Dirty deeds, done expensively.

Agent G is a cyborg-like assassin (one of 26) who excels in eliminating enemies of the Society, a clandestine organization that seems to have both government and corporate clients. And not only is G an efficient killer, but he’s got a witty demeanor to go along with his deadly skills, which makes him (and this book) quite a fun little ride.

Bullets fly. Airports are blown to bits. Fund raisers turn into blood baths. There’s espionage and counter-espionage. Black ops and technological warfare and implants that allow operatives to communicate remotely and quietly with one another. All these elements are woven together smoothly as G struggles to carry out missions without getting his head blown off, and maybe even discover the secret of his past.

Dirty deeds, done expensively.

Agent G has his share of love interests, but they’re hardly the standard Bond “girls.” These women are witty and just as deadly as G, keeping him on his toes and unsure of who to trust at any given time.

One thing I liked about this book (ahead of other books by Phipps) is the action scenes seemed more robust and carried out with an efficacy that kept the story moving. Not to say they weren’t done well before, but Phipps’s narrative style is usually executed through external and internal dialogue. Agent G : Infiltrator shows a growth in Phipps’s style, and I hope it’s a continuing trend.

Agent G is perfect for fans of high-action espionage who enjoy a good heaping of technological treachery thrown in. Very enjoyable.