Review: An Intricate Spy Tale Immersed in Governement Corruption
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 30, 2014
Is justice relative? Can it be compromised?Encryption is a realistic spy story that exposes the crimes of government in the name of national security. A murder mystery filled with espionage wrapped around political and moral issues, Encryption forces readers to examine foreign policy and national security with a more critical eye... and in doing so, readers may find they do not care for what they see.The plot is strong, the characters full and the concepts important. Overall, Encryption is well written, with only a few pesky errors. I didn't agree with the politics at all times, nor is that a requirement for my enjoyment of the novel. The novel did seem to take shots at the American government, sometimes perhaps unnecessarily, all the while involving a plot that portrays British government action as cold, immoral and, at times, outright devious, all in the name of the so-called "greater good."An excellent tale set in a more realistic, less fantastical world, Encryption is sure to please fans of spy thrillers and political thrillers. It is both entertaining and thought-provoking, well worth the read.