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The Insider

By: Matthew Richardson
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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A thrilling novel of espionage and murder in the dark heart of Westminster, from the UK's most exciting new spy writer.

A Russian defector is found brutally murdered in a London hotel.

Only four people knew he had turned - the four most important and powerful figures in Whitehall.

There's only one conclusion - a mole has infiltrated the highest levels of the nation's security.

Operating in secret from within Westminster's darkest corners, former spy Solomon Vine must uncover the traitor.

Because Britain's future hangs in the balance.

And with it the fate of the whole world....

©2021 Matthew Richardson (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"Proof that the spy genre is flourishing in the 21st century.... [Richardson's] plotting has an old-school, Swiss-clock precision." (Guardian)

"Compelling, intense and sharply authentic." (James Swallow, best-selling author of Nomad)

"A splendid tale of espionage starring an old-fashioned MI6 hero...exciting spy literature." (Times)

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Perfect balance.

The story has just the right balance of narrative to conversation. The tension builds slowly and relentlessly. Sean Barrett's reading is - as ever - faultless. In the past year I've probably listened to a couple of hundred books, and this is one of the top five. I'll admit I guessed the villain half-way through, but that hardly made the story less enjoyable because there was no certainty the hero would find out in time.

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Fantastic

One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to this year - both the story and the narration. Starts out like a modern day Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and then takes an unexpected turn. Highly recommend.

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Recommended

Excellent story Classic spy who done it Immerses the listener in a world of twists and turns
Well read Immensely enjoyable

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Excellent

Taunt plot and wonderful narration. Welcome to the world of a spy and his craft.

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Captivating and thoughtful

A spy story blending yesteryear with a modern slant. Thoroughly enjoyed Solomon’s reflections. All too real in our current world

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Top drawer

One of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. Wonderful story, unforseeable twists and turns and excellent characterisation. Plus brilliant narration with a perfect voice for this genre of audiobook. Hope this 'duo' stay together for future espionage books.

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Terrific read

Exciting and intriguing classic Le Carre like thriller. Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful narrater. My favourite.

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The narrator was born for this role.

Enjoyed the story made better by the narrator.

It was a story that was in the tradition of Deighton and leCarre.

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spy craft craftily written and performed

Sean Barret makes anything worth listening to, and Matthew Richardson adds the perfect story that keeps you listening until the end

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clever plot

I'm new to this author and I think he writes an intriguing story. As a crime thriller lover I only started this because Sean Barrett was narrating and was not disappointed. I was interested to know he last.

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