A Game of Deceit: A Richard Knox Spy Thriller Tim Glister 9780861541713

In this crackerjack Cold War thriller, MI5 faces a deadly threat, one only Richard Knox can avert. But he only has six days and the clock is ticking fast.

How long can you survive in the shadows?

Richard Knox, freshly returned to active duty after a year out of the field, is ordered to uncover the invisible enemy that's infiltrated the Service in his absence.

His quest takes him to Hong Kong, a city on the brink of chaos, where he discovers the lines between friend and foe have never been more blurred.

Who is behind the assault on MI5? How long have they been operating in the shadows? And what is their endgame?

Tim Glister is a creative director working in advertising. He's worked for a range of famous and infamous brands, including eighteen months at the controversial political communications agency Cambridge Analytica. His debut novel Red Corona won The People's Book Prize. His second book A Loyal Traitor was The Times thriller of the month. He lives in London.

Praise for Tim Glister:

'Pitch-perfect - a gripping espionage thriller in the vein of Charles Cumming, Tom Rob Smith and Mick Herron.' A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window

'Tim Glister puts the reader at the heart of the Cold War and captures the high stakes paranoia of the era brilliantly.' Adam Hamdy, author of Black 13

'Stunningly authentic, masterfully plotted and brilliantly composed, this is historical thriller writing at its very best.' Matthew Richardson, author of The Insider

'An entertaining, not to say nostalgic, espionage thriller.' The Times Crime Club

'A plot that ticks like a fine watch, this is a pin-sharp Cold War thriller.' James Swallow, author of Nomad

'What a ride! The fast pace kept me on the edge of my seat. This is perfect storytelling. I bloody loved it.' Ava Glass, author of The Chase

'Fascinating... an intriguing and pacey story based on a frightening premise.' Mystery People

'There's a touch of James Bond here but Glister's tightly controlled, fast-moving story never veers into caricature.' Financial Times

'An excellent book. Crisply written and engaging. A top notch spy thriller.' Vaseem Khan