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A Game for Assassins: A Cold War Espionage Thriller (The Redaction Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by James Quinn (Author), D.S. Williams (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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In the dark underbelly of covert operations, a group of killers is wreaking havoc in the ranks of MI-6.

It's the early 1960's - the height of the Cold War - and agents of the British Intelligence are being targeted by an unknown team of assassins. In desperation, the agency sends in their best agent to hunt down the killers.

Jack "Gorilla" Grant isn't your typical secret agent. Uncompromising and rough-edged, he doesn't fit in with the elitist and debonair intelligence agents. Soon, Jack is drawn into a deadly game where nothing is as it seems, and even the perfect spy can die in a wilderness of mirrors.

A spy story you have to read, A Game for Assassins is an action-packed thrill ride played out across the global stage of the Cold War.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: James Quinn spent 15 years in the secret world of covert operations, undercover investigations and international security before turning his hand to writing. He is trained in hand to hand combat and in the use of a variety of weaponry including small edged weapons, Japanese Swords and Hunting Bows. He is also a crack pistol shot for CQB (Close Quarter Battle) and many of his experiences he has incorporated into his works of fiction. He lives in the United Kingdom and travels extensively around the globe. For more information check out the James Quinn Website: http://jamesquinn.webs.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Quinn/1558765681046413 Twitter: James Quinn - Author @Ape101Quinn)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VQORC0K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Next Chapter; 4th edition (April 5, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 609 pages
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James Quinn is the author of the "Gorilla Grant" series of spy novels. A professional security consultant and corporate intelligence operative, he currently resides in the UK but likes to travel extensively around the globe.

His next projects are "Clandestine" - a short story anthology, based around espionage, deception and intrigue - and The Fisherman, which introduces a new character to the world of covert intelligence.

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Michael R. Stern
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Old Fashioned Cold War Spy Story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
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A Game For Assassins, by James Quinn, is quintessential Ludlum or Le Carre. If you're not old enough to have experienced the stories of the Cold War espionage and double dealing, you missed the real history. Post-war Europe and America, the battle for equilibrium with the Soviets and the KGB was daily nail biting, for real. Through his protagonist, Gorilla Grant, a hard bitten undercover agent, the reader is treated to the workings of the intelligence community worldwide, with double agents, and the internecine warfare among friends. Based on true stories of the early 1960s, you're in for a scamper across Europe and more than one surprise. For those of you tired of dragons or vampires, and not yet ready to hit your Xbox for the evening, A Game For Assassins will stir your juices. And believe it or not, your kids can read it. It's bloody, it's not James Bond, but it's a fun read.
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Angel Cuevas
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 60’s espionage thriller
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
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It took me sometime to really get into this book at first. There was a lot of backstory that needed to be read before getting to the good stuff. However, once Gorilla Grant came into story, I couldn’t put the book down. He’s a bad ass spy who knows how to eliminate his targets. And these aren’t just your average Joe’s. They’re cold blooded assassins. But they’ve met their match when Gorrilla is on their trail. Starting book two right away.
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H Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Complex and realistic
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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A very well done novel of the “secret world”. The characters are fleshed out and the tradecraft of their world is presented in an intelligent manner. It’s unlikely you would be able to read the book in one sitting (recommended) so the next best is to not allow large time gaps because the story is complex and there are many overlapping flashbacks to absorb. All said, this was a most satisfying read.
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Sumafu
3.0 out of 5 stars Some good action scenes, but often slow-moving and tedious...
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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Not bad for a new author's first book, but not all that good either.
The author does seem to have some knowledge of covert operations, weapons and tactics, which gives a nice, realistic atmosphere to the story.
However, the storytelling itself is not always that engaging. Some parts of it are just too predictable. Then, other parts are simply over the top, and the author takes far too much time going into people's psychological make-up to make their ridiculous actions seem more probable.
Furthermore, several of the so-called 'professionals' repeatedly make the dumbest mistakes, which, in turn, kills the realistic tone almost completely.
In addition, I was dumbfounded by the way an author who supposedly has some international experience could be so clueless about major European languages. He seemed to get his translations from Google and didn't bother to check them with any of the millions of people who do speak German or French, for example. Grossly negligent, if you asked me...
Anyway, there is some gore, but not too much, and virtually no romance or sensuality.
As the title suggests, it's just about killers killing...
The ending is not really HEA, but it is without cliffhangers, although the sequel is hinted at.

