Cause For Alarm

Description

Taking a job in Milan to save money for his upcoming nuptials, Nicky Marlow becomes concerned when he learns about his predecessor's untimely death and is approached by two dangerous agents.

Reviews

"An unusually good tale of espionage from a master storyteller."-"The New Yorker ""The best spy story in a long time."" --The New York Times""Exciting and authentic. Mr. Ambler has fashioned an excellent novel of suspense that is intelligently crafted." "--Saturday Review ""Our greatest thriller writer."--Graham Greene

Author description

Eric Ambler is often said to have invented the modern suspense novel. Beginning in 1937, he wrote a series of novels that introduced ordinary protagonists thrust into political intrigue they were ill-prepared to deal with. These novels were touted for their realism, and Ambler established himself as a thriller writer of depth and originality. In the process he paved the way for such writers as John Le Carre, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum.