The Man in Red Square by Moody, Bill (2013) Paperback

by Bill Moody

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE MAN IN RED SQUARE In the grand tradition of unforgettable Cold War spy thrillers, Bill Moody's The Man in Red Square sends you on an exciting journey into history, politics, and deception as Washington and Moscow jockey to pull off a critical spy exchange in 1980. The book rings with authenticity and offers rare glimpses into the power struggles each side faces. With fascinating characters like Charles Fox, Christopher Storm, and Mikhail Sokolov, you're in for suspenseful read that will rivet you to your seat. -- Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Spies When America defector Robert Owens passes a note to his former colleague in Moscow's Red Square saying he wants to come home, American intelligence is faced with a major dilemma. To ensure they are getting the genuine article and not an impostor, they must find someone who can ask questions only the real Owens can answer. CIA veteran Charles Fox's search turns up Christopher Storm, a teacher who served with Owens in Vietnam. Storm accepts the assignment as plans are made to exchange Owens for a Soviet trade official. But Storm isn't told the whole story. When he meets with Owens, he discovers even more deception and the KGB's complicated compartmentalization threatens to unravel the entire affair. Storm is forced into a desperate escape plan which may be the only way out.

Paperback

First published March 2, 2013

About the author

Bill Moody is a mystery author and professional jazz drummer. He is the author of Shades of Blue, Looking for Chet Baker, Bird Lives! and three other Evan Horne novels.

Reviews

[Brigitte · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a pleasant surprise. I didn't think I would enjoy this book after reading the book jacket, but it was really, really good--very similar to the Gentleman from Moscow. It is the story of an American who defected to Russia and now wants to come back as part of an exchange for a Russian spy in the U.S. The CIA wants to make sure the guy that Russia offers up is really the American guy so they send an old Viet Nam fellow soldier to question him to see if he's the "real deal." Would make a great espionage movie, too! Definitely recommend.

[Norm Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Moody's jazz-themed mysteries, and very much enjoyed his first cold war novel, Czechmate: The Spy Who Played Jazz. Thus, I was optimistic I would like this book, and I wasn't disappointed. It had mystery, intrigue, suspense, surprises, and an array of colorful characters. I put this novel on par with Le Carre books. Highly recommended.

[Stephanie Foust · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jazz musician,radio-host & author Bill Moody constructed a well-written spy thriller which I enjoyed a lot