Drummond and Clark Once a Spy, (Paperback)

from Darrol

A cute little spy book: too cute. An Alzheimer's patient, once a spy, is triggered intermittently once reunited with is son, a failed horse gambler. They get out of a large number of scrapes to escape the country.

from TimBazzett

I feel a little bad about giving ONCE A SPY only three stars, but that does indicate "liked it," and I did. I just couldn't make myself love it, and not because it's a bad book, but because it is so NOT my kind of book. It is probably the ideal "beach book," something you'd consume with a giant b...

from UtopianPessimist

A cute mystery involving an estranged father and son. The father has beginning Alzheimer's and the son is a bit of a ne'er-do-well who bets too much on horses. The adventure begins when the father has to leave his home for a nursing home. He is actually a former spy - but who is trying to kill hi...

from claude_lambert

Thomson has talent, he is funny, and he found a great couple to talk about: an old spy who faces Alzheimer but is brilliant when his son is in danger, and the son, a gambler who has interesting qualities one discovers along the book. The book is amusing, exciting and deliciously unreal. I am, how...

from Myckyee

Once a Spy is literally chock full of non-stop action. There was almost too much! It had overtures of the James Bond movies - where the protagonist performs near-impossible feats and all with a sense of humour. Not that that's a bad thing. This novel is perfect for anyone who likes action thrille...