Ken Follett - Never

The story about the Americans shooting down a Chinese balloon was in the news while I was reading this terrifying book about an escalating conflict between America and China.

Ken Follett had the advice of people involved in the political world while writing this book and every part of it is credible.

What makes it more readable is the back story of the characters which means that they are more human and three-dimensional.

Nevertheless this book ought to give you nightmares as you listen to the current news and the unfolding conflict between the old and new superpowers.

Ken Follett seems to think the CIA is quite benevolent and that is not a view shared by anybody in Chile or anywhere else for that matter!

However this is an eminently well-written and readable book and I enjoyed reading it, despite the nightmares!