It is a definite stimulation to one's own imagination. His exploration of the complexities of espionage combined with his portrayal of the intelligence community makes this a terrific read and a page-turner. Although it is a fictional novel, it reads like fact. The writing is done with a journalistic flavour, more of an account seen though the eyes of a reporter, one with first hand experience. The novel really delivers at every level a great story line of realism and great character development. The plot is modeled after a British plan used against the Nazis "The Man Who Never Was". Unable to succeed alone, he requires the full support of his boss Ed Hoffman and with the help of Hani Salaam the head of Jordan's intelligence service Ferris sets in motion his body of lies. In order to forestall further Al-Qaeda attacks he develops an intricate scheme to pit the terrorists against each other by sowing seeds of suspicion that their leaders are collaborating with the Americans. The story starts when CIA agent Roger Ferris is sent on a mission to flush out a terrorist known as Suleiman. This novel is one well crafted post 9/11 spy thriller with a highly elaborate plot.
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