A LOYAL TRAITOR

London is swinging. The cold war is spiralling.

Clear cut lines have faded to grey areas. Whispers of conspiracies are everywhere. Spies on both sides of the iron curtain are running in circles, chasing constant plots and counterplots. And MI5 agent Richard Knox is tired of all of it.

But when Abey Bennett, his CIA comrade in arms, appears in London with a ghost from Knox's past and a terrifying warning that could change the balance of power in the Cold War for good, he has to fight to save the future.

He must also face an agonising choice: who will he believe, and who will he betray – his duty to his country or his loyalty to his friends?

Duty or honour. Which would you betray?

A Times Thriller of the Month and CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger nominee.

‘There is a ruthless female killer at large, sightings of a Soviet submarine and ambitious KGB officers fomenting audacious coups. All this and references to Harry Palmer and The Day of the Jackal, cram the stage with scenery before a climax at the Royal Opera House.’ The Times, thriller of the month

‘Intelligent, involving and gripping… The jigsaw pieces of the complex plot are picture-perfect.’ Choice Magazine, hardback of the month

‘The plot is fast-paced, with plenty of tension and action.’ Mystery People

‘A Loyal Traitor is a thoroughly gripping spy thriller. Tim Glister puts the reader at the heart of the Cold War and captures the high stakes paranoia of the era brilliantly.’ Adam Hamdy, author of Black 13

’Stunningly authentic, masterfully plotted and brilliantly composed, this is historical thriller writing at its very best.’ Matthew Richardson, author of The Insider

‘A Loyal Traitor is an accomplished and atmospheric spy novel with an original protagonist and a burning question at its heart. Considered and entertaining, I was drawn in from page one.’ Charlotte Philby, author of Part of the Family

‘It is incredibly satisfying reading a follow-up that not only matches but surpasses the original. This is superior stuff. A lean, intelligent espionage thriller.’ Dom Nolan, author of Vine Street

‘Tim Glister is creating such an elegant and vivid style of his own. This is another pitch perfect portrayal of a Cold War crisis. Glister creates a distinctive and fascinating thriller, which I hugely enjoyed.’ Holly Watt, author of To the Lions

‘Original, gritty and compelling, A Loyal Traitor cements Glister's reputation as a master storyteller. Fans of John le Carre will love this!’ Awais Khan, author of No Honour