Guy Sinclair is an insurance agent. But not just any agent. When the company director invites him to a restaurant to talk about his doubts concerning the firm's world renowned business partners, the last thing he expects to be is the target of a suicide bomber. Miraculously surviving, he flies to Saudi Arabia to investigate a routine claim that turns out to be anything but routine. Accepting yet another invitation he should have turned down, Sinclair attends a party turned surreal. Witnessing a brutal murder, he finds himself the suspect. The penalty under Saudi law? Beheading. The only person who can possibly help him? The sister of the woman who blew herself, and his boss, to smithereens. Can it get worse? Yes. It can. When the trail he follows leads close to home. And Sinclair's family becomes involved with him in a deadly foreign policy.
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About the Author
Richard Graham-Yooll started his own advertising business and has worked in Florida and Massachusetts before moving to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he now lives with his wife.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By E. Fuller
Format:Mass Market Paperback
First attempts from new authors seem to be very hit or miss in my experience. Mr. Graham-Yooll definitely hits the mark with this book. It flowed very well and kept my attention throughout. The plot and character development was solid, and the writing accessable and witty. The book was well researched, and did not insult the readers intelligence unlike some recent best selling works (dan brown's drivel). A good book keeps me up past midnight...as this one did two nights in a row. I'll be looking forward to his next book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
There is something of the flavor of a MacInnes thriller in A Foreign Policy. The protagonist is an insurance agent, but he is soon forced to investigate unsavory events within his own company, and many of the plot elements unfold in the mysterious and often ominous setting of Saudi Arabia. This was the type of book where I kept saying, "I'll make dinner at the end of this chapter," and then read five more chapters while my children glared at me.
I was at first distressed by what seemed a lack of characterization, but I realized soon enough that Graham-Yooll is very deft at revealing character with great word economy (despite the fact that the book exceeds four hundred pages). The real distress came from Medallion Press's sloppy copy editing; I found quite a few errors in the book that must have annoyed the author, as well!
However, aside from that, I highly recommend this thriller. Graham Yooll created a page-turner with an interesting narrative voice and a fascinating look at Saudi Arabia in the post-9/11 world. Graham-Yooll also exposes some of the prejudices and stereotypes westerners tend to have against Arab peoples, especially through a character who is part American and part Arab. Thriller fans, here's one for your library.
I was at first distressed by what seemed a lack of characterization, but I realized soon enough that Graham-Yooll is very deft at revealing character with great word economy (despite the fact that the book exceeds four hundred pages). The real distress came from Medallion Press's sloppy copy editing; I found quite a few errors in the book that must have annoyed the author, as well!
However, aside from that, I highly recommend this thriller. Graham Yooll created a page-turner with an interesting narrative voice and a fascinating look at Saudi Arabia in the post-9/11 world. Graham-Yooll also exposes some of the prejudices and stereotypes westerners tend to have against Arab peoples, especially through a character who is part American and part Arab. Thriller fans, here's one for your library.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Amy C. Gower
Format:Mass Market Paperback
More than a paperback thriller, this book is not just an entertaining read but gives revealing insights into the complexities of Middle East politics. This is a fast-paced story with a cast of interesting characters who come together in deftly managed plot. Don't miss it!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK.
Ok book but hard to follow unless you are versed in the insurance business, etc.
Hard to follow at times.
Hard to follow at times.
Published 3 months ago by Yvonne
2.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't work for me
Not bad but it did not work for me. You might like it. I picked it up for free and if you can get it for free give it a shot
Published 6 months ago by Scott
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just ok.
I gave up on it half way through. Not engaging enough for me. characters lacked development and I did not care for the insurance oriented plot.
Published 6 months ago by Jeremy Van Pelt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Corruption, Murder, and Greed
FOREIGN POLICY is a mystery thriller that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. In places it was so intense that I had to take a breath and stop reading. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Casey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid but easy
I needed a change up from my genre of choice and while 'A Foreign Policy' was enjoyable it was not stellar; an easy read that sufficed (I'd probably rate as high as 3.5).
Published 8 months ago by Malcompute
5.0 out of 5 stars
It COULD happen!
Captivating and so true to life. I felt like I was reading a work of non-fiction. I want another one!
Published 8 months ago by TRISHA MCCANN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!
Really enjoyed this book! Lots of twists and turns, kept me entertained. Would enjoy reading more by this author in the future.
Published 8 months ago by XrayKris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Damn Good Book!!
Graham-Yooll deftly weaves together the arcana of insurance with the blood-pumping excitement of an international spy thriller. Read more
Published on December 21, 2006 by T. Beyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast-Paced Page Turner
I planned on reading this book during my commute to and from work. When I got into it, I found myself wanting to stay on the train a little longer just to get through the next... Read more
Published on December 5, 2005 by G. M. Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, what a suberb piece of work
A Foreign Policy is a timely, thrilling read. Richard Graham-Yooll is an enormous new talent. I hope to see more books from him!
Published on December 4, 2005 by Dana W. Gower
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