The Poet's Game

‘Vidich refines the prosaic side of the spy’s life…’ Booklist

‘Vivid writing sets the tone… The plot delivers eye-opening twists as well as insights into the Russian psyche’ Kirkus Reviews

‘The Poet’s Game…is a fast-paced, engrossing tale of the danger, doubt and double-dealing that come with the secret life’ Wall Street Journal

‘Atmospheric’ Sunday Times

‘Vidich details political gamesmanship with an exactitude in the tradition of John le Carré, whose influence he ably honours’ Irish Times

‘In The Poet’s Game, Vidich confirms his place in the pantheon of the new generation of spy novelists. Once again, his elegant, finely developed characters add nuance and depth to a fast-paced story’ Financial Times

Paul Vidich was a senior executive in the entertainment industry for over twenty years. After leaving his business career, he turned to writing full time. His first novel, An Honorable Man, was a Publisher’s Weekly top 10 Mystery and Thriller in 2016, followed by The Good Assassin. The Poet’s Game is his latest novel, acclaimed by Spybrary as the best spy novel of 2025. His essays and nonfiction have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Literary Hub, The Nation, CrimeReads, and elsewhere.

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