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The spy genre is something which, as a fan of movies, a movie geek myself, I just love that cinematic joy that they bring.

I always liked spy stories.

I've always had a great affection for espionage stories. I like weaving them, and I like thrillers.

I've always loved spy stories. Who can resist?

It's a thrilling world, and people really like stories about secrets, which is the essence of a spy drama.

I think I honestly invented my own genre, the historical spy novel.

The world of spying is my genre. My struggle is to demystify, to de-romanticise the spook world, but at the same time harness it as a good story.

I'm sort of fascinated by the whole espionage crime thing.

I've been a spy for almost all of my adult life - I don't like being in the spotlight.

I think, primarily, we love spy thrillers, and I think, instinctively, we love the tension that those thrillers can bring.