Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Catesby

This series plunges readers into the tense world of espionage and Cold War politics, where the lines between allies and enemies blur dangerously. Follow intricate plots and personal dramas unfolding behind the scenes of international affairs, where stakes are high and betrayal lurks around every corner. The stories delve into complex moral dilemmas and dark secrets that impact characters and the world alike. Expect thrilling narratives filled with twists that challenge your understanding of loyalty and truth.

South Atlantic Requiem
A Very British Ending
The Whitehall Mandarin
The Darkling Spy
The Midnight Swimmer
The Envoy

Recommended Reading Order

  1. The brilliant opening novel in the Catesby series, by a former special forces officer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre'

    The Envoy1
    3.8
  2. A brilliant Cuban Missile Crisis spy thriller by a former special forces officer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre'

    The Midnight Swimmer2
    4.2
  3. A spy thriller that will change your view of the Cold War forever, by a former special forces officer and 'the thinking person's John le Carre'

    The Darkling Spy3
    4.1
  4. A captivating spy thriller taking the reader from 60s sex scandals to the Vietnam War, by a former special forces officer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre'

    The Whitehall Mandarin4
    3.8
  5. A gripping espionage thriller about an establishment plot to take control of 1970s Britain, by a writer who is 'poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carre'

    A Very British Ending5
    4.1