Pilgrim is the code name of an US government operative, called back from retirement to solve a case that takes him from the United States to Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Syria and other locations around the world. His secret past and a life left behind appears to be intertwined with his present case. Four seemingly unrelated incidents carried out by a criminal mastermind, leave clues for Pilgrim to unravel before a global catastrophe is unleashed. 
 Firstly, be warned - this is a long and dense book (some 800 pages long). Also, if you are looking for a Bond-esque spy thriller full of witty one liners, exotic cars and women...this is not the book for you. I Am Pilgrim is a hard, gritty look at the spy world in very contemporary times. The author captures the sense of isolation and danger of an agent behind enemy lines where threats lurk behind every corner and paranoia is essential to survive. Seamlessly blending past and present the author manages to keep one captivated in this page turner. 
 I'd recommend it for all fans of the spy/thriller genre but patience is needed as certain minutiae described from a previous case may have immense bearing on the present one. This book will not solve your existential crisis...but will make you want to reach for your passport to have amazing adventures in foreign lands. #Recommended