Spy Games, Brookes - B-

                                               In the previous novel by this author, Philip Mangan, a journalist was the front man for the British security services and his handler was a relatively new former army officer, Trish Patterson. Mangan is biding his time in Ethiopia when he is approached by a Chinese man with a great deal to offer the UK.  It becomes apparent that 'Rocky' is also part of a significant and multi-layered factional battle with the PRC communist party. Mangan and Patterson run the field ops, but there is a complex chess game being played out a few pay grades over their heads. All in all, again, a pretty good read.