Brett Battles’ first novel introduces one of the most interesting new protagonists in the thriller genre. Quinn, a covert operative who specializes in making problems go away, has the potential to make this series a long and successful one. With a blazing first half, interesting characters and solid prose, The Cleaner is an entertaining and effective spy novel that heralds good things for Battles' career.
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THE CLEANER is a great read!
Posted by: Tasha Alexander | June 18, 2007 at 09:36 AM
I don't know, I've heard sketchy things about this Battles character. But if it's a good book it's a good book. I just don't want to meet him in a dark alley.
Posted by: Jason Pinter | June 18, 2007 at 02:12 PM
I agree. I especially loved the scenes in Vietnam. Hollywood will probably go nuts over John Quinn, don't you think?
Posted by: Naomi | June 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM
I definitely concur! I loved everything about the book, especially the humanity of the characters, and the twist at the end! GREAT twist!
Posted by: spyscribbler | June 24, 2007 at 06:36 PM
Great book.
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