The Protocols of Spying: A morally complex espionage thriller about Middle East conflict, British intelligence and the shadow war that connects them

by Merle Nygate

368 pages, Paperback

Published October 9, 2025

About the author

I’m the author of The Righteous Spy, winner of the 2017 Little Brown/UEA Crime Fiction Award. It's my first espionage novel. Previously I've worked as a screenwriter and script editor working on BAFTA winning TV, New York Festival audio drama, written original sitcoms and script edited across multiple genres..

Reviews

[LianaReads blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Protocols of Spying is a gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, it follows Mossad chief Eli Amiram and British agent Petra as their missions collide in a dangerous web of secrets, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
I loved how real and intense this story felt, filled with action, intelligence work, and emotional depth. The writing is sharp, the plot is layered, and the characters feel authentic and complex. It reads like a movie and never slows down. A brilliant, thought provoking spy thriller!
Very grateful to @randomttours for my place on the blog tour and my copy, opinions are my own.