However, it was with another book, the historical mystery set in eastern europe, the bridge of sighs, that steinhauer first found publication. In the tourist, olen steinhauertwice nominated for an edgar awardtackles an intricate story of betrayal and manipulation, loyalty and risk in an utterly compelling novel that is both thoroughly modern and yet also reminiscent of the espionage genres luminaries. Olen steinhauer born june 21, 1970 is an american writer of spy fiction novels, including the tourist, the milo weaver series, and the yalta boulevard sequence. Not since john le carre, the new york times declares, has a writer so vividly evoked the multilayered, multifaceted, deeply paranoid world of espionage.
An american spy by olen steinhauer, 9781848876040, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Milo weaver is a cia legend, a member in terrific standing of an elite undercover operation known as the tourists, until, inevitablyno one ever stays a tourist foreverhe runs out of courage. Unlike most espionage tales written in the years since that classic work first saw print in 1963, however, he manages to give his characters even the most reprehensible ones a human side and a degree of warmth. He was inspired to write his eastern european series while on a fulbright scholarship in romania. Doug liman planning return to the spy genre with adaptation of olen steinhauers the tourist drew taylor. I was about to head out on a flight to kansas city, missouri for our annual company meeting and i. He attended university at lock haven, pennsylvania and the university of texas, austin. I was about to head out on a flight to kansas city, missouri for our annual company meeting and i needed to quickly grab a book to read. Olen steinhauer is a new york times bestselling author from america. As steinhauer portrays it, the cia has a score or more tourists strategically placed around the world.
He is the author of the bestselling milo weaver novels, the tourist and the nearest exit, as well as the acclaimed eastern european crime series including the bridge of sighs, the. Buy the nearest exit by olen steinhauer from waterstones today. What ive done, since 2001, is live in that tenuous nonplace in which many expatriates exist. Milo weaver is a cia legend, a member in terrific standing of an elite undercover operation known as the tourists, until, inevitablyno one. In the tourist, olen steinhauertwice nominated for the edgar awardtackles an intricate story of betrayal and manipulation, loyalty and risk, in an utterly compelling novel that is both thoroughly modern and yet also reminiscent of the espionage genres most touted luminaries. Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham.
Olen steinhauers the tourist is a remarkable in that such praise has been given to a novel that is, beyond its mediocrity, awful. Olen steinhauer evokes the work of spy novel greats like john le carre with his new novel, the touristas in the best of le carreswork, the clandestine world. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. English description in 2001, after recovering from being shot in venice, milo weaver decides leave the hunt for the mostfamousmuslimofalltimes to others and instead concentrate on the arms of terrorism. The tourist is the first book in a planned series, and was a good enough pageturner to make me want to read the next books. Olen steinhauer was born in maryland and grew up in virginia. In the tourist, olen steinhauer has composed a hugely complex successor to the spy who came in from the cold. The nearest exit book by olen steinhauer thriftbooks. Buy a cheap copy of the tourist book by olen steinhauer. Steinhauer was born in baltimore, maryland, usa, and grew up in virginia. The new york times said of him, not since john le carre has a writer so vividly evoked the multilayered, multifaceted, deeply paranoid world of espionage, in which identities and allegiances are malleable and ever shifting, the mirrors of. Olen steinhauer is a twotime edgar award finalist and has been shortlisted for the anthony, the macavity, the ellis peters historical dagger, and the barry awards. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Olen steinhauer is an american novelist of historical and spy mysteriesthrillers.
Not that ive ever been a spy, committed murder, or smuggled state secrets across bordersno, not that. The idea of a tourist as a kind of intelligence agent sprang out of my own lifestyle. Olen steinhauer is a wonderful storyteller who is smart, observant, and witty. Instead, the last tourist is a plot twisting, complex story that pulls the reader in from the beginning and simply doesnt let go.
Olen steinhauers the tourist is a remarkable in that such praise has been given to a. He writes mostly in the spy fiction and mystery genres and is famous for his series, the tourist, and the yalta boulevard sequence. The last tourist by olen steinhauer is not your average beach read that you can pick up and discard at your convenience. Buy a cheap copy of the nearest exit book by olen steinhauer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All the old knives is olen steinhauers most intense, most thrilling and most unsettling novel to date from the new york times bestselling author deemed by many to be john le carres heir apparent. A wise critic once observed that the worst thing that could happen to a rising rock musician was to be hailed as the. Review of the tourist by olen steinhauer rhapsody in books. Olen steinhauer primary author only author division. The touristolen steinhauermilo weaver has tried to leave his old life of secrets and lies behind by giving up his job as a tourist for the ciaan undercover agent. Heres the best spy novel ive ever read that wasnt written by john le carre. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Mar 27, 2009 olen steinhauer was born in maryland and grew up in virginia.
