Before becoming a respected nature writer, David Quammen wrote two excellent thrillers: 'The Soul of Viktor Tronko' and 'The Zolta Configuration'. Both are well-written, with cerebral, complex plots, and feature highly-educated protagonists and science-oriented backdrops. 'Zolta' deals with atomic espionage, emigre physicists and Vietnam veterans. It's more exciting and a quicker read than the also outstanding 'Tronko'. I've lent out my ancient yellowed copy, and hope to get it back!
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