'Quiller' in the series 'Quiller' by author Adam Hall is a spy thriller set in Berlin during the Cold War, following the protagonist Quiller, a British secret agent, as he navigates a world of double-crosses, Nazi hunting, and espionage. The narrative delves deep into Quiller's inner thoughts and thought processes, providing a unique perspective on the events unfolding in the story. The plot is described as standard for spy novels, with a focus on the mental state of the super agent, rather than physical attributes or appearance.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Quiller as a skilled and conscience-driven but ultimately solitary agent.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is gritty and engaging, often using a first-person stream of consciousness to detail the protagonist's thoughts.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a lone spy's mission to hunt Nazi war criminals in Cold War Berlin, filled with betrayal and deception.

Setting:

The setting is 1960s Berlin, capturing the political atmosphere of the Cold War and post-WWII environment.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and tension-filled, keeping readers engaged with continuous suspense.

Notes:

The Quiller series is set during the Cold War, highlighting a time without modern technology.

Quiller, the protagonist, first developed his skills undercover in Nazi Germany during WWII.

The Quiller Memorandum was published in the 1960s, a peak period for espionage literature.

Unlike many spy novels, Quiller often works alone, relying on his mental abilities for survival.

The writing style of the book features gritty and engaging language.

The series offers an intricate inner monologue of Quiller's thought processes during missions.

Adam Hall, the author, is also known by the pen name Elleston Trevor.

The novels are praised for being more realistic than James Bond stories, focusing on serious themes.

Otto Penzler's introduction provides a biography of Adam Hall and his work as a master spy writer.

Quiller's character is complex; he grapples with conscience while performing his duties as a spy.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of Nazis and violence related to war crimes, which are central to the plot.

From The Publisher:

Secret agent Quiller is back in this heart-stopping spy thriller. Quiller must work against his own instincts to save a world on the verge of disaster. From behind the Iron Curtain, in a city where he has no place to hide, he must trust a woman who cannot be trusted and rescue a man he would rather kill to complete a mission that will affect relations between the United States and the Soviet Union forever. But the stakes are higher than Quiller realizes as he faces a threat more treacherous than he imagines.

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About the Author:

Adam Hall (1920-1995) was the pseudonym of British writer Elleston Trevor. He was the creator of the supremely successful Quiller novels. Born in London, he and his family lived on the French Riviera for many years before moving to Arizona. Hall was awarded the Edgar(R) Award for The Quiller Memorandum.

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Quiller

Adam Hall

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