I was looking forward to this book. It did not disappoint. Its well written and a really good book!

The Last Tourist by Olen Steinhauer is the fourth installment in the Milo Weaver espionage thriller series. I recommend that this series be read in order so that you fully appreciate the character growth and depth.

Weaver is a vivid, complex character who is highly intelligent, reminding me of on-screen spies like James Bond, Ethan Hunt, or Jack Reacher. All of these characters are completely capable of handling the chaos of these intricately planned worlds, making for great storytelling.

What I like best about this series is that it doesn't feel like I'm reading a story at all. These books are more like a movie playing in your mind. The writing is superb, with fast-paced storytelling and incredible descriptions.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest, unbiased review.

This is a complex, action-packed thriller with many foreign locales. It is a deep, very rich and complex plot, tied into current events. The research evidenced by the intricacy of the plot and the various locales is impressive. I believe readers who were familiar with the Milo Weaver series will enjoy this very much. There are some very strong, well-constructed women characters that add to the book's appeal. The ending of the novel, set in Davos, Switzerland is the best part of the novel, and the author's cleverness and skill are in evidence as the plot is concluded.

Unfortunately, I had not read any of Steinhauer's previous work. I found this book very confusing with far too many characters, subplots, double-crosses and fake double crosses. There were also far too many locales, and at times I had to back up to see where I was. Some of this book is written in first person and some of it is written in third person. I found the changing point of views to add to the complexity. I think it depended far too much on the reader's familiarity with Steinhauer's previous books in the Milo Waver series.

I would recommend this book to readers already familiar with the Milo Weaver character and enjoyed what they read in previous entries to this series.

This one really surprised me because I almost went into it thinking I wasn't going to be the biggest fan. Olen Steinhauer blew me away with the excellent writing and characters that shown on the pages. Truly y'all need to try this one out!

I was looking forward to this book. It did not disappoint. Its well written and a really good book! I give it 4..5 stars and a strong recommendation.

It would probably be best to have read the other books in this series before delving into this spy world,however, the author did a good job of making it nearly a stand alone. Lots of characters,backroom ops, not knowing who to trust ,what is real, what is not. Also brought in current events and one wonders how much of this happens in the real world. Shadow people,governments, and twists and turns fill these pages. If you enjoy this genre then this book and series is definitely for you. Very well written and characters come alivr. Enjoy.
I received this book as a complimentary copy for an unbiased review.The opinions expressed are my own.
Thanks to the author,publisher,and NetGalley for the ARC.

I like to try different authors and different genres. This is one that I could not connect to. I love to read for enjoyment and this read was not for me. It is very well written the little bit I did read though

A powerful, exciting thriller, but a dense and chewy read--especially if the reader is unfamiliar with previous novels in the series. Steinhauer is a master of both character and political scenarios and this novel shines with his talent for complex, credible situations.

The plot was interesting but I had a lot of trouble keeping the characters straight. This may be because I have not read the other books in the series. Overall I think it was a well written book, but maybe the author tried to put too much into the book.

Milo Weaver is the head of "The Library," a secret intelligence sharing group. Evidently this is book #4 in a series, I have not read the first three, so this book can stand alone but may be better if you have read the previous books. Characters have depth. Storyline will keep you on your toes, keeping track of them all and who is friend and who is foe.

This is a new author for me. Very finely written. Demonstrates the vast knowledge he has about the global political status. The plot is so complex and interwoven that I struggled with understanding it and probably would have given up if not for feeling responsible for a review. At about 43% it all came together and I was unable to put it down. I would, and have, recommended it to a select audience. Strangely it gives me some hope.

4.5

This book is tough to review for two reasons.

First, avoiding spoilers. A thriller like this especially needs to be encountered without knowing what to expect, to get maximum fun. At least my theory is that spy thrillers work best at that tension point between suspense and surprise, and this one handles that like a champ. I'll just say that everyday words like "library," "tourist," and "nexus" are going to give me shivers for some time to come.

But the second reason is because it was a tough go. This turned out to be the fourth book in a series, something I didn't know when I opted for it on NetGalley. The opening is clear enough--main character does a great job of introducing himself, the mission, and the emotional complexity of his personal life. But once we land overseas, whoa, faces and names come at you like those popup clowns on a roller coast ride.

This is NOT the book to read last thing before bedtime, at least it wasn't for me. I frequently had to go back and remind myself who was who, and who had double-crossed whom, but doing so was worth it. The story is a wild ride into the weird world of contemporary spies, wherein the tech is so advanced it's faster than the humans who use it, and wherein the government heads are using lies as part of their everyday toolkit on their way to becoming this century's crop of dictators.

The thing that made it really stand out for me is that Steinhauer doesn't create character who seem to have sprung out of a box as thirty-somethings, without families or connections in the past. These people have families.

