This is a classic spy novel, but its weavers angst that lifts the book to a compelling level of freshness. The new york times included this book in its list of 100 notable books of the year. The shocking blowback arrived in the hammett awardwinning the nearest exit when the department of tourism was almost completely wiped out as the result of an even more insidious plot. Weaver is an agent who works for a secret branch of the cia that specializes in black ops.
Order of milo weaver books milo weaver is the central character in a series of spy thrillermystery novels by american author olen steinhauer. I am a fan and cant wait to get my hands on another of steinhauers books. Steinhauer also created the tv series berlin station, focused on a fictional central intelligence agency branch operating in berlin, which began airing in 2016. Steinhauer s adept characterization of a morally conflicted spy makes this an emotionally powerful read. In the nearest exit by olen steinhauer bats the story out of the park again, with an unbelievable plot involving the cia, germanys secret service as well as a guest. He writes mostly in the spy fiction and mystery genres and is famous for his series, the tourist, and the yalta boulevard sequence.
Associated press the nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauer s tourist spy series about milo weaver. Feb 26, 20 the nearest exit should take its place among the best of the spy thrillers. The shocking blowback arrived in the hammett awardwinning the nearest exit when the. Olen steinhauers widely acclaimed eastern european crime series, which he was inspired to write while on a fullbright fellowship, is a twotime edgar award finalist and has been shortlisted for the anthony, the macavity, the ellis peters historical dagger, and the barry awards. Author olen steinhauer bio and signed books vj books.
Milo weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the cia in steinhauers brilliant followup to the new york times bestselling espionage novel the. The nearest exit ebook by olen steinhauer rakuten kobo. Milo weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the cia in steinhauer s brilliant followup to the new york times bestselling espionage novel the tourist. Olen steinhauer books list of books by author olen. The nearest exit, by olen steinhauer the independent. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. May 23, 2010 the nearest exit, steinhauers followup novel, reprises the themes of the tourist, with even more success. New york times bestselling author olen steinhauer brings back milo weaver in a new novel in olen steinhauers bestseller an american spy, reluctant cia agent milo weaver thought he had finally put touristsciatrained assassinsto bed a decade later, milo is hiding out in western sahara when a young cia analyst arrives to question him about a series of suspicious deaths and. Steinhauer keeps writing this way hes soon going to be in the list of my favorite writers. Buy the nearest exit by olen steinhauer online at alibris. The nearest exit by olen steinhauer audiobook excerpt.
Usa todayfaced with the potential dissolution of his marriage and the end of his quiet, settled life. Milo weaver is a tourist that has served time in prison, worked in administration, and tried to work through problems with his wife. 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. May 11, 2010 steinhauer does provide some resolution at the end of the tourist and the end of the nearest exit. The nearest exit, steinhauers followup novel, reprises the themes of the tourist, with even more success. His company is at least as valuable to the series appeal as is his flair for international trickery.
Steinhauer also created the tv series berlin station, focused on a fictional central intelligence agency branch. Associated pressthe nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauers tourist spy series about milo weaver. The nearest exit milo weaver, steinhauer s hero, is the opposite of swagger and reacherhe is conflicted and neurotic and hopelessly sentimentalbut no less entertaining. The author, most recently, of all the old knives says the best espionage stories not only ask questions about how spying is performed, but they also question the value of the job itself. I enjoyed olens eastern european trilogy and the tourist. As the story begins, weavers latest stab at domesticity is cut short. T4764 n43 2010 summary now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy milo weaver has. The nearest exit milo weaver, book 2 by olen steinhauer book cover, description, publication history. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Milo weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the cia in olen ste. In the nearest exit by olen steinhauer bats the story out of the park again, with an unbelievable plot involving the cia, germanys secret service as well as a guest appearances by the ukrainians and chinese. Associated press the nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauers tourist spy series about milo weaver. The brilliant second novel in olen steinhauer s new york times bestselling milo weaver espionage series, the nearest exit is republished with an all new package.
Aug 23, 2017 the nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauer s tourist spy series about milo weaver. Olen steinhauer again has a ridiculously complex book with the nearest exit. Review of the nearest exit by olen steinhauer rhapsody. Excessively complicated, but its a steinhauer, which means its good all the same.
The trilogy was recently reissued because a fourth novel will soon be added to the series. The nearest exit olen steinhauer 9781429927239 netgalley. Janet maslin, the new york times steinhauers descriptions of european cities. Malcolm gladwell, milos company is at least as valuable to the seriess appeal as is his flair for international trickery. The nearest exit a great read could not put this down this novel could have ended like so many others, but did not. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from olen steinhauer s thriller novel the nearest exit, narrated by david pittu. A novel milo weaver 9781250025425 by steinhauer, olen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Naturally i was unsure about trying the nearest exit. Buy a cheap copy of the nearest exit book by olen steinhauer. Read the nearest exit a novel by olen steinhauer available from rakuten kobo. Buy the nearest exit more books by olen steinhauer thoughts. In olen steinhauers bestseller the tourist, reluctant cia agent milo weaver uncovered a conspiracy linking the chinese government to the highest reaches of the american intelligence community, including his own department of tourismthe most clandestine department in the company.
