The review by Andrea says it best. The was one of the most far fetched adventures I've read in awhile. It always loses it's credibilty when our heroine jumps on plane after plane at a moment's notice and flies all over the world. Granted she was a war reporter, but give me a break don't these trips have to be planned? Also she must have kept a safe at the office or at home to leave town constantly and always have an endless supply of cash for shoddy hotels, taxis,etc. Why was she so surprised her Russian contact was silenced? she gave all the information over the phone that anyone could have monitored. What intrigue? I only paid [money] for this book and I am glad that's all, I'm just sorry I wasted my time reading it.