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The Fourth Courier by Timothy Jay Smith
A Russian/Polish/American spy thriller, a romantic love story, a study of family dynamics, and so much more. The Fourth Courier by Timothy Jay Smith has something for every reader. My heart broke at the living conditions of hard-working, regular Polish citizens as the communist era ended in 1992. I cheered for the families trying their best to make life better. But the most critical aspect of this book is the mystery. Will you pick up on the right clues? Who is pulling strings in this nuclear master plan? I know I changed my mind several times.
It is refreshing to see gay characters written as an integral part of the plot without the story becoming about the gay aspect. This is how it should be. When we stop focusing on straight vs. gay, the world will be a much better place. We are all humans.
If you are a lover of espionage, thrillers, and mysteries, this is the book for you. The details put you right in amongst the characters. You live the desperation, hope, misery, and more as if you were right there.
The Fourth Courier has deservedly won several awards and nominations.
The author has written a beautiful tale to keep you turning pages until the very end.
It is refreshing to see gay characters written as an integral part of the plot without the story becoming about the gay aspect. This is how it should be. When we stop focusing on straight vs. gay, the world will be a much better place. We are all humans.
If you are a lover of espionage, thrillers, and mysteries, this is the book for you. The details put you right in amongst the characters. You live the desperation, hope, misery, and more as if you were right there.
The Fourth Courier has deservedly won several awards and nominations.
The author has written a beautiful tale to keep you turning pages until the very end.