![]() It is also terrifying and astonishingly timely, dealing with the ominous threat of an undeclared-and victorious-Chinese cyberwar with the U.S.” -Joseph Finder, New York Times best-selling author of Buried Secrets and The Moscow Club “ The Shanghai Factor is a brilliant espionage novel by the master of the form. “A modern day spy novel, with the feel of a Cold War era thriller, from a veteran writer who is considered by many to be the best in his field.” -George Easter, Deadly Pleasures The Shanghai Factor is hypnotic, engaging, subtle, and deeply, deeply satisfying.” -Lee Child, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Jack Reacher series, most recently A Wanted Man And this is his first long-form fiction in years. “Charles McCarry is better than John le Carré. “ The Shanghai Factor is wildly entertaining and further proof that McCarry is a modern master of the genre on a par with le Carré and Robert Littell.” - Booklist (starred review) Meticulous plotting, literate prose and mordant wit make this a thriller for connoisseurs of the genre.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “ nuanced, devilishly intricate thriller. this book is a must-read for genre aficionados and McCarry’s many fans.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Meticulous, intelligent prose is the real star of this excellent espionage thriller from former CIA operations officer McCarry. The autumnal work of a master, looking back with no regrets.” - The Washington Post A perfect blend of sex, intrigue, exotic locales, and deadly danger.” -Nelson DeMille, best-selling author of The Lion’s Game and The Panther The Shanghai Factor is certainly the best-written spy thriller you will read this year. “Charles McCarry has been compared to John le Carré-but maybe le Carré should be compared to McCarry. As the line between friend and foe blurs, the spy finds himself drawn into a deadly cat-and-mouse game between HQ and Guoanbu that might not only end his life, but upend the very balance of power between East and West. Soon the enigmatic head of HQ gives the spy a task that forces him to risk everything: go undercover as the American representative for a massive Chinese conglomerate and learn the secrets of the powerful CEO, who HQ believes to be involved with the nearly uncrackable Chinese Intelligence Agency, Guoanbu.īut the spy finds out that HQ isn’t the only one tracking his every move-and that his tryst with Mei might have exposed more than just his heart. While there, he meets a sultry and mysterious woman named Mei, leading to a torrid love affair. “ The Shanghai Factor unfolds with compelling speed, propelled by intriguing incidents, well-drawn characters and authentic-ringing spy world aphorisms.” - Wall Street Journalįollowing the hugely popular Paul Christopher series, The Shanghai Factor is the first standalone espionage novel from Charles McCarry, a former spy for the CIA and one of the best-loved American spy fiction writers.Ī young American spy is sent to Shanghai to absorb the culture and language for a shadowy U.S.
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