The Spy Across the Table (A Jim Brodie Thriller Book 4)

Readers who can’t keep up with the tech lingo and almost nonstop action might find the whole thing a bit overwhelming. But those who thrive on complex, tightly written thrillers are more likely to call it a tour-de-force.”—The Japan Times“The hottest read of the summer season, if not the whole year…. "Barry Lancet’s The Spy Across the Table is the perfect combination of mystery novel and espionage thriller wrapped into one. Brodie is, as always, a strong lead, and the book has some very nice twists. A strong entry in a consistently reliable series."—Booklist“Lancet keeps the suspense high through the exciting climax…in this faced-paced fourth thriller featuring Japanese antiquities expert Jim Brodie.”—Publishers Wee

In this exciting international thriller featuring Japanese antiques art dealer and PI Jim Brodie, a double-murder at the Kennedy Center forces Brodie into a dangerous game of espionage—putting him in the crosshairs of the Chinese, North Korean, and American governments.Jim Brodie is an antiques dealer, Japan expert, and second-generation private investigator. Secrets so damaging that North Korea and China will stop at nothing to get them.Publishers Weekly said, “Readers will want to see more of the talented Jim Brodie,” and The Spy Across the Table is an edge-of-your-seat thriller in Barry Lancet’s wildly popular and highly acclaimed series.. Homeland Security head Tom Swelley is furious that the White House is meddling and wants Brodie off the case. Why? For the same reason a master Chinese spy known only as Zhou, one of the most dangerous men alive, appears on the scene: Those murders were no random act of violence.Brodie flies to Tokyo to attend the second of two funerals, when his friend’s daughter Anna is kidnapped during the ceremony. He’s not the only one.After the attack, Brodie is summoned to the White House. Anna, it seems, is the key architect of a top-secret NSA program that gathers the personal secrets of America’s most influential

His former position as an editor at one of the nation’s largest publishers gave him access to the inner circles in traditional and business fields most outsiders are never granted, and an insider’s view that informs his writing. Visit Lancet at BarryLancet or on Twitter @BarryLancet. Barry Lancet is a Barry Award­–winning author and finalist for the Shamus Award. He has lived in Japan f

the good guys always win but Lancet doesn't make it easy This Jim Brodie series of thrillers just keep getting bigger in scope. Barry Lancet's cast of familiar characters blend together flawlessly to give the readers a heart pounding thrill in every chapter. Of course, the good guys always win but Lancet doesn't make it easy for them.The settings in this book are far flung, from the centers of power in American government, to the intriguing dark alleys of Asia, and the horrid treatment found in a Chinese prison. But even as he delivers a dangerous hail of bullets, Lancet gives us a feast of Japanese cuisine to ponder as Jim Brodi. Excellent book! Michael Hagen This is an excellent continuation of the Jim Brodie adventures. Interesting and exciting locals. Compelling story that entertains and informs.Highly recommended as are all the other books in the series.. The author keeps getting better with each book that is released Irish Bill Exciting book! I could not put it down! The author keeps getting better with each book that is released. I highly recommend this book!