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This was my first Edward Wilson novel and it certainly won't be my last. The story exceeded my expectations. Fiction and history are woven together in a seamless manner and he is excellent at evoking the period (without making it read as a clunky semi-fictional travel guide as a number of less talented novelists have managed to achieve in the past). The plot keeps you hooked (some good twists and turns) and the characters are believable. He cranks up the suspense skilfully. The most appropriate single word to describe this novel is "gripping". Buy it and find out for yourself - you will not be disappointed.
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A great plot; a richly researched historical context; a nestful of hatching conspiracy theories and plausible secret shenanigans... What more could you want in a spy thriller? Well a good spy I suppose - and Wilson's Catesby is just the job.
I won't claim that this is going to be the most memorable book I'll have read this year but I was one of the more entertaining. It's not all that long in page count but I think I must have subconsciously slowed down my reading pace to give me longer to savour the twists and turns of this highly readable slice of escapism.
I just hope that not too much of it was true!
I won't claim that this is going to be the most memorable book I'll have read this year but I was one of the more entertaining. It's not all that long in page count but I think I must have subconsciously slowed down my reading pace to give me longer to savour the twists and turns of this highly readable slice of escapism.
I just hope that not too much of it was true!
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As a spy book, this one does what it says on the tin but it does it very well. It's a story that's been told and retold many times but this time from an English "spook's" perspective as he finds himself transported from Berlin to Cuba in the coldest part of the Cold war.
Although getting off to an auspicious start by locating Brentwood's country park in Brentford, it was uphill from then on as Suffolk boy William Catesby, complete with a chip on each shoulder rubbed shoulders and swapped bullets with his counterparts from the DDR, USSR and the USA as the Cuban missile crisis almost escalated into nuclear war. That said, there is little more action to speak of, it's more about the subtle nuances of "back door diplomacy" that make this such an intriguing read as the grammar school boy found himself in such esteemed company as Che Guevara and Bobby Kennedy. Plenty of name checking in this for you.
Like most books of this type, it can be confusing at times but not overly so and whilst the delivery is dry it rarely bored and was appropriate to the subject matter. I particularly liked his meetings with his boss Henry Bone, a man who lived up to his name and but always kept you guessing as to his true feelings and loyalty to Catesby. The Midnight Swimmer has a comfortable feel, if over anti-American feel to it. You feel like you've been here before but this time you're walking in a different direction and that's what makes it a worthwhile and enjoyable read.
Although getting off to an auspicious start by locating Brentwood's country park in Brentford, it was uphill from then on as Suffolk boy William Catesby, complete with a chip on each shoulder rubbed shoulders and swapped bullets with his counterparts from the DDR, USSR and the USA as the Cuban missile crisis almost escalated into nuclear war. That said, there is little more action to speak of, it's more about the subtle nuances of "back door diplomacy" that make this such an intriguing read as the grammar school boy found himself in such esteemed company as Che Guevara and Bobby Kennedy. Plenty of name checking in this for you.
Like most books of this type, it can be confusing at times but not overly so and whilst the delivery is dry it rarely bored and was appropriate to the subject matter. I particularly liked his meetings with his boss Henry Bone, a man who lived up to his name and but always kept you guessing as to his true feelings and loyalty to Catesby. The Midnight Swimmer has a comfortable feel, if over anti-American feel to it. You feel like you've been here before but this time you're walking in a different direction and that's what makes it a worthwhile and enjoyable read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not bad
In the build-up to the Cuban Missile Crisis British spy,Catesby,is used by all sides to help prevent a nuclear war that would wipe Britain off the map. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Johnnybluetime
great idea, not so great execution
I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately I was rather dissapointed. The book tells the story of a British spy who travels through continents as he gets sucked in to cold... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Ioannis Glinavos
Where is Brentford?
well it's not in Essex is it?
This is a reasonable read but has some laughable moments - notably the assumed wisdom of the monster Ernie Guevara and the willingness of... Read more
This is a reasonable read but has some laughable moments - notably the assumed wisdom of the monster Ernie Guevara and the willingness of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cj Walker
Connections through the hindsight telescope
In 'The Midnight Swimmer' Edward Wilson has has delivered a first-rate espionage novel. I am tempted to use the word thriller, but in truth this is not a book filled with thrills. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Quicksilver
A WORK OF FICTION ?????
This is my first experience of Edward Wilson as an author and I am sure we will be meeting again soon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by BRIAN PLAYFAIR
Well worth reading
As a Cold War spy thriller 'The Midnight Swimmer' is in the same class as the works of Len Deighton and John LeCarre - although the reason behind that rather enigmatic title... Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. D. Dawson
A fantastic read
I really enjoyed this book, to the extent it has made me want to go and order the others that Wilson has written (and I have just added them to my Kindle collection). Read more
Published 2 months ago by TonyD
Superior thriller
I enjoyed Edward Wilson's 'The Envoy', and am pleased to see that his latest book is even better. It made me order the prior book, 'The Darkling Spy', which I had somehow... Read more
Published 2 months ago by George Rodger
Simply Superb
'The Midnight Swimmer' chronicles the major events of the 1960's as they are experienced by William Catesby, a British intelligence officer. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peter Haydon
Deep waters cleverly explored
In the world of espionage little can be taken at surface value, neither supposed friends nor lovers nor assumed foes. This is the world William Catesby inhabits. It is 1962. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. M. Sinstadt
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