Death And Bright Water: A Novel Of Suspense
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the shadowy world where Cold War loyalties blur and violence lurks beneath the surface of the mundane, Death and Bright Water thrusts its protagonist into a gripping spiral of intrigue, danger, and moral ambiguity. James Mitchell, best known for creating the iconic British spy Ron Callan — the basis for the television series *When the Boat Comes In* — crafts a taut novel of suspense that pits one man's wits against a conspiracy far larger and more lethal than he could have anticipated. Set against a vividly rendered backdrop, the narrative hurtles forward with relentless momentum, each chapter tightening the noose of tension around both hero and reader alike. Mitchell's prose is sharp and unsparing, wielding dark irony with the precision of a seasoned thriller writer who trusts neither sentiment nor easy resolution. His characters are rendered with psychological depth, their motivations complex and their allegiances perpetually in doubt — hallmarks of a writer who understands that the most dangerous enemies are those who wear friendly faces. Death and Bright Water stands as a testament to Mitchell's mastery of the suspense genre, leaving the reader to wonder, long after the final page, just how bright that water truly was.
Author: James Mitchell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Thriller
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the shadowy world where Cold War loyalties blur and violence lurks beneath the surface of the mundane, Death and Bright Water thrusts its protagonist into a gripping spiral of intrigue, danger, and moral ambiguity. James Mitchell, best known for creating the iconic British spy Ron Callan — the basis for the television series *When the Boat Comes In* — crafts a taut novel of suspense that pits one man's wits against a conspiracy far larger and more lethal than he could have anticipated. Set against a vividly rendered backdrop, the narrative hurtles forward with relentless momentum, each chapter tightening the noose of tension around both hero and reader alike. Mitchell's prose is sharp and unsparing, wielding dark irony with the precision of a seasoned thriller writer who trusts neither sentiment nor easy resolution. His characters are rendered with psychological depth, their motivations complex and their allegiances perpetually in doubt — hallmarks of a writer who understands that the most dangerous enemies are those who wear friendly faces. Death and Bright Water stands as a testament to Mitchell's mastery of the suspense genre, leaving the reader to wonder, long after the final page, just how bright that water truly was.