In the book "Mexico Set," British intelligence agent Bernard Samson is tasked with enrolling a disaffected KGB major to defect in Mexico City. As Samson navigates the intricate web of suspicion and hatred, he becomes dangerously entangled on all sides, unsure of who his real enemies are. The plot delves into the shadowy world of spy counter-spy operations, focusing on brain power and trust as crucial weapons in the Cold War espionage game.
Len Deighton's writing style in "Mexico Set" is praised for its cleverness, intricate plot twists, and psychological depth. The book is noted for its realistic depiction of the Cold War era, emphasizing the importance of human motivation, personality, and relationships in the espionage world. The narrative unfolds like a cinematic experience, keeping readers engaged from the first paragraph to the last with its unpredictable twists and tension-filled storytelling.
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Content warnings for Mexico Set include themes of sexism, substance abuse (alcohol), and the psychological effects of betrayal and infidelity.
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The exhilarating second book in the Game, Set, Match series has Bernard Samson racing around the globe laying the groundwork for KGB major Erich Stinnes to defect to London Intelligence. Samson has a lot to prove in the way of loyalty after his wife's defection to the KGB, and her help in convincing Stinnes to side with the West would be a big step in the right direction. But Bernard risks being entangled in a web of old loyalties and betrayals, murder, suicide, and office politics as he tries to negotiate this maneuver. The further he goes, the more events spin out of his control-and he finds himself caught in ever more compromising positions.
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About the Author:
Born in London, Len Deighton served in the RAF before graduating from the Royal College of Art (which recently elected him a Senior Fellow). While in New York City working as a magazine illustrator he began writing his first novel, The Ipcress File, which was published in 1962. He is now the author of more than thirty books of fiction and non-fiction. At present living in Europe, he has, over the years, lived with his family in ten different countries from Austria to Portugal.
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