Playing with Cobras — Craig Thomas

New York Times�"Bestselling Author: “Top-notch . . . Brisk action, gripping suspense and a cynical look at international politics.” -- Publishers Weekly
 
Just as a high-level politician is on the verge of becoming India's next prime minister, his wife is murdered -- and her lover, a senior British intelligence officer, is framed for the crime. There may be more to this plot, however, than a simple jealous rage. The victim's husband is raking in funds through illegal dealings, and when field agent Patrick Hyde is sent to India to confirm SIS suspicions of a setup, he is able to free the captured agent. But when the two of them are left without support, they will have to go on the run through several Asian countries -- all while Hyde's partner, Ros, is also caught up in the politician's machinations and targeted for death . . .
 
“[A] bold loner hero . . . Enjoy, enjoy.” -- Kirkus Reviews
 
“When it comes to keeping the story moving and stoking up the excitement, Mr. Thomas knows his business.” -- The New York Times