Assassin of Secrets

A first edition, first printing published by Mulholland/Hodder Books in 2011. Soft cover in near fine condition with some wear to the corners. No inscriptions. "Assassin of Secrets" is a spy thriller novel written by Q. R. Markham, a pen name used by author Quentin Rowan. The novel was published in 2011. It gained attention not only for its narrative but also for the controversy surrounding it. Markham was later revealed to have plagiarized numerous passages from other spy novels, leading to the book being withdrawn from publication. The revelation of the plagiarism was a significant literary scandal, and Markham faced backlash for the unauthorized use of material from authors such as Robert Ludlum and Charles McCarry. The incident highlighted the importance of literary integrity and the consequences of plagiarism in the publishing world. Copies are, obviously, hard to find.