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Charlie Heller, a skilled CIA cryptographer, transforms from a quiet office worker into a vengeful force after terrorists kill his fiancée, and the Agency chooses not to retaliate. Driven by personal loss, he embarks on a dangerous quest for justice, showcasing how an amateur can become a formidable adversary. This espionage thriller combines sharp intelligence with gripping suspense, making it a compelling read. The story has been adapted into a major motion picture featuring notable actors.
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The Amateur, Robert Littell
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Amateur
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Littell
- Publisher
- Soho Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781641296885
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Thriller, American Literature, Espionage, Spy Novels, Cryptography, Encryption
- First published
- 1981
- Original title
- The Amateur
- Rating
- 3.15 out of 5
- Description
- Charlie Heller, a skilled CIA cryptographer, transforms from a quiet office worker into a vengeful force after terrorists kill his fiancée, and the Agency chooses not to retaliate. Driven by personal loss, he embarks on a dangerous quest for justice, showcasing how an amateur can become a formidable adversary. This espionage thriller combines sharp intelligence with gripping suspense, making it a compelling read. The story has been adapted into a major motion picture featuring notable actors.