The Cairo Affair is a clever title because at the heart of this twisty plot a romantic affair lurks. Sophie Kohl is the wife of an American Embassy analyst in Cairo. Sophie embarks on a love affair with one of the Embassy’s CIA personnel. When Sophie’s husband transfers to Budapest, the affair ends. But while eating a dinner in a Budapest restaurant, an assassin shots Sophie’s husband dead. Instead of returning to the United States with her husband’s body, Sophie secretly returns to Cairo to learn why her husband was murdered. The plot of The Cairo Affair has many strands leading to many countries and many incidents in the past. One aspect The Cairo Affair shares with 24 is that you never know when a major character will suddenly die. If you’re looking for an entertaining Summer spy novel, I recommend The Cairo Affair. GRADE: B+
George, “entertaining summer spy novels” is what I love to read, far from the technical superiority of a Tom Clancy or the conservative espionage of a Craig Thomas who incidentally was one of my favourite spy novelists.
Prashant, I have a dozen more spy novels stacked up here waiting to be read. You’ll see more reviews of spy novels in the weeks ahead.
Phil likes his books.
Patti, this was my first Olen Steinhauser spy novel but it won’t be my last!
I was just looking at it in the library trying to decide if I was in the mood.
Jeff, THE CAIRO AFFAIR was a quick read.
Well, Jeff? Were you in the mood?
I’m not much for spy novels but every once in a while…
Rick, once I get in the mood for spy novels, I usually read a dozen of them.
Damn, I see that it’s a SUMMER spy novel. I was going to read it in the Fall but that plan is shot to hell. Thanks for the warning, George.
Bob, when Fall arrives it’s all NFL football and short story collections!
Rick, it wasn’t there when I went back today but since I already have an even dozen library books plus five more that came in the mail via ABE today I guess it can wait.
Jeff, I have a stack of library books that I’m trying to whittle down, too.
Liked all his books. The Tourist is my favorite.
Steve, I have THE TOURIST on order.