“Bowlby’s low-key performance mirrors McCarry’s carefully imagined, mundane world, but one permeated with an undercurrent of danger, source unknown, a fact that heightens the sense of menace. . . . . Bowlby portrays the large cast of Chinese characters . . . in authentic-sounding accents. A strong sense of place effectively adds to the impact of this cerebral, interior thriller.”
      —Booklist

“Stephen Bowlby adopts the perfect tone in this audio edition. . . . [His] characters are distinct and he differentiates between each of them subtly, never going over the top into caricature. Fans of McCarry will be as pleased, both with this latest outing and with Bowlby’s smooth, professional reading.”
      —Publishers Weekly

“This is an intricately plotted tale of believable espionage that, read by Stephen Bowlby, becomes an intriguing audio.”
      —BookPage

CHARLES MCCARRY served under deep cover as a CIA operations officer in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is the author of several previous critically acclaimed novels, as well as numerous works of non-fiction.