John Lawton Books

John Lawton expertly navigates the space between American and British cultures, translating their nuances for readers on both sides of the Atlantic. His works, often thrilling in nature, delve into significant social and political landscapes, offering sharp observations on the human condition. Lawton's distinctive style is marked by suspense and psychological depth, drawing readers into intricate plots and complex moral quandaries. He possesses a unique talent for capturing the zeitgeist while simultaneously crafting compelling narratives that resonate long after the final page.

Inn Search of Birds
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A unique account of birds on pub signs, their history and natural history, and their association with art, music and literature
Blue Rondo
384 pages
14 hours of reading
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The fifth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The Unfortunate Englishman
368 pages
13 hours of reading
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The second book in the Joe Wilderness series.
Hammer to Fall
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In swinging sixties London, MI6 spy Joe Wilderness finds his assignments far from glamorous. Despite his talent for thriving in challenging situations, his past misadventures have landed him in trouble. A coffee-smuggling operation in divided Berlin turned disastrous when he had to return a spy to the KGB, resulting in a reprimand and a new posting in remote northern Finland under the guise of a cultural exchange program. Bored and with little to spy on, Wilderness turns to smuggling vodka across the porous border into the USSR, capitalizing on a vodka shortage caused by Khrushchev's agricultural policies. He partners with his old KGB acquaintance, Kostya, but suspicions arise about Kostya's sudden appearance and its connection to cobalt mining in the area, crucial for atomic bomb casings. As Wilderness navigates the complexities of Cold War tensions, his assignment becomes increasingly perilous. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Prague Spring, featuring familiar allies and adversaries, weaving a tale rich in deception, art, and politics, capturing the thrilling life of a British spy.
Old Flames
448 pages
16 hours of reading
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The second book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A Lily of the Field
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The seventh book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
Riptide
368 pages
13 hours of reading
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The fourth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A Little White Death
480 pages
17 hours of reading
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The third book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon. číst celé
Second Violin
432 pages
16 hours of reading
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The sixth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
Friends and Traitors
352 pages
13 hours of reading
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A new novel in the Inspector Troy series, a tale of Cold War spy dealings centred around Guy Burgess