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Intrigue at the Heart of Russian Power

Icon by Frederick Forsyth (1997, Corgi) plunges readers into a post–Cold War Russia teetering on the brink of dictatorship. As fiery TV producer Fiona Samson uncovers the sinister plans of charismatic candidate Igor Komarov—an ex–KGB officer poised to seize the presidency—she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of influence. Forsyth’s unflinching prose exposes a landscape of manipulated elections, ruthless ambition, and the fragile veneer of democracy.

Espionage, Morality, and Uncertain Futures

When British and American intelligence agencies intervene to avert disaster, Fiona must choose between survival and the truth she’s risked everything to reveal. With every coded message and midnight rendezvous, the novel ratchets up the tension, forcing characters—and readers—to confront the ethical cost of assassination, covert operations, and political subterfuge. Forsyth balances exhaustive research with breakneck pacing, ensuring no illusion of glory in espionage.

Brutally realistic and morally complex, Icon is more than a thriller—it’s a stark examination of power’s seductive pull and the precarious line between freedom and control. In a world where the next vote can ignite chaos, Forsyth proves that vigilance is the only safeguard against tyranny.