U.S.S.A.

by James N. Frey

George Corbett, a successful American banker, is nominated as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, but no one is aware that he is really a KGB mole

493 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

James N. Frey is an American novelist and acclaimed writing teacher, best known for his influential guide How to Write a Damn Good Novel. He has authored both fiction and non-fiction, including thrillers and several popular books on writing craft. Frey taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored as Teacher of the Year in 1994. He continues to lecture on creative writing at various conferences and institutions. His fiction has earned critical recognition, including an Edgar Award nomination. Frey lives in Berkeley, California.

Reviews

[Ben Boulden · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable cold war thriller with an exciting plot, and likable characters. Its only major fault, the word count exceeded the story. But still, a nice nostalgic tour back to great thrillers being written in the late-1980s.