Magical Disinformation

A Spy Thriller

Lachlan Page

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Wj Press
01 February 2021

Espionage & spy thriller; Political & legal thriller; Adventure; Australian Fiction

Discover Lachlan Page's Magical Disinformation: a spy action-thriller with a satirical edge set amongst the Colombian peace process. Described by one reviewer as Our Man in Havana meets A Clear and Present Danger.

Oliver Jardine is a spy in Colombia, enamoured with local woman Veronica Velasco. As the Colombian government signs a peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas, Her Majesty's government decides a transfer is in order to focus on more pertinent theatres of operation. In a desperate attempt to remain in Colombia, Jardine begins to fabricate his intelligence reports. But the consequences soon take on a life of their own. In the era of 'fake news' in the land of magical realism, fiction can be just as dangerous as the truth.

Testimonials

Magical Disinformation is a terrific novel that stretches the boundaries of the spy genre with wit, satire, and characters that come to life beyond the confines of the operation, while the suspense develops not only from the cascade of events but the hearts of its characters in a Colombia that comes to life. - Michael Frost Beckner, Acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter and award-winning novelist, (Spy Game & The Spy Game novels)

Our Man in Havana meets A Clear and Present Danger - ARC Book Reviewer

A slyly comedic thriller with a good amount of action, suspense and fantastical story on events in Colombia. - ARC Book Reviewer

Imagine a work of fiction set in Colombia where the line between real and unreal, fact and fiction no longer exists...this is what you get when you read author Lachlan Page's debut novel, Magical Disinformation. Think Waugh, think Greene and then a smattering of de Bernieres and you know what you're in for, a romp of a read which brings a smile to your lips as you enjoy this fast moving tragicomedy. - Richard McColl, Colombia Calling Podcast

Essence of Carl Hiassen mixed with a pinch of Le Carre - ARC Book Reviewer

By: Lachlan Page
Imprint: Wj Press
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9780648966913
ISBN 10: 0648966917
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 01 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lachlan Page has lived in Colombia, South Korea, Europe and Nicaragua. Before becoming a writer, he worked as: a volcano hiking guide, a red cross volunteer, a marketing analyst, a language teacher, a university lecturer, and an extra in a Russian TV series. He currently resides in Sydney. Magical disinformation is his debut novel.

Reviews for Magical Disinformation: A Spy Thriller

Our Man in Havana meets A Clear and Present Danger - ARC Book Reviewer A slyly comedic thriller with a good amount of action, suspense and fantastical story on events in Colombia. - ARC Book Reviewer Imagine a work of fiction set in Colombia where the line between real and unreal, fact and fiction no longer exists...this is what you get when you read author Lachlan Page's debut novel, Magical Disinformation. Think Waugh, think Greene and then a smattering of de Bernieres and you know what you're in for, a romp of a read which brings a smile to your lips as you enjoy this fast moving tragicomedy. - Richard McColl, Colombia Calling Podcast