Reviews: What Readers are Saying

An Unlikely Asset is an Amazon Best Seller. A gripping coming-of-age thriller set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in American history. 

“A  fast-paced page turner, from naive college student to reluctant spy.  A  journey that proved there is little glamour in espionage.”

 A Surprising Thrill Ride Through History and Espionage

“What makes An Unlikely Asset so compelling is how seamlessly it weaves historical drama with personal stakes. Hutton’s writing is immersive—you can practically feel the cigarette smoke curling through Washington bars, hear the hum of classified conversations, and sense the ever-present paranoia of the era.”

True Love, or Soviet Smokescreen?

“…blends the frankness of youth with the shadows of betrayal…a college tale of a first job in the White House and fraternity parties that morphs into a John le Carré worthy tale of love and intrigue….The story excels in its emotional suspense alongside a historical backdrop, in an age when patriotism and paranoia were often blurred.”

 A Book I Couldn’t Put Down

“This is a fantastic book which takes the reader back to Washington, D.C., the White House, Congress, the CIA, and the FBI from the 1970’s. …combining historical information with espionage and romance, moving rapidly, with each succeeding chapter bringing with it intrigue and suspense.”

A Great Read

“An Unlikely Asset by Thomas Hutton is a gripping coming-of-age thriller set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in American history. Blending the intrigue of political drama with the tension of a spy novel…”