Escape from New York Affair by Cindy Walker and Nan Mack

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Review: Hell of a novel. Pulls you in and doesn't let you go. Taut, gripping narrative, doesn't shy away from moments of genuine horror but nonetheless promises redemption. Doesn't "feel" so much like U.N.C.L.E. as like the dark, fascinating universe next door. Splendid treatment of Napoleon's strengths and weaknesses; I especially like the scenes where he is seen through the eyes of other characters and we recognize him as if meeting an old friend. I usually prefer stories that read like episodes, so the fact that I enjoyed this despite my preferences argues for its high quality.

Reviewer: Anne Collins Smith