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Ben Sign Mystery #3
The Russian Doll
A high ranking female MI6 officer - Jayne Archer - commissions private detectives Ben Sign and Tom Knutsen to investigate two matters: first, why her best Russian double agent has lost her nerve and no longer wants to work for Archer; second, what has happened to Archer's twin sister who was separated from her at birth in Moscow. Sign and Knutsen travel to Russia to get answers. When the truth is uncovered, they realise they've opened a Pandora's Box of lies, tragedy, and treason.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2018
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About the author
Matthew Dunn
16 books275 followersMatthew Dunn was an MI6 intelligence officer who spent years operating around the world on matters pertaining to the national security of Great Britain and its allies. For the last decade he has been an author and has written 14 published books. He is the author of the "Spycatcher" series and "Ben Sign" series of espionage-mystery noir novels.
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January 6, 2021
Two solutions:super spy Natalia continue and the twin Susan to be found.
And for Ben to continue cooking routine . Russian ordinary spy novel.
And for Ben to continue cooking routine . Russian ordinary spy novel.
December 23, 2018
As with other Matthew Dunn novels, I found this one interesting and compelling. I liked the fact that despite the different locations and the presence of Russian personalities, I could easily follow who's who. The only reason I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars was the obsession with food. I get that some people are obsessed with cooking, but for those of us who aren't we don't need to read about every pepper, onion or sauce. I found myself skipping over those parts which added nothing to the story.
April 15, 2019
A variation on From Russia With Love
Mr Dunn once again plunges us into the shady world of MI6 , the brilliant Ben Sign seeing what others cannot . From the political corridors of London to the heart of Russia , superb thriller , great characters , and what food !! I'm thinking there should be a companion book of recipes , maybe entitled : Fifty Shady Gravies.
Dear Reader , enjoy this story , and hope for more.
Mr Dunn once again plunges us into the shady world of MI6 , the brilliant Ben Sign seeing what others cannot . From the political corridors of London to the heart of Russia , superb thriller , great characters , and what food !! I'm thinking there should be a companion book of recipes , maybe entitled : Fifty Shady Gravies.
Dear Reader , enjoy this story , and hope for more.
March 24, 2019
Enjoyable and poignant
This was an interesting story that offered a good plot rooted in Cold War ideas even though it is the present day. There is also a strong poignant aspect to the book - reflecting on past choices, the transitory nature of things and the hard decisions that shape the world
This was an interesting story that offered a good plot rooted in Cold War ideas even though it is the present day. There is also a strong poignant aspect to the book - reflecting on past choices, the transitory nature of things and the hard decisions that shape the world
July 3, 2020
Fairly Enjoyable but...
...I am obliged to ask, did nobody proof read these books. They (the four I have read) are full of typos and errors that made me think that English was not the native language of the person who captured the keystrokes prior to publishing. This was the equivalent of constantly being interrupted while reading.
...I am obliged to ask, did nobody proof read these books. They (the four I have read) are full of typos and errors that made me think that English was not the native language of the person who captured the keystrokes prior to publishing. This was the equivalent of constantly being interrupted while reading.
January 30, 2019
Good read shame there are so many typos & spelling errors
Read all in the series. All good with interesting lines, just a shame the quality of the proofreading is poor: typos, grammar, wrong words and names abound!
Read all in the series. All good with interesting lines, just a shame the quality of the proofreading is poor: typos, grammar, wrong words and names abound!
September 27, 2019
Very good
I'm now hooked on this series. The stories are so believable. The characters are real people and watching their relationships a delight. The books are full of treachery and of honour and nailbiting tension. I can't wait to download and start the next one.
I'm now hooked on this series. The stories are so believable. The characters are real people and watching their relationships a delight. The books are full of treachery and of honour and nailbiting tension. I can't wait to download and start the next one.
January 6, 2020
Spellbinding
There nothing more pleasing then reading a book that keeps you guessing and wanting to keep reading till the end another great book onwards to the next instalment great read
There nothing more pleasing then reading a book that keeps you guessing and wanting to keep reading till the end another great book onwards to the next instalment great read
June 26, 2025
Sign and Knutsen have a couple of problems to investigate/solve and this spy/mystery was a great read. Loved the flow of the story and the characters(old/new). Matthew Dunn has written a lot of really good/great books, so check him out.
December 30, 2018
Very badly needs an editor. Sign is a bit over the top. If I had wanted to read a cookbook I'd have bought Nigella or Delia. Otherwise not a bad story.
April 2, 2019
A Bit Slow, but perks up......!
A Bit Slow to begin with, But the story got better as the book went on, A good read nonetheless
A Bit Slow to begin with, But the story got better as the book went on, A good read nonetheless
January 20, 2020
Needs a bit more editing
Adventure, mystery, intelligence, friendship, humor, good food, good read! A few errors here and there, but not too distracting or confusing.
Adventure, mystery, intelligence, friendship, humor, good food, good read! A few errors here and there, but not too distracting or confusing.
April 5, 2020
An otherwise gripping story once again spoiled by appalling proof reading. Raison scones? REALLY!
November 2, 2021
Enjoyed the storyline
BUT was sorely disappointed by the apparent lack of proofreading highlighted by the multiple spelling errors, incorrect word use and some factual errors.
BUT was sorely disappointed by the apparent lack of proofreading highlighted by the multiple spelling errors, incorrect word use and some factual errors.
December 21, 2021
More twists than origami on steroids with an ending that would make you gasp.
March 12, 2019
Good read
Well formed plot, builds well on the previous books, you can really start to see the character development now forming
Well formed plot, builds well on the previous books, you can really start to see the character development now forming
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