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Dirty Story

Dirty Story

CrimeSpy
Pages
262
Published
1967
Language
English

Synopsis

When a down-on-his-luck screenwriter finds himself entangled in a dangerous scheme involving counterfeit money and international espionage, he must navigate a treacherous world of criminals and secret agents. His survival depends on his ability to outwit powerful forces and uncover the truth behind a vast conspiracy.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyMysterious
Morally GreyHeist

Genres

Crime Spy Thriller Political Thriller

About the author

E
Eric Ambler

Eric Clifford Ambler OBE was an influential British author of thrillers, in particular spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre. He also worked as a screenwriter. Ambler used the pseudonym Eliot Reed for books co-written with Charles Rodda. Source: Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dirty Story connected to Eric Ambler's other books?

    Dirty Story is a standalone novel and does not feature recurring characters or settings from Ambler's other works. It represents a shift in his writing style towards more satirical and less purely espionage-focused narratives compared to his earlier thrillers.