The poison needle being optional is the detail I can't get past. That's not a serious capture policy, that's a guy making a packing-list decision in the middle of a Cold War operation.
FWIW, three reviews actually DOES seem like a sweet spot! But then, I like your longer stuff, too... (Whatever you do, please just keep the snarky, meta sign-offs.)
The poison needle being optional is the detail I can't get past. That's not a serious capture policy, that's a guy making a packing-list decision in the middle of a Cold War operation.
Yeah the it’s clear the CIA didn’t seriously consider the idea they might be captured, it was more “capture theater”.
Much was made of the poison needle in the book, so you’re not the only one to think it was insane.
FWIW, three reviews actually DOES seem like a sweet spot! But then, I like your longer stuff, too... (Whatever you do, please just keep the snarky, meta sign-offs.)