That can add exponentially to the tension.

It did take me a while to try to immerse myself in this read. As I have not read any of the prior books in the series, I may have struggled a bit more to fill in the blanks of both the characters and “The Library”. Throughout the read I found myself questioning is any of this actually taking place around the world? Scary thoughts. Milo Weaver is a very likable character but hopefully no one is living his lifestyle. Not my usual genre but a fair read.

Olen Steinhauer’s THE LAST TOURIST is the tale of a different breed of intelligence operatives, different agendas and of course, survival. The players seem very human, very flawed and the action is less in-your-face and more cerebral. Is Milo up to the challenge of the new world order?

Certainly filled with details, and characters, lots of characters, so perhaps a dance card will be necessary to keep them all straight. Pay attention or face getting your toes stepped on as Milo must decide who to trust and when to trust them, if only to survive.

Again, pay attention, there is no spoon feeding the clues, you will have to parse through the words, but this is definitely a solid read for spy thriller fans.

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Minotaur Books! This is my honest and voluntary review.

(2 1/2). When this book is exciting, it is wild and crazy and big fun. Unfortunately, it is in down time for 30-40% of the pages. The other problem is that you need a highly powered spreadsheet to follow all the characters. Very tough to keep track of everyone. But Milo Weaver is a solid protagonist and that manages to keep it together most of the time. Reasonable stuff.

This is another fantastic read from Steinhauer. Within a few chapters I was riveted and didn't stop until I was done, it's that good. While most people say you cannot start reading these out of order I'm not sure I agree a hundred percent with that. It helps, for sure however I think you could still enjoy it purely by excellent writing and pure enjoyment of the story.
I've already read it for a second time, as with intense thrillers like this one I almost always miss something and it was even better the second time.
I'm looking forward to the next one.

Milo is back, a wonderfully complex spy who is caught up in the plot when an old Russian asset asks for him to come and get some informaton. At the same time CIA sends out a desk agent who knows the Southern Sahara world well, since his folks brought him and his brother as immigrants. Slowly but surely, the desk agent learns to be a field one, and to see the many wheels within wheels of the plot. So instead of simply being the scapegoat, he and Milo change the game. Another wonderful read from Steinhauser.

Milo Weaver Isn't like most spies, although he used to be one Ten years ago he was a Tourist, doing spy-like stuff on behalf of a shadowy, off the books agency charged with doing the dirtier deeds a government or consortium of governments just needs to get done. But the Tourist Bureau was disbanded years ago - or was it? And why are some of its former operatives , friends and colleagues from back in the day,attempting to bury its secrets , not to mention Milo himself? Olen Steinhauer is one if the most talented writers in the spy fiction genre, and The Last Tourist is far and above the best one by far, although this reader wished for more of an update on how his long-suffering family, who've been threatened in his earlier assignments and breathed more easily when he stepped away from the spying game before, is coping with his current endeavors - especially being targeted by his closest friends.

What a book. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. Anyone who likes James Bond will like this book. All through book couldn't tell who was good or bad. A terrific read.

I wasn't sure about this one at first, but it turns out Steinhauer's Milo Weaver series is, in fact, just as compelling even when the action turns away from Milo for the beginning of the book... In earlier books in the series, I've commented that I vastly prefer it when Milo takes center stage - that continues to be true. While I didn't mind Abdul's first-person narration by the end, it did throw me at first and if I hadn't already been so committed to the series, it might have turned me off. Not because there's anything wrong with him as a character, but because I read these books entirely because of Milo. He's a fantastic character - bent almost to the point of being dysfunctionally broken by the system that created him. He's Jason Bourne before he realizes he's Jason Bourne - someone with a preternatural ability to stay alive despite the unbelievable odds stacked against him. But unlike Bourne, Milo always feels human and possible. It makes the books resonate with me in a way that the Bourne's never did, for all that they are entertaining...

In this latest installment, Milo is once again facing an unbearable amount of evil vitriol aimed at him and his. Once again, he finds allies in the most unlikely places - and enemies (even if occasionally well-intentioned) as well. This ability to write complex interwoven narratives around multiple characters over multiple timelines and locations is one of the great strengths in this series for me. I can't even imagine what it must be like to write them - there are SO MANY THINGS going on at all times, the ones that seem like red herrings usually aren't and the ones that do not, well, you never really know about those. They have a tendency to reappear at the most unlikely times and result in the most unlikely consequences. It makes for a very tense (in the best possible way) read that requires attention to detail and an ability to roll with things as they play out. It's active reading, and I love it for that.

You never know what will come next for Milo Weaver, and that includes whether there will continue to BE a Milo Weaver. When Steinhauer decides he's done, it'll be a shame - so here's hoping he puts it off a little longer and this latest title indicates a revitalization of the series!