From the author of An Agent of Deceit: 'The best debut spy adventure I've read in a long time' The Times

Morgan Jones does invite comparison with Le Carre ... mesmerizing stuff Guardian Jones is in complete control with this, his third novel featuring Webster and Hammer. In the previous two Hammer played a supporting role. Here, he proves himself a lead player of great appeal, combining deep intelligence with just the right amount of dash. Suspenseful from start to finish, with plenty of regional colour informing the narrative, Jones' third spy thriller is a flawless piece of storytelling.' Kirkus Review Kirkus Hammer proves to be as good a leading man as Webster smart, instinctive, nobody's fool. More captivating, however, is Jones's sensory portrait of Georgia, where human behavior is brutish and unfeeling one moment, big-hearted and gentle the next Publishers Weekly

For over a decade Chris Morgan Jones worked for Kroll, the world's largest investigations company, where he specialized in Russian matters and international disputes. His first novel featuring Private Spy Ben Webster, An Agent of Deceit, was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Chris lives in London with his wife and two children.