Martin Fraser’s debut thriller, “The Shadow of the Albatross”, is an exciting read. The protagonist Greg Travers is well-characterised, and the supporting characters are equally rounded. I found myself eagerly turning the pages throughout the story. I know I’ve enjoyed a great book when I’m so immersed in it that it becomes part of me and I simply don’t want it to end, even though it must. This is exactly how I felt at the end of Martin’s first novel.
His second book, “The Cerberus File”, is equally thrilling and might even surpass “Albatross”.
I can’t wait to read the third book in the series.
Martin Fraser is sure to become a popular author as his work gains wider recognition. I wholeheartedly recommend his books to anyone who enjoys the twists and turns of a thriller.
The Shadow of the Albatross pulls you into a world where billionaire philanthropy hides a web of lies. Greg Travers — a former government officer shattered by personal loss — teams up with Intelligence Officer Alicia Downes to stop an international assassination that could shake Europe. The pacing is relentless, the stakes are global, and Olga Devereux might be one of the most chilling “philanthropists” I’ve read in years. Think le Carré meets Ludlum, with a heart.
Travers thought justice was served when Devereux went to prison. He was wrong. Now she’s free, protected by the very establishment she compromised, and unleashing terror across London. Bombs, bio-weapons, betrayal inside MI5 — and a dossier of corruption that goes to the top. It’s tense, smart, and brutally personal, with a revenge plot that spans from Jersey’s Nazi tunnels to the English Channel. Both books deliver razor-sharp plotting, moral complexity, and that rare mix of globe-spanning conspiracy and raw human grief. If you’re a fan of Daniel Silva, Robert Ludlum, or John le Carré, clear your weekend. You’ll want to start with Albatross, but fair warning: you won’t stop until you finish Cerberus
This is the 2nd book of a series by this author, who I have never heard of before. I tried reading Book 1 first, but could not get it, subsequently I read this and what a good read it really is. I have now managed to get the 1st book and am enjoying it as much as this book. I recommend this author to my friends.