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“A tense political story of espionage and intrigue.”
— KIRKUS REVIEWS

“A persuasive, fast-moving yarn... Spacek has made an impressive debut...with well-written action scenes and plot lines pregnant with crises and dilemmas his hero must solve, some of which appear based on his own experiences in Beijing...this rookie author has a future.”
— MATTHEW BRAZIL, SPYTALK

“China Hand is an exotic blend of high-octane action, blooming romance, and realistic espionage. It’s hard to believe that such a refined thriller is indeed Scott Spacek’s debut.”
— KASHIF HUSSAIN, BEST THRILLER BOOKS

“A gut punch of a thriller. This riveting debut is an intoxicating story of espionage, adventure, love, and betrayal in Beijing. A China hand himself, Spacek wows not only in the pulse-pounding action, but also in painting a deeply authentic portrait of modern China.”
— DAVID MCCLOSKEY, FORMER CIA OFFICER AND AUTHOR OF WIDELY ACCLAIMED DAMASCUS STATION

“Impressive and enjoyable thriller by first-time novelist Scott Spacek… it will make any summer lull speed by a little quicker.”
— THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST