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Cold Sunset

The new mystery novel in the bestselling espionage series, from the author of Gabriel's Moon

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Cold Sunset

By: William Boyd
Narrated by: George Blagden
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The stylish mystery from acclaimed bestseller William Boyd takes you deep into a shadow-drenched world where loyalty blurs, motives darken and every step could be fatal.

COLD WAR MOSCOW IS A PLACE SMOLDERING WITH SECRETS . . .

Gabriel Dax is on route to Russia, tasked with delivering a mysterious Blanco drawing to celebrated defector, Kit Caldwell. But Caldwell is convinced that the KGB suspects him of treachery and he wants to get out - now.

When Gabriel is ordered by his enigmatic handler Faith Green to help, he is pulled into a web of shifting loyalties and dangerous escape plans. As tensions rise and trust fractures, he is forced to confront the fine line between devotion and deception. But which will he choose?

COLD SUNSET is the third thrilling novel by William Boyd to star Gabriel Dax: travel writer, reluctant spy and accidental hero. The Sunday Times bestselling series also features GABRIEL'S MOON and THE PREDICAMENT.

‘Boyd does shadowy worlds and moral complexity better than anyone’ OBSERVER
'For page-turning glamour, you can bank on a William Boyd novel to hit the spot' GUARDIAN
'Extravagantly enjoyable' THE TIMES
‘Storytelling genius’ MICK HERRON

© William Boyd 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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Critic Reviews

William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius (MICK HERRON)
Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints (KATE ATKINSON)
Boyd is always engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists (PETER JAMES)
Extravagantly enjoyable
One of our most thrilling writers
For page-turning glamour, you can bank on a William Boyd novel to hit the spot
All stars
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William is one of my favourite authors, I could not wait for this book to come out.
But not one of my favourites for some reason I was glad when it was over, preferred the first book in the series.

Love Williams Books

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Love all the 3 books about Gabriel & Faith , now looking forward to what happens next

The characters & the atmosphere created by the writer

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Wonderfully enjoyable but frustratingly too many threads left hanging. I finished with a strong need for a session with Katerina Haas.

Excellent narration

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