The reader and the characters never know who to trust. Spy thrillers are full of manipulations and lies. Thus Milo moves into a desk job and acquires a family and an almost normal life.Ī few years later, events conspire to bring him back into Tourism. By the time the opening events have played out, it is obvious that Milo cannot continue as a Tourist, a spy sent to take care of any problem at the whim of his handler. The book opens with Milo in obvious trouble both physically and emotionally. But we see the other side of this spy's life, the family he wishes he could spend more time with. Milo is not the James Bond type, although there are plenty of thrilling escapades and violence. "Tourists" are described as undercover agents with no identity and no home. Milo Weaver works for the CIA, in the Department of Tourism. So I was predisposed to enjoy this book, and I was not disappointed at all. Olen Steinhauer is an author I have read and liked. Spy novels are a favorite sub-genre for me.
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