James Wolff crafts intelligent and complex spy thrillers that delve into the intricate world of espionage. His work is characterized by a masterful prose and a unique perspective that captivates readers. Wolff's narratives offer a compelling blend of intellectual depth and suspenseful plotting. Fans of sophisticated thrillers will find his storytelling particularly engaging.
Disgraced British spy August Drummond is on his way to Istanbul when he sees a passenger throw away directions to a cemetery just before being arrested. August can't resist the temptation to go in his place. But when he is confronted by a terrifying figure from Islamic State, he realizes he's about to face the greatest challenge of his career.
Leonard Flood, a British spy is ordered to investigate the attempted poisoning of a retired vetting officer named Willa Karlsson. After a series of recent security breaches British intelligence is terrified by the possibility that she was in fact a Russian agent, and that Moscow poisoned her upon her retirement since she was no longer useful to them. When Leonard discovers that Willa's story is not one of betrayal and treachery but one of friendship and a deeply ethical sense of duty, he is faced with a stark choice: does he hand her in to her masters, or does he help her escape to a new life?