>>>>>>Personally, I prefer Len Deighton. If you haven't read the trilogy trilogy ( Berlin Game, Mexico Set, London Match, Spy Hook, Spy Line, Spy Sinker, Faith, Hope, Charity ) I think that represents some of the most compelling work in the genre.
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>>>>>So many books! So little time! I haven't read Len Deighton in at least 20 years ... time for a re-visit methinks. <g>
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>>>>>BTW, thanks for starting this particular set of posts in this thread. I'm always looking for new (to me) authors, and you and Alan have always recommended some good ones.
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>>>>>~~Bonnie
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>>>>Bonnie, don't read Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. Just a heads up. ;)
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>>>Big coprophagic grin and complete concurrence !
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>>Coprophagic?! That's a new one on me. Do you need to see a doctor? ;-)
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>you never heard of a sh*t-eating grin ?

THAT is in my vocabulary ;-)