Defectors Audiobook

Quotes

• “A cat-and-mouse game pitting two estranged brothers against each other unfolds in this story set in the 1960s against the backdrop of the Cold War–era of spies and secrets. Narrator Lloyd is known for his fine creation of characters and bringing pivotal scenes to life, intensifying the atmosphere of the story and giving weight to its dialog.”

  — Library Journal (audio review)

• “Clever, devious, and morally complex.”

  — Sunday Times

• “His brother’s defection upended Simon’s life, and Simon is skeptical of Frank’s motives. But the opportunity to understand Frank’s reasons for leaving—and learn about life under Soviet rule—proves irresistible.”

  — New York Times

• Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell’

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• ‘Clever, devious and morally complex’

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• ‘The perfect combination of intrigue and accurate history brought to life’ 

  — Alan Furst

• 'Sensational! No one writes period fiction with the same style and suspense – not to mention substance – as Joseph Kanon'

  — Scott Turow

• ‘Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape and it’s a joy to see him reassert his title with such emphatic authority’ 

  — Lee Child