Daddy’s Hobby “I bought your book, Behind The Smile, and enjoyed it tremendously. Your writing style is the sort that I like, it does not take my mind away from the story or the characters. You certainly give the impression that the book was written with fluency although I am sure you spent a lot […]

Daddy’s Hobby “I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it. I like stories that take place in foreign countries, so this was right up my alley. It was an easy read and flowed smoothly. Owen did a great job of creating a character readers could connect with and care about. I loved learning

Daddy’s Hobby “From the first pages I was mesmerised by Lek and the other working girls, their hard life styles and thoughts, so different from our own western way of life and aspirations. Couldn’t put it down till I’d finished.”

Andropov’s Cuckoo A story of love, intrigue and The KGB by Owen Jones Verified Purchase This is a spy thriller. Our spy isn’t the suave super hero of modern fiction, but a young woman who survives mostly on grit and determination. I found the story fascinating and compelling. Because it is based somewhat on a

Andropov’s Cuckoo A story of love, intrigue and The KGB by Owen Jones Verified Purchase A character that remembers a woman he met in his youth tells this intriguing tale. He called her Youriko. This is an engrossing story of intrigue, love, and spies. Author Owen Jones writes in a style that drew me in

Andropov’s Cuckoo A story of love, intrigue and The KGB by Owen Jones The beginning of the book is in the voice of an old man who knows his time on this earth is short–and he wants to get this story told. If you have ever been in the company of an octogenarian you will

Andropov’s Cuckoo A story of love, intrigue, and The KGB by Owen Jones Once in a while the heavy curtain covering the real world of spies and intelligence agencies is lifted and we get a glimpse of the motivations and crudeness that compels people to live that existence. Owen Jones’ latest story, ‘Andropov’s Cuckoo’, does