A backpacker. An intelligence leak. A job offer from MI6 he can't refuse.
From the author of 'Magical Disinformation' and 'The General of Caracas' comes a sharp, fast-paced spy novella with a twist of dry humour and a backpack full of trouble.

When the names of MI6 officers are leaked online, Her Majesty's Sercret Intelligence Service (SIS) scrambles to find a solution. In the Guatemalan highlands, far from London and even farther from protocol, Oliver Jardine -- British, bilingual, and blissfully inexperienced -- is recruited on the spot. He's young. He's on the ground. And most importantly, he's expendable.

Tasked with infiltrating a shadowy smuggling ring deep in the jungle, Jardine is suddenly thrown into a covert world of secrets, surveillance, and shifting loyalties. The problem? He has no spy training. No weapon. And barely a clue what he's doing.

But sometimes that's exactly what makes someone useful.

Inspired by true events, this quirky, addictive novella is perfect for fans of Mick Herron, Ross Thomas, and classic Ian Fleming with a modern edge.

?? A two-hour read
?? Packed with wit, tension, and unexpected twists
?? For lovers of espionage, exotic settings, and unlikely heroes

Grab your eBook now and get lost in a story where the jungle isn't the only thing watching.

Praise for THE SMUGGLER'S APPRENTICE OF GUATEMALA

"A blend of thrills, humor, fish-out-of-water absurdities and compounded dangers. And if you like your thrillers served with a dose of cynical heart, this book's for you." -- Michael Frost Beckner, Acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter and award-winning novelist, (Spy Game & The Spy Game novels)

"Compelling and immersive, THE SMUGGLER'S APPRENTICE OF GUATEMALA is a novella that proceeds at breakneck speed, not allowing the reader to draw breath until the final page has been devoured. Lachlan Page is a master storyteller!" -- Awais Khan, award-winning author of NO HONOUR and SOMEONE LIKE HER
"Lachlan Page's trademark light satire and phenomenal sense of place have never been more front-and-center than in this fast-paced romp. The Smuggler's Apprentice of Guatemala is a splendid, bite-sized riff on the spy genre." -- Stephen England, Author of the Shadow Warriors series

"An intriguing, comical spy novella." -- ARC Reviewer

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• Literature & FictionAction & AdventureMystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseThrillersEspionage
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• Publication Date: September 4, 2023
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• Print Length: 131 Pages
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