- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Library edition edition (3 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007212127
- ISBN-13: 978-0007212125
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,831,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for The Mentor
‘Fast paced and full of twists, this gripping book is for anyone who loves Spooks and James Bond’ Maxim
‘A jolly good thriller’ Guardian
‘Fast-paced and horrifyingly current…a chilling read full of double crossing and undercover trickery’ News of the World
‘Gripping and fast–paced’ The Sun
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Steve Jackson does for MI6 what Chris Ryan did for the SAS.
Four people can keep a secret if three of them are dead…
In Rome, the severed hand of a retired MI6 head of station is found at one of the city's landmarks. The hand is holding a bag containing thirty silver pieces.
Meanwhile, in London, MI6 agent Paul Aston is on the point of quitting. Once on the MI6 fast track, his career has stalled. He has been passed over for one promotion too many; his colleagues treat him like a leper. When he is approached to head up a new task force, he jumps at the chance. His first mission is to investigate the murder in Rome.
When one of MI6's directors dies suddenly, Aston realises there is more going on than meets the eye. The death looks like a heart attack, but it's not. As Aston digs deeper he uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to the dying days of the USSR. Someone wants this kept secret. Someone with everything to lose if the truth gets out.
But who is THE JUDAS?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not all stories should be one of a series; however this is not one of those. I found this the second book in this series from Steve Jackson an even better read than than The Mentor. It is one of those books were you want to yell 'Don't do that you idiot' to the protagonists.
I really hope that there is to be a full length conclusion to this conflict.
I really hope that there is to be a full length conclusion to this conflict.
Format:Audio CD
Listened to this in the car on a 5 hour drive, and got about half way through. Fortunately, got it from the public library and didn't have to waste my own money on it, but the taxpayer may have a legitimate complaint. The only thing this author seems to have researched at all are the firearms his characters carry. Actually, calling them characters is a bit of a misnomer: they're more like cartoons or caricatures. Superficial, one dimensional stereotypes. Weak characterisation is possibly acceptable if the plot is strong. Sadly, not so here. Takes ages to get out of first gear. Sometimes weak plot and limited characters can be partly compensated for by the excellence of the writing. This has several cliches per page. Not sure if I shall live long enough to finish it. Got its second star for keeping my wife awake.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Do not pick this book up if you have things to do because I guarantee that you won't be able to put it down. Steve Jackson has once again proved that he is a very talented author with this one.It's a more than fitting sequel to The Mentor and had me on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion.It's gritty, pacy, and the plot is excellent. The characters are so real and believeable that it has you chewing your nails.Well done Steve, what a fantastic read! Please keep them coming!
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