The Hollow Man: A Hallmark of Spy Thriller FictionA standout among the best spy thriller books, The Hollow Man thrusts an American operative into 1970s Spain, where a routine mission spirals into a deadly game of deception, danger, and survival.

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The book cover of 'The Hollow Man' by Paul Hollis, among the best spy thriller books, shows a shadowy figure with a gun in a dark alley.

Spies Watch, But Who Watches the Spies?

A taut and timely entry in the best spy novels, The Hollow Man drops readers into a world where watching is simple—until the mission watches back. An American intelligence operative is sent to Madrid with one simple job: observe and report. No interference. No action. Just eyes on the target. But when a high-profile assassination rocks Spain to its core, his quiet assignment turns into a deadly trap. The more he digs, the more dangerous the game becomes, and the more confident he is that the truth is being buried faster than he can uncover it. With powerful forces closing in and a specter from his past haunting his every move, the line between survival and silence grows razor-thin.

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A Masterclass in Deception: The Ultimate Spy Thriller Experience

A tour de force in deception, The Hollow Man cements its place among the best spy thriller books, delivering a taut, atmospheric ride where lies are currency and bullets are punctuation. A work of literary excellence, readers call The Hollow Man one of the best spy novels of its genre. This gripping tale of espionage, conspiracy, and betrayal will keep you turning pages long into the night—because in this world, the only way out is through.

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Ready for a ride through a world where secrets are currency and survival is optional? Grab your copy and see if you can outwit the lies before they catch up with you.

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E.L.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Benchmark for Thrillers, Belongs on Big Screen

“I don't care for most thrillers because within the genre, plot tends to drive characterization, and I prefer the reverse. I read books to find characters who seem as real as anyone I might see in real life. Fast-paced thrillers often seem one or two-dimensional to me. In HOLLOW MAN, however, Paul Hollis manages to create not just one, but several real people. The characters in this character-driven thriller are as real, as compelling, as three-dimensional as any I've come across in real life. And this is the mark of a great book.”

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Zina H.

Wow! An incredible story!

“The Hollow Man is a great action-packed book that pulls you in with its story, dialogue, and vivid images. I always appreciate an author who can write like this. It's about a dictator who falls ill and then gets assassinated. I am not completely through all of it, but it has already left me on the edge of my seat. It's one of those books you curl up in bed with and read with a warm cup of coffee. I think this would be great for the big screen.”

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Susan K.

What Can I Say?

“The Hollow Man by Paul Hollis gets excellent reviews, so I won't be the first or the last to support this trend. If you make it to this review, you probably know the plot. A young man running from Vietnam finds himself in a war of terrorism. When the unpopular prime minister of Spain is killed by a terrorist, this begins a cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, with the hero narrowly escaping death again and again in this fast-paced thriller. Hollis keeps the reader in the action with his beautifully descriptive writing. If a scene takes place in a train car, before it moves on, the reader can describe each significant part of the train and each character, as well.”

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