Super Short Summary

The Amateur by Robert Littell follows Charlie Heller, a CIA cryptographer, who seeks revenge against the terrorists who killed his fiancée when the Agency refuses to act. Utilizing his cryptographic skills and hastily acquired training, Charlie infiltrates Czechoslovakia, pursued by multiple threats, including the CIA. Along the way, he forms an alliance and romantic bond with former CIA agent Elizabeth, ultimately confronting the mastermind of the attack. This book contains depictions of terrorism and violence.