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Citizen Orlov
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Citizen Orlov
When Citizen Orlov, an unassuming fishmonger and upstanding citizen, answers a mysterious phone call, he is catapulted into a web of espionage and political maneuverings. Not every fishmonger can be a secret agent, but Orlov will certainly try.
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A 2024 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Medal Winner
A 2024 IPPY Award Bronze Medal Winner
"[An] enjoyable comic fable . . ."-Wall Street Journal
"This auspicious debut announces a bright new voice in comic suspense." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Not every fishmonger can be a secret agent.
Journey to an unnamed mountainous country in central Europe at the end of the Great War. Enter Citizen Orlov, a simple fishmonger and an honest, upright citizen, who answers a phone call meant for a secret agent and stumbles into a hidden world of espionage and secrecy. Recruited by the Ministry of Security, he is sent on assignment to safeguard the king.
But Orlov soon discovers that his ministry handler, the alluring femme fatale Agent Zelle, is planning not to protect the king but to assassinate him. Caught in a web of plot and counterplot, confusing loyalties, and explosive betrayals, Orlov finds himself on trial for murder. Given the opportunity to clear his name, he finds that the lives of his friends, mother, and fellow citizens hang in the balance.
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Citizen Orlov by Jonathan Payne has been praised for its blend of humour and suspense, drawing comparisons to Kafka and Greene, with a unique twist on the spy thriller genre. It has been lauded for its engaging storytelling, unexpected plot turns, and clever wit, making it a noteworthy debut that promises a bright future for the author. The book is described as both a comic fable and a thrilling experience, with a narrative full of surprises and an engaging lightness of touch.
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ISBN: 9780744309010
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: CamCat Publishing, LLC
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 535g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Jonathan Payne is a British-American writer based outside Washington, D.C. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Novel Writing from Middlesex University, London. His short fiction has been featured at the North London Story Festival and in magazines including Turnpike, Twist in Time and Fiction Kitchen Berlin. Before moving to the United States, he worked for the British government on matters of national security. When not writing or reading, he can be found in the boxing gym. Follow him at www.jonathanpayne.organd on Twitter @jon7payne.
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