brought back memories of places I’ve been in Morocco, where a sizeable amount of the book is set. As a fan of Charles Cummings novels and of the espionage genre in general, I was not disappointed. Harper Collins; ePub edition (January 1, 2018), Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I'm Tom Briggs. More, Mr Cumming's novel is a throwback (and a welcome one) to the spy and espionage stories of the near term past. Please check by using, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2019. The main character, Kit Carradine, is a writer of spy novels who finds himself embroiled in the murky world of the the secret services. Writer/spy Kit Carradine is a thoroughly engaging protagonist, and I look forward to meeting him again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2019. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The set upp is right from Little Drummer Girl. When British Intelligence asks Kit to get involved in espionage for real, he doesn’t think twice. Teenage stuff. The British, American and Russian secret services are all seeking the woman and Kit fears for her life and,increasingly, his own. Your review has been submitted successfully. Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018, liked the book, not as good as some others by this author, but always enjoyable, Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019, Another good read from Charles Cumming. Please select a reason for reporting this review: We have recently updated our Privacy Policy. The terrorist organisation, Resurrection, at its heart, is scarily credible. The Man Between One simple task for British Intelligence takes him into a world of danger Successful novelist Kit Carradine has grown restless. Charles Cumming's books are always entertaining. Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018. Your local Waterstones may have stock of this item. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. There are references to news events from the last few years, alongside fictional ones that wouldn’t be out of place among real headlines. Following the initial email, you will be contacted by the shop to confirm that your item is available for collection. This is Cummings weakest book to date. I read it one breathless sitting.' In contrast, to the stodgy blockbusters that dominate this genre, Cumming’s latest is fleet-footed, thought-provoking and riveting. - Jason Matthews, 'Charles Cumming's The Man Between continues the author's steady upwards trajectory; he will soon be snapping at the heels of such masters as John le Carre and Gerald Seymour.' To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If the Amazon.com.au price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. The internet has somewhat ruined this for diehard fans. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. I really liked the Alec Milius books, couldn't get into Typhoon but thought I'd give Charles Cummings another go. I read it one breathless sitting’ Ian Rankin, ‘Charles Cumming gets better with each book ‘ The Times, ‘Plunges a novelist into a deliciously twisty imbroglio in Morocco; it’s Cumming at his most relaxed and engaging’ Telegraph, Books of the Year, ‘An instant classic of the spy genre’ Mick Herron, ‘Nobody writes more enjoyable spy thrillers than Charles Cumming’ Anthony Horowitz, ‘A real page-turner’ Peter Robinson, Daily Mail, ‘Rich in twists and cloak-and-dagger action … typically accomplished and enthralling’ Sunday Times, ‘Credibly obsessed and convincingly foolish, Carradine is an interesting character in a pleasingly original spy story’ Literary Review, ‘Lift the lid off Cumming's novel The Man Between and breathe in an exotic tagine stew, redolent of murderous international conspiracy, assassination, kidnapping, and a beautiful dangerous woman, set against the colourful matchstick mosaic of Marrakesh. To be in with a chance of winning one, enter via Rafflecopter. Charles Cumming was born in Scotland in 1971. Unfortunately, what it also had was a protagonist who behaved like a schoolboy with an IQ of about 6 and was one of the least credible characters I have come across of late. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. I started with John LeCarre, and moved onto every other amazing spy novel writers. Now, I have found Charles Cumming. Specifically kids’ books though! Carbon characters from Russian spys to femme fatales. The Man Between The Man Between was published in the UK and Commonwealth in June 2018. She is the girlfriend of the founder of a terrorist group who was killed by a bomb explosion. As a dad of three, I read a huge number of books every week. I have been a fan of Charles Cumming ever since A Spy by Nature, and The Man Between is up there with the best – full of thrills, wit and fine writing, with a plot and themes that might have been taken from today’s headlines. Superb espionage fiction’ Peter Robinson, ‘A gripping psychological clash of wills, tactics and morals … Kell’s third appearance confirms him as one of the most interesting and sympathetic characters in the spy thriller field’ The Times, ‘The spies’ shifting psychological duel is riveting … deftly coupled with a topical subplot’ Sunday Times, The gripping new spy thriller you need to read in 2018. This item can be requested from the shops shown below.