Netflix’s The Gray Man is one of this year’s most-talked-about movies.
Starring three of the most popular actors in the world, the film directed by the Russo Brothers has been praised by audiences for its action scenes and performances.
Thankfully, there’s no shortage of spy action films for people looking for more of the same.
More than that, you can read books that match the thrill of The Gray Man. Here are five books that fans of the movie should take a look at:
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
Jason Bourne is one of the most recognizable characters around the world.
Although the character may be better known now due to the film series, the first novel continues to be regarded as one of the most popular spy novels ever written.
Packed with action and thrills, The Bourne Identity is the story of a man with deadly skills and information trying to find out who he is.
It’s a page-turner that will keep you hooked throughout. More than that, you will probably want to read the sequel books as soon as possible. It’s just that good.
Patriot Games by Tom Clancy
Jack Ryan has been portrayed by three different actors on the screen, which is a testament to just how popular the books are.
While the movies and TV shows have been acclaimed, critics argue that they cannot match the quality of Tom Clancy’s novels.
Patriot Games is a great example of just how good Clancy was at writing spy action novels.
The book finds Jack Ryan vacationing in London with his family, where he unintentionally becomes involved in a global conspiracy after thwarting an assassination attempt on the life of the Prince of Wales.
What follows is an adventure that will leave you hooked and wanting more.
Killing Floor by Lee Child
Jack Reacher may not be a spy, but his tales are packed with action and intrigue.
Although the setting for Lee Child’s Reacher novels doesn’t compare when it comes to globe-trotting, the action and mystery more than makeup for that.
While you pick up any Reacher novel as your starting point, Killing Floor is the first one and offers the character at his unapologetic best.
It’s a fantastic introductory novel and will have you wanting to read more of this unique character.
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Set during the War, The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is the story of three women who are recruited to work at Bletchley Park.
The women are hired to decode German and Italian ciphers into English, but end up getting involved in clandestine scenarios they did not imagine.
Much like many of Quinn’s other novels; The Rose Code follows a dual narrative. While that may sound confusing, it always makes for an exciting spy novel.
The Rose Code is no different, and you’ll find it exciting and fun to read.
Northern Spy by Flynn Berry
Northern Spy is set in the United Kingdom, where Tessa, a young mother, is worried about her child’s upbringing because of increased IRA activity.
This isn’t set in the twentieth century during the IRA’s heyday but is a continuation of those times.
The story kicks off when Tessa witnesses a bank robbery and finds her sister, Mariann, to be among the robbers.
Feeling dumbfounded, Tessa begins to investigate the IRA, leading to an adventure that will feel quite similar to the undercover story in The Gray Man.
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