Spy Hook

Len Deighton
1988

Pre-loved
Hardcover
Good condition
Some foxing present

Hook, Line & Singer Trilogy - Book 1

Spy Hook is the first novel in Len Deighton's "Hook, Line & Sinker" trilogy, following the life of Bernard Samson, a British intelligence officer. The story begins with Samson investigating the disappearance of a substantial amount of funds from the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). His inquiry leads him to Washington, D.C., where he reconnects with former colleagues and uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal. As Samson delves deeper, he faces personal and professional challenges, questioning the loyalty of those around him and his own role within the agency. The novel explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the murky ethics of espionage during the Cold War era.