''Good News, Bad News'' is a spy/

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author

David Wolstencroft David Wolstencroft (born 16 July 1969), is an American-born British screenwriter and author. He is best known as creator of the BAFTA award-winning TV spy drama '' Spooks'' and its spin-off series, '' Spooks: Code 9''. Early life Wolstencroft wa ...

. The novel was first published in 2004, and was Wolstencroft's first novel. It was published by BCA by arrangement with

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Plot summary

The novel revolves around two men, Charlie Millar and George, both

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who are mistakenly placed together as employees in a photo kiosk at

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. Neither man is aware of the other's real identity. Then a "Frame Thirteen" order comes through, instructing each to assassinate the other. Charlie and George try at first to carry out the order. But in time they learn that the real problem lies with the organisation for which they both work. As the chase begins, the two men come to understand that things not what they seem, and out pour secrets that will rattle the foundations of the British Intelligence Service.

External links

www.davidwolstencroft.com
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