Description
Icon by Frederick Forsyth is an international political thriller set in Russia in 1999, as the country struggles with economic hardship, corruption and political instability. Igor Komarov, leader of the right-wing UPF party, is gaining support with promises of restoring order and national strength ahead of the presidential election.
When a secret manifesto revealing Komarov’s extremist ambitions reaches the West, former CIA agent Jason Monk is sent to Moscow to uncover the truth. His mission is complicated by his personal history with Colonel Anatoli Grishin, a former KGB officer who is now part of Komarov’s inner circle.
Set against a tense backdrop of espionage, political intrigue and a struggle for power, the novel combines international conspiracy with a personal vendetta. A good choice for readers who enjoy political thrillers, spy fiction, international intrigue and Frederick Forsyth’s detailed plotting.
