Product Description

Still recovering from the death of her co-worker and lover, Tara Chace is granted a brief reprieve from London's rain and MI6's bureaucracy. This emotionally charged vacation takes Chace to the slopes of Switzerland for a visit with old friends and family. But being an agent for Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service leaves little time for rest. A junior minister with close ties to the Prime Minister appears to be selling state secrets to the Russians, and the Minders are assigned to quietly investigate. Tara is forced to walk a tight rope between the violent dangers inherent in the field of espionage and the discretion inherent in the bureaucracy of the government, all the while assuming the new position of Minder One and field-testing a new agent. Operation: Saltlick takes the Special Section from the safety and comfort of Great Britain to the St. Petersburg underworld.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #788250 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

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Greg Rucka has spoiled me on both graphic novels and spy fiction generally with Queen and Country. Simply put, when I read this book, I lose interest in every other aspect of the genre and just want to immerse myself in the gritty, real world that he has created. I do not want the experience to ever end. Having worked in conflict zones and in Eastern Europe for many years, I recognise both the pragmatism of Paul Crocker and yet admire his wicked snese of duty and loyalty. It is quietly and maddeningly inspiring. I marvel at Tara Chase. Her pshycological make up, her cool demeanour, her quick intelligence and street smarts, even when operating in the new Russia. St. Petersburg is not an easy town and Rucka shows that here. A fabulous story, well plotted, well drawn, fabulously realised. Greg, please keep turning out this quality book, and I will remain a loyal customer for life.

Greg Rucka is the Le Carre of the comics world.