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Enemy of the Good

By Matthew Palmer
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A twisting thriller in which one woman must choose between morality and compromise with potentially deadly consequences. Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth and Charles Cumming. Enemy of the Good features Kate Hollister, a US Foreign Service officer recently assigned to Kyrgyzstan. This is no chance... Read More
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An international thriller set in Kyrgyzstan. A young Foreign Service officer must choose between her conscience and her country's aims.

An international thriller set in Kyrgyzstan. A young Foreign Service officer must choose between her conscience and her country's aims.

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A twisting thriller in which one woman must choose between morality and compromise with potentially deadly consequences. Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth and Charles Cumming.

Enemy of the Good features Kate Hollister, a US Foreign Service officer recently assigned to Kyrgyzstan. This is no chance assignment: she grew up there and her uncle, the US ambassador, has secured her the position.

The US wants to build a huge airbase in Kyrgyzstan to expand the American presence in Central Asia and outpace Russia and China in the competition for regional influence. With the move controversial due to the Kyrgyz regime’s human rights record, negotiations are balanced on a razor’s edge.

Amid these events, an underground movement has been sabotaging the Kyrgyz regime's supporters. Kate’s uncle assigns her to infiltrate the movement and discover its aims. Yet nothing in the mission is as it seems.

When forced to choose between morality and compromise, will Kate lay her life on the line for what she knows is right?

A fine read - Kirkus

A satisfying thriller - Booklist

Palmer is a rare talent - Gayle Lynds

A first-class storyteller - Bill Clinton

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035908844

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Edition: Unabridged edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Matthew Palmer is a 30-year veteran of the United States Foreign Service, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassy in London. Matt has lived and worked all over the globe and writes novels based on his real-world experiences. He lives in Kensington with his wife, Danica, and their dog, Cooper.

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