Review: The Sons of Cleito

By Jack Eason Last updated Jan 2, 2022

The Sons of Cleito by Derek Haines.

This book grabs your attention right from the start, you feel for Derek Haines’ main character Langley Garret from the time he is first kidnapped, until the very end, where Haines inserts a twist I never saw coming.

During Garret’s journey, you are left wondering about what will happen next?

This is a story of intrigue and clandestine operations by governments and their various not so secret departments. Why they want Langley, or Lang as he is called by some characters so desperately, only becomes clear near the end.

Haines’ The Sons of Cleito is an absorbing read.

Jack Eason

Jack Eason lived in New Zealand for forty-two years until 2000 when he returned to his birthplace in England. As far as he is concerned he will always consider himself to be a Kiwi. After military service in the 1960's, he travelled the world, visiting exotic lands and making many friends. Now in his mid-sixties he is content to write and travel via the Internet.

Besides writing novels and short stories, he contributes to his own blog “Have We Had Help?” Some of his short stories and numerous articles appear in the No: 1 online E-zine “Angie’s DIARY”. His literary interests include science fiction, history, both ancient and modern, and humorous tales like those written by his fellow writer Derek Haines, such as “HAL”. Now retired, he lives in his home town surrounded by his favourite books, ranging from historical fact to science fiction. His literary icons are J.R.R Tolkien, George Orwell, Arthur C Clarke and John Wyndham.

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