Steinhauer skillfully renders the game of espionage in the postcoldwar, post911 era. Janet maslin, the new york times steinhauers descriptions of european cities and their residents are full of life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the nearest exit. Janet maslin, the new york times steinhauer s descriptions of european cities and their residents are full of life. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The brilliant second novel in olen steinhauers new york times bestselling milo weaver espionage series, the nearest exit is republished with an all new package. Steinhauer, olen nearest exit, the signed first edition copy author signed hardcover book. I am so glad to see this young writer achieve success. Milo weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the cia in olen steinhauer s brilliant followup to the new york times bests. In the nearest exit, milo decides to go back to tourist work, but first is tasked with proving his worth by going to berlin, killing a certain 15yearold girl, and disposing of the body. Steinhauer does provide some resolution at the end of the tourist and the end of the nearest exit. Olen steinhauer s books demand you listen intently. Nearest exit is even better than his earlier books, and that is hard to do.
He is the author of the ruthenia quintet and the milo weaver series. Olen steinhauer books list of books by author olen steinhauer. Milo is an everyday working shlub trying to keep his. Now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy milo weaver has no choice but to turn back to his old job as a tourist. The nearest exit is the second novel in olen steinhauers milo weaver trilogy. Milo weaver has nowhere to turn but back to the cia in olen steinhauers brilliant follow.
Steinhauers adept characterization of a morally conflicted spy makes this an emotionally powerful read. The nearest exit reprises the themes of the tourist, with even more success. Olen steinhauer is a new york times bestselling author from america. Suddenly, he gets a job that is too big for him to morally handle. A novel milo weaver by olen steinhauer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the first book i have read by olen steinhauer. The nearest exit by olen steinhauer in chm, fb3, rtf download ebook. Like le carres george smiley, weaver is a richly imagined creation with a scarred psyche and a complex back story that elevates him above the status of runof. The nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauers tourist. The nearest exit by olen steinhauer is the sequel to his first book in the series, the tourist.
The nearest exit should take its place among the best of the spy thrillers. The nearest exit book by olen steinhauer thriftbooks. I enjoyed olen s eastern european trilogy and the tourist. The nearest exit milo weaver, book 2 by olen steinhauer.
Minotaur first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author. Olen was born on june 21, 1970 in baltimore, maryland, u. 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. T4764 n43 2010 summary now faced with the end of his quiet, settled life, reluctant spy milo weaver has no choice but to turn back to his old job as a tourist. Heres the good newsthe nearest exit, a continuation of that same story, is no letdown though the background gained in. In many ways this is a classic spy novel, but its milo weavers angst that lifts the book to a compelling level of. Nearest exit the brilliant second novel in olen steinhauers new york times bestselling milo weaver espionage series, the nearest exit is republished with an all new package. Stephen king said that olen steinhauers spy book, the tourist, is the best spy novel ive ever read that wasnt written by john le carre. This second outing for olen steinhauers cia operative milo weaver is a summary of, or perhaps an epitaph for, the entire genre of espionage.
Milo weaver is back as a tourist in the understaffed cia department of tourism, being vetted for bigger and bigger jobs. The nearest exit milo weaver, steinhauers hero, is the opposite of swagger and reacherhe is conflicted and neurotic and hopelessly sentimentalbut no less entertaining. His company is at least as valuable to the series appeal as is. Following on the heels of these two spectacular novels comes an american spy, olen steinhauer s most stunning thriller yet. They changed the narrator and that took some getting used to but the nearest exit did not disappoint. A novel milo weaver book 2 and millions of other books are.
In olen steinhauers bestseller an american spy, reluctant cia agent milo weaver thought he had finally put touristsciatrained assassinsto bed. The nearest exit, a terrific second installment in olen steinhauers tourist spy series about milo weaver. The nearest exit by olen steinhauer minotaur books, 416 pp. 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. Tzer island book blog the nearest exit by olen steinhauer. Olen steinhauer is an american novelist of historical and spy mysteriesthrillers. I took a chance and was surprised to find it better than the first milo weaver book. The nearest exit by olen steinhaueraudiobook excerpt. Milo doesnt have the stomach for this particular challenge, so he enlists the aid of his. The nearest exit by olen steinhauer continues to chronicle milos life. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from olen steinhauers thriller novel the nearest exit, narrated by david pittu.
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