Katya

Katya #1

by David Bickford

A NEW FEMALE SPY SERIES FROM THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES MI5 & MI6

As the desert sun rises, Katya finds herself in a race against time, navigating a treacherous landscape of deception, money laundering, prostitution, and terrorism. The outcome remains uncertain as Katya battles Cartwright's schemes and confronts her own demons. With her team at her side, Katya must rely on her training and experience to survive and succeed in her mission to retrieve Gadaifi’s stolen fortune.

Genres: Espionage

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2023

About the author

David Bickford CB is a former Legal Director to MI5 and MI6 and author of Cold War espionage thrillers including the Katya series and the forthcoming Cold Protocol.

Drawing on decades inside intelligence and government, his fiction explores surveillance, state power and the hidden mechanics of espionage.

Reviews

[Dizzyb · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good read but perhaps a bit far fetched in places. certainly kept my attention until the end.

[Nic Fox · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Katya" by David Bickford presents a blend of mystery and psychological drama that attempts to captivate readers, but with varying degrees of success. The premise holds promise, delving into the enigmatic life of the titular character, yet the execution leaves room for improvement.

While the narrative strives to be gripping, it occasionally stumbles with pacing issues that hinder the overall flow. Bickford's character development is a mixed bag – some figures resonate with depth, while others feel underexplored which leaves you wanting more.

The writing style is okay, conveying the story adequately, yet it lacks a distinctive flair that could elevate it further. "Katya" is intriguing but ultimately falls short of delivering a consistently engrossing experience. I was left with a sense of missed potential.

[Emily Wade · Rating 2 out of 5]

The female protagonist is unnecessarily overly sexualised and the other characters have no depth. I unfortunately found this to be poorly written. The redeeming feature are the few gripping moments, but the pace overall was rushed and not enjoyable

[Jeff McNeill · Rating 2 out of 5]

One-dimensional characters, plot not credible. Pass on this author.

[Wallie :) · Rating 2 out of 5]

A female 007 character stumbles through a not very plausible story.