"John Charles Woodman had a conventional childhood and education, gaining a degree in philosophy. He was recruited into his work by a tutor and has since been employed by several government agencies, working for a short while with the UK based arm of an American company. He still holds his blue badge. His early career was in the field where he developed a specialization in the security of civil and military nuclear sites. During this period, he had close contact with Special Branch. For a while in the mid-80s, he was invalided out of active service, concentrating instead on research and development in his specialist areas. When he was passed fit, he trained with the SAS and returned to fieldwork at a senior level, heading east and working both sides of the Wall. After a further period working in hostile locations, he was promoted to a senior desk with responsibility for an entire region of activity. Although he has now retired, he still does research and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise. He cannot and will not make personal appearances. John Charles Woodman is not his real name."

“Chillingly authentic and frighteningly plausible…” KG

“Lays bare the wonderland of intelligence, the odd mixture of bureaucracy and action. You’ll probably need to sign the Official Secrets Act once you’ve finished reading it.” - AT

“Draws you seductively toward its explosive ending.” - LJ

“…excellently crafted…” - EC

“A wonderful read with a believable story centred round equally believable characters.” - DR