As an experienced and deadly mercenary for the British Intelligence Agency SR(2), Philis is used to living on the edge.
Highly-trained and dangerous he thrives on risks and indulges in the financial rewards once his missions are completed.
When Sir Keith Tenby, one of Britain's leading financiers, approaches him with the bare bones of an opportunity that sports a very appealing price tag, Philis is hooked. He is entrusted with the task of escorting a woman across France into England without even the knowledge of her identity. But Philis guesses correctly that there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
The chase begins, and it is deadly...
'Fool's Mate' is a classic espionage thriller that is perfect for fans of the Bond series.
"As usual, Mr. Perry tells a neat story, larded with all the action anybody would want. Philis is an archetype: the independent, capable operative who can kill, who can flout authority, who is the hero of every mans dreams ... Philis is the latter-day James Bond." - Newgate Callendar, The New York Times Book Review
"A well-told, urbane thriller ... Philis is always at his British best as the plot takes a series of quicksilver turns." - Publishers Weekly
"The pacing is expectedly superb." - Library Journal
"Riveting reading ... Full of action and intrigue." - Newsweek
"Philis is the most likely candidate to supplant James Bond." - The Miami Herald
Ritchie Perry is a British writer of spy and adventure crime fiction. He has also written novels under the name John Allen, as well as a book on Brazil and some books for children.
Genre: Mystery
Highly-trained and dangerous he thrives on risks and indulges in the financial rewards once his missions are completed.
When Sir Keith Tenby, one of Britain's leading financiers, approaches him with the bare bones of an opportunity that sports a very appealing price tag, Philis is hooked. He is entrusted with the task of escorting a woman across France into England without even the knowledge of her identity. But Philis guesses correctly that there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
The chase begins, and it is deadly...
'Fool's Mate' is a classic espionage thriller that is perfect for fans of the Bond series.
Praise for Ritchie Perry:
"As usual, Mr. Perry tells a neat story, larded with all the action anybody would want. Philis is an archetype: the independent, capable operative who can kill, who can flout authority, who is the hero of every mans dreams ... Philis is the latter-day James Bond." - Newgate Callendar, The New York Times Book Review
"A well-told, urbane thriller ... Philis is always at his British best as the plot takes a series of quicksilver turns." - Publishers Weekly
"The pacing is expectedly superb." - Library Journal
"Riveting reading ... Full of action and intrigue." - Newsweek
"Philis is the most likely candidate to supplant James Bond." - The Miami Herald
Ritchie Perry is a British writer of spy and adventure crime fiction. He has also written novels under the name John Allen, as well as a book on Brazil and some books for children.
Genre: Mystery
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