Would I read another book by this author? Not for now.
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DERogue
5.0 out of 5 stars This is And espionage thriller in a class by itself!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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The detail is astounding. The suspense, Nail biting! The intrigue, In a class by itself. Well it took several settings, And more than 2 or 3 bourbon's , This is a book I could not put down until I finally Could not hold my eyes open any longer. Of the hundreds perhaps thousands Books of this nature I have read, This would rate and the top 2 or 3 books I have read.
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Berk Rourke
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorilla gets his man.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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I really liked this book but I did not love it. My first thought about the book was it moved so slowly I didn't know if I could get through it. But I did. And in the end, near the end of the book it began to move more rapidly but only slightly. I also thought this was a reprise of the James Bond series but with, as the author called him, Gorilla, the principal character, bring a more average kind of murderer, if there is such a thing. I start all reviews which I do with five stars as the norm. There is nothing about the usage, the organization, the editing, the actual language presented which put me off. It was only the slowness of the tale which caused me to arrive at a point where I just could not say I loved the book. The story is good. The main character, with just a wee bit more development, would be an outstanding character. How do we know he is a rather banal man? His ability to be an assassin and to withstand the mental difficulties which come with killing another human being are the principal discussions of his life and growth to the point where the MACE mission is concluded. I give it four stars despite the slowness because of the story.
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and well written
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
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The subject matter was not usual for me and it was a bit graphic at times, although I'm sure it was accurate. If you enjoy stories of a world that exists below the radar of our lives, a world where governments control much more than we like to admit, and where human life can be easily taken for profit or expedience, this book is for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Complicated
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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I had a difficult time reading this for the first half of the story( I picked it up and put it down), then it caught a rhythm and I was speeding through the last half. Gorilla and Nichole really sealed the game for me. Complicated spy story, but worthwhile.
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Robert Duval
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2021
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The book had a well written plot, a new twist around every corner. A great story , kept you guessing and wondering what was going to happen next. Not predictable like some books. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
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Raghunath K
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in India on January 21, 2021
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Well written novel. I liked it especially because it happens in a time relying on humint instead of electronic surveillance.
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Baustin
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great read. Full of twists and turns right to the end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2021
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Lots of intrigue, politics, and strategegic thinking. Escapism reading, and hard to put down. Great book for a long journey.
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Max Rawnsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding read
Reviewed in Australia on May 16, 2021
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Have read more than a few spy thrillers but this book must be right up there. Great twists and turns and an interesting last quarter. Will read more of James Q
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Vaughn
4.0 out of 5 stars A great spy story
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2021
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Like most novels, you know the good guy is going to win and the bad guy will lose. It's how the story is told that makes it interesting

First, let's get grammar and spelling out of the way because that's something that can make even a good story unreadable. The decision: EXCELLENT! I only noticed two or three things that I would deem grammatical errors and no spelling mistakes. Kudos for that. So many writers and editors just insist that the English language is evolving which, to my ear, means they're illiterate

Moving on, the story is not what you think you're reading. It turns out that British spies are actually double agents. Someone thinks they're Russian agents and wants them dead

The British can't protect their agents or they'll blow their cover

So they need someone to kill the party that wants to kill their agents. Spy versus spy, if you will

Meanwhile in the background, a lot of other stories are told and they leave the reader with a feeling of how is that relevant. I can't say more without giving away the whole story

But I can say this: it's not who you think
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