

CHARLES BARKER

REVIEW BY MARY VINE – 10 February 2017
I really enjoyed The Iraqi Deception.
You set the scene well during the first few chapters with all the protagonists. I loved the suspense and the drama. It was a real rollercoaster of a read. I must say I had such a giggle reading it as I felt you were actually in the room telling me the tale!
I don't think you need the list of characters at the beginning of the book. I didn't need to refer to the list at all! Also, the maps were useful but think you only need one.
I would call it a good, easy holiday read. In the genre of an Alistair McLain/ Hammond Innes novel, not quite Ludlum yet! I loved all the different places with your intimate knowledge of most of them! I can feel the enjoyment you had with the writing of the book. And I look forward to another Michael and Lisa adventure!
Well done!
- Mary Vine, England