Sideshow is a dark intelligence thriller that perhaps most accurately reflects the union of the shadowy chess-games played by spies along with the kinetic elements when all else fails.
When an intelligence officer makes off with America’s greatest secrets, it’s all hands on deck. CIA paramilitary officer Jack Richards is on the case to get prepped for a kinetic operation to get the traitor back before other interested parties fulfill their interest. With deadly secrets in the mix, it’ll take a chess game of intelligence-gathering, politicking, and a burst of action to prevent an intelligence catastrophe.
Stephen England excels at crafting a cerebral experience focusing on the intricacies of the diplomacies in the spy business. From treaties between nations to the internal politics, England portrays it all with a steady momentum that never loses its steam. This subtlety helps set the stage for an explosive finale when diplomacy sets aside for a realistic kinetic operation, packing realistic combat with tactical and technical accuracy for the most hardcore of thriller readers. Taking advantage of different POVs, England draws stark parallels between characters of the dark and the light, and those struggling to stay in between to make the hard calls for the good of their countries. The dilemmas make for a dramatic journey.
Sideshow entertains you with its dark and realistic narrative of greed, horror, and betrayal. But it’s also more than that. It’s a story of resilience and courage to face evil despite overwhelming odds. Stephen England scores again!
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