Carbon Game

An enthralling cat-and-mouse thriller set within the explosive political battles of the 1980s and the diamond trade

Ex-military operative Michael Cranmer is instructed by his far right-wing political leaders in South Africa to return to London where he has infiltrated an extremist faction within MASA, a British left-wing movement. 

A violent diamond robbery gone wrong gives Cranmer the opportunity to implement his plan to enact his party’s ambitions. He manipulates the MASA faction into carrying out his plan, little realising their leader, Janet Bromsgrove, has no intention of playing by his rules. 

Meanwhile, following a tip-off from an informant, a crack team of MI5 officers closes in on the extremists. Can MI5 prevent a bloody catastrophe on the streets of London and the downfall of governments on opposite sides of the world? Set against the backdrop of the international antiapartheid movement of the mid-1980s, Carbon Game is a political crime thriller that will keep you gripped right to the last page. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Miles Montague worked in London as a valuer in the diamond industry in the 1980s. His first  thriller, Carbon Game, is set during this period of great social upheaval, both in South Africa and Britain. His work taught him a great deal about the international diamond business. He has a deep interest in international politics and economics, and loves the challenge of complex plot and character creation required of thriller writing. 

"A gripping thriller from an exciting talent, peopled by authentic, fascinating characters. A top read."

- David Mark, author of Dark Winter

"The characterisation and imagery are well built up over the novel, with relevant details given to create a depth of understanding."

- Cup of Toast blog

"This is everything you'd want from a novel of this genre. Plenty of twists and turns, mental gymnastics by the investigating agents on the case, double and triple crossing by those involved, and the right amount of tension to pull you in and let you ride along. "

- Rebeccafinlaysonbooks

"It is different from other crime thrillers that are going about which is great if you are looking for something new within the genre….What happened in the 80’s is becoming a real source of interest these days with plenty of new books and movies coming our way. And with the summer coming up, this would be a great addition to your holiday reading list."

- KappaCino Book Club