'Gripping in its hideous detail... Far more compelling is Rugman's discussion of the rise of the impetuous MbS, the floundering reaction from the new ruler's friends in the White House and the murky global politics that swirl around the incident like flies around dung. This tawdry tale, skilfully woven by Rugman, shows again how money trumps morality.' -- Ian Birrell * Spectator * 'A murder mystery where the mystery is why the world has stayed silent. From the bride-to-be pacing the pavement outside, to the assassination squad inside with the bone-saw, Rugman has produced a gripping read revealing what really happened inside the Istanbul consulate in all its shocking detail. He has done any of us who believe in a free press and human rights an important service in making sure this cannot go forgotten.' -- Christina Lamb 'Reads like a page-turning spy thriller. That it is true makes it all the more chilling. Engrossing and enthralling.' -- Tim Marshall, author of the bestselling Prisoners of Geography 'Compulsory reading. Grab this excellent book if you want to understand why and how Jamal Khashoggi was murdered - and the uneasy political triangle of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States that is behind so many events in the Middle East. Rugman's book is fast-paced and brilliantly written, with chilling transcripts of bugged conversations as a Saudi hit squad killed a journalist - true crime, and high level diplomatic analysis.' -- Jeremy Bowen, BBC Middle East Editor 'Reporting at its best. Immaculately researched, sober and informative. The facts lead, the sensation follows, and is all the more telling on that account. I was grateful for the wider political perspective, and for the alarming vision of what's to come.' -- John le Carre