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By: Sven Trautwein
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Tom Cruise is starting the action thriller “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” in cinemas.
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The feature pages are full of reviews of the new Tom Cruise film.
Some like the new part of “Mission: Impossible”, others find it, just like the title, too bulky.
It's the same with books.
Some people like certain novels, other classics collect dust on the shelf.
There are book tips on social media that are just right for fans of “Mission: Impossible” in these hot summer days.
We present five exciting titles.
For the cinema release of the 7th “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” we recommend five other spy thrillers.
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Ken Follett “The Needle”
Ken Follett had his breakthrough with “The Needle”.
It is a gripping spy thriller set during World War II.
The story revolves around “The Needle,” a German spy who infiltrates England with a deadly secret.
But his cover is in danger of being blown when a British agent tracks him down.
A breathless race against time begins with lives at stake.
Combining historical accuracy with suspense, Follett's masterful narrative offers a stirring journey through the dark intrigue and dangers of war.
An unforgettable story full of twists and thrills that will captivate the reader until the last page.
April 1944. The invasion is imminent.
In order to suggest to the Germans that they were landing at Calais, the British staged the greatest deception of all time in southeast England using rubber tanks, cardboard airplanes and Potemkin barracks.
This ghost army is so cleverly woven into the Allied forces' communications and reporting systems that even Canaris's defense system believes it to be real.
Because what Canaris doesn't know: His spies in England are behind bars and only transmit game material - except for one...
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Ken Follett “The Needle”
2001 Lübbe, ISBN-13 978-3-404-10026-2
Price: Paperback €12.99, 416 pages
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Lee Child “The Hyenas – Jack Reacher Volume 24”
The 24th Jack Reacher volume by Lee Child fits well into the list of spy thrillers that shouldn't be missed this summer.
The paperback edition has just been published.
In typical Lee Child style, the tension is maintained with short, crisp sentences and increased from chapter to chapter.
Jack Reacher, as an ex-military police officer, finds himself in dangerous situations.
Since some of the books were also made into films with Tom Cruise in the lead role, this title fits well into the “Mission: Impossible” series.
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Jack Reacher travels aimlessly across the United States on a Greyhound bus.
The former military police officer observes how an old man who has just gotten off the bus is attacked.
Reacher wouldn't be Reacher if he stood by - he intervenes.
The victim is hurt but doesn't want to involve him in this matter under any circumstances.
But Reacher has never been able to turn a blind eye when weaker people need help.
And so he finds himself caught between two mafia clans who are brutally fighting for control of their city.
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Lee Child “The Hyenas”
Jack Reacher Volume 24
Translated from the American by Wulf Bergner
2023 blanvalet, ISBN-13 978-3-734-11250-8
Price: Paperback €12, 413 pages
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John le Carré “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold”
“The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” is the classic spy novel par excellence.
With its realistic depiction of the Cold War, it offers an insight into the dark machinations of the secret services.
The protagonists are complex and profound, and the plot is characterized by deception and intrigue.
Le Carré's precise language and keen view of human nature make the book an incomparable reading experience.
It is a timeless work that uncovers the complexities and moral dilemmas of the world of espionage and captivates the reader until the last page.
The British agent Alec Leamas is responsible for East Germany.
Undercover, he switches sides to protect his informants.
He realizes too late that he has become the pawn of an intrigue.
When the woman he loves is in danger, there is a dramatic showdown at the Berlin Wall.
Blurb/Ullstein
John le Carré “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold”
2019 Ullstein, ISBN-13 978-3-548-06183-2
Price: Paperback €12, 288 pages
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Jeffery Deaver “Patricide”
The story captivates the reader with its clever and unpredictable plot.
Deaver creates complex characters who further heighten the tension with their own secrets and motives.
The twists and revelations in the book are surprising and keep the reader excited.
Deaver's detailed descriptions and sophisticated plotting create an atmosphere of uncertainty and keep the reader on the edge of their seats.
“The Final Twist” is a page-turner that delights with its clever play between truth and deception.
In San Francisco, Colter Shaw is on a very personal mission.
He continues the final investigation into his murdered father.
He collected evidence against the mysterious company BlackBridge, which acts as a “problem solver” for its customers and is responsible for hundreds of drug-related deaths.
Following the mysterious clues left behind by his father, Shaw finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse...
Blurb/blanvalet
Jeffery Deaver Patricide - Colter Shaw Volume 3
Translated from the American language by Thomas Haufschild
2023 blanvalet, ISBN-13 978-3-764-50826-5
Price: Hardcover €22, 480 pages
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Jens Henrik Jensen “EAST.
On a deep level”
Jensen manages to create realistic and believable characters whose emotional depth captivates the reader.
His stories are filled with suspense and unexpected twists that captivate the reader from beginning to end.
Jensen often deals with explosive topics such as corruption, international espionage and political intrigue, which makes his thrillers very topical and relevant.
With his gripping writing and his sense of suspense, Jensen offers an unforgettable reading experience for thriller lovers.
He also reached the top of the bestseller lists with his “Oxen” series.
Millennium in Murmansk.
At the old harbor, Arctic fishermen make a scary catch: a severed tattooed arm is floating in the water.
The case at the Russian Navy's military base calls the secret services into action - and the CIA sends Jan Jordi Kazanski into the Arctic night.
There he wrestles with the forces of chaos and dissolution that are growing after the collapse of the Soviet Union...
Blurb/dtv
Jens Henrik Jensen “EAST.
On a deep level”
Translated by Friederike Buchinger
2023 dtv, ISBN-13
Price: paperback €13.95, e-book €9.99, 491 pages (different format)
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And there is also news for James Bond fans.
Although the old volumes may not be politically correct, there is now a new Bond in book form.
This article was created using machine assistance and was carefully checked by editor Sven Trautwein before publication.