Olen steinhauer, perhaps the best contemporary writer of espionage. Review of the tourist by olen steinhauer rhapsody in. The tourist by olen steinhauer pdf free download ebook. But staying retired from the field becomes impossible when the. The tourist milo weaver, book 1 by olen steinhauer book cover, description, publication history. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. Olen was born on june 21, 1970 in baltimore, maryland, u. In his latest thriller, steinhauer victory square, 2007, etc. Jul 05, 2018 olen steinhauer is often compared, favorably, to john le carre. Emil brod, ferenc kolyeszar, brano sev, and other police and intelligence agents in communistera eastern europe. Olen steinhauer is currently considered a single author. Weaver is a tourist, a blackops agent who floats unmoored from city to city, engaged by transatlantic phone calls from a man he hasnt seen in two years. The last tourist by olen steinhauer minotaur books. Olen steinhauer has 20 books on goodreads with 82437 ratings.
Listen to this audiobook excerpt from olen steinhauers thriller novel an american spy, narrated by david pittu. Theyre making comparisons to the classic spy novels of le carre, greene, and. Turista the tourist by olen steinhauer, paperback barnes. Olen steinhauers an american spy is the third in his trilogy featuring milo weaver, and, again, i cant recommend it highly enough. He received an mfa in creative writing at emerson college in boston. The story follows milo weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the cia. Mar 04, 20 now the critics have settled on a new candidate, olen steinhauer, who has completed three novels focusing on the next ostensible spy for our times, milo weaver. Superb new cia thriller featuring black ops expert milo. He is also the creator of the epix tv series berlin station. The tourist by olen steinhauer posted in reading list by m. The tourist is an espionage novel written by olen steinhauer in 2009, that was featured on the new york times list of best sellers. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It has been a few years since i picked up one of steinhauers books, but this was on sale as an audiobook, it was relatively short and i needed a change of pace.
Nearest exitolen steinhauer faced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy milo weaver has no choice but. Opening in venice the day before september 11th, 2001, the tourist introduces milo weaver, a burnt out, drug dependent black ops agent for the usa, a tourist as he is designated, a man without a home, fixed. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Vanquished and vanished are the despised germans, leaving behind them, however, a nation of cripples. After graduation, steinhauer received a yearlong fulbright grant to write a novel in romania, about their 1989 revolution. Edgar award winning novelist olen steinhauer has written a terrific novel in the tourist. Steinhauer also created the tv series berlin station, focused on a fictional central intelligence agency branch operating in berlin, which began airing in 2016. He received an mfa in creative writing at emerson college in boston after graduation, steinhauer received a yearlong fulbright grant to write a novel in romania, about their 1989 revolution.
Milo weaver used to be a tourist for the ciaan undercover agent with no home, no identity. His first four novels have been nominated for many awards, including the cwa historical dagger and an edgar, and have been critically acclaimed. Olen steinhauer s the tourist is a remarkable in that such praise has been given to a novel that is, beyond its mediocrity, awful. Following on the heels of steinhauers spectacular novels the tourist and the. Olen steinhauer was raised in texas and now lives in budapest, hungary. George clooneys production company allegedly purchased the film rights to the novel in march 2009. An american spy by olen steinhaueraudiobook excerpt. Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy by john le carre the spy who came in from the cold by john. A first class spy novel wry, intelligent, layered the kind of thing john le carre might have written if he knew then what we know now. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Buy tourist by olen steinhauer online from the works. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The tourist is fast, slick, and gratifying, each short chapter like an episode of lost or 24.
In olen steinhauers explosive new york times bestseller, milo weaver has tried to leave his old life of secrets and lies behind by giving up his job as a tourist for the ciaan undercover agent with no home, no identityand working a desk at the cias new york headquarters. After three standalone novels, olen steinhauer returns to the series that made him. In the tourist, olen steinhauer twice nominated for the edgar awardtackles an intricate story of betrayal and manipulation, loyalty and risk, in an utterly compelling novel that is both thoroughly modern and yet also reminiscent of the espionage genres most touted luminaries. Le touriste thriller french edition olen steinhauer on. He is the author of the ruthenia quintet and the milo weaver series. The tourist is an absolutely superb contemporary espionage novel in the great tradition of the old masters of the genre. Steinhauer also created the tv series berlin station, focused on a fictional central intelligence agency branch. The last tourist brings back one of the great modern. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Author of the middleman, all the old knives, the cairo affair, the milo weaver sequence, and five novels set in cold war eastern europe. Steinhauers writing is crisp, but not as literate as lecarres. As rich and intriguing as the best of le carre, deighton or graham greene, steinhauers complex, moving spy novel is perfect for our uncertain, emotionally. The story follows milo weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the cia specializing in black ops known as the tourists.
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