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The Soviet Comeback Paperback – May 26, 2021

by Jamie Smith (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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In 1981 the Soviet Union is failing, and in a country where racial tensions run high, nobody would dream of a black Russian spy, least of all their Cold War opponents, the United States of America.At least, that is the logic of Colonel Andrei Klitchkov when he steals Nikita Allochka, the teenage son of Nigerian immigrants, away from his loving family. Nikita must survive years of rigorous and often cruel training, for the purpose of becoming the KGB's most covert and deadly spy, embedded in a trusted position in the USA. Nikita enters a world of global espionage, bloody assassinations, Novichok poison and racial discrimination where friends, comrades and enemies are difficult to distinguish between.Before long he finds himself caught between two superpowers, two romances and a conscience grappling with the awful things he must to do to protect the people he loves.
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    361 pages
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    May 26, 2021
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    5.5 x 0.91 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1800160496
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1800160491
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vanguard Press (May 26, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 361 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800160496
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800160491
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.91 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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David Pyne
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast-paced and Exciting Story by Jamie Smith
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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After reading the first few pages of The Soviet Comeback I was hooked, taking the book with me on a normally long, boring flight from the east coast to the west coast of the USA. That was the shortest and most exciting flight in my memory as a seasoned traveler. As the plane landed in Los Angeles, I finished reading the last page, and now can hardly wait to read the pending sequel. The fast-paced writing style and exquisite attention to detail confirms Jamie Smith’s stature and recognition as a brilliant author, willing and able to research and bring to life the tiniest details of human behavior. “Nikita’s story will continue.”
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SW
5.0 out of 5 stars Tapping toes, waiting impatiently for sequel
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
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Good book. By the time I got to the end, I needed more. I can’t wait for the sequel. However, the book can be a standalone. It doesn’t end with a cliffhanger, and I appreciate that the author wrote in this way.
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Ciprian Marius Bujor
2.0 out of 5 stars Good style, funny storyline
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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The Soviet Comeback is a thriller novel by Jamie Smith, published in 2023. The book follows the adventures of a kid and then an adult from an African family residing in Soviet Russia. He is recruited by KGB and sent to US to be infiltrated as an agent in the CIA.
The book has a good style, the author wrote a thriller in a way that it can match other more well known authors, such as John le Carré or Tom Clancy. The pace of the book is good, the action well presented and engaging. The book has the potential to keep you reading on the edge of your seat, as you follow the main character's daring escapades and narrow escapes.
However, the book also has some major flaws that make it hard to enjoy for anyone who knows anything about the history and culture of the Soviet Union and Russia. The author seems to have done very little research on the topic, and relies on stereotypes and clichés to portray the Soviet people and society. The book is full of hard to believe events, that are either implausible or impossible, and that show the author’s ignorance and lack of realism.
For example, the story about the family of the main character that ended up in Russia when they were coming from Africa and wanted to go to western Europe. Just look at the map, it would have been impossible to do it during the period of the Cold War, and not at all by mistake as the author tries to enforce. So many countries where security was very tough with closed borders and to pass from Mediterana to Black Sea and end up in Russia by mistake it is just pure nonsense.
Also, the author knows little about the way an intelligence agency works, for example the fact that the identity of the undercover agent was known by a Russian ambassador or that the agent was well known for his abilities by so many in the KGB is just nonsense again. The book is full of such inconsistencies and errors, that make it hard to suspend your disbelief and enjoy the story.
I give it a 2 stars for the effort, but the book has major flaws in its story line and I can’t ignore those. It was more of a funny and caricature of a spy novel and I just kept reading just to amuse myself. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a serious and realistic thriller, or who is interested in learning more about the Soviet Union and Russia. The book is a disappointment and a waste of time for me. Better luck next time Jamie Smith. Maybe you chose a subject you really master. Don't give up, you have what is needed, just work more on the information you use, and the story line.
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Mr E M Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible spy thriller with plenty of twists.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2021
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This book was an exceptional read, finished within 2/3 days of reading, quite honestly finished it off standing up reading by torchlight because I just needed to see how it ended.

As you'd expect with a spy type novel there were plenty of twists and turns. The author paced the chapters well, some long and detailed and others short and punchy. The twists were not so obvious that you were left thinking 'of course' and nor were they so convoluted you were lost turning (or swiping) back a few pages thinking 'what?'.

Set in a period of history well known there was a sense of familiarity with the backdrop to it which allowed you to just immerse yourself in the story. The history felt real, despite the author admitting this was a retelling of history, it didn't feel far fetched to take the reader out of the moment nor was it to simple for the story to become simply political prose.

It was well researched and incredibly interesting. The premise is believable and the sensitive issues such as race were dealt with well. This is not understated in the book but also, importantly, is not so overdone that it could be considered 'preachy' by those who don't want or refuse to acknowledge that racism was rife then and sadly still is today. The main character deals with abuse which likely only touches the tip of what a black individual would have had to deal with at the time the book is set and still now...

As you read the book you feel for the main characters and are never fully sure of who are his friends and who are his enemies. This means you want to read on to find out if your hunches are right.

If you like spy thrillers this is very much a book for you and if you don't think they are, give it a go. This is not just a 'James Bond' style playboy spy book who's Cad-like lifestyle is unobtainable and outdated. It is a gritty and interesting read and I hope this is the first in a line of books, I have questions that remain unanswered. Let's hope it's not 2031 by the time we see book 2, if there is one...!!
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R J LEWIS
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Spy Thriller with interesting characters and a brilliant plot!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2021
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This is a fantastic novel! It is a well told, intricate story that is easy to read. Nikita's journey is an intriguing tale of espionage at its finest and the twists and the turn of the plot take your emotions on the adventure with the protagonist. A fast paced story, interesting characters and fantastic attention to detail I would definitely recommend this as a must read.
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Maurice Salter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2024
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good book recommend to any one, many thanks.
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lynda o'driscoll
5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2021
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This was not my usual genre of books but I thought I would give it a try and was so glad I did. Within the first few pages I was hooked and I couldn’t put it down. The pace of the story was good and the characters had depth which kept me engrossed till the end. I can’t wait till the next instalment!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fast moving epic! Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2023
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I really enjoyed this story! Fast moving and picked me up immediately, the story wouldn't put me down until I'd finished it! It would make a great film!
I look forward to the sequel.
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