"Fantastic espionage thriller"
In 1990 China, People's Liberation Army Chief of Staff
General Han Soong stuns the West when he secretly informs
an attaché at an embassy reception that he wants to
defect. CIA Agent Briggs Tanner is assigned the task of
safely bringing Soong out China. Briggs arranges the
escort of Soong starting in Chengde. However, the scenario
fails as the Chinese are ready and Soong is taken away
while Briggs can only helplessly watch before escaping to
safety. Twelve years later, Soong has made contact again and
wants to flee to the West. He will only do so with Briggs
as his guide. However, Briggs's actions are being
scrutinized at the highest levels of power including a
White House with Chinese campaign support. If he survives
his return trek to China, his efforts could lead to global
war. Though it takes an adjustment to the constant switching
of perspectives and events, readers will feel it is worth
the effort as THE WALL OF NIGHT is an exhilarating
thriller. The story line is fast-paced and filled with
action that seems believable in our modern world. Fans of
international political, military and espionage tales will
want to read Grant Blackwood's novel that combines the best
elements of all three genres. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted March 7, 2002
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