
Once a Spy
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Danny Campbell
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By:
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Keith Thomson
Drummond Clark was once a spy of legendary proportions. Now Alzheimer's disease has taken its toll and he's just a confused old man who's wandered away from home, waiting for his son to fetch him.
When Charlie Clark takes a break from his latest losing streak at the track to bring Drummond back to his Brooklyn home, they find it blown sky high - and then bullets start flying in every direction. At first, Charlie thinks his Russian creditors are employing aggressive collection tactics. But once Drummond effortlessly hot-wires a car as their escape vehicle, Charlie begins to suspect there's much more to his father than meets the eye.
He soon discovers that Drummonds unremarkable career as an appliance salesman was actually a clever cover for an elaborate plan to sell would-be terrorists faulty nuclear detonators. Drummond's intricate knowledge of the device is extremely dangerous information to have rattling around in an Alzheimer's-addled brain. The CIA wants to contain him - and so do some other shady characters who send Charlie and Drummond on a wild chase that gives father-and-son quality time a whole new meaning.
With Once a Spy, Keith Thomson makes his debut on the thriller stage with energy, wit, and style to spare.
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Critic reviews
Really good.
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What can happen to old spies. ?
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a great treadmill read or book for walking the dog.
fun book
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Not your usual spy novel
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I want more
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I will cast Paul Newman as the dad in my imaginary film.
Hope you all enjoy.
It's a Book. It's a Movie. It's Loads of Fun.
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Strange storyline!
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I thought narrator was overstating some words a bit and I didn't like that. Dialogues were great though.
Best line? After shooting a guy with a gun from unbelievable distance, Drummond says that it is harder to make it look like he's doing it every day. Great line, and it was just one of many.
Always etc
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Off beat thriller
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Action all the way!
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