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BOX 88

Series: BOX 88
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BOX 88 by Charles Cumming delves into the world of espionage through the story of Lachlan Kite, a member of an elite covert intelligence agency. Set against a backdrop of geopolitical intrigue, the narrative follows Kite as he navigates a dangerous mission intertwined with past secrets and current threats. This gripping tale intricately weaves together suspense and mystery, offering a fresh twist on the spy genre.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller story if you're drawn to tales of espionage and intrigue, combining the tension of a spy novel with the complexity of a murder mystery. With its fast-paced narrative and intricate plot, it will particularly appeal to fans of intelligent thrillers that keep you guessing until the end.

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BOX 88

An organisation that doesn’t exist. A spy that can’t be caught.

From the Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling author comes the first in a brilliant new spy action crime thriller series

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An organisation that doesn't exist.
A spy that can't be caught.

Years ago, a spy was born…

1989: The Cold War will soon be over, but for BOX 88, a top-secret spying agency, the espionage game is heating up. Lachlan Kite is sent to France to gather intelligence on the Lockerbie bombing. What he uncovers is terrifying…

Now he faces the deadliest decision of his life…

2020: Kite has been taken captive and brutally tortured. He now has a choice: reveal the truth about what happened in France thirty years earlier – or watch his family die.

In a battle unlike anything he has faced before, Kite must use all his skills to stay alive.

'A spy for the 21st century' – Daily Mail, Books of the Year

‘Wonderfully taut, exciting and up-to-date' – Spectator, Books of the Year

‘An ambitious fusion of coming-of-age novel and gripping espionage thriller' – Financial Times, Books of the Year

BOX 88 is so good. Charles Cumming is up there with the very best espionage writers' – Ian Rankin

‘A wonderful spy novel; Charles Cumming's most ambitious – and his best – yet' – Mick Herron

‘Charles Cumming has breathed new life into the spy novel' – Ben Macintyre

‘Atmospheric and full of sharply realised characters' – Sunday Times

‘A clever thriller' – Sun

‘Intelligence, grace, and stunning verisimilitude' – Gregg Hurwitz

‘An engaging hero' – James Swallow

‘All the hallmarks of the finest spy thriller' – Charlotte Philby

‘Sharp-eyed and satisfying' – Henry Porter

‘A great new spy hero is born' – Amanda Craig

‘Ideal for anyone nostalgic for their first love and the whiff of Marlboro Lights' – The Times

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Box 88 by Charles Cumming is lauded for introducing a compelling modern spy, Lachlan Kite, set in a taut and exciting narrative. Reviewers praise it as an ambitious blend of a coming-of-age tale and a gripping espionage thriller. The book is noted for its atmospheric setting, multi-layered plot, and sharply realised characters. Many commend it as Cumming's best work, drawing favourable comparisons to spy classics with engaging storytelling and a richly constructed world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008200398

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Charles Cumming was born in Scotland in 1971. He was educated at Eton and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1994 with First Class Honours in English Literature. The Observer has described him as "the best of the new generation of British spy writers who are taking over where John le Carré and Len Deighton left off". In the summer of 1995, Charles was approached for recruitment by the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). A year later he moved to Montreal where he began working on a novel based on his experiences with MI6. A Spy By Nature was published in the UK in 2001.

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